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An Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk or Dressing Table
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €1,515     $1,645
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An Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk or Dressing Table

19th century
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An early 19th Century pedestal solid Mahogany Desk, circa 1840. One piece solid top, surrounded with a pierced Mahogany gallery. The base with a series of 8 graduated drawers, centred by a single lockable long drawer all with turned solid ebony knobs, sitting on a plinth base. This adaptable piece would make ideal desk or dressing table.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

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SA648690
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An early 19th Century pedestal solid Mahogany Desk, circa 1840. One piece solid top, surrounded with a pierced Mahogany gallery.
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The base with a series of 8 graduated drawers, centred by a single lockable long drawer all with turned solid ebony knobs, sitting on a plinth base.
Midwinter Antiques

This adaptable piece would make ideal desk or dressing table.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA648690
Dealers Internal Ref
7813
Midwinter Antiques
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An early 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a central kneehole, and a pierced gallery back.
An early 19th Century Mahogany Desk or Dressing table
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An early 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with turned knobs, a central kneehole, and a pierced gallery back.
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Early 19th-century pedestal desks typically feature two upright drawer units supporting a flat writing surface with a central kneehole space. Popular during the Georgian and Regency eras, these pieces combine practical storage with highly figured flame mahogany veneers.

Cabinetmakers constructed these pieces using solid mahogany frames veneered with flame mahogany drawer fronts. Drawer construction features hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and turned wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawn drawer linings, irregular dovetail joints, and genuine wear around the kneehole and handles. Look for original locks, age-related timber shrinkage, and natural patination on unfinished reverse sides.

Integrate a mahogany desk into a contemporary home office or study alongside modern task lighting and clean-lined seating. Placing the desk against a neutral backdrop creates a focal point that highlights the natural wood grain.

Maintain mahogany furniture by dusting regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme fluctuations in humidity to prevent timber movement.
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