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Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 9 June 2025 · Worboys Antiques
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Description

Late Victorian mahogany pedestal desk having a central drawer flanked by a further four to either side with a tooled leather top. The kneehole is 56 cm high and 52 cm wide , raised on a plinth base with brass castors.

Height

76.5 cm / 30 1/4"

Width

121 cm / 47 3/4"

Depth

58.5 cm / 23 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Replacement Leather

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1104727
Dealers Internal Reference
377970
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany pedestal desk having a central drawer flanked by a further four to either side with a tooled leather top. The kneehole is 56 cm high and 52 cm wide , raised on a plinth base with brass castors.
fig 1. An overhead view of a late 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset green leather writing surface and multiple drawer pedestals.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Height

76.5 cm / 30 1/4"

Width

121 cm / 47 3/4"

Depth

58.5 cm / 23 "

Good Condition Wax Finished With A Replacement Leather

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
71.5cm (28.15")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104727
Dealers Internal Ref
377970
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An overhead view of a late 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset green leather writing surface and multiple drawer pedestals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 194
Items Sold 6,475
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An overhead view of a late 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset green leather writing surface and multiple drawer pedestals.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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An overhead view of a late 19th-century mahogany pedestal desk featuring an inset green leather writing surface and multiple drawer pedestals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Inset tooled leather top, Twin pedestal configuration, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 71.5 cm (28 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Pedestal desks gained immense popularity during the Victorian era, evolving from earlier partner and kneehole desks to serve the administrative needs of a growing professional class in offices and libraries.

These desks are typically constructed from solid timber frames with mahogany veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and an inset writing surface of hand-tooled leather.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction markers such as hand-cut dovetailing, secondary woods like pine or oak in drawer linings, traditional brass hardware, and natural ageing or patina on the wood.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with modern minimalist seating or placing it against a neutrally painted wall creates a sophisticated focal point that balances historic character with contemporary clean lines.

Maintain the timber using high-quality beeswax and avoid silicone polishes, while cleaning the leather surface gently with a damp cloth and nourishing it periodically with specialized leather cream.
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