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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk. Having a solid mahogany rectangular top with an olive green blind tooled leather writing surface above an arrangement of nine rectangular drawers with traditional brass swan neck handles. Raised on solid mahogany plinth bases with inset castors. This desk splits into three sections for easy transportation. English circa 1880-1900

Dimensions: 48" wide x 26" deep x 29.5" high (knee hole 21" wide x 24" high)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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A Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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Having a solid mahogany rectangular top with an olive green blind tooled leather writing surface above an arrangement of nine rectangular drawers with traditional brass swan neck handles.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Raised on solid mahogany plinth bases with inset castors. This desk splits into three sections for easy transportation. English circa 1880-1900

Dimensions: 48" wide x 26" deep x 29.5" high (knee hole 21" wide x 24" high)

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1208395
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A late 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with brass handles and a plinth base.
A Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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A pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top supported by two vertical structures, known as pedestals, which house drawers or cupboards flanking a central kneehole. Originating in 18th-century Britain, this design became a staple in library and office settings throughout the Victorian era.

Nineteenth-century pedestal desks were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring mahogany or pine secondary drawer linings. Fixtures typically included cast brass drop handles, escutcheons, and steel lever locks.

Authentic late Victorian pedestal desks usually feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, cast brass hardware, and solid timber drawer linings. They often separate into three distinct sectionsthe top and two pedestalsto facilitate transportation.

Position the desk centrally in a home study or against a neutral backdrop to create an architectural focal point. Pair it with a contemporary leather desk chair, modern brass lighting, and minimalist accessories to balance the traditional dark timber tones.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish fading.
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