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Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Pedestal Desk, Circa 1880
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Pedestal Desk, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A fine late Victorian mahogany kneehole pedestal desk, dating from around 1880, of small proportions. The desk is fitted with a tooled black leather writing surface, bordered with delicate gilt tooling, offering both practicality and period character.

The configuration comprises a central kneehole flanked by two pedestal bases, each fitted with a graduated arrangement of drawers, all retaining their original turned mahogany knobs. A full-width central drawer sits above the kneehole, providing additional storage. The desk stands on castors, allowing for ease of movement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1192944
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C2455
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Description
A fine late Victorian mahogany kneehole pedestal desk, dating from around 1880, of small proportions.
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The desk is fitted with a tooled black leather writing surface, bordered with delicate gilt tooling, offering both practicality and period character.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles, a central kneehole, and brass castors at the base.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Pedestal Desk, Circa 1880

The configuration comprises a central kneehole flanked by two pedestal bases, each fitted with a graduated arrangement of drawers, all retaining their original turned mahogany knobs. A full-width central drawer sits above the kneehole, providing additional storage. The desk stands on castors, allowing for ease of movement.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192944
Dealers Internal Ref
C2455
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles, a central kneehole, and brass castors at the base.

Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Pedestal Desk, circa 1880

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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles, a central kneehole, and brass castors at the base.
Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knob handles, a central kneehole, and brass castors at the base.
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of two vertical banks of drawers supporting a wide desktop surface, creating a central open space for legroom known as a kneehole.

Desks from this era were primarily constructed using solid woods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently incorporating hand-cut dovetail joinery and solid brass castors.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass locks, age-appropriate patination on the timber, and constructed drawer linings made of pine or oak.

Position the piece as a focal point within a home office or library, complemented by a contemporary desk lamp and minimalist seating to contrast modern and historic design elements.

Maintain timber stability by positioning the item away from direct heat sources and moisture, dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth, and applying beeswax periodically to protect the finish.
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