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Son Satinwood Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk, c.1890 (Victorian c19th)
$4,267.31
£3,100
€3,624.20
CA$5,836.10
A$6,364.17
CHF 3,365.02
MX$76,555.07
NOK 42,702.59
SEK 39,136.53
DKK 27,070.53
About the Item
Heal
Son Satinwood Inverted Breakfront Pedestal Desk, c.1890
A late Victorian satinwood pedestal desk by Heal
Son, London, dating to around 1890.
Gracefully formed in an inverted breakfront outline, the desk is crafted in richly figured satinwood whose warm, honeyed surface has mellowed beautifully with age. Satinwood desks of this period are far less common than their mahogany counterparts, admired for their lighter, more decorative presence and increasingly sought after for refined interiors. The top features a shallow gallery to the rear and softly rounded front corners, set above twin pedestal bases of graduating drawers flanking a generous kneehole recess. The proportions are balanced and elegant, offering both visual refinement and practical working space.
A crisp “HEAL
SON, LONDON” stamp appears to the top drawer, and the drawers retain their original Victorian locks marked with the VR (Victoria Regina) cipher. Together, these details indicate production during the late Victorian period, most likely circa 1885–1895. All drawers run smoothly with a pleasing firmness, and a period key has been adapted to operate the locks correctly. The desk stands on concealed castors fitted beneath the plinths—likely later additions, but entirely hidden in normal use and helpful when manoeuvring the piece.
Altogether, this is a warm, characterful and inviting desk, retaining the gentle, honest signs of a long and useful life. Practical, decorative and full of late 19th-century charm, it sits comfortably in both period and contemporary interiors.
Dimensions (Approximate):
Height to writing surface: 74.5 cm (29 1/4")
Height to gallery at rear: 76.5 cm (30 1/8")
Width: 122 cm (48")
Depth: 58 cm (22 3/4")
Kneehole width: 47 cm (18 1/2")
Kneehole height clearance: 59.5 cm (23 1/2")
Condition:
In good, fully functional condition, consistent with long and honest use. The satinwood retains its original finish and shows scattered marks, blemishes and gentle surface wear developed over time, all characteristic of well-used late Victorian furniture and contributing to the desk’s warmth and charm. Around the lower edges of the plinth bases are small veneer chips and losses, all stable and photographed clearly for accuracy.
All drawers run smoothly and retain their original locks and escutcheons, with a period key adapted to operate the mechanism correctly. The concealed castors beneath the plinths are likely later additions, but they are entirely unobtrusive and helpful when moving the piece. Structurally sound and ready for everyday use.
- Creator:Heal s (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.34 in (74.5 cm)Width: 48.04 in (122 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Leeds, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: LA010001521stDibs: LU10156247979992
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