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Pretty, Late Victorian, Walnut Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Pretty, Late Victorian, Walnut Pedestal Desk.

1900 - 1920
Description

Pretty, late Victorian, walnut pedestal desk. The nine drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and the original brass swan neck handles. The top with an original green leather top that could be changed to suit. Standing on well shaped short cabriole legs.

Size 48 x 26 x 31 inches tall (122 x 66 x 78 cm tall)

Price £750

Stock no. 6649

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1173719
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6649
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Pretty, late Victorian, walnut pedestal desk.
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The nine drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and the original brass swan neck handles.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with an original green leather top that could be changed to suit. Standing on well shaped short cabriole legs.

Size 48 x 26 x 31 inches tall (122 x 66 x 78 cm tall)

Price £750

Stock no. 6649

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173719
Dealers Internal Ref
6649
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A late Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a leather-lined writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole feet.
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Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a leather-lined writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole feet.
Pretty, late Victorian, walnut pedestal desk.
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A late Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a leather-lined writing surface, multiple drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and carved cabriole feet.
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A late Victorian pedestal desk typically features two vertical columns of drawers supporting a flat writing surface, often fitted with a leather inset. Popularised during the late nineteenth century, these desks catered to private and professional administrative needs with practical storage and structured proportions.

Victorian writing desks were constructed primarily using solid hardwoods or wood veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and oak. Writing surfaces frequently incorporated gilded or blind-tooled leather, while drawers featured dovetail joints and cast brass handles.

Authentic Victorian pieces generally exhibit hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetail drawer joinery, period brass hardware, and original locks. Examining drawer linings for secondary woods like pine or oak, along with natural age marks, helps confirm nineteenth-century origin.

A Victorian walnut pedestal desk serves as a functional focal point within a home office or library setting. Incorporating modern desk lighting, neutral wall finishes, and modern seating balances historical woodwork with modern utility.

Dust the wood surfaces regularly using a soft cloth and apply beeswax sparingly following the grain to protect the finish. Treat the leather top with a dedicated leather conditioner to avoid drying or cracking, and position the desk away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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