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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Marylebone Antiques
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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900.

It is of lovely quality and is a lovely petite size. There is an inset leather top which is hand coloured and tooled around the edges. The drawers have finely turned handles and nicely dovetailed joints. The pedestals sit on plinth bases, with casters underneath, so this can be rolled around. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is very good for its age. There are some small marks and bumps beneath the polish, giving this a great overall patina, commensurate for age.

The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 40 inches , 102 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 58 cm

Knee width – 16.5 inches , 42 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227666
Dealers Internal Reference
13196
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Description
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900.

It is of lovely quality and is a lovely petite size. There is an inset leather top which is hand coloured and tooled around the edges. The drawers have finely turned handles and nicely dovetailed joints. The pedestals sit on plinth bases, with casters underneath, so this can be rolled around. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is very good for its age.

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There are some small marks and bumps beneath the polish, giving this a great overall patina, commensurate for age.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a green gilt-tooled leather writing surface.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 40 inches , 102 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Knee height – 23 inches , 58 cm

Knee width – 16.5 inches , 42 cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227666
Dealers Internal Ref
13196
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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A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wooden knobs and a green gilt-tooled leather writing surface.
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A Victorian pedestal desk is a classic writing table design comprising a rectangular top supported by two free-standing pedestals containing drawers. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed for executive offices and private domestic studies.

Craftsmen predominantly used solid timbers and veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, combined with dovetailed jointing for the drawers. The upper writing surface was frequently fitted with a gilded or blind-tooled leather insert to facilitate smooth writing.

Authentic Victorian desks feature hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, original keyhole escutcheons, and turned wooden knobs or brass handles. Additionally, authentic pieces usually dismantle into three separate sectionsthe top surface and two pedestalsto allow easy transportation.

Pairing a Victorian pedestal desk with modern desk lighting, contemporary artwork, and a tailored task chair creates a sophisticated workspace. Position the desk centrally within a room or along a feature wall in a dedicated study or home office.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally along the grain. Clean the leather insert using a slightly damp cloth and nourish it periodically with a specialist leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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