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Victorian Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

19th century
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Fabulous Victorian mahogany writing desk with original olive green gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The desk splits into 3 parts having three drawers across the top and three drawers in each of the pedestal all mahogany lined and retaining original well turned bun handles. In excellent condition with some wear to the writing surface however this only adds to the charm and character of this handsome desk. A fabulous desk with wonderful patina the perfect addition to any home / office.

KNEE HOLE = 62cm X 56cm

Internal Reference:  SAI2742

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA917400
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2742
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Description
Fabulous Victorian mahogany writing desk with original olive green gilt-tooled leather writing surface.
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The desk splits into 3 parts having three drawers across the top and three drawers in each of the pedestal all mahogany lined and retaining original well turned bun handles.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

In excellent condition with some wear to the writing surface however this only adds to the charm and character of this handsome desk. A fabulous desk with wonderful patina the perfect addition to any home / office.

KNEE HOLE = 62cm X 56cm

Internal Reference:  SAI2742

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA917400
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2742
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Fife
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United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk with a green inset leather writing surface, multiple drawers fitted with turned wooden handles, and pedestal bases with bracket feet.
Victorian Mahogany Knee hole desk
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A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing surface supported by two vertical columns or pedestals containing drawers, separated by a central kneehole space. Popularised in 19th-century Britain, these desks provided structured storage and a substantial working area for executive and domestic offices.

Victorian desks were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently featuring gold-tooled leather writing surfaces inserted into the desktop. Internal drawer linings were typically constructed from pine or oak with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic Victorian mahogany desks exhibit hand-dovetailed drawer joints, period brass locks, turned wooden or brass knobs, and natural patination across the timber. The back and secondary wood construction show hand-sawn timber marks rather than uniform modern machine cuts.

A Victorian desk can serve as a focal point in a modern home office or library when paired with a contemporary task chair or minimalist lighting. Incorporating clean-lined desk accessories balances the dark timber tones and heavy proportions of the piece.

Maintain mahogany desks by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish periodically in the direction of the grain. The inset leather top should be wiped gently with a damp cloth and treated with specialised leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking.
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