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Antique Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
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for sale €33,345     $36,195
£28,500

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Antique Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut Pedestal Desk, having inverted breakfront grey and gilt tooled leathered moulded edge top. The Desk, fitted with unusual “Secure 4 lever” central locking system to the drawers & cupboard doors, with rounded corners, supported on plinth base with brass castors.

Kneehole height: 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204203
Dealers Internal Reference
6812
Description
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut Pedestal Desk, having inverted breakfront grey and gilt tooled leathered moulded edge top.
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The Desk, fitted with unusual “Secure 4 lever” central locking system to the drawers & cupboard doors, with rounded corners, supported on plinth base with brass castors.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques

Kneehole height: 61 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204203
Dealers Internal Ref
6812
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.
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Archive I A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.

Antique Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

Archive II A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base. View II
Archive III A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base. View IV
Archive V A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base. View V
Archive VI A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base. View VII
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2016
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A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.
Antique mid 19th century burr walnut pedestal desk
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A mid 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, rounded corners, multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Green leather inset top, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 107 cm (42 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates from the mid 19th century and is made of burr walnut with a warm brown timber colour, a green leather inset top, and brass hardware. The piece features a rectangular top with rounded front corners and moulded edges, an inverted breakfront configuration, multiple graduated drawers arranged around a central kneehole, and a plinth base. Each drawer is fitted with dark turned wooden knobs. The warm brown burr walnut veneer displays an intense grain pattern across the pedestals, drawer fronts, and sides. The desk stands 76 cm high, 153 cm wide, and 107 cm deep. Today, this piece finds a natural home in a traditional study, home office, or gentleman's library. Positioned centrally in the room or against a wall, it offers a large writing surface and extensive storage for books, papers, and correspondence. The kneehole provides comfortable seating space for daily administrative work, whilst the substantial pedestals create an imposing presence suitable for period and traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

A mid 19th-century pedestal desk typically features a three-part construction comprising a top section resting on two independent drawer pedestals. During the Victorian period, these pieces were crafted with high-grade veneers, such as burr walnut, and featured tool-gilded leather writing surfaces alongside hand-dovetailed drawers.

Victorian walnut desks were constructed using solid hardwood frameworksoften oak, mahogany, or pine for drawer liningsfaced with highly figured burr or walnut veneers. Writing surfaces were typically inset with gilded leather or skiver, completed with brass or turned wooden drawer knobs.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original castors concealed beneath plinth bases, and natural movement or fine crazing in the original french polish. The presence of period locks, hand-carved mouldings, and genuine wear to the timber undersides also indicates period authenticity.

A Victorian pedestal desk serves as a focal point in a modern home office or study. Pairing the warm burr walnut timber with contemporary lighting, minimalist desk accessories, and modern art creates a balanced, eclectic contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the timber by applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly to protect the french polish and preserve the veneer. Keep the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and clean the leather writing skiver gently using a damp cloth followed by a specialised leather conditioner.
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