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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 08524902
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Mahogany drawer linings: high-grade British cabinet work of the mid-nineteenth century.
Turned mahogany knobs: standard drawer hardware of the period.
Moulded drawer fronts and rounded top corners: classic mid-Victorian desk styling.
Polished mahogany back: constructed to stand away from a wall.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08524902
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-185 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Mahogany drawer linings: high-grade British cabinet work of the mid-nineteenth century.
Turned mahogany knobs: standard drawer hardware of the period.
Moulded drawer fronts and rounded top corners: classic mid-Victorian desk styling.
Polished mahogany back: constructed to stand away from a wall.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074986
Gaylords Antiques
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Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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Archive I An antique mahogany twin pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled leather writing surface and nine drawers with turned wooden knobs.

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P014 4DG
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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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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeather writing surface, Twin pedestals, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates to 1850 and is formed from solid mahogany with mahogany-lined drawers and a plinth base. The warm brown timber displays a rich grain, complemented by an inset brown and gold mottled leather writing surface. The configuration includes nine drawers fitted with original turned wooden knob handles, four to each pedestal and a single long drawer centrally positioned above the kneehole. One interior section contains a divider. Measuring 77 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 72 cm deep, the desk is suited for placement in a home office, study, or dining room, and functions equally well as a dressing table. The classic proportions and traditional aesthetic integrate smoothly into period and eclectic interiors alike, providing a practical workspace with abundant storage.

FAQs

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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