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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

This Mahogany Desk Features 9 Graduated Drawers With Turned Knobs.

The Top of The desk Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) With Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.

Please Note This Desk is in 1 Piece.

Size:

Height 30" (76cm)

Width 49" (125cm)

Depth 28" (71cm)

Knee hole height 24" (61cm)

Knee hole width 18" (46cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA861999
Dealers Internal Reference
LP69-22
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Description
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

This Mahogany Desk Features 9 Graduated Drawers With Turned Knobs.

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The Top of The desk Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) With Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Please Note This Desk is in 1 Piece.

Size:

Height 30" (76cm)

Width 49" (125cm)

Depth 28" (71cm)

Knee hole height 24" (61cm)

Knee hole width 18" (46cm)

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA861999
Dealers Internal Ref
LP69-22
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a green leather inset top, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a solid plinth base.
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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A Victorian pedestal desk typically consists of a flat writing top set over two freestanding pedestals equipped with drawers. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these desks feature solid proportions, rich dark woods, and inset leather writing surfaces.

These desks were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Writing surfaces were commonly lined with gold-tooled leather, while drawer knobs were typically turned from matching timber or cast in brass.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original brass locks, and turned wooden or brass hardware. The pedestals often separate from the desktop into three distinct sections for transport.

A pedestal desk serves as a functional focal point in a dedicated home office or library. Pairing the rich timber tones with modern lighting and understated seating creates a balanced, eclectic workspace.

Dust mahogany surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the wood grain. Keep the leather writing surface clean using a mild leather balm and avoid direct exposure to sunlight or radiators to prevent drying.
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