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Small George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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for sale €7,956     $8,636
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Small George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

A good quality George III period figured mahogany Pedestal Desk, having dark red, gilt tooled moulded edged top above various graduated drawers (with dummy drawers to the rear), retaining original turned ebonised handles supported on ogee bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this George III Pedestal Desk to the 1800s.

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SA796475
Dealers Internal Reference
4417
Description
A good quality George III period figured mahogany Pedestal Desk, having dark red, gilt tooled moulded edged top above various graduated drawers (with dummy drawers to the rear), retaining original turned ebonised handles supported on ogee bracket feet.
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this George III Pedestal Desk to the 1800s.

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SA796475
Dealers Internal Ref
4417
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet.
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Archive I A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet.

Small George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Archive II A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet. View II
Archive III A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet. View III
Archive IV A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet. View IV
Archive V A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet. View V
Archive VI A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet. View VI
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
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A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet.
Small George III mahogany pedestal desk
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A compact George III mahogany pedestal desk featuring a dark leather writing inset surface, multiple small drawers with turned knobs, and shaped feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourReddish Brown
  • MotifsGilt-tooled leather inset, Turned knob handles, Bracket feet, Kneehole recess
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 119.5 cm (47 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This George III period pedestal desk dates from 1800 and is made from figured mahogany in a rich reddish brown colour. The rectangular top has a dark red gilt-tooled leather inset writing surface surrounded by a moulded edge. Below the top, the desk is arranged with multiple graduated drawers flanking a central kneehole recess, fitted with original turned ebonised knob handles. The structure rests on shaped ogee bracket feet, and the visible surfaces show natural timber grain variation. The piece measures 75 cm high, 119.5 cm wide, and 65 cm deep. In a modern home, this compact desk serves as a functional workspace in a study, home office, or a gentleman's library. The proportions accommodate daily writing and administrative tasks while providing generous drawer storage for stationery and documents. The classical George III styling integrates easily into traditional and transitional interiors as a freestanding writing table positioned against a wall or in the centre of a room.

FAQs

A George III pedestal desk is a British writing table originating from the reign of King George III (17601820), characterised by two vertical pedestals of drawers supporting a flat writing surface, typically fitted with a leather inset.

These desks were predominantly crafted from high-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany, featuring oak drawer linings, turned timber or brass handles, and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic 18th-century desks typically feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine secondary drawer timbers, original brass lock mechanisms, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Pair the rich mahogany tones with sleek modern task lighting, neutral wall shades, and contemporary or mid-century seating to create a balanced home office.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and leather drying, applying beeswax polish periodically to preserve the finish.
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