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Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Pedestal Desk
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Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

A Good Serpentine Library Desk

Constructed in mahogany, and rising from a lightly stepped plinth base: of nine drawer form, with turned pulls, the frieze having a running anthemion and stiff carved leaf decoration, with pendant bellflowers; with an inset hide ellipsoid writing surface.

English, Circa 1880.

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
97cm (38.19")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132535
Dealers Internal Reference
3490
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

We are also happy to arrange door to door shipping for any item to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Description
A Good Serpentine Library Desk

Constructed in mahogany, and rising from a lightly stepped plinth base: of nine drawer form, with turned pulls, the frieze having a running anthemion and stiff carved leaf decoration, with pendant bellflowers; with an inset hide ellipsoid writing surface.

English, Circa 1880.

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
97cm (38.19")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132535
Dealers Internal Ref
3490
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals.
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Archive I A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals.

Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Pedestal Desk

Archive II A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals.
Archive V A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals. View V
Archive VI A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals. View VI
Archive VII A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals. View VII
Archive VIII A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals. View VIII
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Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 020 7221 8174 or 07974 575 554
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154 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals.
Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Pedestal Desk
Ref: SA1132535
A dark mahogany serpentine pedestal desk featuring an oval leather-inset writing surface, carved foliate frieze, and twin drawer pedestals.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Foliate frieze carving, Leather inset top, Turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 175 cm (69 in) x D 97 cm (38 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk is constructed from dark brown mahogany with a lightly stepped plinth base and a serpentine front, designed in a Regency style. The nine-drawer configuration has turned wooden knobs, while the central frieze displays running anthemion and stiff carved leaf decoration with pendant bellflowers. An oval leather inset tops the writing surface, complemented by decorative mouldings along the edge. The timber shows visible surface wear throughout, reflecting its unrestored original condition. Measuring 79 cm high, 175 cm wide and 97 cm deep, this library desk provides a substantial working surface. It serves as a practical and period-appropriate writing station in a study, home office or traditional library space.

FAQs

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Writing surfaces frequently feature gilded or blind-tooled leather inserts, paired with hand-carved friezes and brass or turned wood drawer pulls.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original timber back panels, and natural wear patterns on the writing surface. The presence of multi-part construction, where the top rests unattached on two pedestals, is also a classic structural indicator.

A dark timber pedestal desk can serve as an anchor in a contemporary home office when paired with a clean-lined modern chair, subtle brass desk lighting, and neutral wall tones to highlight the carved woodwork.

Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax will preserve the wood finish. Leather inserts should be treated with dedicated leather balm and kept away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.

A serpentine pedestal desk is characterized by a distinctive wave-like, curved front profile mounted on two separate drawer units. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this design features an inset writing surface and symmetrical drawer arrangements.
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