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A Fine Quality Victorian Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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for sale €930     $1,010
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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Fine Quality Victorian Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

19th century
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A Fine Quality Victorian Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk. The rectangular sold mahogany top having an inset pale green writing surface with gilt tooling, above an arrangement of nine rectangular mahogany lined drawers with turned mahogany drawer pulls. Having solid mahogany sides and back and raised on mahogany plinths with inset brass castors. English Circa 1870-1880. In excellent condition, a few ink stains to the leather consistent with age and use.

Dimensions: 48" wide x 30" deep x 30" high (knee hole 19.5" wide x 22.5" high)

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09718493
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Rounded top corners and plinth bases: typical late 19th-century cabinetmaking.
Turned mahogany knob handles: original period fittings with natural wear.
Gilt-tooled leather top: age with old ink marks and darkening.
Neat brass keyhole inserts: standard Victorian desk hardware.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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A Fine Quality Victorian Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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The rectangular sold mahogany top having an inset pale green writing surface with gilt tooling, above an arrangement of nine rectangular mahogany lined drawers with turned mahogany drawer pulls.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Having solid mahogany sides and back and raised on mahogany plinths with inset brass castors. English Circa 1870-1880. In excellent condition, a few ink stains to the leather consistent with age and use.

Dimensions: 48" wide x 30" deep x 30" high (knee hole 19.5" wide x 22.5" high)

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09718493
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Rounded top corners and plinth bases: typical late 19th-century cabinetmaking.
Turned mahogany knob handles: original period fittings with natural wear.
Gilt-tooled leather top: age with old ink marks and darkening.
Neat brass keyhole inserts: standard Victorian desk hardware.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245499
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and plinth bases.

A Fine Quality Victorian Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07774 991460
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The Calder Studio
Garden Village
Longsight Road
Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cdavies
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and plinth bases.
A Fine Quality Victorian Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a black leather writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and plinth bases.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Leather writing inset, Plinth base, Kneehole recess

This Victorian pedestal desk is constructed from solid mahogany with warm brown tones, displaying a rectangular top set with an inset pale green leather writing surface and gilt tooling. Below the surface sits an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined rectangular drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs and small brass keyhole escutcheons, complemented by solid mahogany sides and a reverse, all raised upon moulded plinth bases. Practical dimensions of 122 cm wide by 76 cm deep and 76 cm high provide a functional workspace for a home office, study, or traditional gentleman's library. The design includes a central kneehole recess beneath the upper central drawer, and minor ink stains to the leather surface show evidence of age and historical use.

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a rectangular top resting on two separate vertical pedestals fitted with drawers, forming a central kneehole. Originating in the nineteenth century, this design provided substantial storage and a wide work surface for professional and domestic studies.

These desks were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently featuring flame mahogany veneers on the drawer fronts. The upper surface commonly incorporates a inset panel of hand-tooled leather.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass or turned wood drawer pulls, and iron or brass lever locks. The pedestals typically separate from the desktop into three distinct components to facilitate transport.

Place the desk centrally in a home office or study to highlight its proportions, paired with a contemporary desk chair. Combining dark wood tones with modern brass lighting and neutral wall finishes creates a balanced, functional workspace.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year along the wood grain. Protect the leather inset from direct sunlight and heat sources, using a specialist leather conditioner when necessary.
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