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19th Century Ebonised Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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19th Century Ebonised Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
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This small 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk is a delightful blend of practicality and elegance. Its rich colour and patina, combined with the exquisite golden orange tooled leather top, create a truly captivating piece.

The desk features nine graduated drawers on one side, each oak-lined and fitted with original brass swan-neck handles—a testament to the quality of its craftsmanship. The tooled leather inset, framed by a reeded moulded edge, adds a touch of luxury and functionality. The desk's design, with its two pedestals resting on a plinth base with castors, ensures both stability and ease of movement. The fact that it breaks down into three pieces for easy transport adds to its practicality. England c.1820.

Height 75.5cm (29.7in)

Width 122cm (48.0in)

Depth 68cm (26.8in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Ebonised Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1145761
Dealers Internal Reference
1293
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This small 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk is a delightful blend of practicality and elegance.
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Its rich colour and patina, combined with the exquisite golden orange tooled leather top, create a truly captivating piece.
Anthony Short Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk featuring a tan tooled leather inset top and brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. 19th Century Ebonised Mahogany Pedestal Desk

The desk features nine graduated drawers on one side, each oak-lined and fitted with original brass swan-neck handles—a testament to the quality of its craftsmanship. The tooled leather inset, framed by a reeded moulded edge, adds a touch of luxury and functionality. The desk's design, with its two pedestals resting on a plinth base with castors, ensures both stability and ease of movement. The fact that it breaks down into three pieces for easy transport adds to its practicality. England c.1820.

Height 75.5cm (29.7in)

Width 122cm (48.0in)

Depth 68cm (26.8in)

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Ebonised Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1145761
Dealers Internal Ref
1293
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk featuring a tan tooled leather inset top and brass swan-neck handles.

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Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk featuring a tan tooled leather inset top and brass swan-neck handles.
19TH CENTURY EBONISED MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK
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A 19th-century ebonised mahogany pedestal desk featuring a tan tooled leather inset top and brass swan-neck handles.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Mahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBlack, Tan
  • MotifsTooled leather inset, Swan-neck handles, Plinth base, Ebonised finish
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This nineteenth-century pedestal desk derives from England and follows the Victorian style. Made from mahogany with an ebonised black finish, the piece incorporates a tan tooled leather inset top, original brass swan-neck handles, and a plinth base. Nine graduated drawers with reeded moulding provide storage across the twin pedestals. Measuring 75.5 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 68 cm deep, the desk offers a compact footprint suitable for a study or home office. The traditional timber construction and dark surface finish create a formal appearance fitting for a gentleman's library or a period workspace. Practical configuration allows the furniture to serve everyday writing and organisational tasks while maintaining historical character.

FAQs

A 19th-century ebonised pedestal desk consists of a flat top with a central writing surface supported by two vertical pedestals containing drawers, treated with a dark stain or lacquer to imitate natural ebony timber.

These desks were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, coated with an ebonised finish, fitted with a tooled leather writing insert, and finished with solid brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, period-correct brass locks, and subtle surface wear where the underlying timber grain shows through the ebonised layer over time.

Position the desk against neutral walls with a contemporary desk chair, pairing the dark silhouette with warm brass task lighting and modern art to balance traditional structure with contemporary design.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, treat the leather insert periodically with a dedicated leather balm, keep the piece away from direct sunlight, and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that compromise the ebonised finish.
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