Victorian Pine Pedestal Desk with Raised Gallery, c.1880

A wonderfully characterful Victorian pine pedestal desk dating to the late 19th century, circa 1870–1890.

Constructed in solid pine, the desk has developed a beautiful warm honey colour with the knocks, marks and variations in tone that come from well over a century of use. Its generous arrangement of drawers provides excellent storage, while the central kneehole creates a practical working space.

Across the top are three drawers, with further graduated drawers arranged within the two pedestal sections. Traditional turned wooden knobs and small key escutcheons complement the simple utilitarian construction.

The writing surface is finished with a low 6.5 cm raised gallery/upstand, giving the desk an attractive architectural profile while helping distinguish it from more conventional flat-topped pedestal desks.

At only 53 cm deep and 120 cm wide, its proportions are particularly useful. It has the presence of a traditional Victorian pedestal desk without the considerable depth of many larger examples, making it suitable for a home office, study, bedroom or living space.

The old pine surface is a particularly appealing feature. Rather than appearing overly restored, it retains the irregularities, wear, knocks and mellow colour associated with genuine antique furniture.

A highly usable piece of Victorian furniture that combines substantial storage with beautifully aged English pine.

Good Original Condition

Good antique condition consistent with its age and extensive use.

The pine displays numerous historic marks, knocks, scratches, dents, colour variations and areas of wear throughout. There is wear particularly around the drawer fronts, edges, mouldings and lower sections, all of which contribute to the character of the piece.

There are also old marks and imperfections within the timber typical of antique pine furniture.

- Genuine late-19th-century pedestal desk
- Dating approximately c.1870–1890
- Solid pine construction
- Attractive warm honey-coloured surface
- Raised rear gallery/upstand
- Three drawers immediately beneath the writing surface
- Additional pedestal storage
- Traditional turned wooden drawer knobs
- Key escutcheons
- Compact 53 cm depth
- Excellent original character and patina
- Practical antique suitable for everyday use

Pair with a simple antique or vintage desk chair and allow the aged pine to contrast against limewashed plaster, warm neutrals and natural stone.

Its relatively shallow depth also makes it an excellent choice for a contemporary home where a full-size Victorian partner's or pedestal desk would feel too imposing.

Beyond its original purpose, it could work beautifully as a substantial dressing table or as a characterful work surface in a retail or studio environment.