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Early 20th Century Swedish Ebonised Birch Pedestal Desk
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for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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Early 20th Century Swedish Ebonised Birch Pedestal Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century swedish ebonised birch pedestal desk circa 1910.

Recently re-finished in our workshop we are pleased to present this 1 piece pedestal desk.

Stunning desk very much in the empire revival taste.  birch top with ebonised molded edge, below which is a single drawer above the knee.  each pedestal door front has been cross banded in walnut and further decorated with applied ebonised plaques.  right hand pedestal is fitted with 5 drawer slides and a single shelf to the left hand side.  all raised on 8 cabriole legs.  working locks and key.  finished to the reverse which makes this desk free standing.

Rich golden colour maintained throughout the restoration and polishing process.  very minor surface marks in line with age and use.  ready for everyday use

Knee height: 24 1/2"

Knee width: 21 3/4"

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Birch Pedestal Desk to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
139.7cm (55.00")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244515
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3792
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Description
Early 20th century swedish ebonised birch pedestal desk circa 1910.

Recently re-finished in our workshop we are pleased to present this 1 piece pedestal desk.

Stunning desk very much in the empire revival taste.  birch top with ebonised molded edge, below which is a single drawer above the knee.

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  each pedestal door front has been cross banded in walnut and further decorated with applied ebonised plaques.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  right hand pedestal is fitted with 5 drawer slides and a single shelf to the left hand side.  all raised on 8 cabriole legs.  working locks and key.  finished to the reverse which makes this desk free standing.

Rich golden colour maintained throughout the restoration and polishing process.  very minor surface marks in line with age and use.  ready for everyday use

Knee height: 24 1/2"

Knee width: 21 3/4"

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Birch Pedestal Desk to the Edwardian era.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
139.7cm (55.00")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244515
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3792
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs.
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Archive I An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs.

Early 20th Century Swedish Ebonised Birch Pedestal Desk

Archive II An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs. View XI
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An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWEDISH EBONISED BIRCH PEDESTAL DESK
Ref: SA1244515
An early 20th-century Swedish pedestal desk featuring figured honey birch veneer, ebonised edge trimming, two pedestal cupboards, a central drawer, and short cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSwedish Neo-Classical
  • MaterialBirch, Ebonised Wood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsFigured birch veneer, Ebonised inlay motif, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 139.7 cm (55 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This Edwardian pedestal desk from the early 20th century is constructed in the Swedish Neo-Classical style using birch wood with ebonised wood and brass elements. The warm gold desk is finished in a rich golden colour throughout, featuring a figured birch veneer and an ebonised moulded edge to the top, alongside an ebonised inlay motif, walnut cross-banding, and applied ebonised plaques on the pedestal doors. Brass drop handles are fitted to the central drawer and doors, which are supported on short cabriole legs. Very minor surface marks are visible in line with its age and use. Measuring 75.5 cm high, 139.7 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, this single-piece pedestal desk is finished to the reverse to allow free-standing placement. It provides a practical workspace for a gentleman's library, study, or home office, combining traditional storage compartments with a finished back that permits placement away from walls within a room interior.

FAQs

Early 20th-century Swedish furniture often draws on Biedermeier and Neo-Classical influences, combining clean structural lines with highly decorative light-coloured veneers such as flame birch. Accent details like ebonised borders, floral motifs, and understated hardware are common elements of this period style.

These desks are typically constructed with a solid softwood frame, such as pine or fir, overlaid with figured birch veneers. Ebonised timber accents and cast brass hardware, including keyhole escutcheons and drop handles, are frequently integrated into the construction.

Authentic pieces feature traditional cabinetry techniques, such as hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings and hand-cut veneer work. Inspecting the undersides for secondary softwoods and examining period-appropriate lock mechanisms can help confirm age and regional origin.

A Swedish birch desk pairs well with contemporary seating to contrast its historic silhouette. Positioning it against neutral wall tones within a home study or dedicated work space allows the natural figure of the timber veneer to serve as a focal point.

Regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth prevents dust accumulation on polished surfaces. Avoid placing the desk in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent veneer movement, and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish sparingly when needed.
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