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Late 19th Century Solid Oak Green Man Style Desk
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Late 19th Century Solid Oak Green Man Style Desk

19th century
Sold 13 June 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A late 19th-century solid oak pedestal desk with carved green man detail. The rectangular top is inset with a tooled red leather writing surface bordered by Greek key gilding. Below, nine drawers are arranged in a traditional kneehole layout, each fronted with foliate carving and stylised masks. The oak is deeply patinated, with panelled back and plain sides allowing for freestanding use. English, circa 1880. A practical statement piece for your home office or study.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Carved Oak Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1144800
Dealers Internal Reference
46940
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A late 19th-century solid oak pedestal desk with carved green man detail.
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The rectangular top is inset with a tooled red leather writing surface bordered by Greek key gilding.
The Old Cinema

Below, nine drawers are arranged in a traditional kneehole layout, each fronted with foliate carving and stylised masks. The oak is deeply patinated, with panelled back and plain sides allowing for freestanding use. English, circa 1880. A practical statement piece for your home office or study.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Carved Oak Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1144800
Dealers Internal Ref
46940
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A late 19th-century solid oak pedestal desk featuring hand-carved Green Man motifs on the drawers and an inset leather top.
Late 19th Century Solid Oak Green Man Style Desk
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A late 19th-century solid oak pedestal desk featuring hand-carved Green Man motifs on the drawers and an inset leather top.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGreen Man carvings, Foliate scrollwork, Panelled pedestals, Inset leather writing surface
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

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Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the grain, and clean the leather surface gently with a damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical solvents or direct sunlight exposure.

Pairing a dark, ornate antique desk with minimalist modern seating or contemporary abstract art creates a balanced contrast that highlights the craftsmanship of the piece without overwhelming the room.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate joinery methods like hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, natural wax patination, and the crisp, deep hand-chiselling characteristic of late 19th-century carving.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail drawers, hand-carved relief panels, and occasionally inset leather writing surfaces.

The Green Man motif originates from pre-Christian fertility symbols representing rebirth and nature, which experienced a major revival during the Gothic Revival and Victorian eras in architectural and furniture ornamentation.
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