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Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk C.1880
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Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk C.1880

19th century
Sold 30 April 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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An elegant Victorian pedestal desk made from a rich golden satinwood strung in dark ebony inlay throughout dating late Victorian c.1880. The writing top section consists of a large black leather section. The desk comprises of 11 deep drawers pulled out by large ebony wooden handles. The top right drawer reveals a stamped maker/seller stating “ S&H Jewells Litle Queen street St Holborn” The top right drawers comprises of many divisions for smaller objects. It’s a solid piece and made to a high standard coming apart in 3 pieces, two pedestals and the top desk section.

Condition: Usage marks you’d expect regarding age, a few stain marks on the leather. It’s been sympathetically restored and cleaned.

Materials:

Satinwood & Ebony

Age:

c.1880

Dimensions:

H:79cm

W:139cm

D:62cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA1098528
Dealers Internal Reference
0100037
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Description
An elegant Victorian pedestal desk made from a rich golden satinwood strung in dark ebony inlay throughout dating late Victorian c.1880. The writing top section consists of a large black leather section. The desk comprises of 11 deep drawers pulled out by large ebony wooden handles.
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The top right drawer reveals a stamped maker/seller stating “ S&H Jewells Litle Queen street St Holborn” The top right drawers comprises of many divisions for smaller objects.
Michael Johnson Antiques

It’s a solid piece and made to a high standard coming apart in 3 pieces, two pedestals and the top desk section.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian satinwood pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with dark turned knobs and a dark leather writing surface.
fig 1. Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk C.1880

Condition: Usage marks you’d expect regarding age, a few stain marks on the leather. It’s been sympathetically restored and cleaned.

Materials:

Satinwood & Ebony

Age:

c.1880

Dimensions:

H:79cm

W:139cm

D:62cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098528
Dealers Internal Ref
0100037
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A rectangular Victorian satinwood pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with dark turned knobs and a dark leather writing surface.
Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk c.1880
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A rectangular Victorian satinwood pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with dark turned knobs and a dark leather writing surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Pine, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Inset leather top, Twin pedestal configuration, Multiple graduated drawers
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 139 cm (55 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks typically feature a central kneehole flanked by two stacks of drawers, often incorporating fine timbers such as satinwood, mahogany, or walnut, alongside a leather or tosh inset writing surface.

Construction typically utilised solid secondary woods like pine or oak for drawer linings and carcases, faced with premium veneers such as satinwood or mahogany, complemented by turned wooden knobs and leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, hand-turned wooden handles, natural timber shrinkage, and appropriate period locks and construction methods consistent with the late 19th century.

Such a desk can serve as a striking focal point in a home office or study, contrasting effectively against contemporary neutral walls or pairing with minimalist seating to highlight its traditional craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, occasionally treating the timber with appropriate beeswax, and dusting the leather gently with a dry cloth.
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