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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Heal & Son London
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Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Heal & Son London

19th century
Sold 23 September 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Fine Quality Victorian Burr walnut pedestal desk by Heal & son London Circa 1860 .

As you would expect from a quality maker it has a wonderful grain and colour .The desk is in very good condition having been restored in our workshop to a high standard ,it has a single key that works the locks in the top three drawers .

It has been fitted with a new leather insert with gold tooling .

The desk comes in three sections for transport and is easy to reassemble .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive shipping/delivery prices

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1162701
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Fine Quality Victorian Burr walnut pedestal desk by Heal & son London Circa 1860 .

As you would expect from a quality maker it has a wonderful grain and colour .

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The desk is in very good condition having been restored in our workshop to a high standard ,it has a single key that works the locks in the top three drawers.
Rawlings Antiques

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fig 1. A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central kneehole space.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk Heal & Son London

It has been fitted with a new leather insert with gold tooling .

The desk comes in three sections for transport and is easy to reassemble .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive shipping/delivery prices

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1162701
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central kneehole space.
Victorian walnut pedestal desk Heal & Son London
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A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and a central kneehole space.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Pine, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden drawer pulls, Figured walnut veneer, Plinth bases, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Victorian desks are characterised by substantial proportions, intricate craftsmanship, and a frequent preference for rich timbers such as walnut and mahogany, often featuring tiered drawer arrangements and leather inserts.

These pieces typically utilised a solid softwood or hardwood carcass, veneered with figured walnut or mahogany, and incorporated brass hardware, dovetailed drawer construction, and tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, original brass locks and drawer pulls, and makers marks or stamps which are frequently found on the top edge of the drawer frames.

A period desk serves as a striking focal point in a modern study or living space when paired with minimalist seating and contemporary lighting to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber finish, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and treating the leather writing surface with specialised neutral leather cream to prevent cracking.
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