{"product_id":"antique-oak-pedestal-writing-desk-circa-1900-victorian-edwardian-jacobean-revival-desk","title":"Antique Oak Pedestal Writing Desk – Circa 1900 – Victorian Edwardian Jacobean Revival Desk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique oak pedestal writing desk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with distinctive late Victorian \/ Edwardian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacobean Revival influences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial, architectural and packed with character, this is far more than a conventional writing desk. The impressive twin-pedestal construction combines practical storage with beautifully detailed period craftsmanship, creating a piece that would make an exceptional focal point within a home office, library or study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe desk features a generous writing surface above an arrangement of drawers across the upper section and both pedestals. Deeply moulded drawer fronts, fluted detailing, decorative panelled sides and beautifully turned lower supports give the piece its unmistakable period presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional metal drop handles and individual keyholes complement the richly aged oak, which has developed a wonderfully dark and varied patina through generations of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe writing surface is particularly characterful, displaying extensive historic wear and remnants of blue colouring. Rather than disguising this history, the surface has been retained in its wonderfully distressed state, giving the desk an authentic artist’s-studio or old country-house appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb piece for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome office, library, study, period property or characterful commercial interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique oak pedestal writing desk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDating approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian \/ Edwardian period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacobean Revival influenced design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstantial twin-pedestal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerous writing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple storage drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply moulded drawer fronts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative panelled sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluted architectural detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurned lower supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional metal drop handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual keyholes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich dark aged oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful naturally developed patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily distressed writing surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional character throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 140 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 75 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 78 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: all dimensions are approximate and provided as a guide only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in authentic antique condition with considerable signs of age and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe writing surface is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavily distressed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying extensive wear, scratches, marks, losses to the finish and remnants of blue colouring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oak throughout also displays age-related knocks, scratches, rubbing, variations in colour and finish and other imperfections consistent with an antique working piece of furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese characteristics have deliberately not been disguised and contribute considerably to the desk’s wonderfully timeworn appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery is not included in the purchase price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the substantial size and weight of this desk, delivery is undertaken by an independent furniture courier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with your postcode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so that we can provide a bespoke delivery quotation. Please ensure suitable access for the dimensions of the desk prior to purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Proudlove Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Proudlove Studio specialises in distinctive antique and vintage furniture, carefully selected for its craftsmanship, character and individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur collection celebrates beautifully made furniture from the past, preserving the patina and individual characteristics that make each piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed Any Help?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further information, additional photographs, availability or a personalised delivery quotation, please contact us via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatsApp Business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhatsApp Business: \u003ca href=\"tel:07544%20898127\"\u003e07544 898127\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Proudlove Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54559483527495,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8338\/6695\/files\/F2FE3788-969D-4E30-99AF-74FC5671464D.png?v=1786214073","url":"https:\/\/theproudlovestudio.co.uk\/products\/antique-oak-pedestal-writing-desk-circa-1900-victorian-edwardian-jacobean-revival-desk","provider":"The Proudlove Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}