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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Edwards & Roberts
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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Edwards & Roberts

19th century
Sold 4 July 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Fine quality Burr walnut Victorian pedestal desk by Quality cabinet makers Edwards & Roberts .Circa 1870 .

The desk has 9 mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawers that are all solid in joint and slide as they should ,there is a single key that fits the centre drawer only .

The desk has been refurbished in our workshop and has been professionally cleaned and waxed to maintain its wonderful antique patina and colour .It has had a new leather insert with gold tooling fitted .The desk is a good size and very well proportioned ,the twin pedestals stand on original hidden castors .

It comes in three sections for transport and sets up easily .

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135571
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Fine quality Burr walnut Victorian pedestal desk by Quality cabinet makers Edwards & Roberts .Circa 1870 .
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The desk has 9 mahogany lined hand dovetailed drawers that are all solid in joint and slide as they should ,there is a single key that fits the centre drawer only.
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fig 1. A freestanding Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers, wooden knob handles, and a green leather insert on the top surface.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Edwards & Roberts

The desk has been refurbished in our workshop and has been professionally cleaned and waxed to maintain its wonderful antique patina and colour .It has had a new leather insert with gold tooling fitted .The desk is a good size and very well proportioned ,the twin pedestals stand on original hidden castors .

It comes in three sections for transport and sets up easily .

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135571
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Edwards & Roberts

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A freestanding Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers, wooden knob handles, and a green leather insert on the top surface.
Victorian walnut pedestal desk Edwards & Roberts
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A freestanding Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers, wooden knob handles, and a green leather insert on the top surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth bases, Inste leather top
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks are characterised by robust proportions, high-quality timber veneers such as walnut or mahogany, and often feature inset leather writing surfaces with intricate tooling. They emerged during the 19th century as functional yet decorative centrepieces for studies and libraries.

These desks were typically constructed using a secondary softwood or hardwood interior frame, clad in finely figured timber veneers like walnut or mahogany. Brass hardware, inset leather writing surfaces, and hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction were standard.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetailing in the drawer construction, solid timber linings, traditional beeswax finishes, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear. Makers marks or stamps within the drawer lining can also help verify provenance.

A Victorian pedestal desk works well as a statement writing table in a modern home office or living space. Pairing it with minimalist seating and contemporary lighting creates a balanced contrast between old and new design elements.

Protect antique walnut from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent the veneer from drying and cracking. Clean surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth and occasionally apply a quality beeswax polish, avoiding silicone-based sprays.
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