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Small Victorian Mahogany Desk

19th century
Sold 22 October 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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A small ladies Victorian 3 part and freestanding pedestal desk of the popular round cornered form. The top having an old inset tooled burgundy leather writing surface above the 9 graduated and mahogany lined drawers all retaining the original brass handles with decorative brass back plates. The pedestals are supported on plinth bases with hidden brass and porcelain casters. Condition- Good with one or two bumps or bruises associated with age and use. With key for the drawers. Dimensions:- Height…28.75’’/ 73cm. Width…42’’/ 107cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Kneehole Height…23’’/ 58.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
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SA1178490
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24852
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A small ladies Victorian 3 part and freestanding pedestal desk of the popular round cornered form.
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The top having an old inset tooled burgundy leather writing surface above the 9 graduated and mahogany lined drawers all retaining the original brass handles with decorative brass back plates.
John Howkins Antiques

The pedestals are supported on plinth bases with hidden brass and porcelain casters. Condition- Good with one or two bumps or bruises associated with age and use. With key for the drawers. Dimensions:- Height…28.75’’/ 73cm. Width…42’’/ 107cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Kneehole Height…23’’/ 58.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
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SA1178490
Dealers Internal Ref
24852
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A compact Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a red leather inset top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a plinth base on castors.
Small Victorian Mahogany Desk
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A compact Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a red leather inset top, nine drawers with brass handles, and a plinth base on castors.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGilt-tooled leather inset, Brass drop handles, Plinth base, Twin pedestals
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk is made from warm brown mahogany with an inset burgundy leather writing surface outlined in gilt tooling. Nine graduated drawers provide storage across the twin pedestals, fitted with decorative brass drop handles on pierced back plates. The top has rounded corners above the configuration of drawers, and the structure stands on plinth bases fitted with hidden brass and porcelain castors. Light surface wear includes minor bumps consistent with age and use. Measuring 73 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 58.5 cm deep, the compact form fits easily into a study, home office, or bedroom workstation. The finished back allows the piece to stand away from a wall as a freestanding writing table.

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks typically feature a central kneehole flanked by two columns of drawers, constructed with solid timber or veneers, and often topped with a leather writing surface.

Solid mahogany, oak, or walnut were commonly used alongside timber veneers, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, brass handles, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic Victorian pieces generally display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass locks or stamped escutcheons, solid wood drawer linings, and natural age-related wear to the plinth base or castors.

Pair a traditional mahogany desk with a contemporary desk lamp, a modern sculptural chair, and minimalist brass accessories to create a balanced workspace.

Condition the leather writing surface periodically with specialist leather balm, polish the mahogany with natural beeswax, and protect the piece from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying.
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