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Fine Quality Victorian Golden Walnut Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500

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Fine Quality Victorian Golden Walnut Pedestal Desk.

19th century
Description

Fine quality Victorian golden walnut pedestal desk. The 7 drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with brass drop handles. The top 3 drawers and sides with fine hand carved detail. The pedestals and back of a well panelled construction and with a nice polished top in perfect condition thanks to the provision of a sheet of toughened plate glass.

Size 51 x 30 x 30 inches tall

Price £4500

Stock no. 4184

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.2002cm (30.00")
Width
129.5403cm (51.00")
Depth
76.2002cm (30.00")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA355515
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4184
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Fine quality Victorian golden walnut pedestal desk. The 7 drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with brass drop handles. The top 3 drawers and sides with fine hand carved detail.
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The pedestals and back of a well panelled construction and with a nice polished top in perfect condition thanks to the provision of a sheet of toughened plate glass.
The Dorking Desk Shop

Size 51 x 30 x 30 inches tall

Price £4500

Stock no. 4184

Height
76.2002cm (30.00")
Width
129.5403cm (51.00")
Depth
76.2002cm (30.00")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA355515
Dealers Internal Ref
4184
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A Victorian golden walnut pedestal desk with carved frieze drawers, burr walnut accents, and brass handles.
Fine quality Victorian golden walnut pedestal desk.
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A Victorian golden walnut pedestal desk with carved frieze drawers, burr walnut accents, and brass handles.
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A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a flat writing surface resting upon two free-standing pedestals filled with drawers. Popularised during the 19th century, these desks were crafted for formal studies and offices, featuring timber veneers such as walnut or mahogany.

Victorian desks were constructed using solid timbers such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, often enhanced with decorative burr walnut veneers. Hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass handles, and leather or timber writing surfaces were standard structural elements.

Authentic pieces feature period construction details such as hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass drop handles with original fixings, and natural wear to the timber finish. Look for two independent lower pedestals supporting a detachable three-drawer upper section.

Position the desk centrally in a home study or against a neutral wall to highlight the timber grain. Complement the warm tone of the walnut with modern task lighting, contemporary artwork, or an upholstered desk chair.

Dust regularly with a dry microfiber cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to preserve the finish. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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