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19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool

Name: 19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179645
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool

An exceptional example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this fixed desk by renowned makers Rumney & Love of Liverpool features a black blind-tooled leather top with a moulded edge. Beneath, you’ll find eight drawers and a central fixed drawer, all adorned with double wooden knobs. The desk is supported by a solid plinth base, All drawers run smoothly and have been carefully waxed, ensuring the piece is presented in superb showroom condition.

Height 74cms x Width 123cms x Depth 55cms

Kneehole size Height 59cms x Width 48cms.

''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.''

Declaration

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool

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An exceptional example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this fixed desk by renowned makers Rumney & Love of Liverpool features a black blind-tooled leather top with a moulded edge.

Richie Perrott Antiques

Beneath, you’ll find eight drawers and a central fixed drawer, all adorned with double wooden knobs. The desk is supported by a solid plinth base, All drawers run smoothly and have been carefully waxed, ensuring the piece is presented in superb showroom condition.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden handles and a dark leather inset writing surface. — fig 1. 19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool

Height 74cms x Width 123cms x Depth 55cms

Kneehole size Height 59cms x Width 48cms.

''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 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden handles and a dark leather inset writing surface. — fig 2. 19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool

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 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden handles and a dark leather inset writing surface. — fig 3. 19th Century Mahogany Desk by Rumney & Love, Liverpool

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 Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1179645

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Victorian pedestal desks feature two vertical columns of drawers supporting a flat writing surface, often accompanied by a central frieze drawer. Popularised during the 19th century, these desks provided substantial storage and writing space for formal offices and private libraries.

These desks were constructed primarily from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers applied over pine or oak carcases. Writing tops frequently featured inset hand-tooled leather, while drawers utilised hand-cut dovetail joints and turned timber knob handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery inside the drawers, original steel or brass lever locks, and wear on the plinth bases. Cabinetmakers often stamped their names or affixed brass plaques on the drawer edges, confirming period origin.

Positioning a mahogany desk against neutral walls creates balanced visual contrast when paired with contemporary lighting, such as a sleek brass lamp. Incorporating modern artwork or muted office accessories helps integrate traditional polished timber into updated interior schemes.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid timber shrinkage or surface checking. Clean the timber with a dry cloth, applying beeswax periodically, and treat the leather writing inset with a dedicated leather conditioner.

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