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Victorian Mahogany Well Proportioned Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €761     $826
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Victorian Mahogany Well Proportioned Pedestal Desk.

1900 - 1920
Description

Victorian mahogany well proportioned pedestal desk. The nine drawers of a good, hand cut dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, the original brass ring handles and working locks. The top with a new green leather insert.

Size 54 x 26 x 30 inches tall (137 x 67 x 77 cm tall)

Price £650

Stock no. 6275

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1059293
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6275
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Victorian mahogany well proportioned pedestal desk.
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The nine drawers of a good, hand cut dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, the original brass ring handles and working locks.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with a new green leather insert.

Size 54 x 26 x 30 inches tall (137 x 67 x 77 cm tall)

Price £650

Stock no. 6275

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059293
Dealers Internal Ref
6275
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark green leather writing surface with gold tooling, multiple drawers with round brass handles, and solid plinth bases.
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark green leather writing surface with gold tooling, multiple drawers with round brass handles, and solid plinth bases.
Victorian mahogany well proportioned pedestal desk.
Ref: SA1059293
A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark green leather writing surface with gold tooling, multiple drawers with round brass handles, and solid plinth bases.
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A Victorian pedestal desk features a flat rectangular writing surface supported by two independent wooden pedestals, each housing vertical rows of drawers. Originating in the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed for commercial offices and grand home studies, commonly featuring mahogany construction and gold-tooled leather writing inserts.

Desks from this period were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers. Writing surfaces were lined with gilded leather or baize, while drawer linings were typically made from pine or oak with brass turned knobs or drop handles.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, original brass locks, and subtle wear around the plinth base. Additionally, three-part sectional constructionwhere the desk top detaches from the two supporting pedestals for transportis standard for genuine historical examples.

Position the desk centrally in a home library or study to create an architectural focal point. Pair the rich mahogany timber with contemporary neutral wall colours, modern task lighting, and sleek leather or upholstered seating to balance traditional proportions with functional modern design.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the wood grain to preserve the original finish. Protect the leather writing insert from direct sunlight to prevent drying or fading, and clean spills immediately using a damp cloth without harsh chemical detergents.
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