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Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1880 Leather Top
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Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1880 Leather Top

19th century
Description

Handsome English Victorian pedestal desk crafted from mahogany

Rectangular top inset with a green tooled leather writing surface

Fitted with nine drawers offering generous storage

The leather has just been redone so it's in perfect condition with gilt embossing

Bought from a private house sale in London's Islington

Drawers retain traditional brass swan-neck handles and working keyholes

Twin pedestal bases provide a spacious central kneehole Raised on solid plinth bases for a substantial and practical finish

Ideal as an executive desk or impressive home-office centrepiece

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

59 (149.9) x 36 (91.4) x 30 (76.2)

Kneehole Width x Height

26 (66) x 25 (63.5)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
149.9cm (59.02")
Depth
91.4cm (35.98")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

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SA1236823
Description
Handsome English Victorian pedestal desk crafted from mahogany

Rectangular top inset with a green tooled leather writing surface

Fitted with nine drawers offering generous storage

The leather has just been redone so it's in perfect condition with gilt embossing

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1880 Leather Top

Bought from a private house sale in London's Islington

Drawers retain traditional brass swan-neck handles and working keyholes

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Twin pedestal bases provide a spacious central kneehole Raised on solid plinth bases for a substantial and practical finish.
Canonbury Antiques

Ideal as an executive desk or impressive home-office centrepiece

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

59 (149.9) x 36 (91.4) x 30 (76.2)

Kneehole Width x Height

26 (66) x 25 (63.5)

Height
76.2cm (30.00")
Width
149.9cm (59.02")
Depth
91.4cm (35.98")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236823
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base.

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1880 Leather Top

Archive II A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base. View III
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Archive V A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base. View V
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base.
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1880 Leather Top
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine brass-handled drawers and a green leather gilt-tooled writing surface resting on a solid plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPedestal Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Swan-neck handles, Plinth base, Nine-drawer arrangement
  • SizeH 76.2 cm (30 in) x W 149.9 cm (59 in) x D 91.4 cm (36 in)

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a large writing surface supported by two independent vertical columns containing drawers. Originating in the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed for executive and professional environments, characterized by rich timbers such as mahogany or walnut, plinth bases, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

These desks were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, walnut, and oak. Frieze interiors and drawer linings frequently utilized pine or oak, while writing surfaces featured gold-tooled skiver leather and brass hardware including bail handles and lever locks.

Authentic nineteenth-century pedestal desks feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass lever locks, and evidence of wear on the drawer runners. Look for secondary timber like deal or pine behind mahogany drawer fronts and natural oxidisation on the unpolished undersides.

Integrate the desk into a modern study by pairing it with streamlined task lighting, contemporary artwork, and neutral wall tones. Combining the dark timber with modern minimalist seating creates an appealing textural contrast between historical craft and clean-lined contemporary design.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish along the grain of the mahogany to nourish the wood and maintain its original patina. Treat the inset leather surface with a specialized leather conditioner, ensuring it remains out of direct sunlight and clear of moisture to prevent cracking or discoloration.
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