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Georgian Revival Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Georgian Revival Mahogany Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
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A superb Georgian Revival mahogany pedestal desk, combining elegant period-inspired detailing with practical functionality. The desk is raised upon beautifully carved ogee feet, with an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers, retaining their original decorative brass ring-pull handles. The central kneehole is enhanced by finely carved brackets, adding further refinement and character to the design.

The generously proportioned top features attractive carved mouldings and is fitted with a green leather writing surface, beautifully finished with hand-applied gilt and blind tooling. Crafted in rich mahogany, this impressive desk would make a distinguished addition to a study, library or executive office.

Please note the desk is in one piece and does not come apart.

Presented in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09698011
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Carved acanthus bracket feet: Edwardian Chippendale revival styling.
Solid mahogany drawer linings: high-grade workshop joinery of the era.
Neoclassical cast brass ring handles: early twentieth-century fittings.
Gilded green leather insert: gentle surface wear from decades of use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242573
Dealers Internal Reference
PP124-5
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Description
A superb Georgian Revival mahogany pedestal desk, combining elegant period-inspired detailing with practical functionality.
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The desk is raised upon beautifully carved ogee feet, with an arrangement of nine mahogany-lined drawers, retaining their original decorative brass ring-pull handles.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The central kneehole is enhanced by finely carved brackets, adding further refinement and character to the design.

fig 1. A Georgian Revival mahogany pedestal desk featuring a leather-lined top, curved drawer fronts with brass ring handles, and carved bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Revival Mahogany Pedestal Desk

The generously proportioned top features attractive carved mouldings and is fitted with a green leather writing surface, beautifully finished with hand-applied gilt and blind tooling. Crafted in rich mahogany, this impressive desk would make a distinguished addition to a study, library or executive office.

Please note the desk is in one piece and does not come apart.

Presented in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09698011
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Carved acanthus bracket feet: Edwardian Chippendale revival styling.
Solid mahogany drawer linings: high-grade workshop joinery of the era.
Neoclassical cast brass ring handles: early twentieth-century fittings.
Gilded green leather insert: gentle surface wear from decades of use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242573
Dealers Internal Ref
PP124-5
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Archive I A Georgian Revival mahogany pedestal desk featuring a leather-lined top, curved drawer fronts with brass ring handles, and carved bracket feet.

Georgian Revival Mahogany Pedestal Desk

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A Georgian Revival mahogany pedestal desk featuring a leather-lined top, curved drawer fronts with brass ring handles, and carved bracket feet.
Georgian Revival Mahogany Pedestal Desk
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeather inset top, Brass ring pulls, Curved drawer fronts, Carved bracket feet
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

Georgian Revival furniture encompasses pieces produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that replicate the proportion, symmetry, and carved ornament typical of 18th-century British cabinetmaking.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often paired with brass drawer pulls and gilded leather writing surfaces set into the top.

Authentic pieces display machine-assisted precision alongside hand-finishing, machine-cut dovetail joints, smooth drawer runners, and late 19th or early 20th-century brassware fixings.

A classic pedestal desk works well as a focal point in a contemporary home office, paired with neutral walls, modern task lighting, and minimalist desk accessories to balance its visual weight.

Maintain the mahogany with regular dusting and occasional beeswax application, while the leather insert should be kept out of direct sunlight and treated with a dedicated leather conditioner.
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