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Good Quality 19th Century Mahogany Desk
John Howkins Antiques
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Good Quality 19th Century Mahogany Desk

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A superior quality and very attractive 19th.C. figured mahogany freestanding pedestal desk of the more popular round corner design. The rectangular shaped top having an inset top quality hand dyed green leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling. The wide centre drawer flanked by 2 shorter drawers with a further 3 graduated drawers below, all having turned pulls, good solid mahogany linings and working brass locks with keys. The pedestals supported on conforming plinth bases with hidden casters below. Condition- very good no damage or flaws and polished back.Transports in 3 pieces. Dimensions:- Height…30.25’’/ 77cm. Width…54’’/ 137cm. Depth…30’’/ 76cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

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SA1191868
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24879
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A superior quality and very attractive 19th.C. figured mahogany freestanding pedestal desk of the more popular round corner design.
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The rectangular shaped top having an inset top quality hand dyed green leather writing surface with blind and gold tooling.
John Howkins Antiques

The wide centre drawer flanked by 2 shorter drawers with a further 3 graduated drawers below, all having turned pulls, good solid mahogany linings and working brass locks with keys. The pedestals supported on conforming plinth bases with hidden casters below. Condition- very good no damage or flaws and polished back.Transports in 3 pieces. Dimensions:- Height…30.25’’/ 77cm. Width…54’’/ 137cm. Depth…30’’/ 76cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £65.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1191868
Dealers Internal Ref
24879
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing top and nine drawers with turned wooden handles.
Good Quality 19th Century Mahogany Desk
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat top resting on two free-standing drawer units, known as pedestals, creating a central kneehole space. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these desks were designed for formal writing and administrative tasks in home studies and offices.

Nineteenth-century desks were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring flame mahogany veneers on drawer fronts. The writing surface typically incorporates a gold-tooled leather skiver alongside hand-dovetailed drawer joinery and brass locks.

Authentic nineteenth-century desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, cast brass keyhole escutcheons, and natural wear patterns on the drawer runners. Examining the underside of the pedestals typically reveals original construction marks and hand-sawn timber boards.

A Victorian mahogany desk can be paired with contemporary task lighting or a modern desk chair to create a balanced workspace. Positioning the desk near natural light sources highlights the rich timber grain and leather work while maintaining day-to-day functionality.

Preserve the mahogany timber by applying a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding silicone-based aerosol sprays. The leather insert should be dusted with a dry soft cloth and occasionally treated with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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