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Mahogany Desk
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Mahogany Desk

19th century
Description

This stunning desk that has been newly leathered in a stunning brown/gold mottle design has four drawers either side of the knee hole and one long to the centre, one of the drawers has a dividing section.

This desk is a solid weight which shows in the quality of the wood which is all in mahogany and mahogany lined drawers , with original knob handles.

This desk would compliment any office or dining room and could also be used as a dressing table.

Dimensions:-

Width 54' 137cm

Depth 28" 72cm

Height 30" 77cm

Knee hole height 25" 64cm

Knee hole 61cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

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SA1074986
Description
This stunning desk that has been newly leathered in a stunning brown/gold mottle design has four drawers either side of the knee hole and one long to the centre, one of the drawers has a dividing section.
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This desk is a solid weight which shows in the quality of the wood which is all in mahogany and mahogany lined drawers , with original knob handles.
Gaylords Antiques
fig 1. An antique mahogany twin pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Mahogany Desk

This desk would compliment any office or dining room and could also be used as a dressing table.

Dimensions:-

Width 54' 137cm

Depth 28" 72cm

Height 30" 77cm

Knee hole height 25" 64cm

Knee hole 61cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074986
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Mahogany Desk

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Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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An antique mahogany twin pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Mahogany Desk
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An antique mahogany twin pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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A pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top supported by two vertical columns of drawers, known as pedestals, separated by a central kneehole space. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these desks were constructed from rich woods like mahogany and featured leather writing surfaces.

These desks were typically framed in solid mahogany or oak with flame mahogany veneers, dovetailed drawer linings, cast brass or turned wooden handles, and a gilded or tooled leather inset top.

Authentic period desks generally feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass locks, solid wood drawer linings rather than modern plywood, and natural wear to the leather inlay and plinth bases.

A dark mahogany desk can be paired with modern task lighting, neutral wall shades, and modern upholstery to balance the substantial visual weight of the wood while maintaining an elegant workspace.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and leather drying. Apply a dedicated leather conditioner to the inset top annually and polish the mahogany framework with natural beeswax.
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