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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.''

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

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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.

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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.

Reference Numbers

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SA1174960

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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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