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Late Victorian Golden Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
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Late Victorian Golden Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

19th century
Description

Late Victorian golden mahogany pedestal desk. The nine drawers with hand-cut dovetailed joints, solid brass handles and working locks. With an old, re-polished, full hide, leather top.

Size 54 x 30 x 30 inches tall (137 x 76 x 76 cm tall)

Price £1950

Stock no. 5512

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

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

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SA814566
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5512
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Description
Late Victorian golden mahogany pedestal desk. The nine drawers with hand-cut dovetailed joints, solid brass handles and working locks. With an old, re-polished, full hide, leather top.

Size 54 x 30 x 30 inches tall (137 x 76 x 76 cm tall)

Price £1950

Stock no. 5512

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA814566
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5512
The Dorking Desk Shop
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A late Victorian golden mahogany pedestal desk featuring nine drawers with brass handles and an inset leather writing top.
Late Victorian golden mahogany pedestal desk.
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Victorian pedestal desks feature a central writing surface supported by two independent banks of drawers, known as pedestals, typically housing nine drawers in total. Popularised in the 19th century, these desks were designed for executive and scholarly use, offering extensive storage and a large workspace.

Late Victorian desks were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with a French polish. Writing surfaces were frequently inset with gold-tooled leather skivers, accompanied by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original brass locks, and natural wear or patination on the timber. Look for construction details such as solid wood drawer linings and a three-part sectional construction comprising the two pedestals and a removable top desk section.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or library, paired with a modern ergonomic or minimalist leather desk chair. Balance the warm timber tones with neutral wall palettes, task lighting, and curated brass or ceramic desk accessories.

Keep the timber dusted with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood. Protect the inset leather skiver from direct sunlight and heat sources, treating it occasionally with specialised leather balm to prevent drying and cracking.
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