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Panelled Oak Tambour Top Roll Top Pedestal Desk.
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Panelled Oak Tambour Top Roll Top Pedestal Desk.

1900 - 1920
Description

Panelled oak roll top pedestal desk.

Comes apart for transporting.

Kneehole height 63 cms.

Kneehole width 52 cms.

Writing surface height 76 cms.

Just needs a tidy up.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Roll Top Desk to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09397200
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Fielded panels on the back and sides: typical turn-of-the-century commercial cabinetwork.
Shaped oak bar handles to the drawer fronts: late Victorian to Edwardian design.
Fitted pigeonholes with stamped brass card holders: original early 20th-century stationery fittings.
Extensive ink staining and surface wear on the writing slide: decades of use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199600
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Description
Panelled oak roll top pedestal desk.

Comes apart for transporting.

Kneehole height 63 cms.

Kneehole width 52 cms.

Writing surface height 76 cms.

Just needs a tidy up.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Oak Roll Top Desk to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09397200
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Fielded panels on the back and sides: typical turn-of-the-century commercial cabinetwork.
Shaped oak bar handles to the drawer fronts: late Victorian to Edwardian design.
Fitted pigeonholes with stamped brass card holders: original early 20th-century stationery fittings.
Extensive ink staining and surface wear on the writing slide: decades of use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199600
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 645
Items Sold 5,089
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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A traditional solid oak pedestal desk with a curved roll top tambour front and multiple side drawers.
Panelled oak tambour top roll top pedestal desk.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTambour shutter, Twin pedestals, Panelled sides, Integral wooden handles
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This Edwardian gentleman's library pedestal desk originates from 1900 and is fashioned from solid oak in a warm brown colour. The piece features a curved tambour shutter roll top front, twin pedestal bases with multiple drawers on each side, and recessed wooden drawer pulls alongside a central keyhole escutcheon. Practical details include a kneehole height of 63 cm, a kneehole width of 52 cm, and a writing surface height of 76 cm, while the entire piece measures 127 cm high by 127 cm wide and 81 cm deep. The construction uses panelled sides and incorporates modular sections that come apart for transporting, showing surface wear appropriate for a tidy up. Suitable for use in a home study or traditional office workspace, this practical desk provides ample compartmentalised storage for stationery and documents while offering a spacious writing surface. The freestanding twin pedestal design allows it to be positioned centrally or against a wall in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

A roll top desk features a flexible slatted wooden shutter, known as a tambour, that slides down to cover the interior work surface and compartments. Popularised in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these desks provided privacy and security for paperwork in commercial and home offices.

Antique roll top desks were primarily constructed from durable hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. The tambour shutter consists of narrow wooden slats glued onto a heavy canvas backing, while the lower pedestals feature dovetailed drawer construction and panelled sides.

Authentic examples feature canvas-backed wooden slats, hand-fitted dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass or wooden recessed handles, and heavy solid oak side panels. Look for automatic locking mechanisms that engage when the tambour top is closed, which was a standard feature on historical pedestal models.

Pair an oak roll top desk with modern desk accessories, minimalist brass task lighting, and a contemporary leather chair to create a balanced study space. Position it against a feature wall or in a dedicated home office, using the internal compartments to conceal cables and modern stationery.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain to preserve the timber finish. Ensure the tambour mechanism remains smooth by rubbing beeswax into the side runner tracks, and avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or canvas drying.
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