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A Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Desk
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
for sale €5,850     $6,350
£5,000
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

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A Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

The rectangular top with cross-banding and boxwood and ebony stringing above three frieze drawers all with blind fretwork moulding, raised on a pair of pedestals fitted with carved acanthus, three graduated drawers within canted angles raised on squat cabriole legs with carved knees.

English, circa 1900

Provenance:

HRH The Queen Mother signed the Dundee University Charter on this desk in the 1960s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073981
Dealers Internal Reference
7610
Dealers Notes

This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

We are also happy to arrange door to door shipping for any item to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Description
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

The rectangular top with cross-banding and boxwood and ebony stringing above three frieze drawers all with blind fretwork moulding, raised on a pair of pedestals fitted with carved acanthus, three graduated drawers within canted angles raised on squat cabriole legs with carved knees.

English, circa 1900

Provenance:

HRH The Queen Mother signed the Dundee University Charter on this desk in the 1960s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
193cm (75.98")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073981
Dealers Internal Ref
7610
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Butchoff Antiques Ltd. Profile Page

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Butchoff Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 020 7221 8174 or 07974 575 554
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154 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany pedestal desk featuring a serpentine front, parquetry drawer fronts, brass handles, and carved blind fretwork along the frieze.
A MAHOGANY SERPENTINE FRONTED DESK
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An antique mahogany pedestal desk featuring a serpentine front, parquetry drawer fronts, brass handles, and carved blind fretwork along the frieze.
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A serpentine-fronted pedestal desk features a gently curved front profile forming a wave shape, supported by two vertical banks of drawers flanking a central kneehole space. Popularised in 18th-century Europe, this silhouette combines cabinetmaking artistry with practical office storage.

Traditional examples are constructed using mahogany or mahogany veneers laid over solid oak framing, incorporating hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints and carved blind fretwork. Hardware typically consists of cast brass swan-neck handles and brass lever locks.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails, solid wood drawer linings, hand-carved mouldings, and natural timber grain variation with aged patina. Examining the underside and rear panels for historic tool marks and period hardware assists in verification.

A mahogany pedestal desk serves as a focal point in a contemporary home office or study when paired with modern task lighting and clean-lined leather seating. Balancing dark timber tones against neutral wall finishes creates visual contrast while highlighting classic proportions.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain twice yearly. Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and bright sunlight to prevent timber movement and veneer cracking.
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