Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu-Mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top

Exceptional Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu-Mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top
Item Code: EL9/269
Circa 1870
An outstanding 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk of rare form and exceptional craftsmanship, featuring a richly detailed superstructure with an array of drawers and cabinets. This imposing piece combines function with decorative elegance, boasting intricate marquetry, fine gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and a wealth of storage throughout.
The upper section comprises a raised cabinet with a shaped pediment adorned with a gilded central plaque, flanked by glazed side doors opening to reveal banks of miniature drawers. The main writing surface is beautifully inset with a hand-coloured hide leather top, framed by detailed inlays. The pedestal base houses a total of nine drawers, all with decorative brass handles and escutcheons.
An ideal statement piece for a refined study, office, or grand interior, this desk is both a functional workspace and a testament to Victorian design excellence.
Key Features:
* Superb burr walnut veneers with rich figuring
* Ornate ormolu mounts and classical motifs
* Glazed cabinet doors revealing interior drawers
* Hand-coloured hide leather writing surface
* Nine drawers in pedestal base and twelve hidden drawers within side cabinets
* Original castors for ease of movement
* Excellent antique condition with fine patina
Dimensions:
Width: 114 cm
Depth: 61 cm
Height: 118 cm