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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

19th century
Sold 4 June 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-80’s.

It is of lovely quality and is a useful size, with a generous kneehole and plenty of storage space within. There is an inset leather top which is hand coloured and tooled around the edges. The drawers have turned walnut handles and nicely dovetailed joints. The pedestals sit on plinth bases, with casters underneath, so this can be rolled around. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is very good for its age. There are some small marks and bumps beneath the polish, giving this a great overall patina, commensurate for age.

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

Width – 61.5 inches , 156 cm

Depth – 33 inches , 84 cm

Height – 29.5 inches , 75 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Knee width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1183006
Dealers Internal Reference
11556
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Description
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-80’s.
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It is of lovely quality and is a useful size, with a generous kneehole and plenty of storage space within.
Marylebone Antiques

There is an inset leather top which is hand coloured and tooled around the edges. The drawers have turned walnut handles and nicely dovetailed joints. The pedestals sit on plinth bases, with casters underneath, so this can be rolled around. The back is also nicely finished, so this can be used as a free standing item.

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather top and multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is very good for its age. There are some small marks and bumps beneath the polish, giving this a great overall patina, commensurate for age.

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

Width – 61.5 inches , 156 cm

Depth – 33 inches , 84 cm

Height – 29.5 inches , 75 cm

Knee height – 23.5 inches , 60 cm

Knee width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183006
Dealers Internal Ref
11556
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 walnut pedestal desk featuring a green leather top and multiple drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Tooled leather top, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth bases
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 156 cm (61 in) x D 84 cm (33 in)

Pedestal desks gained immense popularity during the Victorian era as functional, status-symbol furniture pieces for home studies, libraries, and offices, evolving from earlier partners and kneehole desks.

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, featuring dovetailed drawer joints, turned wooden knobs, plinth bases, and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, secondary timbers on drawer linings, hand-tooled leather inserts, period-correct brass or wooden hardware, and natural ageing like patination on the wood.

Pairing a traditional wooden desk with contemporary minimalist seating or placing it against a moody, saturated feature wall creates a balanced study space that merges historic character with modern utility.

Maintain the wooden frame using microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish, and treat the leather insert periodically with specialised leather balms while avoiding direct sunlight and moisture.
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