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Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 November 2025 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

This Desk Features an Arrangement of 9 Graduated Mahogany Lined Drawers.

The Drawers Having Decorative Brass Swan Neck Handles.

The Desk is Raised Upon Carved Ball and Claw Feet.

The Sides and Reverse of the Desk Being of a Panelled Form.

The Top of the Desk Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) With Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

Comes in 3 Sections for Ease of Transport and Installation.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 31" (79cm)

Width 60" (152cm)

Depth 36" (91cm)

Kneehole 23" (58.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174332
Dealers Internal Reference
PP111-14
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Description
Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

This Desk Features an Arrangement of 9 Graduated Mahogany Lined Drawers.

The Drawers Having Decorative Brass Swan Neck Handles.

The Desk is Raised Upon Carved Ball and Claw Feet.

fig 1. A dark mahogany pedestal desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and carved ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

The Sides and Reverse of the Desk Being of a Panelled Form.

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The Top of the Desk Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) With Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Comes in 3 Sections for Ease of Transport and Installation.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 31" (79cm)

Width 60" (152cm)

Depth 36" (91cm)

Kneehole 23" (58.5cm)

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174332
Dealers Internal Ref
PP111-14
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Norwich
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2011
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A dark mahogany pedestal desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and carved ball and claw feet.
Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Ref: SA1174332
A dark mahogany pedestal desk featuring a leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and carved ball and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBall and claw feet, Brass drop handles, Carved edge moulding, Panelled pedestals
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 91 cm (36 in)

FAQs

The Chippendale style originates from the mid-18th century, inspired by the London cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, and is characterised by a fusion of Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese motifs executed in high-quality timbers such as mahogany.

Authentic pieces are traditionally constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, utilising traditional joinery techniques such as dovetail drawers and mortise-and-tenon frames, often accented with brass hardware and leather inserts.

Authenticity is determined by examining interior wood shrinkage, hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, the patina of the timber, and the construction methods used in the drawer linings and secondary woods.

A substantial wooden desk can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing it with minimalist seating and modern lighting to create a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean lines.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying quality beeswax to nourish the finish without using modern silicone-based polishes.
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