Sold: Late Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top

Name: Late Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079142
Price: 985 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A freestanding Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring multiple graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and an inset green leather writing surface.

Late Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top c.1880

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
ColourBrown
MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Inset leather writing surface, Plinth bases, Multiple pedestal drawers
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 72.5 cm (29 in)

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Victorian desks are characterised by robust construction, practical layouts, and often feature rich wood tones, panelled sides, and inset leather writing surfaces reflecting the eras focus on functionality and status.

These desks were predominantly built using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, complemented by hand-tooled leather writing inserts and cast brass drawer pulls or handles.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, secondary woods used in drawer linings, traditional screw fixings, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

Maintain the timber by applying appropriate furniture wax periodically and clean the leather insert gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can degrade the surface.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with modern minimalist seating or contemporary lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition that highlights the craftsmanship of the period piece.

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Late Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top C.1880