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Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top
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Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 19th century Victorian breakfront desk in mahogany, an impressive and beautifully detailed piece combining generous storage with an elegant traditional design.

The front features nine drawers in total, with four to either side and one large central drawer, providing plenty of practical storage for stationery, documents and personal items.

Decorative brass handles adorn each drawer, sitting beautifully against the rich mahogany.

Delicate inlaid detailing enhances the desk throughout, adding a refined decorative touch and highlighting the quality of its craftsmanship.

The red writing top creates a striking contrast against the surrounding timber and gives the desk plenty of classic character.

Gorgeous natural grain and rich colour can be admired throughout, bringing warmth and depth to the piece.

Presented in good condition, this very desirable and well-made Victorian desk is of good quality, offering a wonderful combination of practicality, character and decorative appeal.

Product Reference : AF - 6434

Measurements : 137.5cm (54") Width x 68cm (27") Depth x 78cm (30½") Height [ 61cm (24") Knee Width ]

Knee Height - 60cm (23½")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
137.5cm (54.13")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237508
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6434
Description
Antique 19th century Victorian breakfront desk in mahogany, an impressive and beautifully detailed piece combining generous storage with an elegant traditional design.
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The front features nine drawers in total, with four to either side and one large central drawer, providing plenty of practical storage for stationery, documents and personal items.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

Decorative brass handles adorn each drawer, sitting beautifully against the rich mahogany.

Delicate inlaid detailing enhances the desk throughout, adding a refined decorative touch and highlighting the quality of its craftsmanship.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

The red writing top creates a striking contrast against the surrounding timber and gives the desk plenty of classic character.

Gorgeous natural grain and rich colour can be admired throughout, bringing warmth and depth to the piece.

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

Presented in good condition, this very desirable and well-made Victorian desk is of good quality, offering a wonderful combination of practicality, character and decorative appeal.

Product Reference : AF - 6434

fig 4. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

Measurements : 137.5cm (54") Width x 68cm (27") Depth x 78cm (30½") Height [ 61cm (24") Knee Width ]

Knee Height - 60cm (23½")

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 8. Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
137.5cm (54.13")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237508
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6434
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Breakfront Desk | Red Writing Top
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInlaid borders, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Breakfront apron
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 137.5 cm (54 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk is made from mahogany with brass hardware, featuring a breakfront design, nine drawers with inlaid border details, swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. The timber exhibits a dark brown colour and natural grain. Generous storage is provided by four graduated drawers on each pedestal and a single central drawer beneath the breakfront apron. Measuring 78 cm high, 137.5 cm wide, and 68 cm deep, the desk stands at a practical proportion for regular use. It suits placement in a gentleman's library, home study, or private office to provide a dedicated workspace surface for writing, computer tasks, and document organisation.

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of two vertical banks of drawers supporting a flat writing surface with a central drawer, creating a kneehole opening for the user. During the Victorian era, these desks were popularised for home studies and professional offices, often featuring crossbanded or inlaid detailing alongside brass swan-neck handles.

Nineteenth-century desks were commonly constructed from solid mahogany or pine framed with mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers. The writing surface was frequently fitted with inset gilt-tooled leather or baize, while hardware usually consisted of cast brass handles and steel or brass lever locks.

Authentic period pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetails within the drawer construction, original brass locks, and evidence of hand-planed secondary timbers such as pine or oak. Inspecting the underside of the drawers, checking for aged brass hardware patination, and examining wear patterns around the kneehole area helps verify age.

Integrate the desk into a modern study or living room by pairing it with a contemporary desk chair or a mid-century leather armchair. Balance the dark mahogany tones by adding a modern brass desk lamp, neutral textured rugs, and minimal tabletop accessories to prevent the space from feeling overly formal.

Maintain mahogany woodwork by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Protect any inset leather surface from direct sunlight to prevent drying or fading, and clean spills immediately with a slightly damp cloth.
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