Mahogany Pedestal Desk 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239495
Price: 875 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSwan-neck handles, Leather inset skiver, Plinth base, Kneehole design
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 138 cm (54 in) x D 84 cm (33 in)

This Victorian mahogany pedestal desk from 1920 is finished with a French polish that yields a rich, warm brown patina. The top is inset with a dark blue leather writing surface, bordered by fine mouldings that are repeated around each of the nine drawers. The piece rests on a solid plinth base and is fitted with high quality brass swan-neck handles on each drawer front, alongside panel backing that allows the desk to stand freely in a room. Practical proportions measuring 77 cm high, 138 cm wide and 84 cm deep provide a functional workspace. Positioned in a gentleman's library or a home study, the pedestal desk serves as a commanding central workstation for writing, reading, and administrative tasks. The kneehole design ensures comfortable seating, while the dual pedestals offer extensive storage capacity across multiple drawers to organise documents and everyday study supplies efficiently.

FAQs

Originating in the eighteenth century, the pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top resting upon two drawer pedestals, designed to provide storage and a stable working surface in study spaces.

These desks are constructed from solid mahogany or mahogany veneers, using hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and cast brass hardware, often completed with a leather inset skiver on the upper surface.

Authenticity is identified by examining hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, natural timber patination, period brass locks, and signs of operational wear around the kneehole and plinth bases.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library space, paired with a contemporary task chair or classic leather armchair and balanced with minimal lighting.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a dry cloth, apply natural beeswax along the timber grain, and clean the leather skiver with a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying.

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Mahogany Pedestal Desk