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Victorian Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Classic Proportions.
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Victorian Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk of Classic Proportions.

19th century
Sold 25 September 2025 · The Dorking Desk Shop
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Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk of classic proportions. The nine drawers of a good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with the original brass plate handles and working locks. With panelled sides and the top with a green leather insert.

Size 54 x 30 x 30 inches tall (137 x 75 x 76 cm tall)

Price £950

Stock no. 6272

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1058588
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6272
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Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk of classic proportions.
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The nine drawers of a good, hand cut, dovetailed construction with the original brass plate handles and working locks.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With panelled sides and the top with a green leather insert.

Size 54 x 30 x 30 inches tall (137 x 75 x 76 cm tall)

Price £950

Stock no. 6272

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058588
Dealers Internal Ref
6272
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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A Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring multiple graduated drawers and brass drop handles.
Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk of classic proportions.
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A Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring multiple graduated drawers and brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted pilasters, Brass drop handles, Graduated drawers, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture design spans the reign of Queen Victoria, characterised by a revival of historicism, robust proportions, and heavy reliance on dark dense timbers such as mahogany and walnut.

These desks were typically constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary woods like pine or oak, frequently featuring brass drop handles and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawer sides, hand-turned brass hardware, secondary wood linings, and natural timber oxidisation consistent with age.

Pairing a dark wood pedestal desk with minimalist seating, modern minimalist lighting, and neutral walls creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary living.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and periodically nourishing the timber with traditional microcrystalline wax to protect the surface.
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