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Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk
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Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk

19th century
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Description

Victorian Rosewood Marquetry Pedestal Desk

Item Code: S27-634A

A fine quality Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully constructed in richly figured rosewood and extensively decorated with elegant marquetry inlay. The desk features a well-proportioned rectangular top fitted with a tooled and gilt-decorated leather writing surface, providing both visual appeal and practical workspace.

Below, the arrangement of drawers is both symmetrical and functional, comprising a central frieze drawer flanked by banks of drawers within each pedestal. Each drawer is adorned with decorative brass handles and framed by delicate inlaid borders, showcasing skilled Victorian craftsmanship throughout. The desk is well suited to a traditional study, home office, or statement interior.

Key Features:

* Victorian pedestal desk in rosewood

* Elegant marquetry inlay throughout

* Tooled and gilt leather writing surface

* Central frieze drawer with twin pedestal drawers

* Decorative brass handles

* Solid, well-proportioned construction

Dimensions:

* Width: 138cm

* Depth: 61cm

* Height: 75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191519
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-634A
Description
Victorian Rosewood Marquetry Pedestal Desk

Item Code: S27-634A

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A fine quality Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully constructed in richly figured rosewood and extensively decorated with elegant marquetry inlay.
FB Antiques

The desk features a well-proportioned rectangular top fitted with a tooled and gilt-decorated leather writing surface, providing both visual appeal and practical workspace.

fig 1. Victorian rosewood pedestal desk featuring floral marquetry inlay on the drawer fronts, a leather inset writing top, and brass drop handles.
fig 1. Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk

Below, the arrangement of drawers is both symmetrical and functional, comprising a central frieze drawer flanked by banks of drawers within each pedestal. Each drawer is adorned with decorative brass handles and framed by delicate inlaid borders, showcasing skilled Victorian craftsmanship throughout. The desk is well suited to a traditional study, home office, or statement interior.

fig 2. Victorian rosewood pedestal desk featuring floral marquetry inlay on the drawer fronts, a leather inset writing top, and brass drop handles.
fig 2. Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk

Key Features:

Victorian pedestal desk in rosewood

Elegant marquetry inlay throughout

Tooled and gilt leather writing surface

Central frieze drawer with twin pedestal drawers

Decorative brass handles

Solid, well-proportioned construction

Dimensions:

Width: 138cm

Depth: 61cm

Height: 75cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191519
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-634A
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Archive I Victorian rosewood pedestal desk featuring floral marquetry inlay on the drawer fronts, a leather inset writing top, and brass drop handles.

Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk

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Victorian rosewood pedestal desk featuring floral marquetry inlay on the drawer fronts, a leather inset writing top, and brass drop handles.
Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk
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Victorian marquetry furniture incorporates intricate wood veneers arranged to form floral, scroll, or geometric patterns, reflecting nineteenth-century decorative craft techniques.

These desks were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, accompanied by boxwood or satinwood inlays, cast brass handles, and a leather inset writing surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit distinctive dark grain patterns unique to rosewood, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, cast brass hardware displaying natural patination, and expected wear on the plinth base.

Pair the desk with a contemporary desk chair, clean-lined brass lighting, and minimal desk accessories to create a balanced contrast between historic wood craftsmanship and modern elements.

Dust regularly with a dry lint-free cloth, apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the timber, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood movement.
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