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Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
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Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
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Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

A handsome Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, circa 1870, measuring approximately 5ft wide. Featuring beautifully figured burr walnut throughout, with nine drawers arranged around a generous kneehole and retaining its turned wooden handles. The top is fitted with a tooled red leather writing surface, showing attractive age and character.

Knee hole dimensions width 65 cm height 66 cm

A substantial and very decorative Victorian desk, ideal for a study, library or home office.

We can arrange delivery through the UK and ship worldwide

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09600907
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Tooled red leather top: natural surface creasing and faint ring marks from long use.
Turned walnut knob handles: standard fittings of the mid to late Victorian period.
Flush brass thread escutcheons: original drawer furniture typical of nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Moulded plinth bases: the solid footing typical of pedestal desks from this era.
Matched burr walnut veneers: fine figure and natural mellowing across the pedestals.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228701
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Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk

A handsome Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, circa 1870, measuring approximately 5ft wide.

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Featuring beautifully figured burr walnut throughout, with nine drawers arranged around a generous kneehole and retaining its turned wooden handles.
Rawlings Antiques

The top is fitted with a tooled red leather writing surface, showing attractive age and character.

Knee hole dimensions width 65 cm height 66 cm

A substantial and very decorative Victorian desk, ideal for a study, library or home office.

We can arrange delivery through the UK and ship worldwide

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Desk to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09600907
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Tooled red leather top: natural surface creasing and faint ring marks from long use.
Turned walnut knob handles: standard fittings of the mid to late Victorian period.
Flush brass thread escutcheons: original drawer furniture typical of nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Moulded plinth bases: the solid footing typical of pedestal desks from this era.
Matched burr walnut veneers: fine figure and natural mellowing across the pedestals.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1228701
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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A Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a red leather writing surface, turned wooden drawer knobs, and a plinth base.
Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk
Ref: SA1228701
A Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk featuring a red leather writing surface, turned wooden drawer knobs, and a plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Red leather inset top, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk dates from the Victorian period and exemplifies the style of a traditional gentleman's library. The piece is constructed from warm brown burr walnut veneer with a red leather inset top, brass hardware, and turned wooden knobs. Nine drawers are arranged around a generous central kneehole above a plinth base, and the desk displays visible grain figures alongside attractive age and character on the writing surface. The item measures 82 cm high, 153 cm wide, and 74 cm deep, with a kneehole width of 65 cm and a kneehole height of 66 cm. Such a substantial workspace suits a study, library, or home office, serving as a functional surface for writing, computer work, or organizing paperwork. The desk combines traditional cabinetry with practical daily utility in any period or contemporary interior setting.

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk typically features a three-part modular construction comprising two drawer-filled pedestals and a central desktop, frequently fitted with an inset leather writing surface.

These desks were commonly constructed from hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, often finished with decorative veneers like burr walnut and fitted with leather writing surfaces and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, natural burr veneer pattern variations, brass keyhole escutcheons, and signs of age along the plinth base.

Position the desk centrally or against a primary wall, pairing it with a tailored leather desk chair and neutral decorative accents to complement the wood grain.

Position the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer movement, dust regularly with a clean lint-free cloth, and apply beeswax polish periodically.
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