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19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Name: 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1055218
Price: 3200 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Sold 19 February 2025 · Thakeham Furniture

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Description

Superb 19th century mahogany pedestal desk, of neat proportions. Moulded top with inset gilt tooled leather over three drawers in the top, and a further three in each pedestal, fitted with turned wooden knobs. Raised on a plinth base.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1055218

Dealers Internal Reference

7067

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Description

Superb 19th century mahogany pedestal desk, of neat proportions.

“

Moulded top with inset gilt tooled leather over three drawers in the top, and a further three in each pedestal, fitted with turned wooden knobs.

Thakeham Furniture

Raised on a plinth base.

Circa. 1840

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1055218

Dealers Internal Ref

7067

About the Dealer

Thakeham Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

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Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA

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A nineteenth-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs set on twin pedestals.

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Pedestal desks evolved during the 18th century and became staple pieces of furniture in Victorian offices and studies, designed to provide substantial workspace and integrated storage for documents.

They were typically constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary woods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and brass or turned wooden pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, minor signs of age and oxidisation on the timber, hand-turned wooden knobs, and traditional timber linings rather than modern laminates or chipboard.

Pairing a rich wood pedestal desk with contemporary seating, minimalist lighting, and modern artwork creates a balanced, sophisticated workspace that highlights the craftsmanship of the antique piece.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and treating periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood, avoiding silicone-based polishes and direct sunlight.

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19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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