Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Writing Table, Victorian, C.1880

This is an antique pedestal desk. An English, oak and leather writing table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

An attractive single pedestal desk offering fine colour and craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select oak shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Newly laid, quality leather skiver with triple embossed and tooled finish

Arranged as a suite of four plus one drawers beneath the generous top surface

A low back rest acts as a header to the tactile, eye-catching writing surface

Accentuated with attractive gold tooling, the skiver of generous size

Document slide nestled between the first and second drawer adds further versatility

Each drawer dressed with brass drop handles upon shaped backplates

Inset locks to each drawer - untested, keys absent

Engraved to each lock for Hobbs & Co, the Anglo-American furniture specialist

Rides upon four castors, two concealed beneath the pedestal and a pair adorn the turned legs

This is a superb antique pedestal desk, with attractive craftsmanship and finish. Presents beautifully and will enhance a study or larger bedroom. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 106.5cm (42'')

Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 80.5cm (31.75'')

Skiver Width: 90.5cm (35.75'')

Skiver Depth: 44cm (17.25'')

Kneehole Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Kneehole Height: 59.5cm (23.5'').

Origin : United Kingdom
Manufacture Date : Circa 1880
Materials : Oak