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Beautiful Victorian Faded Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

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Beautiful Victorian Faded Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

19th century
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Beautiful Victorian faded mahogany pedestal desk. The 9 drawers of a good hand cut dovetailed construction with oak and pine linings, the original turned knob handles and working locks. The top with hand carved mouldings, rounded corners and with a new full hide green leather writing surface. The back with panelled door effect. With the makers label 'J. Alderson, Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer, Bedford Terrace, Derby Road.

Size 50 x 30 x 31 inches tall, (126 x 76 x 78 cm tall)

Price £2250

Stock no. 6640

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192005
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6640
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Beautiful Victorian faded mahogany pedestal desk.
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The 9 drawers of a good hand cut dovetailed construction with oak and pine linings, the original turned knob handles and working locks.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with hand carved mouldings, rounded corners and with a new full hide green leather writing surface. The back with panelled door effect. With the makers label 'J. Alderson, Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer, Bedford Terrace, Derby Road.

Size 50 x 30 x 31 inches tall, (126 x 76 x 78 cm tall)

Price £2250

Stock no. 6640

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192005
Dealers Internal Ref
6640
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.

Beautiful Victorian faded mahogany pedestal desk.

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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.
Beautiful Victorian faded mahogany pedestal desk.
Ref: SA1192005
A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.
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A Victorian pedestal desk typically features a three-part construction comprising a flat rectangular top resting on two supporting pedestals of drawers. Designed for domestic studies and professional offices during the nineteenth century, these desks frequently include leather inset writing surfaces and plinth bases.

Victorian pedestal desks were predominantly constructed from solid woods and veneers such as mahogany, walnut, and oak. Writing surfaces were commonly lined with gilded or blind-tooled leather, accompanied by brass drawer locks and hand-turned wooden knobs or brass handles.

Authentic nineteenth-century pedestal desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original brass lever locks, and evidence of hand-tooling on the timber. The top section typically lifts off the two pedestals to facilitate easier transportation.

A Victorian pedestal desk can serve as a focal point in a contemporary home office or library when paired with a modern desk chair or neutral soft furnishings. Balancing the dark mahogany timber with minimal lighting and clean wall colours creates a balanced aesthetic.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste occasionally to protect the finish. Clean the leather surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth and apply a dedicated leather conditioner periodically to prevent drying out.
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