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Well Proportioned Mahogany Pedestal Desk
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €2,750     $2,985
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Well Proportioned Mahogany Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
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Well proportioned mahogany pedestal desk in the classic Victorian style. The nine drawers with working locks, of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with solid brass swan-neck handles. The top with an old hide leather top that could be changed to suit.

Size 60 x 36 x 30 inches tall (153 x 91 x 76 cm tall)

Price £2350

Stock no. 5418

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1910s.

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SA764160
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5418
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Well proportioned mahogany pedestal desk in the classic Victorian style.
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The nine drawers with working locks, of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with solid brass swan-neck handles.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The top with an old hide leather top that could be changed to suit.

Size 60 x 36 x 30 inches tall (153 x 91 x 76 cm tall)

Price £2350

Stock no. 5418

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1910s.

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SA764160
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5418
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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An antique mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with brass handles and a reddish-brown leather writing surface.
Well proportioned mahogany pedestal desk
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A traditional mahogany pedestal desk comprises a large flat writing surface resting on two twin pedestals containing vertical stacks of drawers, often surrounding a central kneehole. Originating in 18th-century Britain, these desks typically incorporate a leather writing skiver and solid brass hardware.

Authentic pedestal desks are constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with secondary woods like pine or mahogany drawer linings. Writing surfaces commonly feature gilt-tooled leather, while handles and escutcheons are crafted from cast brass.

Authentic antique pedestal desks often separate into three distinct sections (top surface and two pedestals) to facilitate transport. Examination of drawer construction will reveal hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, and signs of natural oxidisation on drawer interiors.

In a contemporary setting, a mahogany pedestal desk serves as an anchor piece within a dedicated home office or library. Pair it with a modern task chair, neutral linen drapery, and minimalist brass lamps to balance traditional timber tones with crisp, modern lines.

Preserve the mahogany wood using periodic applications of clear beeswax polished along the grain. Clean the leather inset using a slightly damp cloth followed by a specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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