Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk 1900 - 1920

Name: Early 20th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Hobbs & Co
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1063983
Price: 2495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSwan-neck handles, Carved spandrels, Ogee bracket feet, Gadrooned border
SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 136.5 cm (54 in) x D 82.5 cm (32 in)

This early 20th-century pedestal desk dates from 1900 in the Edwardian period and follows the Adams style. Constructed from dark brown mahogany with brass fittings and a leather inset top, it measures 75 cm high, 136.5 cm wide, and 82.5 cm deep. The piece has nine drawers arranged in pedestals flanking a central kneehole, decorated with carved spandrels, a gadrooned border, and swan-neck handles. Ogee bracket feet conceal hidden castors beneath the structure, and the timber displays a polished finish with mahogany-lined drawer interiors. Suitable for placement in a study or home office, the desk provides a functional writing surface and ample storage within its pedestal configuration. The design incorporates a shaped front and applied carvings to the drawer tiers, maintaining traditional aesthetic qualities suitable for daily administrative tasks in a domestic environment.

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A pedestal desk consists of a flat writing surface supported by two free-standing pedestals containing drawers, leaving a central kneehole space. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, this configuration offers extensive storage and a substantial work surface for offices and studies.

High-quality antique desks often utilise solid mahogany or rich mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcass wood. Construction details typically include hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass hardware, and inset leather writing surfaces finished with blind or gold tooling.

Authentic early 20th-century desks display period-appropriate joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails, original lock plates often stamped by historic makers like Hobbs & Co, brass drop handles, and natural age-related wear inside the drawer linings and base rails.

An antique mahogany pedestal desk creates a striking focal point when paired with a contemporary leather desk chair, minimalist task lighting, and neutral wall tones to balance the deep, warm tones of the timber.

Preserve the finish by keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain.

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Early 20th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk by Hobbs & Co