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Fine Victorian Mahogany Desk with Black Leather Top – Compact and Elegant
Arundel Decorative
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Fine Victorian Mahogany Desk with Black Leather Top – Compact and Elegant

19th century
Description

A beautifully proportioned late Victorian desk, crafted in rich mahogany with a deep, lustrous finish and fitted with a smart black tooled leather writing surface. This compact piece offers both elegance and practicality, ideal for a study, hallway, or workspace.

The desk features an arrangement of drawers—three to the left, four to the right, and five smaller drawers across the top—each with original brass ring handles and neatly chamfered edges. The central kneehole provides comfortable legroom, while the overall design reflects the restrained refinement of the period.

Perfect for those seeking a quality antique with functional appeal, this desk would suit both traditional and eclectic interiors. A versatile piece with timeless charm and excellent craftsmanship.

Delivery can be arranged nationwide

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Arundel Decorative has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1193176
Description
A beautifully proportioned late Victorian desk, crafted in rich mahogany with a deep, lustrous finish and fitted with a smart black tooled leather writing surface. This compact piece offers both elegance and practicality, ideal for a study, hallway, or workspace.
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The desk features an arrangement of drawers—three to the left, four to the right, and five smaller drawers across the top—each with original brass ring handles and neatly chamfered edges.
Arundel Decorative

The central kneehole provides comfortable legroom, while the overall design reflects the restrained refinement of the period.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and solid plinth bases.
fig 1. Fine Victorian Mahogany Desk with Black Leather Top – Compact and Elegant

Perfect for those seeking a quality antique with functional appeal, this desk would suit both traditional and eclectic interiors. A versatile piece with timeless charm and excellent craftsmanship.

Delivery can be arranged nationwide

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Decorative has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193176
Arundel Decorative
Arundel Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2026

Decorative french and period english furniture

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and solid plinth bases.

Fine Victorian Mahogany Desk with Black Leather Top – Compact and Elegant

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Telephone 07967 604264
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Merchants Hall
Rear of 18 High Street
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9AB
United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and solid plinth bases.
Fine Victorian Mahogany Desk with Black Leather Top – Compact and Elegant
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and solid plinth bases.
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A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a flat writing top resting upon two freestanding drawer pedestals. Commonly manufactured from mahogany, walnut, or oak, these desks feature multiple drawers, brass handles, and often a gilt-tooled leather writing surface.

Victorian writing desks were primary constructed using solid woods such as mahogany or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers. Drawer interiors were commonly made of pine or oak with hand-cut dovetail joints, complemented by brass handles and leather inset surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original brass locks or handles showing natural age patina, and solid wood drawer linings. Natural wear to the plinth bases and genuine age-related wear on the leather surface are key indicators.

An antique desk functions well as a focal point in a modern home office or study. Pairing the dark timber with contemporary desk lighting, neutral wall shades, and modern seating creates a balanced aesthetic bridging traditional and contemporary design.

Maintain the wood surface by applying high-quality beeswax polish along the direction of the grain. Leather insets should be kept clean using a slightly damp cloth and conditioned periodically with dedicated leather cream, avoiding direct sunlight and radiators.
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