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Mahogany Sideboard.
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Mahogany Sideboard.

19th century
For Sale by A and B Antiques
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1850s Mahogany Continental Pedestal Sideboard

Beautifully figured mahogany pedestal sideboard in excellent condition with the unusual feature of lift up centre top revealing fold down shelves for glasses right hand cupboard comprising of cellaret and cutlery drawers with keys to cupboards and drawers.

The top is in matching highly figured mahogany which is not shown in images right hand side illustrates colour at its best.

H128 W205cm D61cm.

£795 Ref 110 LV

This piece will undergo a final waxing and check over before delivery making sure this piece arrives to the customer at its very best.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Stephen 07525494275

Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09642956
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: carefully paired cuts arranged for symmetrical figure.
Quarter-sawn oak interior drawer fronts: fine mid-19th-century cabinet construction.
Steel and brass hinges fixed with hand-turned slotted screws: period hardware.
Turned reeded bun feet: Continental styling from the mid-19th century.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
205cm (80.71")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234708
Description
1850s Mahogany Continental Pedestal Sideboard

Beautifully figured mahogany pedestal sideboard in excellent condition with the unusual feature of lift up centre top revealing fold down shelves for glasses right hand cupboard comprising of cellaret and cutlery drawers with keys to cupboards and drawers.

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The top is in matching highly figured mahogany which is not shown in images right hand side illustrates colour at its best.
A and B Antiques
fig 1. A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet.
fig 1. Mahogany Sideboard.

H128 W205cm D61cm.

£795 Ref 110 LV

This piece will undergo a final waxing and check over before delivery making sure this piece arrives to the customer at its very best.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Stephen 07525494275

Date of Manufacture

A and B Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09642956
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: carefully paired cuts arranged for symmetrical figure.
Quarter-sawn oak interior drawer fronts: fine mid-19th-century cabinet construction.
Steel and brass hinges fixed with hand-turned slotted screws: period hardware.
Turned reeded bun feet: Continental styling from the mid-19th century.

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
128cm (50.39")
Width
205cm (80.71")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234708
A and B Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014

Useful pieces short of space hide a corner cupboard in an unused corner .

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Archive I A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet.

Mahogany Sideboard.

Archive II A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet. View II
Archive III A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet. View III
Archive IV A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet. View IV
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A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet.
Mahogany Sideboard.
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A flame mahogany pedestal desk with a central green leather writing surface, open upper shelf gallery, and turned feet.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDeep Reddish Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Green leather inset, Spindle gallery rail, Turned feet
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 205 cm (81 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian gentleman's library pedestal sideboard is made from mahogany with a deep reddish-brown colour and flame mahogany veneer. The piece incorporates a green leather inset on the writing surface, an open upper shelf gallery, spindle gallery rails along the top edges, and turned feet with keyhole escutcheons on the drawers and cupboard doors. The sideboard measures 128 cm high, 205 cm wide, and 61 cm deep, standing as a substantial and practical item for storage and writing tasks within a home study or library. The configuration includes pedestal cupboards flanking a central section, with the unusual feature of a lift-up centre top revealing fold-down shelves, and a right-hand cupboard fitted with a cellaret and cutlery drawers.

FAQs

Victorian mahogany pedestal desks are defined by two supporting side structures containing drawers or cupboards, topped with a flat surface often inset with toolled leather. Popular in the 19th century, they frequently feature flame mahogany veneers, brass fitments, and turned feet or plinth bases.

Primary construction utilised solid mahogany and cut mahogany veneers, often applied over pine or oak carcasses. Surface tops were routinely fitted with dyed gilt-tooled leather, while drawers and locks featured cast brass hardware and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lever locks, and natural shrinkage marks in the wood grain over time. The presence of secondary timbers like pine or oak inside drawer linings and unpolished rear panels further indicates genuine period construction.

Positioning the desk as a focal point in a modern study creates an anchor for contemporary lighting and modern seating. Pairing dark mahogany timber with neutral wall colours or muted blue tones creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craft and modern minimalism.

Clean timber surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth and apply high-grade beeswax twice yearly along the wood grain. Protect the leather inset surface from direct sunlight to prevent drying, applying specialized leather balm sparingly to preserve flexibility.
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