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Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 4 August 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1880. Quality George III style mahogany pedestal desk, the top with insert green embossed and gilded leather, with broad flamed mahogany cross banding with a simple moulded fore-edge, the frieze with a configuration of one long drawer flanked by a pair of shorter ones, all with cast brass swan neck handles with pierced flower shape back plates, the drawers in the top have ‘Chubb patent locks, London’, resting on a pair of pedestals each with a bank of three graduating drawers with similar handles to the top with flame mahogany facings and cock beading, beneath the bottom drawer there is a beading that runs around the entire desk which is polished on all sides making it freestanding, each of the pedestals are supported on four French bracket feet.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1185295
Dealers Internal Reference
35019
Description
Circa 1880. Quality George III style mahogany pedestal desk, the top with insert green embossed and gilded leather, with broad flamed mahogany cross banding with a simple moulded fore-edge, the frieze with a configuration of one long drawer flanked by a pair of shorter ones, all with cast brass swan neck handles with pierced flower shape back plates, the drawers in the top have ‘Chubb patent locks, London’, resting on a pair of pedestals each with a bank of three graduating drawers with similar handles to the top with flame mahogany facings and cock beading, beneath the bottom drawer there is a beading that runs around the entire desk which is polished on all sides making it freestanding, each of the pedestals are supported on four French bracket feet.
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185295
Dealers Internal Ref
35019
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A double pedestal wooden desk featuring a green leather inset top and multiple drawers with brass drop handles.
Georgian Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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A double pedestal wooden desk featuring a green leather inset top and multiple drawers with brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Brass drop handles, Multiple pedestal drawers, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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Georgian pedestal desks emerged during the 18th century in Great Britain, designed primarily for the libraries and studies of stately homes to provide ample workspace and document storage.

These desks are typically constructed from solid mahogany or feature mahogany veneers over secondary hardwoods, incorporating dovetailed drawer joints and brass swing-handle hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage consistent with age, period-appropriate brass cast hardware, and secondary woods such as oak or pine in drawer linings.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with modern minimalist seating and contemporary abstract art creates a balanced, sophisticated contrast in a study or home office.

Maintain the finish by applying natural beeswax periodically and cleaning the inset leather surface with a dry or very slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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