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Pretty Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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Pretty Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

Pretty Victorian walnut pedestal desk. With nine drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and the original brass plate handles. The top with the original green hide leather.

Size 42 x 24 x 29 inches tall (106 x 61 x 74 cm tall)

Price £1650

Stock no. 5143

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

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

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SA680864
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5143
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Pretty Victorian walnut pedestal desk.
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With nine drawers of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with mahogany linings, working locks and the original brass plate handles.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with the original green hide leather.

Size 42 x 24 x 29 inches tall (106 x 61 x 74 cm tall)

Price £1650

Stock no. 5143

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA680864
Dealers Internal Ref
5143
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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A Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with decorative brass handles and a dark leather inset writing top.
Pretty Victorian walnut pedestal desk
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing surface supported by two vertical pedestals containing stacked drawers. Popularised throughout the nineteenth century, these freestanding pieces provided substantial document storage alongside a wide working surface for private studies and offices.

Victorian desks were commonly constructed from solid mahogany, oak, or walnut timber, frequently featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and plinth bases. Writing surfaces were routinely finished with inset leather inserts adorned with blind or gold tooling and fitted with cast brass handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer linings, natural timber shrinkage along joints, and hand-cast brass hardware. Look for age-appropriate wear around the foot plinths and authentic patination on both the walnut frame and leather writing insert.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library to serve as an architectural anchor. Contrast the warm timber finish with modern lighting fixtures and clean contemporary seating to build a balanced, curated space.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid wood movement or leather drying. Apply a clear beeswax polish to the walnut surfaces periodically, and use a dedicated leather balm on the writing top to maintain its flexibility.
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