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Rosewood Pedestal Desk
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Rosewood Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 16 June 2025 · Shackladys Antiques
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Description

Rosewood twin pedestal desk, the moulded square edge top, inset with inset tooled hide, above one large and two short frieze drawers. the pedestals with an arrangement of graduated drawers, and the opposing side fitted with cupboards. All fitted with turned handle, raised up on plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 29.5 Inches

Width 48.5 Inches

Depth 25.5 Inches

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Rosewood Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1073490
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Description
Rosewood twin pedestal desk, the moulded square edge top, inset with inset tooled hide, above one large and two short frieze drawers. the pedestals with an arrangement of graduated drawers, and the opposing side fitted with cupboards. All fitted with turned handle, raised up on plinth base.

Dimensions

Height 29.5 Inches

Width 48.5 Inches

Depth 25.5 Inches

Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Rosewood Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1073490
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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Archive I A rectangular rosewood pedestal desk featuring two banks of three drawers with small wooden knobs and a central drawer beneath the writing surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rosewood Pedestal Desk

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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 725
Items Sold 3,562
Shackladys Antiques
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Verified Since Jan 2010
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Location: 34 Spital Walk, Boughton, Chester, CH3 5DB, United Kingdom, By appointment only
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Jan 2010
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A rectangular rosewood pedestal desk featuring two banks of three drawers with small wooden knobs and a central drawer beneath the writing surface.
Rosewood Pedestal Desk
Ref: SA1073490
A rectangular rosewood pedestal desk featuring two banks of three drawers with small wooden knobs and a central drawer beneath the writing surface.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPedestal drawers, Wooden knob handles, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

Pedestal desks gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries as functional workspaces for libraries and studies, evolving from earlier cabinet designs to offer substantial storage and a commanding presence.

These desks are traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods like rosewood, mahogany, or oak, featuring dovetail joints in the drawer construction and often incorporating leather or felt writing surfaces.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate timber grain, traditional locking mechanisms with brass escutcheons, and signs of age-related wear and patination within the wood.

Pair the traditional warmth of the wood with minimalist seating, modern task lighting, and clean-line accessories to create a balanced study space that merges historic character with contemporary functionality.

Preserve the wood by keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the finish.
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