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Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

1920 - 1940
Description

A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather writing surface with tooled edges. There are amazing burr walnut grain patterns throughout including the back, which is nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item. This stands on short cabriole legs with shell carving, and contains lots of storage space inside the generous drawers.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 22 inches , 56 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Knee width – 18 inches , 45 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

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SA1196847
Dealers Internal Reference
12058
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Description
A beautiful antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather writing surface with tooled edges.

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There are amazing burr walnut grain patterns throughout including the back, which is nicely finished so this can be used as a free standing item.
Marylebone Antiques

This stands on short cabriole legs with shell carving, and contains lots of storage space inside the generous drawers.

fig 1. A burr walnut kneehole pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, brass handles, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 43 inches , 109 cm

Depth – 22 inches , 56 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Knee width – 18 inches , 45 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196847
Dealers Internal Ref
12058
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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A burr walnut kneehole pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, brass handles, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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A burr walnut kneehole pedestal desk featuring a black leather inset writing surface, brass handles, and carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Shell carved knees
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A burr walnut pedestal desk is a traditional writing table featuring a central kneehole flanked by two vertical columns of drawers, constructed using figured veneer cut from walnut tree burls. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these desks served as foundational furnishings in formal studies and libraries.

These desks feature a solid hardwood core overlaid with figured walnut veneers, cast brass handles, and a gold-tooled or blind-stamped leather inset writing surface. Hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and carved cabriole legs demonstrate classical cabinetmaking techniques.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, natural irregular grain patterns across the burr veneer, and signs of historical wear on drawer runners or patina on brass fittings. Original leather surfaces often show subtle craquelure and authentic blind tooling along the borders.

A traditional pedestal desk functions well as a focal point in a contemporary home office when paired with an ergonomic leather desk chair or neutral soft furnishings. Contrast the detailed timber woodwork by framing the workspace with minimal wall art and modern brass task lighting.

Keep the timber dusted with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood finish. Preserve the inset leather writing surface by applying dedicated leather conditioner periodically while keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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