{"product_id":"victorian-twin-pedestal-writing-desk-with-nine-drawers","title":"Victorian Twin Pedestal Writing Desk with Nine Drawers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian twin pedestal writing desk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with excellent storage and plenty of genuine period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe desk follows the classic nine-drawer configuration, with three drawers across the upper section and three drawers within each pedestal. The drawer fronts retain decorative brass drop handles and keyhole escutcheons, while the deep pedestals and broad top give the piece a pleasingly solid and well-proportioned appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe writing surface has been replaced at some point with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eburgundy vinyl inset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is not original to the desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts useful proportions make this an excellent practical desk for a home office or study, whilst its age and patina give it considerably more character than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 78 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth 120.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth 69.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKneehole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 60.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth 53 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear throughout, including marks, scratches, knocks and variation to the finish. There is some damage to one drawer front as photographed. The burgundy vinyl writing surface is a later replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe really like the honest, well-used character of this desk. It has the substantial proportions you want from a traditional pedestal desk, and with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is exceptionally practical as well as decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avego Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60012297585024,"sku":"2350","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3089\/3353\/files\/IMG_3440-Photoroom.png?v=1790839247","url":"https:\/\/avego.co.uk\/products\/victorian-twin-pedestal-writing-desk-with-nine-drawers","provider":"Avego Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}