Victorian period good quality satin birch pedestal writing desk raised on plinth base.

Coming in two sections for ease of movement.

Upper section with opening storage drawers and later leather top writing surface.

Small upstand gallery back.

Base section coming in one piece with easy opening storage drawers and original wooden knob handles.

This lovely desk is in good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height of Desk 30”

Height to under kneehole 24”

Width of Desk 48”

Width of Kneehole 18”

Depth of Desk 23”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

58.5cm (23.03")

Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Satin Birch Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091745

Dealers Internal Reference

368B9/8/24. C8

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Description

Victorian period good quality satin birch pedestal writing desk raised on plinth base.

Coming in two sections for ease of movement.

Upper section with opening storage drawers and later leather top writing surface.

fig 1. Victorian satin birch pedestal desk featuring a three-part green leather top inset and nine drawers with turned wooden handles. — fig 1. Victorian Satin Birch Pedestal Writing Desk

Small upstand gallery back.

Base section coming in one piece with easy opening storage drawers and original wooden knob handles.

This lovely desk is in good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height of Desk 30”

Height to under kneehole 24”

Width of Desk 48”

Width of Kneehole 18”

Depth of Desk 23”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

58.5cm (23.03")

Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Satin Birch Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1091745

Dealers Internal Ref

368B9/8/24. C8

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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a broad writing surface supported by two vertical banks of drawers flanking a central kneehole. Popularised throughout the nineteenth century, these freestanding units offered extensive organisation for private studies and commercial offices.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently utilised high-grade timbers such as mahogany, oak, walnut, and highly figured satin birch. Writing surfaces were commonly inset with gold-tooled leather or baize to create a smooth surface for penwork.

Authentic examples exhibit the distinctive rippled, flame-like grain figure characteristic of satin birch timber, alongside hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass locks, and plinth bases that often conceal castors.

Position the desk as a focal point in a dedicated study or library space, pairing its warm timber tones with contemporary task lamps, a tailored leather swivel chair, and neutral wall palettes to accentuate the natural wood figure.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to the wood once or twice a year. The leather inset should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and treated with specialised leather conditioner to avoid drying or cracking.

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