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Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

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This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal. The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard to each pedestal, each cupbpard is fitted with a central shelf. The drawers are all fitted withbeautiful brass drop handles, the desk is complete with the original brass locks and key, and is raised on plinth bases. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79.5 x Width 166 x Depth 105 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 foot, 5 inches Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)Width: 65.36 in (166 cm)Depth: 41.34 in (105 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A2023a1stDibs: LU950631000522
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