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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

A very impressive and extremely well made antique mahogany Chippendale style pedestal desk. This is in the famous Chippendale style, it was made in England and dates from the 1900-20’s.

It is of superb quality and is a great size, with a wide knee hole. The inset leather top is gold tooled and has a beautiful patina, the top, middle and lower edges are beautifully carved with intricate beading. The front edges are canted and grooved, high quality brass handles and this sits on claw and ball legs. The back is nicely finished and the top lifts right off, so this can break down into three pieces for ease of transport. The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones are stunning throughout.

We have had this recently polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some minor wear here and there beneath the polish, commensurate for age and all part of the character.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 36 inches , 92 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 62 cm

Knee width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194089
Dealers Internal Reference
11962
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Description
A very impressive and extremely well made antique mahogany Chippendale style pedestal desk. This is in the famous Chippendale style, it was made in England and dates from the 1900-20’s.

It is of superb quality and is a great size, with a wide knee hole.

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The inset leather top is gold tooled and has a beautiful patina, the top, middle and lower edges are beautifully carved with intricate beading.
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The front edges are canted and grooved, high quality brass handles and this sits on claw and ball legs. The back is nicely finished and the top lifts right off, so this can break down into three pieces for ease of transport. The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones are stunning throughout.

fig 1. An antique mahogany Chippendale style pedestal desk featuring a leather writing insert, carved ball and claw feet, and brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

We have had this recently polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some minor wear here and there beneath the polish, commensurate for age and all part of the character.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 36 inches , 92 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 62 cm

Knee width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194089
Dealers Internal Ref
11962
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique mahogany Chippendale style pedestal desk featuring a leather writing insert, carved ball and claw feet, and brass swan-neck handles.
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
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A Chippendale style pedestal desk typically features twin columns of drawers supporting a wide writing surface, incorporating eighteenth-century design elements such as carved cabriole legs, ball and claw feet, and mahogany construction.

These desks are constructed primarily from mahogany timber and veneers, frequently featuring gilt-tooled leather writing inserts and cast brass handles.

Look for hand-carved details such as ball and claw feet or gadrooned borders, dovetailed drawer joints, solid wood drawer linings, and natural age-related patina across the wood and metalwork.

Position the desk centrally in a dedicated home office or library, pairing it with a neutral rug, a modern task light, and contemporary artwork to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and current design.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically along the grain, while cleaning the leather insert with a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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