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Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back

About the Item

A more compact version of a classic model, this functional pedestal desk in light, golden oak is unusual in that it can float in a room and has the original casters, making it mobile too. Features a gallery above a cylinder top that opens to a desk with inset leather green blotters with gilded embossed edge; the center with an adjustable lectern or drafting surface and six small drawers & five open letter slots. Offers a storage drawer above knee hole with fours drawers flanking each side on the pedestals. Comes with original turned & carved, wooden pulls. England, circa 1900. Measures: 48" wide x 29" depth x 48" high Depth when open: 40 1/2"; surface height: 33"; casters: 1 1/2" height; kneehole: 24 1/4" wide. Note: You should always request a shipping quote. Quoted amounts are an estimate of what it might cost to ship out to you based on destinations of the greatest distance. We would love to find you a better quote if possible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Missing pull has been replaced with a newly turned & carved one that matches original one. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully designed & crafted, this desk is very solid and in good, operable condition. The wood has a handsome golden honey color & has been polished in our workshop with a wax finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SEC001851stDibs: LU988124084562
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