Original Vintage 1930s Pedestal Desk with Leather Desktop

As impressive, characterful, vintage desks go, this one is ticking the boxes. Dating from the 1930s, this is a British-origin pedestal desk in solid oak with a green leather inlay on the desktop and huge amounts of storage across eight drawers below. Generous but not too large, there is plenty of space to spread out your work.  Design-wise, there is a definite nod to the Art Deco movement with its chunkiness and rounded edges but it’s not overt and is more traditional in style. The really unique thing about this desk is that it can be easily disassembled. The desktop ‘floats’ on the two pedestals, secured in place with dowel pegs. This means it can be dismantled for ease of transportation so ideal for a home with tricky access or if you wished to take it upstairs.

 

Free local delivery within 25 miles / Fast UK delivery / Collection welcome!

£400.00

In stock

SKU: W915

Description

This is an original, vintage piece that is ‘sold as seen’. It is in good, used condition. We have serviced, cleaned and polished this piece, applying a natural beeswax polish to the exterior wood surfaces but otherwise the finish is original. There are eight drawers in total of various sizes, including a double height drawer. The drawers are very well-made in solid wood with dovetail joints, slide readily and have pretty clean interiors – there are light signs of use inside, as you might expect. Sadly we do not have a key for the locks. The desktop features inlaid dark green leather which is securely attached. This is slightly blemished, superficially scratched and a little paint splattered – please do refer to our photos. All handles are in good order and securely attached. The exterior surfaces do carry knocks, marks and signs of aging as you would expect with a piece of this significant age. Do refer to our photos for a accurate sense of its great vintage order. It’s very well-crafted, solid and stable. Sadly there is no maker’s mark but we believe it to be British in origin and it dates from the 1930s / 1940s. Rather cleverly, the desk can be dismantled into three parts – the two pedestals and the desk top, making it easier to move. the desktop simply slots onto pegs on the pedestals to moor it into place. Any questions? Just ask.

Dimensions
H: 74cm / W: 122cm / D: 68.5cm / Leg Area: W: 45cm x H: 60cm

Delivery
We offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY within a 25 mile radius of CB9 7XU. There is a map on our Delivery page showing the areas covered. Please get in touch before purchase for more info.

Alternatively, we can arrange fast, UK mainland delivery with trusted delivery partners who cover most of the country (enquire for Scotland or remote addresses) and are reliable and insured. We have a weekly collection and onward delivery usually follows 1-5 days later. The delivery service we can offer does require a little flexibility as the drivers work to predetermined routes with other delivery obligations, but you would be kept updated. We would recommend you have a quick read of our Delivery Information for the full low-down.

You are also welcome to collect from us in Haverhill, Suffolk and we’re happy to hold pieces after purchase while you consider your options and make collection arrangements.