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Victorian Walnut & Leather Pedestal Desk
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for sale €2,048     $2,223
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Victorian Walnut & Leather Pedestal Desk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A neat 4ft Victorian walnut pedestal desk in showroom condition, with a new hand dyed green leather inset top with tooled trim and finished all round so the desk can be freestanding in a room and not just against a wall.

The desk top comes off the pedestals for transport, with 3 drawers along the top and 3 drawers down each pedestal. The drawers are of solid mahogany dovetailed construction and retain their original locks and brass swan neck handles.

Nicely panelled back, with rounded corners on the plinth.

This is a good quality desk, ready for use.

W 122cm/4ft

D 74cm/29.25"

H 74cm/29.25"

Over knee H 58.5cm/23"

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

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SA1238972
Dealers Internal Reference
REE221202A
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Description
A neat 4ft Victorian walnut pedestal desk in showroom condition, with a new hand dyed green leather inset top with tooled trim and finished all round so the desk can be freestanding in a room and not just against a wall.
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The desk top comes off the pedestals for transport, with 3 drawers along the top and 3 drawers down each pedestal.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

The drawers are of solid mahogany dovetailed construction and retain their original locks and brass swan neck handles.

Nicely panelled back, with rounded corners on the plinth.

This is a good quality desk, ready for use.

W 122cm/4ft

D 74cm/29.25"

H 74cm/29.25"

Over knee H 58.5cm/23"

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238972
Dealers Internal Ref
REE221202A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Specialists in all periods of english furniture

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A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top and multiple drawers with brass handles.
Victorian Walnut & Leather Pedestal Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeather inset top, brass handles, plinth base, kneehole design
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates from 1870 and is constructed in walnut with solid mahogany dovetailed drawers, a hand-dyed green leather inset top with a tooled trim, and brass swan-neck handles. The piece features a kneehole design, a panelled back, rounded corners on the plinth base, and a finished rear so it can stand freely in a room. It measures 74 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 74 cm deep, with three frieze drawers along the top and three smaller drawers down each pedestal, all retaining their original locks. Suitable for use in a study or home office, the desk provides practical workspace and storage. The warm brown timber tones and traditional hardware suit a period interior or a gentleman's library setting, combining utility with nineteenth-century cabinet-making style.

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing surface resting on two vertical cabinets containing drawers. Popularised in 19th-century Britain, these desks typically feature leather writing inserts and rich hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany.

These desks were constructed using solid cabinet woods, often veneered in figured walnut or mahogany, and featured gold-tooled leather tops. Internal drawer linings were commonly crafted from pine or oak, fitted with brass handles and castors.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass locks, and natural wear patterns on the leather insert. The pedestals often separate from the desktop frame for transport, secured with original wooden or metal dowels.

Incorporate the desk into a contemporary home office or study as a central focal point paired with a minimalist modern chair. Balance the dark timber tones with neutral wall paint, warm task lighting, and subtle brass decorative accents.

Maintain the walnut wood by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish periodically in the direction of the grain. Protect the leather top from direct sunlight and clean it using specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking.
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