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A Fine Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by James Lamb, Manchester
John Hubbard Antiques
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A Fine Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by James Lamb, Manchester

19th century
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A very fine oak desk by James Lamb of Manchester.

Nine mahogany lined drawers with 6 small drawers and two cupboard doors to the top. Signed Lamb Manchester on centre drawer.

This desk is in superb original condition, having no restoration except repolishing and a new leather. The desk was apparently made for the Headmaster of a private school. The small drawers still bear the handwritten 19th century labels stating: "Correspondence with Parents", "Correspondence with Teachers, Terms and Conditions", Correspondence with Trade", "Health certificates", etc. This is a wonderful desk and a piece of social history.

The cabinet maker James Lamb was established in Manchester in 1843 and his firm quickly gained a reputation for the high quality workmanship and materials employed. Lamb profited from a wealthy clientele in Manchester and other prosperous towns in the North of England. His furniture was praised at several international exhibitions, including Paris 1867 and again in 1878 when a Gold Medal was received.

Dimensions: 56.1/4" x 32.1/2" x H 42.1/2" Working H 30.1/4"

If you have any questions about this piece, just call. We promise that there will be no obligation and no pressure, just a genuine desire to answer your query honestly and accurately. E-mail enquiries also welcome.

Viewing: Viewing is welcomed anytime Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and other times by appointment.

Delivery: Collection is always available and we do offer free local delivery. Please call for delivery options UK and Worldwide.

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John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

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Description
A very fine oak desk by James Lamb of Manchester.

Nine mahogany lined drawers with 6 small drawers and two cupboard doors to the top. Signed Lamb Manchester on centre drawer.

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This desk is in superb original condition, having no restoration except repolishing and a new leather.
John Hubbard Antiques

The desk was apparently made for the Headmaster of a private school. The small drawers still bear the handwritten 19th century labels stating: "Correspondence with Parents", "Correspondence with Teachers, Terms and Conditions", Correspondence with Trade", "Health certificates", etc. This is a wonderful desk and a piece of social history.

fig 1. A Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a leather inset writing surface and a raised upper superstructure with drawers and central doors.
fig 1. A Fine Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by James Lamb, Manchester

The cabinet maker James Lamb was established in Manchester in 1843 and his firm quickly gained a reputation for the high quality workmanship and materials employed. Lamb profited from a wealthy clientele in Manchester and other prosperous towns in the North of England. His furniture was praised at several international exhibitions, including Paris 1867 and again in 1878 when a Gold Medal was received.

fig 2. A Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a leather inset writing surface and a raised upper superstructure with drawers and central doors.
fig 2. A Fine Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by James Lamb, Manchester

Dimensions: 56.1/4" x 32.1/2" x H 42.1/2" Working H 30.1/4"

If you have any questions about this piece, just call. We promise that there will be no obligation and no pressure, just a genuine desire to answer your query honestly and accurately. E-mail enquiries also welcome.

fig 3. A Victorian oak pedestal desk featuring a leather inset writing surface and a raised upper superstructure with drawers and central doors.
fig 3. A Fine Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by James Lamb, Manchester

Viewing: Viewing is welcomed anytime Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and other times by appointment.

Delivery: Collection is always available and we do offer free local delivery. Please call for delivery options UK and Worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing surface resting on two vertical banks of drawers, known as pedestals, surrounding a central kneehole space. Commonly featuring leather writing surfaces and turned timber handles, these desks were designed for professional and domestic study spaces in the nineteenth century.

Victorian desks were primarily constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently incorporating oak-lined drawer interiors and hand-cut dovetail joinery. Inset writing surfaces were typically made from gilded and blind-tooled leather.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass or turned wood drawer pulls, and stamped maker details on drawer edges or lock mechanisms. Natural timber oxidisation, subtle wear near the kneehole, and original patina on hardware further indicate authenticity.

Positioning a Victorian oak pedestal desk as the primary workspace in a dedicated study or home office creates a focused interior layout. Combining the warm oak grain with modern brass task lamps and neutral wall shades balances traditional cabinetmaking with modern aesthetic preferences.

Dust timber surfaces regularly using a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax once or twice annually along the wood grain. Preserve the leather writing inset by applying specialized leather conditioner to prevent drying, keeping the desk away from direct heat sources.
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