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Late Victorian Mahogany, Round Cornered, Pedestal Desk of Classic Proportions
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Late Victorian Mahogany, Round Cornered, Pedestal Desk of Classic Proportions

19th century
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Late Victorian mahogany, round cornered, pedestal desk of classic proportions. The nine drawers of a good hand cut dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and turned knob handles. With well polished sides and back and with a new antique green leather top.

Size 54 x 28 x 31 inches tall (138 x 72 x 79 cm tall)

Price sold

Stock no. 6298

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

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

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SA1094191
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6298
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Late Victorian mahogany, round cornered, pedestal desk of classic proportions.
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The nine drawers of a good hand cut dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and turned knob handles.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With well polished sides and back and with a new antique green leather top.

Size 54 x 28 x 31 inches tall (138 x 72 x 79 cm tall)

Price sold

Stock no. 6298

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1094191
Dealers Internal Ref
6298
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned handles, rounded corners, and a green leather insert.
Late Victorian mahogany, round cornered, pedestal desk of classic proportions
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned handles, rounded corners, and a green leather insert.
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A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a flat rectangular top resting on two freestanding drawer pedestals, creating a central kneehole space. Popularised during the nineteenth century, these desks were manufactured for commercial and private offices, featuring multiple drawers, plinth bases, and inset leather writing surfaces.

These desks were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail jointing and solid wood drawer linings. Writing surfaces were inlaid with gilt-tooled leather, and handles were usually constructed from turned wood or cast brass.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass lever locks, and solid wood drawer backs rather than plywood. Natural signs of age include slight shrinkage marks, smooth wear to the plinth base, and hand-turned knobs secured with original wood screws.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library to serve as an anchor piece, paired with a modern task chair or a tailored leather armchair. Balance the dark mahogany tone by incorporating neutral wall colours, brass lighting fixtures, and contemporary artwork.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish along the grain annually. Clean the leather surface with a damp cloth and apply a specialised leather conditioner periodically to prevent drying and cracking.
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