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Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Walnut Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 October 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Walnut Pedestal Desk.

This Desk Stands Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Ball and Claw Feet.

Having an Arrangement of 7 Mahogany Lined Drawers.

The Drawers Featuring Burr Walnut Timbers and Retain Their Decorative Brass Handles.

The Top of the Desk Having a Fitted Black Leather Writing Surface with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

The Top of the Desk also Features Burr Walnut Crossbanding.

Being of a Free Standing Form this Desk is Presented in Good Condition.

Comes in 3 Sections.

Size:

Height 30" (76cm)

Width 60 1/2" (154cm)

Depth 36 1/2" (93cm)

Kneehole height 24" (61cm)

Kneehole width 25" (63cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1131686
Dealers Internal Reference
LP95-1
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Description
Walnut Pedestal Desk.

This Desk Stands Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Ball and Claw Feet.

Having an Arrangement of 7 Mahogany Lined Drawers.

The Drawers Featuring Burr Walnut Timbers and Retain Their Decorative Brass Handles.

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The Top of the Desk Having a Fitted Black Leather Writing Surface with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A freestanding walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top.
fig 1. Walnut Pedestal Desk

The Top of the Desk also Features Burr Walnut Crossbanding.

Being of a Free Standing Form this Desk is Presented in Good Condition.

Comes in 3 Sections.

Size:

Height 30" (76cm)

Width 60 1/2" (154cm)

Depth 36 1/2" (93cm)

Kneehole height 24" (61cm)

Kneehole width 25" (63cm)

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
154cm (60.63")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131686
Dealers Internal Ref
LP95-1
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A freestanding walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Walnut Pedestal Desk

Archive II A freestanding walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top. View II
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A freestanding walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top.
Walnut Pedestal Desk
Ref: SA1131686
A freestanding walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles, cabriole legs, and a dark leather inset top.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Brass swing handles, Inset leather top, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 154 cm (61 in) x D 93 cm (37 in)

Pedestal desks emerged in Britain during the early 18th century, evolving from writing cabinets and kneehole tables to provide substantial drawer storage and a formal workspace for studies and libraries.

These desks are traditionally constructed using a solid timber frame with high-quality veneers such as walnut or mahogany applied to the drawer fronts and surfaces, often featuring handcrafted dovetail joints and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces can be identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, uniform timber shrinkage, period-correct brass handles, and traditional secondary woods such as oak or pine used in the drawer linings.

Pairing a classic wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a neutral wall creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and leather surfaces.
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