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Walnut Pedestal Desk
Chapel Antiques
for sale €1,814     $1,969
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Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
For Sale by Chapel Antiques
Description

A handsome figured walnut desk with rounded edges to the top and base. Mahogany lined drawers with very fine dovetails all running smoothly. A very good colour and patination, the insert leather is the original showing real depth of colour and is a perfect match for the desk. The kneehole is a very generous for this size of desk.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
72.5cm (28.54")
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Chapel Antiques has dated this Walnut Pedestal Writing Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1151719
Description
A handsome figured walnut desk with rounded edges to the top and base. Mahogany lined drawers with very fine dovetails all running smoothly.
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A very good colour and patination, the insert leather is the original showing real depth of colour and is a perfect match for the desk.
Chapel Antiques

The kneehole is a very generous for this size of desk.

Height
72.5cm (28.54")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
72.5cm (28.54")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1151719
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An antique Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a leather inset writing surface.
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Telephone 01749 675 956 or 07814 686 424
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Wookey Hole
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1BP
United Kingdom
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Chapel Antiques
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An antique Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a leather inset writing surface.
Walnut Pedestal desk
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An antique Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a leather inset writing surface.
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A pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top supported by two self-contained vertical structures, or pedestals, housing stacked drawers with an open kneehole space in the centre. Originating in the 18th century, this form became a standard architectural furniture piece for offices and private studies throughout the 19th century.

These desks are constructed using solid timber frames faced with burr walnut or figured walnut veneers. The writing surface typically features an inset leather skiver with blind or gold tooling, alongside wooden drawer handles or brass hardware and steel locks.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass lever locks, and secondary pine or oak drawer linings. The drawers will show hand-planed construction marks, and the piece typically separates into three distinct sections for transport.

Position the desk centrally in a dedicated study or home office to highlight its architectural profile. Balance the dark timber tones by pairing the desk with a modern brass desk lamp, neutral wall paint, and contemporary artwork.

Apply clear beeswax polish along the direction of the timber grain twice yearly to protect the walnut veneer. Clean the leather writing surface with a slightly damp, soft cloth without chemical detergents, and keep the desk away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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