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Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

A handsome Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk, standing on a plinth base and featuring a traditional arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers, providing ample storage. The drawers are fitted with decorative oval brass plate handles, complementing the desk's classic design.

The rectangular top is inset with a replacement green leather writing surface, finished with hand-applied gilt and blind tooling, offering an attractive and practical workspace.

The desk was professionally restored many years ago on the island of Colombo, and has been well cared for since. It is presented in good condition throughout, with a pleasing colour and patina, making it a fine addition to both a home and office setting.

Size:

Height 30 1/4 (77cm)

Width 48" (122cm)

Depth 22 1/2" (57cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222276
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PP119-24
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A handsome Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk, standing on a plinth base and featuring a traditional arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers, providing ample storage.
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The drawers are fitted with decorative oval brass plate handles, complementing the desk's classic design.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing insert, brass oval handles, and nine drawers set on a plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk

The rectangular top is inset with a replacement green leather writing surface, finished with hand-applied gilt and blind tooling, offering an attractive and practical workspace.

The desk was professionally restored many years ago on the island of Colombo, and has been well cared for since. It is presented in good condition throughout, with a pleasing colour and patina, making it a fine addition to both a home and office setting.

Size:

Height 30 1/4 (77cm)

Width 48" (122cm)

Depth 22 1/2" (57cm)

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222276
Dealers Internal Ref
PP119-24
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing insert, brass oval handles, and nine drawers set on a plinth base.
Victorian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
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Developed during the nineteenth century to meet the demands of expanding commercial and civil offices, the Victorian pedestal desk evolved from earlier Georgian partners desks, featuring twin drawer pedestals supporting a writing surface.

These desks were predominantly constructed using solid mahogany or oak timbers, often fitted with gold-tooled leather writing surfaces (skivers) and cast brass drawer handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass backplate handles or wooden knobs, a three-part modular construction for ease of transport, and natural wear to the plinth base.

Position the desk in a dedicated home office or library, balanced with contemporary lighting, textured area rugs, and modern executive seating to contrast the traditional timber work.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, apply a beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and treat the leather writing insert with specialist leather balm.
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