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Oak Twin Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650

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Oak Twin Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

19th century
Description

Oak twin pedestal desk fitted with nine ash lined drawers and retaining original brass handles with a dark blue leatherette top. Kneehole height: 61cm, width: 52cm. English, Late C19th

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Fontaine Decorative Ltd has dated this Oak Twin Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA979337
Dealers Internal Reference
FON5642
Description
Oak twin pedestal desk fitted with nine ash lined drawers and retaining original brass handles with a dark blue leatherette top. Kneehole height: 61cm, width: 52cm. English, Late C19th
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Fontaine Decorative Ltd has dated this Oak Twin Pedestal Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA979337
Dealers Internal Ref
FON5642
Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fontaine Decorative Ltd Profile Page

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Fontaine Decorative Ltd
Telephone 07855 360 475
Location
Uplands
Burtons Lane
Wellington Heath
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1NF
United Kingdom

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Fontaine Decorative Ltd
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Location: Uplands, Burtons Lane, Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NF, United Kingdom, , Under appointment only
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A warm brown oak twin pedestal desk featuring a leather inset writing surface, nine drawers, and brass handles.
Oak Twin Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Ref: SA979337
A warm brown oak twin pedestal desk featuring a leather inset writing surface, nine drawers, and brass handles.
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A twin pedestal desk features a rectangular writing surface resting upon two vertical drawer units, or pedestals, separated by a central kneehole space. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, this configuration offers extensive storage alongside a generous working area.

These desks are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring dovetailed drawer construction and brass handles. The writing surfaces are frequently inset with gilded or blind-tooled leather inserts.

Authentic period desks generally show signs of hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, period brass lock mechanisms, and age-appropriate wear to the timber and leather insert. The pedestals often separate from the top section for transport, secured by wooden alignment pegs or original metal fittings.

Combine the desk with a modern ergonomic or minimalist leather chair, contemporary brass lighting, and curated desk accessories to balance historical character with functional utility. Placing the desk in a dedicated study or library creates an anchor point for classic or transitional room schemes.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically following the wood grain. Keep the leather insert clean using a slightly damp cloth, and apply a specialised leather balm annually to prevent cracking and maintain flexibility.
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