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An Early 20th-century Mahogany Twin-pedestal Writing Desk
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An Early 20th-century Mahogany Twin-pedestal Writing Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 June 2026 · Richie Perrott Antiques
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An early 20th-century mahogany twin-pedestal writing desk, featuring a black blind-tooled leather top and nine smoothly running drawers with brass swan-neck handles. Raised on a plinth base and set on casters for easy movement.

Knee hole size, Height 63.5cms Width 57cms

Height 79cms x Width 137cms x Depth 74cms.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

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Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

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Description
An early 20th-century mahogany twin-pedestal writing desk, featuring a black blind-tooled leather top and nine smoothly running drawers with brass swan-neck handles. Raised on a plinth base and set on casters for easy movement.
fig 1. An early 20th-century mahogany twin-pedestal writing desk featuring a dark leather top and multiple brass-handled drawers.
fig 1. An Early 20th-century Mahogany Twin-pedestal Writing Desk

Knee hole size, Height 63.5cms Width 57cms

Height 79cms x Width 137cms x Depth 74cms.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

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We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. An early 20th-century mahogany twin-pedestal writing desk featuring a dark leather top and multiple brass-handled drawers.
fig 2. An Early 20th-century Mahogany Twin-pedestal Writing Desk

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196380
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Richie Perrott Antiques

Richie Perrott Antiques
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Royal Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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An early 20th-century mahogany twin-pedestal writing desk featuring a dark leather top and multiple brass-handled drawers.
An early 20th-century mahogany twin-pedestal writing desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Brass swing handles, Inset leather top, Multiple drawers

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Twin-pedestal desks evolved from earlier bureau bookcases and kneehole tables, gaining immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as functional workspaces for offices and libraries.

Authentic period desks are typically constructed from solid hardwoods and veneers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring dovetailed drawer joints and often incorporating inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetails, traditional timber shrinkage patterns, period-correct brass hardware, and secondary woods used in internal drawer construction.

Pairing a heavy wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating and minimalist lighting creates a striking balance between historical character and clean, modern aesthetics.

Maintain timber using natural beeswax to nourish the wood, avoid placing furniture in direct sunlight, and clean leather insets gently with a damp cloth followed by a specialised leather conditioner.
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