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Antique Mahogany Edwardian Kneehole Pedestal Writing Desk.
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Antique Mahogany Edwardian Kneehole Pedestal Writing Desk.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Antique Shop
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Antique Mahogany Edwardian Pedestal Writing Desk. This pretty antique mahogany pedestal writing desk has a leather insert to the top with long centre drawer and smaller drawer either side with carved bead detail under. The two pedestals have three drawers all the drawer fronts have applied shaped mouldings and are all fitted with brass handles.

Circa 1900

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Our Reference 11875

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Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 31 ¼ inches – 79.4 cm

Width – 49 inches – 124.5 cm

Depth – 26 inches -- 66 cm

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£1150

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Physical Dimensions
Height
79.4cm (31.26")
Width
124.5cm (49.02")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
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The Antique Shop has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1900s.

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SA1217244
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Description
Antique Mahogany Edwardian Pedestal Writing Desk.
This pretty antique mahogany pedestal writing desk has a leather insert to the top with long centre drawer and smaller drawer either side with carved bead detail under.
The Antique Shop

The two pedestals have three drawers all the drawer fronts have applied shaped mouldings and are all fitted with brass handles.

Circa 1900

Our Reference 11875

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height – 31 ¼ inches – 79.4 cm

Width – 49 inches – 124.5 cm

Depth – 26 inches -- 66 cm

£1150

Height
79.4cm (31.26")
Width
124.5cm (49.02")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Shop has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217244
The Antique Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2005
Dealer Profile

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An Edwardian mahogany kneehole pedestal writing desk featuring a green leather inset top and nine drawers with brass swan-neck handles.
Antique Mahogany Edwardian Kneehole Pedestal Writing Desk.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

An Edwardian pedestal writing desk typically dates from 1901 to 1910 and features a central kneehole flanked by two vertical columns of drawers. This design evolved from Victorian precedents, often exhibiting slightly cleaner lines and refined proportions while maintaining solid proportion and practical storage capacity.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, often incorporating dovetail jointing in the drawers. The writing surfaces frequently feature tool-embossed leather inserts, accompanied by brass castors, locks, and drop-handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut or early machine dovetail joinery on the drawer linings, original brass lock plates, and natural wear patterns on the base and drawer runners. The underside and back panels typically show period-correct secondary woods such as pine or oak.

A dark mahogany desk can serve as a focal point in a contemporary home office or library when balanced against neutral wall tones and modern lighting. Pairing the structured wooden frame with a sleek modern task chair creates a functional blend of traditional and contemporary elements.

Timber surfaces should be preserved with regular applications of high-grade beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding silicone-based sprays. The leather writing top requires occasional treatment with a dedicated leather conditioner and protection from direct sunlight to prevent drying and fading.
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