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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 19 March 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Good quality Victorian walnut pedestal desk circa 1860 .

The desk has a very good grain and colour with a wonderful antique patina .

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

There are keys supplied that fit the top three drawers . It has a good quality leather insert that is in good condition with damage and is nicely worn in as in the images .

The desk is also finished to the back to allow for free standing if required .

It stands on twin pedestals with hidden castors .

The desk is a good practical size and comes in three parts for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for competitive delivery / shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124257
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Description
Good quality Victorian walnut pedestal desk circa 1860 .

The desk has a very good grain and colour with a wonderful antique patina .

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

There are keys supplied that fit the top three drawers .

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It has a good quality leather insert that is in good condition with damage and is nicely worn in as in the images.
Rawlings Antiques

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fig 1. A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass ring handles and a green leather inset top.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk

The desk is also finished to the back to allow for free standing if required .

It stands on twin pedestals with hidden castors .

The desk is a good practical size and comes in three parts for transport .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for competitive delivery / shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124257
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Rawlings Antiques
Telephone 07852 312541
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2017
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Items Sold 1,202
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A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass ring handles and a green leather inset top.
Victorian walnut pedestal desk
Ref: SA1124257
A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass ring handles and a green leather inset top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass ring pull handles, Leather writing surface, Plinth bases, Multiple pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

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Victorian desks are characterised by robust proportions, elaborate wood veneers such as walnut or mahogany, and often incorporate functional compartments with leather-inlaid writing surfaces reflecting the eras focus on study and administration.

These desks are typically constructed from solid secondary timbers faced with figured wood veneers like burr walnut, featuring dovetailed drawer construction, brass hardware, and hand-tooled leather writing inserts.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary woods like pine or oak inside the drawers, natural ageing of the timber, and traditional brass locks and key escutcheons.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a home office or study, contrasting against neutral walls and contemporary seating to highlight its rich wood tones and historical craftsmanship.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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