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Pretty, Late Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Pretty, Late Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk.

19th century
Description

Pretty, late Victorian walnut pedestal desk. The nine drawers of a good hand cut dovetailed construction with the original ornate brass plate handles. With a new full hide and tooled leather top

Size 48 x 26 x 29 inches tall (122 x 66 x 74 cm tall)

Price £1250

Stock no. 54611

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

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SA966160
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54611
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Description
Pretty, late Victorian walnut pedestal desk.
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The nine drawers of a good hand cut dovetailed construction with the original ornate brass plate handles.
The Dorking Desk Shop

With a new full hide and tooled leather top

Size 48 x 26 x 29 inches tall (122 x 66 x 74 cm tall)

Price £1250

Stock no. 54611

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966160
Dealers Internal Ref
54611
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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A late Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with ornate brass handles, and twin pedestals resting on plinth bases.
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A late Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with ornate brass handles, and twin pedestals resting on plinth bases.
Pretty, late Victorian walnut pedestal desk.
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A late Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with ornate brass handles, and twin pedestals resting on plinth bases.
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A Victorian pedestal desk is a flat-topped writing table supported by two vertical columns of drawers, widely produced during the 19th century for professional and residential studies.

These desks were commonly manufactured using high-grade timber such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, frequently finished with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass locks and handles, natural patination on the timber, and a constructed split-pedestal design for easier transport.

Position the desk as a focal point in a home office or study, combining it with modern task lighting, contemporary upholstery, and neutral interior wall tones to create contrast.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the finish, and use dedicated leather conditioner on the inset surface while avoiding direct heat.
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