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Large Victorian Oak Cylinder Top Pedestal Writing Desk.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Large Victorian Oak Cylinder Top Pedestal Writing Desk.

19th century
Description

Large Victorian oak cylinder top pedestal writing desk.

In 3 parts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Cylinder Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1103523
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Description
Large Victorian oak cylinder top pedestal writing desk.

In 3 parts.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Cylinder Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103523
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Oxford
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A Victorian oak cylinder top writing desk featuring a curved roll-down front and twin drawer pedestals.
Large Victorian oak Cylinder top pedestal writing desk.
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A Victorian cylinder top pedestal desk is a writing cabinet featuring a rigid curved wooden lid that slides upward along a circular track to reveal an internal workspace. Below the writing surface, twin vertical pedestals containing stacked drawers support the structure and provide practical storage.

These desks were predominantly crafted from solid woods and rich veneers such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and rosewood. Internal drawer linings were frequently constructed from pine or secondary oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery and turned wood or brass drawer pulls.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display period-specific construction marks, including hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass or iron locks, and smooth-running wooden tracks for the curved cylinder mechanism. The timber typically exhibits historic surface wear and character around the handle mounts and plinth bases.

A Victorian cylinder desk can be styled in a modern study or living room by pairing the rich timber tones with neutral wall colours and sleek, minimal lighting. Closing the cylinder top conceals modern office accessories, maintaining a clean visual profile when not in use.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year following the timber grain. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent shrinking or warping of the cylinder shutter.
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