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19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950

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19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
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A mid-19th century three part pedestal desk in burr and straight grained walnut, the leathered top above three frieze drawers supported on two pedestals incorporating three drawers to each side. England. C.1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1224212
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0373
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A mid-19th century three part pedestal desk in burr and straight grained walnut, the leathered top above three frieze drawers supported on two pedestals incorporating three drawers to each side. England. C.1840
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224212
Dealers Internal Ref
0373
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
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High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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A Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and an inset leather writing surface.
19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
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A Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and an inset leather writing surface.
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A Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk features a flat writing surface above two supporting pedestals of drawers surrounding a central open kneehole. Burr walnut is recognised for its figured grain pattern, created from tree burl cuts, which was widely utilised in 19th-century fine cabinetmaking.

These desks typically feature a solid pine or oak carcase faced with burr walnut veneers, topped with an inset leather writing surface. Hand-dovetailed drawer construction, turned wood knob handles, and brass or steel lever locks were standard original components.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bases, wood shrinkage along veneer seams, and period locks or keyholes. Original pedestal desks are constructed to separate into three distinct sections to facilitate transport.

A pedestal desk can serve as a functional focal point in a home office or library setting, paired with modern task lighting and contemporary seating to create contrast. It also functions well placed centrally within a study or against a main wall.

Position the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or surface fading. Dust regularly with a dry soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the timber surface.
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