A Fine Quality Mahogany Pedestal Desk

This mahogany pedestal desk was made to the highest standard during the second half of the 19th Century. You can see by looking through the accompanying images, the artisans who designed and made this desk wanted the mahogany to be the focus of attention, rather than unnecessary embellishments. That's not to say there isn't any fine detailing, there is .... the fine stop chamfering that runs vertically along the corners of each pedestal greatly increases the aesthetic appeal of the desk. They extensively used fiddle-back mahogany (natural vertical striations/streaks running through the grain) because its reflective qualities are almost jewell-like, however, there needs to be a good depth of polish if the surface is really going to sing, and the surface of this desk has a fine voice! For ease of transport, it separates into three parts, also, when delivered and put together, it stands at the recommended working height and has a good amount of legroom (61 cm from floor to underside of middle drawer). As you would expect from a pedestal desk of this quality, all that is hidden from sight has been made to the same exacting standard as its exterior, from the finely constructed mahogany draw linings, that have been skillfully joined using hand-cut dovetails to its top-quality original locks, that are all working (keys supplied). As you expect the original leathered writing surface, after 140 years of use, needed replacing, so after we restored the desk to its present showroom state, we treated it to a top-quality hand-dyed and traditionally decorated hide.

Whenever possible Culvertons undertake the carriage of items within London and the home counties. Professional, competitive and trusted couriers and shipping companies are engaged for deliveries for the remainder of our customers. Smaller items, when instructed, will be carefully parcelled and securely sent by the carrier.

We strive to accurately describe and illustrate our stock on the 'Selling Antiques' website. However, we understand that it is not always possible to judge from photographs how an item will look in the home or garden. For this reason, if notified within seven days from the date of delivery we offer a full refund (less any agreed carriage costs) once the item has been returned in the same condition as it left our premises.