Object Description
A Superb Quality Mid 19th Century Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk, Of Rare Large Proportions, Having Very Attractive Replacement Gilt Tooled Leather Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Nine Frieze Drawers With Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Raised On Original Plinth Base And Concealed Castors.
This practical desk is excellent quality and very functional throughout with the all important drawers still running as smoothly as the day they were made. The turned wooden knob handles are also original and in good condition which is quite the rarity on this type of desk, with them nearly always having been replaced with some type of brass handle or knob instead.
The size is a breath of fresh air for for practical day to day working with it being extremely unusual to find one which is of these large proportions but not a partner desk. It is also designed so that it can be positioned either freestanding centrally or against a wall which of course adds even further to its versatility.
Georgian and Victorian pedestal desks vary wildly in style, shape, size, finish and quality,and this example is certainly in the top bracket in that respect.
The desk does come into three pieces for ease of transportation as is common for this period and that of course makes it even easier to get into absolutely any location around the home which the purchaser desires.
As with all items which we offer for sale this 19th century desk has been attended to in our workshops, by our highly skilled, trained antique furniture restorers and received a traditional wax polish finish to ensure that it is absolutely ready to be placed straight into a home, or office environment.
Circa 1850.
Height 30.5in
Width 60in.
Depth 36in.
Kneehole Gap is 24in High by 25in Wide.