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Good Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Good Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 4 October 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An attractive Victorian freestanding and round cornered burr walnut pedestal desk. The top having a cross banded and moulded edge and retaining the original inset green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling. The 9 drawers all having burr walnut fronts with turned pulls and complete with working brass locks and keys. The freestanding back with conforming sides and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with hidden brass casters below. The desk is in superb condition with wonderful choice of burr walnut timbers and the drawer linings are all solid mahogany. Dimensions:- Height…30.25''/ 77cm. Width…42''/ 107cm. Depth… 29''/ 74cm. Kneehole Height…24.25''/ 61.5cm. Kneehole Width…16.75’’/ 42.5cm. Transports in 3 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61.5cm (24.21")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

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SA1055127
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24523
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Description
An attractive Victorian freestanding and round cornered burr walnut pedestal desk.
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The top having a cross banded and moulded edge and retaining the original inset green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

The 9 drawers all having burr walnut fronts with turned pulls and complete with working brass locks and keys. The freestanding back with conforming sides and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with hidden brass casters below. The desk is in superb condition with wonderful choice of burr walnut timbers and the drawer linings are all solid mahogany. Dimensions:- Height…30.25''/ 77cm. Width…42''/ 107cm. Depth… 29''/ 74cm. Kneehole Height…24.25''/ 61.5cm. Kneehole Width…16.75’’/ 42.5cm. Transports in 3 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
61.5cm (24.21")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1055127
Dealers Internal Ref
24523
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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NR15 2NR
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A Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk with multiple drawers featuring turned wooden knobs and a leather writing surface.
Good Quality Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Turned wooden knob handles, Twin pedestal configuration, Inset leather writing surface
  • SizeH 61.5 cm (24 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, encompasses various revival styles and heavily ornamented designs, often showcasing rich dark woods like walnut, mahogany, and rosewood.

These desks were typically constructed using a solid timber frame, such as pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured woods like burr walnut or mahogany, and featured leather or morocco writing surfaces with gold tooling.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, natural timber shrinkage, traditional brass or wooden turning hardware, and signs of age-appropriate wear to the internal framing.

Pairing a historic wooden desk with minimalist modern seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities.

Maintain burr walnut furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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