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Art Deco Style! a Lovely Utilitarian Looking, Light Oak Twin Pedestal Office Desk.
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Art Deco Style! a Lovely Utilitarian Looking, Light Oak Twin Pedestal Office Desk.

1920 - 1940
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Art deco style! A lovely vintage, utilitarian looking, light oak twin pedestal office desk with and green inset writing surface. The nine drawers are fitted with moulded handles. One drawer bears the retailers label for Matthews and Son office furnishers, Liverpool and Leeds. This is a very functional, totally practical & stylish piece of furniture that that will make a great addition to your home office. Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Art Deco Oak Desk to the 1930s.

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SA1238579
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HF1593
Description
Art deco style! A lovely vintage, utilitarian looking, light oak twin pedestal office desk with and green inset writing surface. The nine drawers are fitted with moulded handles. One drawer bears the retailers label for Matthews and Son office furnishers, Liverpool and Leeds.
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This is a very functional, totally practical & stylish piece of furniture that that will make a great addition to your home office.
Designer Antiques4u

Please see our other listings for more antique, vintage and retro furniture.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated this Art Deco Oak Desk to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238579
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1593
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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An Art Deco light oak twin pedestal desk featuring a green writing top inset and carved wooden bar drawer handles.
Art deco style! A lovely utilitarian looking, light oak twin pedestal office desk.
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An Art Deco light oak twin pedestal desk featuring a green writing top inset and carved wooden bar drawer handles.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourLight Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Inset writing surface, Wooden bar handles, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This is a 1930 Art Deco twin pedestal office desk made from light oak. The piece has a utilitarian design featuring a green inset writing surface on top and a plinth base. There are nine drawers arranged in pedestals and a central section, all fitted with moulded wooden bar handles. The wood shows a natural grain pattern in light brown tones, and the green leather or fabric insert provides a strong colour contrast. Measuring 76 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 71 cm deep, the dimensions offer ample surface area for working space. In a contemporary home, this desk functions well as a practical workspace in a home office or study. The twin pedestal layout provides generous storage capacity across the multiple drawers to keep stationery and documents organised. The understated Art Deco style integrates smoothly with both vintage and modern interiors, bringing character and utility to a daily working environment.

FAQs

Art Deco desk design emerged during the 1920s and 1930s, characterised by clean lines, geometric forms, streamlined wooden handles, and functional layout structure. These pieces prioritised symmetry and utilitarian efficiency while using quality timber veneers.

Desks from this period commonly feature solid oak, walnut, or mahogany, often constructed with veneered drawer fronts. Writing surfaces frequently incorporate inset leather, skiver, or baize linings framed by timber edges.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery such as dovetail drawer joints, integrated wooden or Bakelite handles, plinth bases rather than traditional cabriole legs, and simple geometric proportions.

Position the desk centrally or against a neutral wall, pairing it with a contemporary desk lamp and a modern leather or upholstered office chair to create a balanced study setup.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood finish. Clean the inset writing top with a slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or excess moisture.
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