Sold 14 May 2025 · FB Antiques

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Description

Victorian walnut freestanding pedestal desk, the desk has a tan leather top with three drawers underneath, each pedestal has three drawers all with brass handles, there are dummy drawers to the back of the desk making it freestanding.

The desk is in good original condition

Width 118cm

Depth 59cm

Height 73cm

Kneehole Width 52.5cm x Height 58.5cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

59cm (23.23")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1102767

Dealers Internal Reference

EL11/699

Description

The desk is in good original condition

Width 118cm

Depth 59cm

Height 73cm

Kneehole Width 52.5cm x Height 58.5cm

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

118cm (46.46")

Depth

59cm (23.23")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1102767

Dealers Internal Ref

EL11/699

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FB Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

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Location

Rawlings Farm Buildings
Unit 7 Main Road
Rettendon Common
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8DY
United Kingdom

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Brass, Pine
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFigured wood grain veneer, Brass swing handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Plinth bases
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks gained prominence during the 19th century, evolving from earlier library and partner tables to accommodate the rising administrative demands of the industrial era.

These desks were typically constructed using a solid timber carcase, such as pine or mahogany, veneered with decorative hardwoods like figured walnut, and fitted with brass hardware and leather writing inserts.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, timber shrinkage consistent with age, and traditional hand-finished surfaces.

Pairing a historic wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating and modern lighting creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with current design aesthetics.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by keeping them away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.