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Antique Victorian Satinwood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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Antique Victorian Satinwood Leather Top Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 2 October 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A superb antique Victorian satinwood leather top pedestal desk, beautifully made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of very fine quality, with a lovely inverted breakfront design. It sits on plinth bases with concealed casters, the handles are nicely turned from solid satin wood and the back is nicely finished as well, so it can be used as a free standing item. The inset tooled leather top is a beautifully patinated black, which contrasts beautifully with the wood.

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with some minor old marks here and there beneath the polish.

The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 48 inches , 122 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 31 inches , 78 cm

Knee height – 25 inches , 63 cm

Knee width – 18 inches , 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045805
Dealers Internal Reference
7600
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Description
A superb antique Victorian satinwood leather top pedestal desk, beautifully made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of very fine quality, with a lovely inverted breakfront design.

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It sits on plinth bases with concealed casters, the handles are nicely turned from solid satin wood and the back is nicely finished as well, so it can be used as a free standing item.
Marylebone Antiques

The inset tooled leather top is a beautifully patinated black, which contrasts beautifully with the wood.

fig 1. An antique Victorian pedestal desk crafted from satinwood with a dark leather writing insert and multiple banks of drawers.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Satinwood Leather Top Pedestal Desk

We have had this recently re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age, with some minor old marks here and there beneath the polish.

The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease of transport.

Width – 48 inches , 122 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 31 inches , 78 cm

Knee height – 25 inches , 63 cm

Knee width – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Satinwood Pedestal Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045805
Dealers Internal Ref
7600
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian pedestal desk crafted from satinwood with a dark leather writing insert and multiple banks of drawers.
Antique Victorian Satinwood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Leather, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPanelled drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Inset leather top, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

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Pedestal desks gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era, evolving to meet the demands of growing administrative offices and private home studies for functional storage and writing space.

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, solid timber secondary woods, traditional hand-turned wooden knobs, and signs of genuine age-related wear.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating and modern lighting creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Maintain the timber and leather by avoiding direct sunlight, keeping ambient humidity stable, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood surface.
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