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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

A very impressive and extremely well made antique mahogany Chippendale style pedestal desk. This is in the famous Chippendale style, it was made in England and dates from the 1900-20’s.

It is of superb quality and is a great size, with a wide knee hole. The inset leather top is gold tooled and has a beautiful patina, the top, middle and lower edges are beautifully carved with intricate beading. The front edges are canted and grooved, high quality brass handles and this sits on claw and ball legs. The back is nicely finished and the top lifts right off, so this can break down into three pieces for ease of transport. The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones are stunning throughout.

We have had this recently polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some minor wear here and there beneath the polish, commensurate for age and all part of the character.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 36 inches , 92 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 62 cm

Knee width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226334
Dealers Internal Reference
13140
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Description
A very impressive and extremely well made antique mahogany Chippendale style pedestal desk. This is in the famous Chippendale style, it was made in England and dates from the 1900-20’s.

It is of superb quality and is a great size, with a wide knee hole.

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The inset leather top is gold tooled and has a beautiful patina, the top, middle and lower edges are beautifully carved with intricate beading.
Marylebone Antiques

The front edges are canted and grooved, high quality brass handles and this sits on claw and ball legs. The back is nicely finished and the top lifts right off, so this can break down into three pieces for ease of transport. The mahogany grain patterns and colour tones are stunning throughout.

fig 1. An antique mahogany pedestal desk with a brown leather top, drawer pedestals, brass handles, and carved ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

We have had this recently polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some minor wear here and there beneath the polish, commensurate for age and all part of the character.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 36 inches , 92 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 62 cm

Knee width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226334
Dealers Internal Ref
13140
Marylebone Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique mahogany pedestal desk with a brown leather top, drawer pedestals, brass handles, and carved ball and claw feet.
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
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Originating from 18th-century designs popularized by cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, this desk style features robust mahogany construction, ornate edge mouldings, brass hardware, and carved ball-and-claw feet supporting two drawer pedestals.

Traditional pedestal desks are constructed from solid and veneered hardwoods such as flame mahogany or walnut, featuring gold-tooled leather writing surfaces and solid cast brass handles.

Authentic period and high-grade revival desks exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, original cast brass swan-neck handles, hand-carved ball-and-claw feet, and book-matched flame mahogany drawer fronts.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library, balancing dark polished mahogany against neutral walls, a contemporary task light, and sleek modern seating.

Maintain the mahogany timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the grain periodically, while treating the inset leather top with dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying.
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