Fine Proportioned Victorian Golden Mahogany Pedestal Desk.

Name: Fine Proportioned Victorian Golden Mahogany Pedestal Desk.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1110380
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourGolden Brown
MotifsTurned wood knobs, Plinth base, Graduated drawers, Keyhole escutcheons
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk dates to 1850 and is shaped from golden brown mahogany. The piece presents a rectangular solid mahogany top above nine graduated drawers arranged around a central kneehole, including a wide long central drawer and flanking columns of four drawers each. Every drawer is fitted with a pair of turned wooden knob handles featuring brass detail alongside brass keyhole escutcheons. The structure rests upon a simple solid plinth base on both pedestals. The wood displays a warm polished grain and finish throughout. Measuring 76 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 72 cm deep, the desk functions as a practical workspace in a traditional gentleman's library or a home study. The finished back and sides allow the desk to sit independently in the centre of a room rather than strictly against a wall.

FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, a Victorian pedestal desk consists of a rectangular writing surface resting upon two free-standing pedestals containing vertical banks of drawers, separated by a central kneehole.

These pieces were typically crafted using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often featuring turned wooden drawer pulls or cast brass handles and brass lock mechanisms.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original locks with keyhole escutcheons, solid timber drawer linings, and natural age-related oxidisation on the underside and interior timber.

A classic pedestal desk works as a statement piece in a modern study when balanced with clean-lined architectural lighting, contemporary artwork, and an upholstered executive desk chair.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and retain its warm lustre.

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