Lovely red walnut pedestal desk .The red tooled leather top has a lovely used look .The desk with two pedestals each with three drawers under three drawers one either side of a wider central drawer .Each drawer with a lovely art nouveaux handle .A truly pretty desk The kneehole 62 cm high and 51 cm wide .small damage on the top of the desk will be restored before delivery. small piece on the top has been restored.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA980676

Description

Lovely red walnut pedestal desk .The red tooled leather top has a lovely used look .

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The desk with two pedestals each with three drawers under three drawers one either side of a wider central drawer.

Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

.Each drawer with a lovely art nouveaux handle .A truly pretty desk The kneehole 62 cm high and 51 cm wide .small damage on the top of the desk will be restored before delivery. small piece on the top has been restored.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Date of Manufacture

Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Walnut Pedestal Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA980676

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A pedestal desk consists of a flat top resting upon two separate drawer units, known as pedestals, with a central space called a kneehole between them. Originating in 18th-century Britain, this design was constructed to provide ample drawer storage alongside a large, flat surface for reading and writing.

Historically, pedestal desks were constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, frequently finished with rich veneers. The writing surfaces are commonly inset with gold-tooled leather, oilcloth, or baize, complemented by solid brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, original cast brass hardware, and natural wear or oxidisation to the wood and leather. Additionally, genuine pedestal desks typically break down into three distinct sectionsthe top and two pedestalsto facilitate easier transport.

Position the desk near a source of natural light or in the centre of a home office or library space. Pair the traditional timber with contemporary task lighting, modern desk accessories, and a neutral palette to create a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the grain. The leather insert should be wiped with a slightly damp cloth and conditioned with a specialized leather balsam to prevent cracking and maintain flexibility.

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