Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk – Classic Elegance, Circa 1865 NOW SOLD

Elevate your interior with the timeless appeal of this Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, a beautifully crafted statement piece dating from around 1865. Whether you’re a collector of fine antiques or an interior designer in search of authentic period charm, this desk offers the perfect blend of form and function.

Crafted from solid rich mahogany, the desk features a well-proportioned, traditional pedestal design with a warm, hand-polished patina. The spacious writing surface is covered in a classic, hand dyed leather hide in our autumn leaves colour, adding both character and practicality to the piece — ideal for modern use in a home office or library.

This desk offers nine working drawers at the front — three across the top and three on each pedestal — providing generous storage. All drawers feature their original turned wooden knobs and brass locks. Notably, the rear of the desk is finished with matching dummy drawers, making it just as elegant from the back as the front — perfect for use in a central room position or as a partner’s desk.

Key Features:

• Genuine Victorian piece, circa 1865
• Solid mahogany construction with rich, original finish
• Traditional leather writing surface (no inlays)
• Nine drawers to the front, with matching dummy drawers to the rear
• Original turned wood knobs and brass locks
• Separates into three sections for ease of transport

With its refined proportions and enduring charm, this Victorian pedestal desk is more than just furniture — it’s a piece of history ready to enhance any classic interior.

Own a true Victorian original — where timeless design meets lasting craftsmanship.

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

― John Ruskin

137cms wide 54ins

81cms deep 31 3/4ins

76cms high 30ins

Measurements are as accurate as possible

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Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.
On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This Victorian mahogany pedestal desk is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.
We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This Victorian pedestal desk  carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.