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Good Quality Large Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top, Circa 1920
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Good Quality Large Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top, Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality and generously proportioned early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk, dating to circa 1920.

The rectangular top retains its original dark green tooled leather writing surface, showing a pleasing aged patina. The desk is fitted with a full arrangement of nine drawers, all with original brass swan-neck handles.

The piece is finished all round (back polished), allowing it to stand freely in the centre of a room, making it ideal for both practical use and display.

Kneehole Height 59 cm

Raised on traditional pedestal bases with shaped plinth feet, the desk offers excellent storage and a strong, classic presence.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Leather Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208690
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C2839
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Description
A good quality and generously proportioned early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk, dating to circa 1920.
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The rectangular top retains its original dark green tooled leather writing surface, showing a pleasing aged patina.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The desk is fitted with a full arrangement of nine drawers, all with original brass swan-neck handles.

fig 1. A large 1920s mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset dark green leather writing surface and nine drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
fig 1. Good Quality Large Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top, Circa 1920

The piece is finished all round (back polished), allowing it to stand freely in the centre of a room, making it ideal for both practical use and display.

Kneehole Height 59 cm

Raised on traditional pedestal bases with shaped plinth feet, the desk offers excellent storage and a strong, classic presence.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Leather Pedestal Desk to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208690
Dealers Internal Ref
C2839
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A large 1920s mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset dark green leather writing surface and nine drawers with brass swan-neck handles.

Good Quality Large Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top, circa 1920

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A large 1920s mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset dark green leather writing surface and nine drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
Good Quality Large Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top, circa 1920
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A pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top supported by two vertical pedestals containing drawers, separated by a central kneehole space. The style originated in Britain during the early 18th century to provide substantial storage and a large working surface for formal offices and libraries.

Desks from this era were typically framed in solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or pine, then layered with rich mahogany or walnut veneers. Writing surfaces were commonly inset with gold-tooled leather or skiver, complemented by solid brass drop handles or swan-neck pulls.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut or early machine-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, natural wear to the underside of the drawer runners, and genuine cast brass hardware. The leather inset often shows light craquelure and authentic gilding wear consistent with age.

Place the desk centrally in a dedicated home office or library to establish an authoritative focal point. Pair it with a modern ergonomic or classic leather swivel chair, balanced by contemporary lighting and neutral wall tones to highlight the warm wood grain.

Dust the wood regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Clean the leather surface with a lightly dampened cloth and treat it with a specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking.
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