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Fine Proportioned Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Fine Proportioned Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

19th century
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Fine proportioned Victorian mahogany pedestal desk.  The nine drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, the original brass knob handles and working locks. The back and sides are well polished and with a new full hide, green leather insert in wonderful condition. Standing on the original wooden wheel castors and bearing transport labels 'L.B. & S.C. Railway' and 'London & South Western Railway, carriage paid'. Also shown with a perfect matching desk chair.

Size 48 x 28 x 30  inches tall (122 x 71 x 76  cm tall)

Price £1150

Stock no. 6309

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

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SA1089409
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6309
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Fine proportioned Victorian mahogany pedestal desk.
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  The nine drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, the original brass knob handles and working locks.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The back and sides are well polished and with a new full hide, green leather insert in wonderful condition. Standing on the original wooden wheel castors and bearing transport labels 'L.B. & S.C. Railway' and 'London & South Western Railway, carriage paid'. Also shown with a perfect matching desk chair.

Size 48 x 28 x 30  inches tall (122 x 71 x 76  cm tall)

Price £1150

Stock no. 6309

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089409
Dealers Internal Ref
6309
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Fine proportioned Victorian mahogany pedestal desk.
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Popularised during the 19th century, a Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing surface supported by two structural columns of drawers, often finished with a tooled leather insert.

These desks were constructed using solid and veneered hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, accompanied by brass drawer handles and gold-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass locks, solid secondary woods like pine or oak for interior linings, and genuine age-related wear on the surface.

Place the desk as the central work station in a study, pairing it with modern task lighting and contemporary art to create a balanced contrast between historic timber and modern accents.

Clean the mahogany with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish along the grain, while keeping the leather insert clear of dust and conditioning it occasionally to prevent drying.
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