Antique Edwardian 5ft Oak Leather Pedestal Desk (Circa 1920)
Here is an example of a very good quality antique post Edwardian 5ft oak and leather pedestal desk, circa 1920.
Summary
• Circa 1920
• Period Post Victorian
• Wood Oak
• Size 5ft wide x 3ft deep
• Item Freestanding pedestal desk
• Dragoon moulded top
• Original brass key escutcheons
• Original brass swan neck handles
• Green & gold tool leather
• Dovetailed drawer construction
• Mahogany lined drawers
• Cock-beaded drawer fronts
• 8 working drawers
• Fielded panels to side & back
• Significant storage space
• Working locks & key
• Ball & claw lion feet
• Fantastic colour
• Excellent condition
• Very good quality
• Dismantles for easy transport
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is an example of a very good quality freestanding antique post Edwardian 5ft oak and leather pedestal desk, circa 1920. The desk boasts a dark green & gold tool leather skiver insert surrounded a by a dragoon moulded edge top. Below, there are 8 large working drawers to one side. The cock-beaded drawers have the original brass key escutcheons and original brass swan neck handles. All drawers feature working locks and a key. To the sides and back of the desk, there are a good quality fielded panels. All drawers are dovetailed. Below, the pedestals sit on raised ball and lion claw feet. The desk is freestanding which means it can be situated in the centre of the room. The desk can be dismantled into three sections for easy transport. As this is such a large desk, it means there is significant storage space available.
The desk features a rich oak colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out your chance to own such a lovely antique item.
This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External height = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
External depth = 91cm or 35¾” or 2ft 11¾”
External width = 152.5cm or 60” or 5ft
Knee height = 61.5cm or 24¼” or 2ft 0¼”
Knee width = 61cm or 24” or 2ft