Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Thuya Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.
This highly decorative desk is made in three parts, typical of elite 19th century cabinetmaking, allowing ease of movement while preserving its architectural presence.
The desk displays exceptional craftsmanship: finely executed marquetry, classical motifs, cameo style medallions, and gilt accents that echo the celebrated aesthetic of Jackson & Graham’s most prestigious commissions. The raised superstructure with small drawers, the bold pedestals, and the refined brass gallery all contribute to a piece of furniture that is both functional and artistically significant.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a desk of museum level quality, combining exotic timbers, refined ornamentation, and the unmistakable influence of one of Britain’s greatest design partnerships.
Jackson & Graham & Designer Owen Jones
Jackson & Graham were among the most important Victorian cabinetmakers, active from the early 19th century until their absorption by Collinson & Lock in 1885. Based in London’s Oxford Street, they produced furniture of the highest calibre, supplying royalty, aristocracy, and international clients. Their work was renowned for its precision, exotic materials, and richly ornamented surfaces.
Their most influential designer was Owen Jones (1809–1874), architect, theorist, and author of The Grammar of Ornament. Jones championed the use of historical motifs, harmonious proportions, and bold polychromatic decoration. His collaboration with Jackson & Graham resulted in some of the most innovative and luxurious furniture of the Victorian era, blending classical, Moorish, and Renaissance influences with cutting edge craftsmanship.
This desk clearly reflects that design lineage: refined ornament, classical plaques, exotic veneers, and a strong architectural silhouette.
Key Features
• Victorian pedestal desk in the manner of Jackson & Graham
• Constructed in three parts
• Thuya wood with rich figuring
• Ebonised surfaces with contrasting detail
• Ivory inlay throughout
• Wedgwood plaques with classical scenes
• Raised superstructure with small drawers
• Decorative gilt accents and brass gallery
• Exceptional Victorian craftsmanship and design pedigree
• A rare and highly decorative statement piece
Dimensions
• Width: 138.5 cm (54½ ins)
• Depth: 62 cm (24½ ins)
• Height to top of brass gallery: 101 cm (39¾ ins)
Ivory reference number SPUHR944
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This Victorian Thuya & Ebonised Pedestal Desk with Ivory Inlay are a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.
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Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Thuya Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.
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Victorian Thuya & Ebonised Pedestal Desk with Ivory Inlay & Wedgwood Plaques (Jackson & Graham )
