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Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk
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Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 31 March 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Fine quality Victorian oak pedestal desk circa 1870 .

The desk has 9 mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawers that all slide as they should .There is a single key that locks the top three drawers , The desk has a new quality leather insert with gold leaf tooling .

It stands on two pedestals supported with hidden castors ,

The desk is a very good practical size and comes in three sections for transport ,and has been fully refurbished in our workshop .

We can arrange delivery though out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive delivery/shipping costs .

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124244
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Description
Fine quality Victorian oak pedestal desk circa 1870 .

The desk has 9 mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawers that all slide as they should .

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There is a single key that locks the top three drawers , The desk has a new quality leather insert with gold leaf tooling.
Rawlings Antiques

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fig 1. An antique Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central kneehole.
fig 1. Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk

It stands on two pedestals supported with hidden castors ,

The desk is a very good practical size and comes in three sections for transport ,and has been fully refurbished in our workshop .

We can arrange delivery though out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive delivery/shipping costs .

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124244
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Rawlings Antiques
Telephone 07852 312541
Location
Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawlingsantiques
Verified Since Aug 2017
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An antique Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central kneehole.
Victorian oak pedestal desk
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An antique Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central kneehole.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Turned wooden knobs, Panelled sides, Central kneehole
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

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Victorian pedestal desks are characterised by their twin-pedestal construction, typically featuring banks of multiple drawers flanking a central kneehole space, often with a central drawer above.

These desks were predominantly built using solid hardwoods like oak or mahogany, frequently featuring dovetailed drawer joints, turned wooden knobs, and occasionally brass keyhole escutcheons.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, period-appropriate fixings, and natural patination accumulated over decades of use.

Pair the traditional wooden texture with a minimalist modern chair and contemporary lighting to create a balanced study space that highlights the craftsmanship.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically nourish the wood with a traditional microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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