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Antiques Victorian Mahogany Desk C1870-80
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Antiques Victorian Mahogany Desk C1870-80

19th century
For Sale by Mews Antiques
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This is an Antique Victorian Mahogany desk c1870-80 with purple inset top. It is raised on a plinth base nine drawers and retains its original handles. There is lovely patination and comes in 3 seperate pieces for ease of moving also having mahogany drawer linings. Altogether a charming desk with a pretty colour top. It could be situated in the middle of the room as the back is as pretty as the front.

it is

140 cms wide

76 cms deep

76 cms high

the leg room is 54 cms wide by 59.5 cms high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

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SA1181394
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This is an Antique Victorian Mahogany desk c1870-80 with purple inset top. It is raised on a plinth base nine drawers and retains its original handles.
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There is lovely patination and comes in 3 seperate pieces for ease of moving also having mahogany drawer linings.
Mews Antiques

Altogether a charming desk with a pretty colour top. It could be situated in the middle of the room as the back is as pretty as the front.

it is

140 cms wide

76 cms deep

76 cms high

the leg room is 54 cms wide by 59.5 cms high.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181394
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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Antiques Victorian Mahogany Desk C1870-80

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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a purple leather skiver writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned knobs, and a plinth base.
ANTIQUES VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DESK c1870-80
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a purple leather skiver writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned knobs, and a plinth base.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown, Purple
  • MotifsPedestal bases, Turned wooden knobs, Leather writing skiver, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates from 1870-80 and is made from mahogany with a purple leather writing skiver inset to the top. The warm brown timber displays visible patination across the surfaces, which are accented with turned wooden knob handles on the nine drawers. Mouldings define the plinth base and the drawer banks, while the construction separates into three modular sections for transport. The measurements are 76 cm high, 140 cm wide and 76 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a home study, the desk provides a practical workspace with drawers flanking the central kneehole. Because the reverse is finished identically to the front, the piece can sit freestanding in the middle of a room rather than against a wall. The compact footprint makes it straightforward to position within a traditional interior layout.

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a broad writing surface supported by two separate vertical pedestals containing drawers, traditionally featuring a central frieze drawer and a leather skiver insert.

These desks were crafted using solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, often lined with pine or oak drawer interiors, and fitted with brass locks and leather top inserts.

Authentic examples display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, period brass locks, wooden turned handles fixed from the reverse, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the piece as a focal point in a study or home office, contrasting its heavy timber proportions with sleek modern seating, neutral wall paint, and modern lighting.

Maintain the mahogany by dusting with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly, while conditioning the leather skiver regularly and keeping the unit away from direct heat sources.
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