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Beautiful and Well Proportioned Victorian, Solid Walnut Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €2,048     $2,223
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Beautiful and Well Proportioned Victorian, Solid Walnut Pedestal Desk.

19th century
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Beautiful and well proportioned Victorian, solid walnut pedestal desk. With nine drawers all of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, the original brass plate handles and lovely quality working locks by ‘Hobbs and Co’ of London . The top with a lovely ole hide leather in good condition. Stunning desk very much in the style of 'Maples'

Size 48 x 26 x 31 inches tall (122 x 67 x 79 cm tall)

Price £1750

Stock no. 6554

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1149522
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6554
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Beautiful and well proportioned Victorian, solid walnut pedestal desk.
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With nine drawers all of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, the original brass plate handles and lovely quality working locks by ‘Hobbs and Co’ of London.
The Dorking Desk Shop

. The top with a lovely ole hide leather in good condition. Stunning desk very much in the style of 'Maples'

Size 48 x 26 x 31 inches tall (122 x 67 x 79 cm tall)

Price £1750

Stock no. 6554

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149522
Dealers Internal Ref
6554
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A Victorian solid walnut pedestal desk featuring a green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass drop handles, and a plinth base.
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Archive I A Victorian solid walnut pedestal desk featuring a green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass drop handles, and a plinth base.

Beautiful and well proportioned Victorian, solid walnut pedestal desk.

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A Victorian solid walnut pedestal desk featuring a green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass drop handles, and a plinth base.
Beautiful and well proportioned Victorian, solid walnut pedestal desk.
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A Victorian solid walnut pedestal desk featuring a green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass drop handles, and a plinth base.
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A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a rectangular top resting on two free-standing pedestals containing stacked drawers. Designed during the nineteenth century, these desks frequently featured gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces, brass hardware, and sturdy timber construction such as mahogany, oak, or walnut.

Victorian pedestal desks were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods and rich veneers, including walnut, mahogany, and oak. Writing surfaces were commonly inlaid with dyed leather or skiver, gilded with gold leaf patterns, and finished with brass drop handles or wooden turned knobs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pedestal desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass locks, and solid wood drawer linings. Look for natural patination, subtle unevenness from hand-finishing, and three separate sections (the top surface and two pedestals) designed to facilitate easier movement.

Pairing a heavy walnut pedestal desk with a contemporary desk chair or sleek metal table lamp creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic. Positioning the desk in a bright study or living room alcove allows its timber grain and brass detailing to serve as a focal point against neutral walls.

Keep the wood and leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Clean the walnut frame with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, while using dedicated leather balsam to maintain the flexibility of the leather inset.
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