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Well Proportioned Late Victorian, Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Well Proportioned Late Victorian, Solid Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

1900 - 1920
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Well proportioned late Victorian, solid mahogany pedestal desk. With nine, mould fronted, drawers all of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with the original brass swan-neck handles and working locks. The top with a lovely new full hide leather in perfect condition. Standing on well shaped ogee bracket feet. Shown before restoration.

Size 54 x 32 x 30 inches tall (137 x 82 x 76 cm tall)

Price £875 when restored

Stock no. 6582

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1150763
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6582
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Well proportioned late Victorian, solid mahogany pedestal desk.
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With nine, mould fronted, drawers all of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with the original brass swan-neck handles and working locks.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with a lovely new full hide leather in perfect condition. Standing on well shaped ogee bracket feet. Shown before restoration.

Size 54 x 32 x 30 inches tall (137 x 82 x 76 cm tall)

Price £875 when restored

Stock no. 6582

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1150763
Dealers Internal Ref
6582
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A late Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing skiver top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a central kneehole.
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Archive I A late Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing skiver top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a central kneehole.

Well proportioned late Victorian, solid mahogany pedestal desk.

Archive II A late Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing skiver top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a central kneehole. View II
Archive III A late Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing skiver top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a central kneehole. View III
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A late Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing skiver top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a central kneehole.
Well proportioned late Victorian, solid mahogany pedestal desk.
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A late Victorian solid mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather gilt-tooled writing skiver top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a central kneehole.
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A Victorian pedestal desk is a writing table featuring a flat top supported by two vertical columns or pedestals containing drawers, leaving a central kneehole space. Popularised in the 19th century, these desks provided substantial storage and surface area for administrative work in libraries and offices.

Late Victorian pedestal desks were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. High-quality examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles, and a gilt-tooled leather writing surface set into the top.

Look for signs of 19th-century cabinetmaking, including hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, original brass lever locks, and authentic wear around the kneehole and plinths. Genuine pieces usually separate into three main sectionsthe top and two pedestalsto facilitate transport.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or study as a functional focal point, pairing it with a contemporary swivel chair or an upholstered armchair. Contrast the dark wood and green leather with neutral wall colours, modern task lighting, and minimal desktop accessories.

Dust the mahogany timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually, buffing in the direction of the wood grain. Preserve the leather inset by cleaning it with a damp cloth and treating it occasionally with a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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