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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Description

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

Standing on a plinth base with an arrangement of 9 graduated Oak lined drawers.

The writing surface with a gilt and blind tooled faded leather.

This piece is freestanding and comes in 3 sections.

Size:

height 31" (79cm)

Width 51" (130cm)

Depth 29" (74cm)

Kneehole height 24" (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
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LP12-10
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Description
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

Standing on a plinth base with an arrangement of 9 graduated Oak lined drawers.

The writing surface with a gilt and blind tooled faded leather.

This piece is freestanding and comes in 3 sections.

Size:

height 31" (79cm)

Width 51" (130cm)

Depth 29" (74cm)

Kneehole height 24" (61cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA441403
Dealers Internal Ref
LP12-10
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wood knobs and a brown leather inset writing surface.
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned wood knobs and a brown leather inset writing surface.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Leather writing inset, Kneehole configuration
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This Victorian mahogany pedestal desk from 1850 stands on a solid plinth base in a rich warm brown timber finish. The kneehole configuration incorporates nine graduated oak-lined drawers fitted with round turned wooden knobs and keyholes, topped with a rectangular writing surface inset with dark brown leather featuring blind tooling and gilding. The construction includes a moulded top edge and panelled sides, showing signs of historic use consistent with a mid-nineteenth-century library desk. Measuring 79 cm high, 130 cm wide and 61 cm deep, this freestanding pedestal desk functions effectively in a home study or traditional gentleman's library workspace. The tripartite modular form separates into three sections for placement in a study or office room today.

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A Victorian pedestal desk is a nineteenth-century writing table configured with two supporting columns of drawers on either side of a central kneehole, topped by a wide frieze section.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid mahogany, oak, or walnut framework with dovetailed drawer joinery, turned wooden or brass handles, and a gilded leather writing inset.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lock mechanisms, natural timber oxidisation, and a three-part modular construction designed for transport.

Place the desk centrally in a home study or library room, pairing the dark mahogany structure with contemporary task lighting, modern artwork, and neutral wall tones to balance historical scale.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the grain annually, while keeping the leather inset clean with specialist leather conditioner away from direct heat sources.
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