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Victorian Late 19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Victorian Late 19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk

19th century
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Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk circa 1890.

Good quality pedestal oak desk, comprising of 3 sections.  shaped top with original leather insert.  single drawer above the knee flanked either side by a 2 drawers and carved acanthus leaf details.

Supported by 8 turned baluster legs united by h frame stretcher.

Surface marks and minor losses to leather writing surface, but is the original.  surface marks to wood work.

Knee height: 25"

Knee width: 19 3/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
145.5cm (57.28")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1132783
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EA2955
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Description
Victorian late 19th century carved oak pedestal desk circa 1890.

Good quality pedestal oak desk, comprising of 3 sections.  shaped top with original leather insert.  single drawer above the knee flanked either side by a 2 drawers and carved acanthus leaf details.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century Victorian dark carved oak pedestal desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and turned legs on stretcher bases.
fig 1. Victorian Late 19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk

Supported by 8 turned baluster legs united by h frame stretcher.

Surface marks and minor losses to leather writing surface, but is the original.  surface marks to wood work.

Knee height: 25"

Knee width: 19 3/4"

Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
145.5cm (57.28")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132783
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2955
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century Victorian dark carved oak pedestal desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers, and turned legs on stretcher bases.
VICTORIAN LATE 19TH CENTURY CARVED OAK PEDESTAL DESK
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of two free-standing drawer pedestals supporting a flat writing top with a central frieze drawer. Widely produced during the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed for commercial, professional, and private study environments.

Late nineteenth-century desks were commonly constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, featuring dovetail drawer joints, brass or wooden hardware, and turned or carved supports. Writing tops frequently incorporated inset leather or skiver inserts.

Authentic pieces display signs of age-appropriate wear, hand-carved decorative motifs, original drawer construction with dovetailing, and historic locks. Examining the underside and rear panels for historic tool marks and planed finishes also helps verify period construction.

Positioning the desk near natural light or anchoring it with an area rug creates a structured workspace within contemporary study or living areas. Pairing the desk with a modern ergonomic or leather chair balances historic timber craftsmanship with modern utility.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish. Protect the writing top from direct heat, sunlight, and liquid contact using blotters or coasters.
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