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Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers
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for sale €1,404     $1,524
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Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers

19th century
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A beautifully crafted late Victorian writing desk, made entirely from solid ash wood. This distinguished piece features a blind tooled black leather top, nine spacious drawers, all adorned with original brass handles and complete with their authentic locking nuts. The desk boasts a classic panelled front, offering both charm and character. Ideal as a statement reception desk or a refined addition to a traditional office setting.

Height 76cms x Width 150cms x Depth 84cms

Kneehole size Height 58cms x Width 68cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Ash Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09224720
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Solid ash timber with prominent grain: cabinet work from around 1890.
Swan-neck brass handles with shaped backplates: late 19th-century fittings.
Panelled reverse: designed for freestanding use away from a wall.
Moulded plinth bases: standard pedestal desk construction of the late Victorian era.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1174960
Description
A beautifully crafted late Victorian writing desk, made entirely from solid ash wood.
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This distinguished piece features a blind tooled black leather top, nine spacious drawers, all adorned with original brass handles and complete with their authentic locking nuts.
Richie Perrott Antiques

The desk boasts a classic panelled front, offering both charm and character. Ideal as a statement reception desk or a refined addition to a traditional office setting.

fig 1. A late Victorian solid ash pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass drop handles and a dark inset top.
fig 1. Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers

Height 76cms x Width 150cms x Depth 84cms

Kneehole size Height 58cms x Width 68cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

fig 2. A late Victorian solid ash pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass drop handles and a dark inset top.
fig 2. Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 3. A late Victorian solid ash pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass drop handles and a dark inset top.
fig 3. Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Victorian Ash Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09224720
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Solid ash timber with prominent grain: cabinet work from around 1890.
Swan-neck brass handles with shaped backplates: late 19th-century fittings.
Panelled reverse: designed for freestanding use away from a wall.
Moulded plinth bases: standard pedestal desk construction of the late Victorian era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1174960
Richie Perrott Antiques
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Archive I A late Victorian solid ash pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass drop handles and a dark inset top.

Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers

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Richie Perrott Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques
Telephone 07912 624 065
Location
The Hay Barn
Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richieperrottantiques
Verified Since May 2021
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A late Victorian solid ash pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass drop handles and a dark inset top.
Late Victorian Solid Ash Writing Desk – 9 Drawers
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A late Victorian solid ash pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass drop handles and a dark inset top.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAsh, Brass, Leather
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsPedestal base, Brass drop handles, Inset leather top, Dovetail drawers

This late Victorian pedestal writing desk dates from 1890 and is constructed entirely from solid ash wood. The piece is finished in a light brown timber tone and incorporates a dark inset leather top with blind tooling. It comprises nine drawers arranged in two pedestal columns and a central section, complemented by a panelled front and a plinth base. Every drawer is fitted with original brass drop handles and central key escutcheons. The desk measures 76 cm in height, 150 cm in width, and 84 cm in depth, with a kneehole height of 58 cm and a width of 68 cm. This practical workspace suits a traditional home office or serves as a statement reception desk in a commercial entry. The pedestal configuration offers extensive drawer storage for documents and writing equipment while maintaining a balanced, symmetrical arrangement. The solid wood construction provides durability for daily administrative tasks, and the generous surface area accommodates desktop equipment or paperwork. Placed centrally in a study or positioned against a wall, the piece brings period character to interior spaces.

FAQs

Popularised in the nineteenth century, a Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top supported by two vertical columns or pedestals containing drawers, leaving a central kneehole for seating.

Victorian desks were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or ash, often featuring leather inset writing surfaces, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic Victorian desks display period construction methods, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, stamped brass locks, original drop handles, and age-appropriate wear around the kneehole and plinth base.

Pair the desk with a modern ergonomic or mid-century leather chair, introduce a brass task lamp, and integrate contemporary artwork to create a balanced contrast between traditional woodwork and modern elements.

Keep solid wood desks away from direct radiator heat to prevent timber shrinkage, dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply clear beeswax polish periodically, and condition the leather writing insert with specialist balm.
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