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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

19th century
Description

A superb antique Victorian mahogany leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880.

It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverted breakfront shape, with an inset leather top that is hand coloured and gold tooled. The drawers are graduated in depth, all with locks & fine dovetails. The handles are beautifully turned, the pedestals sit on plinth bases and have porcelain casters underneath so this can be wheeled around. The top lifts off and this can come apart in three pieces for ease of transport.

This desk is finished & polished on the back, so can sit in the middle of a room if need be.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some minor wear beneath the polish and this has a lovely overall patina.

Width – 48 inches , 122 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1208300
Dealers Internal Reference
12419
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Description
A superb antique Victorian mahogany leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880.

It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design.

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The top has an inverted breakfront shape, with an inset leather top that is hand coloured and gold tooled.
Marylebone Antiques

The drawers are graduated in depth, all with locks & fine dovetails. The handles are beautifully turned, the pedestals sit on plinth bases and have porcelain casters underneath so this can be wheeled around. The top lifts off and this can come apart in three pieces for ease of transport.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a central kneehole.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

This desk is finished & polished on the back, so can sit in the middle of a room if need be.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. There is just some minor wear beneath the polish and this has a lovely overall patina.

Width – 48 inches , 122 cm

Depth – 24 inches , 61 cm

Height – 29 inches , 74 cm

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208300
Dealers Internal Ref
12419
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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A Victorian mahogany pedestal desk featuring a gold-tooled brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with turned wooden knobs, and a central kneehole.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Leather skiver insert, Plinth bases, Breakfront top design
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This Victorian pedestal desk is made from mahogany with a warm brown timber colour and stands at 74 cm high, 122 cm wide and 61 cm deep. The piece dates from 1860 and follows a gentleman's library design, featuring a breakfront top inset with a gold-tooled brown leather skiver. Nine graduated drawers are arranged around a central kneehole, each secured with a keyhole escutcheon and fitted with dark turned wooden knob handles. The pedestals rest upon solid plinth bases, and the structure divides into three modular sections for transport. A polished finish covers the rear surface, allowing the furniture to stand in the open floor of a study or home office. Minor signs of age remain beneath the polished surface, contributing to a natural patina across the timber construction.

FAQs

A Victorian pedestal desk consists of a flat writing top resting upon two supporting pedestals fitted with drawers, creating a central kneehole space for legroom.

These desks were commonly crafted from mahogany, oak, or walnut timber, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and leather-insert writing skivers.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass lever locks, turned timber knobs or brass drop handles, and natural age-related patina on the wood and leather.

Pairing a mahogany pedestal desk with minimalist modern stationery, contemporary task lighting, and a neutral palette creates an engaging focal point within a modern home office or library.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically along the grain, and treat the leather writing surface with specialized leather balsam to prevent cracking.
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