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Victorian Chinoiserie Style Twin Pedestal Desk – Circa 1880
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Victorian Chinoiserie Style Twin Pedestal Desk – Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 5 September 2025 · Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Description

A highly decorative Victorian twin pedestal desk in the Chinoiserie style, dating to around 1880. The desk features intricate hand-painted scenes of figures, birds, and landscapes across the drawer fronts and side panels, all set against a black lacquered ground with gilt detailing.

The top has a replaced burgundy leather writing surface with tooled and gilt decoration, complementing the original painted borders. With an arrangement of nine drawers and a generous kneehole space (53cm), this desk combines striking aesthetic appeal with practical function.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Chinoiserie Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162651
Dealers Internal Reference
C2523
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Description
A highly decorative Victorian twin pedestal desk in the Chinoiserie style, dating to around 1880.
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The desk features intricate hand-painted scenes of figures, birds, and landscapes across the drawer fronts and side panels, all set against a black lacquered ground with gilt detailing.
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fig 1. A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers.
fig 1. Victorian Chinoiserie Style Twin Pedestal Desk – Circa 1880

The top has a replaced burgundy leather writing surface with tooled and gilt decoration, complementing the original painted borders. With an arrangement of nine drawers and a generous kneehole space (53cm), this desk combines striking aesthetic appeal with practical function.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Chinoiserie Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162651
Dealers Internal Ref
C2523
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Chinoiserie Style Twin Pedestal Desk – Circa 1880

Archive II A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View II
Archive III A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View III
Archive IV A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View IV
Archive V A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View V
Archive VI A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View VI
Archive VII A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View IX
Archive X A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View X
Archive XI A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View XI
Archive XII A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View XII
Archive XIII A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View XIII
Archive XIV A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers. View XIV
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Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
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A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers.
Victorian Chinoiserie Style Twin Pedestal Desk – Circa 1880
Ref: SA1162651
A black lacquered Victorian twin pedestal desk featuring hand-painted gold Chinoiserie motifs, a red leather writing surface, and multiple drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Leather, Brass, Lacquer
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted gilt landscapes, Inset leather writing surface, Twin drawer pedestals, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 118 cm (46 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

FAQs

Victorian Chinoiserie refers to 19th-century European interpretations of Chinese artistic motifs, characterised by hand-painted gilt scenes on lacquered grounds.

These pieces typically feature solid timber carcasses finished with black lacquer, gilt detailing, brass hardware, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, hand-applied lacquer work, and authentic period brass locks and handles.

Pair the ornate black and gold lacquer with minimalist contemporary seating and clean architectural lines to create a striking focal point in a study.

Maintain lacquer finishes by keeping them out of direct sunlight, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth.
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