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Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 May 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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Description

A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather writing surface with tooled edges. There are amazing burr walnut grain patterns throughout including the back, which is nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item. This has a serpentine shaped front, it sits on bracket feet and contains lots of storage space inside the generous drawers.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 46 inches , 116 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 54 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 19 inches , 48 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

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SA1096708
Dealers Internal Reference
9131
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Description
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather writing surface with tooled edges.

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There are amazing burr walnut grain patterns throughout including the back, which is nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item.
Marylebone Antiques

This has a serpentine shaped front, it sits on bracket feet and contains lots of storage space inside the generous drawers.

fig 1. An antique burr walnut pedestal desk features a dark leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass drop handles, and a serpentine front.
fig 1. Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 46 inches , 116 cm

Depth – 21 inches , 54 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 19 inches , 48 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096708
Dealers Internal Ref
9131
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique burr walnut pedestal desk features a dark leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass drop handles, and a serpentine front.
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Brass drop handles, Inset leather top, Panelled pedestals
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 116 cm (46 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

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Pedestal desks emerged during the Georgian period, evolving into staple furnishings for studies and libraries throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras, valued for their formal symmetry and ample storage.

These desks typically feature solid secondary timbers with decorative veneers such as burr walnut or mahogany applied to the exterior surfaces, complemented by inset tooled leather writing surfaces and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining dovetail joinery in the drawer construction, timber shrinkage patterns, hand-beaten or cast brass handles, and the presence of natural wear consistent with age rather than artificial distressing.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a moody, saturated wall colour creates a balanced interior scheme that highlights the rich grain of the timber.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the grain, and clean the leather insert using specialized leather creams while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
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