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Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian
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Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Superb showpiece desk, with fully finished form and attractive appearance

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Warm biscuit hues accentuate the finely figured Oak stocks

Substantial, single piece nature being rare and unusual

Presented as a wide desktop with inset drawer boxes, over two banks of four graduated drawers

Original brown leather skiver inlaid to the top, embossed with scrolled fan border

Trio of drawers across the apron, each dressed with small brass pulls

Deeply formed fascia accentuated with chased arcade moulding in relief

Distinctive narrow kneehole, furnished with shaped apron brackets

Set within each pedestal, the lower drawers dressed with brass drop handles

Brass-lined locks to each fascia — untested, key absent

Middle drawer presents a maker's plaque for Merryweather & Sons - Holloway, London

The whole standing upon shaped bracket feet, with fully panelled back

This is a striking antique single-piece pedestal desk, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive showpiece nature. A treat of late Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for central room placement. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 135.5cm (53.25'')

Max Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Max Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')

Skiver Width: 121cm (47.75'')

Skiver Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Kneehole Width: 36cm (14.25'')

Kneehole Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 24667

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
135.5cm (53.35")
Depth
66.5cm (26.18")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090046
Dealers Internal Reference
24667
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Description
This is an antique single-piece show desk.
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An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Superb showpiece desk, with fully finished form and attractive appearance

fig 1. A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
fig 1. Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Warm biscuit hues accentuate the finely figured Oak stocks

Substantial, single piece nature being rare and unusual

Presented as a wide desktop with inset drawer boxes, over two banks of four graduated drawers

fig 2. A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
fig 2. Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

Original brown leather skiver inlaid to the top, embossed with scrolled fan border

Trio of drawers across the apron, each dressed with small brass pulls

Deeply formed fascia accentuated with chased arcade moulding in relief

fig 3. A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
fig 3. Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

Distinctive narrow kneehole, furnished with shaped apron brackets

Set within each pedestal, the lower drawers dressed with brass drop handles

Brass-lined locks to each fascia — untested, key absent

Middle drawer presents a maker's plaque for Merryweather & Sons - Holloway, London

fig 4. A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
fig 4. Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

The whole standing upon shaped bracket feet, with fully panelled back

This is a striking antique single-piece pedestal desk, graced with wonderful colour and a distinctive showpiece nature. A treat of late Victorian craftsmanship, perfect for central room placement. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or office.

fig 5. A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
fig 5. Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 135.5cm (53.25'')

Max Depth: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Max Height: 75.5cm (29.75'')

Skiver Width: 121cm (47.75'')

Skiver Depth: 52.5cm (20.75'')

Kneehole Width: 36cm (14.25'')

Kneehole Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')

fig 6. A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
fig 6. Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24667

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
135.5cm (53.35")
Depth
66.5cm (26.18")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090046
Dealers Internal Ref
24667
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A late Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a brown leather writing surface, carved frieze, fluted pilasters, and twin pedestals of drawers with brass handles.
Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a rectangular top section resting on two independent pedestals equipped with drawers. Introduced in earlier periods and refined during the Victorian era, these desks typically feature solid wood construction, leather-lined writing surfaces, and detailed hand-carved mouldings.

Late Victorian desks were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Writing surfaces were frequently inlaid with gold-tooled leather or skiver, while drawer handles and escutcheons were cast in solid brass.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass lock mechanisms, and natural wear patterns around the handles and kneehole. Stamped makers marks or brass plaques on drawer edges can also verify period production.

Place the desk centrally in a dedicated home office or library space to highlight its profile. Combine it with contemporary task lighting and neutral wall tones to balance the visual weight of the carved oak.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and leather cracking. Clean the wood using a natural beeswax polish along the grain, and treat the leather writing inset with a specialised leather conditioner.
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