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Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather Top
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather Top

19th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique late 19th century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, a handsome and substantial piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.

It offers nine drawers in total: three frieze drawers above the kneehole, and three graduated drawers to each pedestal, all with locks and fitted with brass swan-neck handles on round backplates.

The moulded top is inset with a red leather writing surface with gilt-tooled borders. The frieze and pedestals have fluted canted corners, and each pedestal stands on a deep plinth base with castors. The back is finished with panels, so the desk can stand in the middle of a room.

The mahogany has a warm, rich colour with the drawer fronts mellowed to a lovely golden tone and an attractive aged patina.

The desk comes apart into three sections (top and two pedestals) for easy delivery and access. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable pedestal desk, perfect for any home office, study or library.

Product Reference : AF - 6975

Measurements : 132.5cm (52") Width x 75.5cm (29½") Depth x 75.5cm (29½") Height [ 55cm (21½") Kneehole Width ]

Kneehole Height - 59.5cm (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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09722441
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Fluted canted pilasters to the corners: distinctive late Victorian cabinet styling.
Panelled reverse: finished timber allowing the desk to stand freestanding.
Deep plinths fitted with recessed castors: built as three separate transportable sections.
Darkened surface wear along the forward top rim: age from working hands.
Brass swan-neck handles with rosette backplates: original pattern hardware with handling polish.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
75.5cm (29.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246063
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6975
Description
Antique late 19th century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, a handsome and substantial piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship.
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It offers nine drawers in total: three frieze drawers above the kneehole, and three graduated drawers to each pedestal, all with locks and fitted with brass swan-neck handles on round backplates.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather Top

The moulded top is inset with a red leather writing surface with gilt-tooled borders. The frieze and pedestals have fluted canted corners, and each pedestal stands on a deep plinth base with castors. The back is finished with panels, so the desk can stand in the middle of a room.

fig 2. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather Top

The mahogany has a warm, rich colour with the drawer fronts mellowed to a lovely golden tone and an attractive aged patina.

The desk comes apart into three sections (top and two pedestals) for easy delivery and access. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable pedestal desk, perfect for any home office, study or library.

fig 3. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather Top

Product Reference : AF - 6975

Measurements : 132.5cm (52") Width x 75.5cm (29½") Depth x 75.5cm (29½") Height [ 55cm (21½") Kneehole Width ]

Kneehole Height - 59.5cm (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 4. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather 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 5. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather 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 6. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather 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 7. An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather 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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09722441
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Fluted canted pilasters to the corners: distinctive late Victorian cabinet styling.
Panelled reverse: finished timber allowing the desk to stand freestanding.
Deep plinths fitted with recessed castors: built as three separate transportable sections.
Darkened surface wear along the forward top rim: age from working hands.
Brass swan-neck handles with rosette backplates: original pattern hardware with handling polish.

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.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
75.5cm (29.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246063
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6975
ActFurniture LTD
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An antique Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers, brass swan-neck handles, fluted side pilasters, and a plinth base.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk | Red Leather Top
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan neck handles, Fluted pilasters, Plinth base, Kneehole architecture
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 132.5 cm (52 in) x D 75.5 cm (30 in)

A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a flat writing surface resting upon two vertical drawer-filled pedestals separated by a central kneehole space.

These desks were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently fitted with tooled leather writing surfaces and cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, period brass drop handles or knobs, stamped locks by historic makers, and natural wear across the timber and base plinths.

Pairing a dark wood pedestal desk with crisp modern task lighting, neutral wall tones, and a contemporary office chair creates an eclectic workspace.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, polish with natural beeswax, and treat the leather inset with a dedicated leather conditioner while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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