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Victorian Golden Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top C.1870
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Victorian Golden Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top C.1870

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A Victorian golden oak pedestal desk, circa 1870, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and elegant proportions. This desk features a green leather top with gold tooling, lending a touch of sophistication and durability to its surface. The twin pedestal design incorporates nine drawers, each adorned with turned wooden handles, offering ample storage and functional organisation. The golden oak wood exudes a warm patina, beautifully highlighting its rich grain. Resting on discreet castors, this desk is both practical and a refined addition to any classic or contemporary study.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
123.5cm (48.62")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1121585
Dealers Internal Reference
45831
Description
A Victorian golden oak pedestal desk, circa 1870, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and elegant proportions.
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This desk features a green leather top with gold tooling, lending a touch of sophistication and durability to its surface.
The Old Cinema

The twin pedestal design incorporates nine drawers, each adorned with turned wooden handles, offering ample storage and functional organisation. The golden oak wood exudes a warm patina, beautifully highlighting its rich grain. Resting on discreet castors, this desk is both practical and a refined addition to any classic or contemporary study.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
123.5cm (48.62")
Depth
64.5cm (25.39")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121585
Dealers Internal Ref
45831
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Archive I A nineteenth-century golden oak pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and an inset green leather writing surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Golden Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top C.1870

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The Old Cinema
Telephone 0208 995 4166
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2020
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Items Sold 1,555
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A nineteenth-century golden oak pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and an inset green leather writing surface.
Victorian Golden Oak Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Top c.1870
Ref: SA1121585
A nineteenth-century golden oak pedestal desk featuring multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs and an inset green leather writing surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPedestal Desk
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Pedestal drawer banks, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 123.5 cm (49 in) x D 64.5 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Pedestal desks became widely popular during the Victorian era, evolving from earlier partner desks and writing tables to meet the administrative demands of the industrial revolution and expanding businesses.

These desks are traditionally constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring inset leather writing surfaces with gilt tooling and turned wooden drawer knobs.

Authentic pieces typically display period construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawer construction, secondary softwoods for drawer linings, and natural age-related patina on the timber and leather.

An antique pedestal desk provides a strong focal point in a home study, contrasting effectively against minimalist walls or paired with modern ergonomic seating for a balanced workspace.

Maintain the timber using traditional beeswax and soft cloths to nourish the grain, while cleaning the leather surface gently with a damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical solvents.
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