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Antique Mahogany Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk
The Antique Shop
for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895

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Antique Mahogany Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk

1920 - 1940
For Sale by The Antique Shop
Description

Antique Mahogany Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk, This antique Georgian style mahogany writing desk the arrangement of drawers all fitted with brass handles one drawer is double height so can be used for files, The desk is polished all round so looks good in the centre of a room but can also be used against a wall, The desk comes into three pieces for transportation.

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£895

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All in Very Good Used Condition

The Top right hand drawer front has a Scratch Please see photo

Circa 1930

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Our Reference 12538

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 29 ¾ inches – 75.6 cm

Width – 54 inches – 137.2 cm

Depth – 30 inches – 76.2 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
75.6cm (29.76")
Width
137.2cm (54.02")
Depth
76.2cm (30.00")
Declaration

The Antique Shop has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1930s.

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SA1202293
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Description
Antique Mahogany Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk, This antique Georgian style mahogany writing desk the arrangement of drawers all fitted with brass handles one drawer is double height so can be used for files, The desk is polished all round so looks good in the centre of a room but can also be used against a wall, The desk comes into three pieces for transportation.
fig 1. An antique mahogany pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass swan-neck handles and an inset leather top.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk

Delivery

Please Provide Post Code for Delivery Quote

£895

All in Very Good Used Condition

The Top right hand drawer front has a Scratch Please see photo

Circa 1930

Our Reference 12538

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 29 ¾ inches – 75.6 cm

Width – 54 inches – 137.2 cm

Depth – 30 inches – 76.2 cm

Height
75.6cm (29.76")
Width
137.2cm (54.02")
Depth
76.2cm (30.00")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202293
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
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An antique mahogany pedestal writing desk featuring nine drawers with brass swan-neck handles and an inset leather top.
Antique Mahogany Knee Hole Pedestal Writing Desk
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A pedestal desk is a free-standing writing table composed of a flat top resting on two supporting columns or pedestals, leaving a central aperture known as a kneehole. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these desks typically feature stacked drawers and an inset leather writing surface.

Victorian pedestal desks were primarily constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcass work. The desk tops frequently incorporated gilt-tooled leather inserts, while drawer handles were cast from brass.

Authentic period desks exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, original brass locks with keyholes, and evidence of hand-planed timber work on the undersides and backs. Genuine antique pieces often split into three sectionsthe top and two pedestalsto facilitate transport.

An antique pedestal desk serves as a functional focal point in a contemporary home office or library setting. Combining dark timber with modern lighting, neutral wall paint, and ergonomic seating creates a balanced aesthetic between historical character and contemporary utility.

Timber surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth and polished periodically using natural beeswax to preserve the patina. Inset leather tops require gentle cleaning with a slightly damp cloth and treatment with specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking.
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