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Victorian Mahogany 2 Pedestal Desk
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Victorian Mahogany 2 Pedestal Desk

19th century
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A superb Victorian mahogany two-pedestal desk, distinguished by its impressive proportions, excellent craftsmanship and unusual thirteen-drawer configuration. The desk is raised upon elegant bun feet, with all thirteen drawers retaining their original-style decorative pierced brass handles, adding a particularly attractive period detail.

The generous top is arranged in three sections and is inset with a quality leather writing surface, which is a replacement, featuring hand-applied gilt and blind tooling. The desk is fully freestanding, allowing it to be positioned beautifully in the centre of a room and admired from all angles.

For ease of installation and transportation, the desk separates into three sections. Presented in good condition, this is an exceptionally practical and impressive piece of Victorian furniture, offering generous storage and a distinguished workspace suitable for both a traditional study and a sophisticated contemporary interior.

Size:

Height 30 1/2" (77cm)

Width 54 1/2" (138.5cm)

Depth 30" (76cm)

Kneehole 25" (64cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1860s.

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SA1231679
Dealers Internal Reference
PP121-17
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A superb Victorian mahogany two-pedestal desk, distinguished by its impressive proportions, excellent craftsmanship and unusual thirteen-drawer configuration.
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The desk is raised upon elegant bun feet, with all thirteen drawers retaining their original-style decorative pierced brass handles, adding a particularly attractive period detail.
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fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and a plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany 2 Pedestal Desk

The generous top is arranged in three sections and is inset with a quality leather writing surface, which is a replacement, featuring hand-applied gilt and blind tooling. The desk is fully freestanding, allowing it to be positioned beautifully in the centre of a room and admired from all angles.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and a plinth base.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany 2 Pedestal Desk

For ease of installation and transportation, the desk separates into three sections. Presented in good condition, this is an exceptionally practical and impressive piece of Victorian furniture, offering generous storage and a distinguished workspace suitable for both a traditional study and a sophisticated contemporary interior.

Size:

Height 30 1/2" (77cm)

Width 54 1/2" (138.5cm)

Depth 30" (76cm)

Kneehole 25" (64cm)

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231679
Dealers Internal Ref
PP121-17
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany 2 Pedestal Desk

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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and a plinth base.
Victorian Mahogany 2 Pedestal Desk
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, multiple drawers with brass handles, and a plinth base.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsKneehole design, Leather inset top, Brass drop handles, Pedestal drawers
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 138.5 cm (55 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk is constructed from warm brown mahogany with a rectangular top inset with three sections of green leather and bordered in wood. The freestanding piece features a kneehole design with thirteen graduated drawers arranged across the pedestals and the frieze, each fitted with decorative pierced brass drop handles and brass key escutcheons. The structure is raised on simple bun feet at the base of each pedestal. Measuring 77 cm high, 138.5 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, it provides a substantial writing surface and generous storage capacity. The desk suits a traditional study or a sophisticated contemporary interior, functioning as a practical workspace or a centrepiece in the middle of a room. The timber displays rich grain patterns across the pedestals and drawer fronts, while the polished finish reflects light on the flat surfaces. The modular construction allows the furniture to separate into sections for easier placement within a home.

FAQs

Developed during the nineteenth century, a Victorian pedestal desk features two vertical chests of drawers supporting a wide writing surface with a central kneehole space.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass handles, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-cut joinery, original brass drop handles, solid drawer linings, and natural timber oxidation consistent with period manufacturing.

Position the desk as a focal point in a modern home office paired with contemporary lighting, textured floor coverings, and minimal desk accessories to balance the rich timber tone.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply beeswax polish twice annually to protect the wood, and clean the leather inset using specialised leather conditioner.
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