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Mahogany & Leather Pedestal Desk
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for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
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Mahogany & Leather Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A beautifully crafted mahogany desk dating to around 1920, offered in very good condition. It features a rich, deep mahogany finish and a newly fitted hand-dyed faded tan leather top, sympathetically aged to complement its period character.

Constructed in three sections for easy transport, the desk provides excellent storage with nine drawers, each fitted with brass swan-neck handles and original locks. The top is enhanced by an elegant gadrooned edge, while the entire piece stands on finely carved ball-and-claw feet.

Finished on all sides, this desk is ideal as a freestanding centrepiece in any study or office—an impressive blend of craftsmanship, practicality, and timeless style.

W 150cm/59"

D 84cm/33"

H 80cm/31.5"

Over knee H 62cm/24"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09346548
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Fine hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings: careful cabinet work done by hand.
Acanthus leaf carving on the knees: traditional Chippendale revival styling.
Fielded panels across the back and sides: built to stand in an open room.
Heavy cast brass swan-neck handles: original patinated metalwork.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1192364
Dealers Internal Reference
RYE201130B
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Description
A beautifully crafted mahogany desk dating to around 1920, offered in very good condition.
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It features a rich, deep mahogany finish and a newly fitted hand-dyed faded tan leather top, sympathetically aged to complement its period character.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A mahogany pedestal desk with a brown leather inset writing surface, swan-neck brass handles, and carved claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Mahogany & Leather Pedestal Desk

Constructed in three sections for easy transport, the desk provides excellent storage with nine drawers, each fitted with brass swan-neck handles and original locks. The top is enhanced by an elegant gadrooned edge, while the entire piece stands on finely carved ball-and-claw feet.

fig 2. A mahogany pedestal desk with a brown leather inset writing surface, swan-neck brass handles, and carved claw and ball feet.
fig 2. Mahogany & Leather Pedestal Desk

Finished on all sides, this desk is ideal as a freestanding centrepiece in any study or office—an impressive blend of craftsmanship, practicality, and timeless style.

W 150cm/59"

D 84cm/33"

H 80cm/31.5"

Over knee H 62cm/24"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09346548
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Fine hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings: careful cabinet work done by hand.
Acanthus leaf carving on the knees: traditional Chippendale revival styling.
Fielded panels across the back and sides: built to stand in an open room.
Heavy cast brass swan-neck handles: original patinated metalwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192364
Dealers Internal Ref
RYE201130B
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

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Telephone 01634 233280 or 07799 880 163
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Kent
ME14 3HH
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A mahogany pedestal desk with a brown leather inset writing surface, swan-neck brass handles, and carved claw and ball feet.
Mahogany & Leather Pedestal Desk
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClaw and ball feet, Swan-neck handles, Gadrooned edging, Leather inset top
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 84 cm (33 in)

This Chippendale style pedestal desk dates from 1920 and uses solid mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, a tan leather inset writing surface, and brass hardware. The top includes a carved gadrooned edge, while the nine drawers feature swan-neck handles and the base rests on carved ball-and-claw feet. The exterior shows vertical reeded detailing on the side panels and drawer surrounds, matching wooden mouldings on the pedestals, and patinated brass drawer plates. The desk measures 80 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 84 cm deep, with a kneehole height of 62 cm. It works well as a freestanding centrepiece in a study, home office, or traditional library, providing practical workspace and storage.

FAQs

The pedestal desk emerged in Britain during the early 18th century as a functional writing table comprising a flat top supported by two pedestals containing drawers.

Traditional pedestal desks feature solid mahogany or oak frameworks, hand-carved details, brass drawer pulls, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Key features include carved cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet, flame mahogany veneers, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and decorative gadrooned moulding.

Position the desk as a centrepiece in a home office complemented by neutral wall paint, tailored leather upholstery, and modern brass task lighting.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically along the grain, and condition the leather inset to prevent cracking.
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