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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 11 April 2025 · John Hubbard Antiques
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Description

A fine quality Victorian mahogany pedestal desk.

Solid mahogany plinths, well figured timber to top and curl mahogany drawer fronts.

Full length mahogany lined drawers with working locks and original wooden threaded knobs. Distinctive inset panels with ogee mouldings to the back make this very attractive from both sides.

Newly fitted gilt and blind tooled black hide.

C1860

Size: 48" x 28" x 29.1/2" high (122cm x 71cm x 75cm)

Kneehole: 23 high c 20" wide (58.5cm x 51cm)

Stock no: 4776

Dealers note: This is an unusual desk inasmuch as it's not veneered anywhere. The top is solid, the plinths are solid and dovetailed and even the mahogany linings are surprisingly good mahogany. The icing on the cake is the solid inset panels at the back, making this unusually attractive from all aspects. A real find!

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA903425
Dealers Internal Reference
4776
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Description
A fine quality Victorian mahogany pedestal desk.

Solid mahogany plinths, well figured timber to top and curl mahogany drawer fronts.

Full length mahogany lined drawers with working locks and original wooden threaded knobs. Distinctive inset panels with ogee mouldings to the back make this very attractive from both sides.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk with a dark green leather top and multiple rows of wooden drawers with turned knobs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Newly fitted gilt and blind tooled black hide.

C1860

Size: 48" x 28" x 29.1/2" high (122cm x 71cm x 75cm)

Kneehole: 23 high c 20" wide (58.5cm x 51cm)

Stock no: 4776

Dealers note: This is an unusual desk inasmuch as it's not veneered anywhere.

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The top is solid, the plinths are solid and dovetailed and even the mahogany linings are surprisingly good mahogany.
John Hubbard Antiques

The icing on the cake is the solid inset panels at the back, making this unusually attractive from all aspects. A real find!

Date of Manufacture

John Hubbard Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA903425
Dealers Internal Ref
4776
John Hubbard Antiques
John Hubbard Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Hubbard Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk with a dark green leather top and multiple rows of wooden drawers with turned knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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John Hubbard Antiques

John Hubbard Antiques
Telephone 01562 701020
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Castle Ash
Birmingham Road
Blakedown
Worcestershire
DY10 3JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hubbard
Verified Since Sep 2014
Items For Sale 103
Items Sold 213
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk with a dark green leather top and multiple rows of wooden drawers with turned knobs.
Victorian mahogany pedestal desk
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk with a dark green leather top and multiple rows of wooden drawers with turned knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden drawer knobs, Inset leather writing surface, Keyhole escutcheons, Twin pedestal configuration
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

FAQs

Victorian pedestal desks gained immense popularity during the 19th century, evolving from earlier partner desks to serve the administrative needs of the expanding British Empire and industrial businesses.

These desks were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers like pine or oak, frequently featuring inset leather writing surfaces with gold tooling.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, original brass or wooden turned knobs, hand-tooled leather writing inserts, and appropriate signs of age and wear to the timber.

Pairing a dark wood pedestal desk with contemporary minimalist seating and abstract art creates a balanced juxtaposition that anchors a contemporary home workspace.

Maintain the timber using traditional beeswax polish, avoiding silicone-based sprays, and treat the leather insert with specialized leather balms to prevent cracking while keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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