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Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

1920 - 1940
Description

A smart and extremely well made antique Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

It is of very fine quality and has a superb design, with an inverted breakfront shaped front and back. The fronts and sides are panelled with carved rosettes at the corners, the top also has lovely carving around the edges. The inset leather writing surface has gold tooled edges, the drawers have fine quality brass handles and lots of storage space within, with double depth drawers at the bottom on both sides. The back is nicely finished, so this can be used as free standing item.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 50 inches , 127 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 23 inches , 58 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1182442
Dealers Internal Reference
11532
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Description
A smart and extremely well made antique Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
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It is of very fine quality and has a superb design, with an inverted breakfront shaped front and back.
Marylebone Antiques

The fronts and sides are panelled with carved rosettes at the corners, the top also has lovely carving around the edges. The inset leather writing surface has gold tooled edges, the drawers have fine quality brass handles and lots of storage space within, with double depth drawers at the bottom on both sides. The back is nicely finished, so this can be used as free standing item.

fig 1. A Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk featuring a curved front, green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, and pedestals fitted with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 50 inches , 127 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 23 inches , 58 cm

Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182442
Dealers Internal Ref
11532
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I A Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk featuring a curved front, green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, and pedestals fitted with brass swan-neck handles.

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Archive II A Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk featuring a curved front, green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, and pedestals fitted with brass swan-neck handles. View II
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A Georgian style mahogany pedestal desk featuring a curved front, green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, and pedestals fitted with brass swan-neck handles.
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeather inset top, Swan neck handles, Curved front, Twin pedestals
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This antique pedestal desk follows the Georgian style and originates from England around 1930. Constructed from mahogany, it has a warm brown polished finish complemented by a dark green leather writing surface inset into the top. The piece has a twin pedestal configuration featuring a curved front and back with an inverted breakfront shape. Details include gold-tooled borders on the leather surface, carved rosettes at the corner panels, edge carvings around the top, and brass swan-neck handles fitted to the numerous drawers, which include double-depth drawers at the base of each pedestal. The finished back allows the desk to stand freely in a room. Measuring 76 cm high, 127 cm wide, and 71 cm deep, this desk provides a functional workspace for a study or a home office. It suits placement in a traditional library or home workspace where a classic freestanding writing table is required, offering practical drawer storage alongside its period appearance.

FAQs

Georgian style pedestal desks were introduced in eighteenth-century Britain, characterized by two vertical pedestals containing drawers supporting a flat writing top. These desks typically featured symmetrical proportions, rich native or imported hardwoods such as mahogany, and leather inset writing surfaces.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid wood and veneers, such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany. The writing surfaces are commonly inlaid with gold-tooled skiver leather, and the drawer pulls consist of cast brass handles in swan-neck or bail formats.

Authenticity can be determined by examining construction details such as hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original cast brass hardware, and natural signs of age on the timber and leather. Period examples will also show consistent hand-planed marks on unseen drawer bases and back panels.

A classic pedestal desk works well as a focal piece in a modern study or open-plan living room. Pair it with a contemporary task chair or geometric wool rug to balance traditional woodwork with clean modern lines.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain. Clean the leather surface with a damp cloth and apply a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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