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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top C.1890
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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top C.1890

19th century
Sold 16 October 2024 · The Old Cinema
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Description

An antique mahogany pedestal desk from around 1890, featuring a tan leather top with an embossed border. This classic desk has a sturdy construction with a central kneehole flanked by two pedestals, each containing a series of drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098600
Dealers Internal Reference
45150
Description
An antique mahogany pedestal desk from around 1890, featuring a tan leather top with an embossed border.
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This classic desk has a sturdy construction with a central kneehole flanked by two pedestals, each containing a series of drawers.
The Old Cinema
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1098600
Dealers Internal Ref
45150
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top C.1890

Archive II A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls. View II
Archive III A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls. View III
Archive IV A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls. View IV
Archive V A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls. View V
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The Old Cinema
Telephone 0208 995 4166
Location
160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 111
Items Sold 1,555
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A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls.
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Tan Leather Top c.1890
Ref: SA1098600
A freestanding Victorian pedestal desk crafted from dark mahogany, featuring a tan leather top and multiple rows of panelled drawers with round wooden pulls.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Panelled drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 77.5 cm (31 in) x W 152.5 cm (60 in) x D 84 cm (33 in)

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks gained widespread popularity during the 19th century, evolving from earlier partners and kneehole desks to meet the demands of a growing bureaucratic workforce and professional class.

These desks are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring dovetailed drawer construction, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentication involves inspecting drawer joints for hand-cut dovetails, checking for secondary woods in drawer linings, and examining the wear patterns, patination, and hardware consistency.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary seating and minimalist lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition that anchors a modern workspace with historical gravitas.

Maintain wood moisture with microcrystalline wax, protect the leather surface from direct sunlight and spills, and avoid placing the item near active heat sources.
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