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Good Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Good Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

This GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK with NINE DRAWERS, dates from circa 1870.

Raised on pottery and brass castors, the DESK is made in three pieces and is easily moved. The back is polished so the Desk can be viewed from all sides.

It is in good condition and ready for the home. There are some signs of wear to the blue top as it is an old skiver.

Height: 30 inches (77 cm)

Width: 54 inches (137.5 cm)

Depth: 30 inches (76 cm)

Knee Height: 24 inches (61 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 07368817
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Stamped brass lever locks: standard Victorian security hardware.
Rounded plinth corners and cushion mouldings: typical late 19th-century cabinetmaking.
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer boxes: traditional bench assembly.
Aged wear and mellowing on the leather writing surface: decades of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137.5cm (54.13")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA909831
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Description
This GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK with NINE DRAWERS, dates from circa 1870.

Raised on pottery and brass castors, the DESK is made in three pieces and is easily moved. The back is polished so the Desk can be viewed from all sides.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a blue leather writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned handles, and twin pedestal supports.
fig 1. Good Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

It is in good condition and ready for the home. There are some signs of wear to the blue top as it is an old skiver.

Height: 30 inches (77 cm)

Width: 54 inches (137.5 cm)

Depth: 30 inches (76 cm)

Knee Height: 24 inches (61 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 07368817
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Stamped brass lever locks: standard Victorian security hardware.
Rounded plinth corners and cushion mouldings: typical late 19th-century cabinetmaking.
Hand-cut dovetails on the drawer boxes: traditional bench assembly.
Aged wear and mellowing on the leather writing surface: decades of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
137.5cm (54.13")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA909831
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a blue leather writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned handles, and twin pedestal supports.

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Archive II A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a blue leather writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned handles, and twin pedestal supports. View II
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A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a blue leather writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned handles, and twin pedestal supports.
GOOD VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK
Ref: SA909831
A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a blue leather writing surface, multiple drawers with wooden turned handles, and twin pedestal supports.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown, Blue
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Leather writing inset, Plinth base, Twin pedestals
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 137.5 cm (54 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates from circa 1870 and is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour, complemented by a blue leather writing inset. The configuration comprises nine drawers fitted with turned wooden knob handles, arranged in twin pedestals beneath a moulded top, all supported on a plinth base. The piece measures 77 cm high, 137.5 cm wide, and 76 cm deep in practical terms, offering a substantial workspace. Suitable for placement in a study, home office, or traditional library, this double-sided desk allows for central room positioning due to its polished reverse. The vintage skiver displays visible signs of wear from past use, maintaining its character while remaining ready for domestic interior placement.

FAQs

The pedestal desk gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century, designed to provide substantial storage and a wide writing surface for office work and private studies. It consists of two supporting column pedestals containing drawers with a removable desktop section resting above.

Victorian desks were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and solid wood linings. The writing surface was typically finished with an inset leather panel, often decorated with blind or gold tooling.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing on the drawers, original brass locks with stamped maker marks, turned wooden drawer knobs or drop handles, and period-appropriate wear along the plinth base and drawer runners.

A classic mahogany desk works well when contrasted against lighter wall colours such as muted sage or cream, paired with contemporary task lighting, streamlined modern seating, and minimalist decorative accents.

Mahogany surfaces should be dusted with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with natural beeswax polish. The leather inset requires occasional conditioning with a specialized leather balsam to prevent drying, cracking, and colour fading.
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