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Victorian Walnut Kneehole Breakfront Pedestal Desk.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Victorian Walnut Kneehole Breakfront Pedestal Desk.

19th century
Description

Victorian walnut pedestal desk.

Leather is salvageable.

Kneehole height 60 cms..

In 3 parts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1193747
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Description
Victorian walnut pedestal desk.

Leather is salvageable.

Kneehole height 60 cms..

In 3 parts.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
138cm (54.33")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193747
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Telephone 07710 561 505
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Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut breakfront pedestal desk with a distressed green leather inset top and brass drop handles.
Victorian walnut kneehole breakfront pedestal desk.
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a rectangular top resting on two independent columns of drawers, created during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901). These pieces typically feature solid timber or veneer construction, brass hardware, and a leather writing surface inset into the top.

Victorian cabinetmakers frequently used dark hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak. Inset writing surfaces were crafted from gilt-tooled or blind-tooled leather, while handles and lock escutcheons were cast from brass or turned from wood.

Authentic nineteenth-century desks feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass locks, and natural age-related wear or patination. The central kneehole area usually displays structural framing consistent with hand-crafted woodwork from the period.

Place the desk as a focal point in a home office or library, paired with neutral wall tones to highlight the warm wood grain. Combining traditional timber furniture with contemporary task lighting and minimal decor creates a balanced aesthetic.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain. Keep the leather top away from direct sunlight and heat sources, treating it occasionally with a specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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