Antique Specimen Desk

For sale is this very beautiful antique twin-pedestal specimen desk, finished in dark wood. The top features a blue leather inset. It includes three frieze drawers across the top and two pedestals that each contain eight smaller drawers. The side banks are secured by hinged vertical locking stiles designed to lock the pedestal drawers at once the key no longer works but the stiles open with ease and stay closed.

​Specimen desks became popular during the Victorian era when collecting natural history items was a widespread hobby. They were produced as cabinets for amateur naturalists and collectors to categorize and protect botanical samples, insects, or coins. The locking side panels kept these delicate items safe from tampering.

​Today, the nineteen total drawers offer a straightforward storage solution for sorting tools, craft materials, or office supplies. It serves as a highly functional workspace that retains its original historical character.

Its had a thorough clean and fresh coat of wax ready for its new home, the desk also splits into 5 pieces making it easy to move. 

Dimensions are Width 94 Depth 58 Height 73 Knee Hole Width 47 Height 58 all centimeters.

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All of my items are genuine vintage or antique. Items of this age come with obvious age related knocks, bumps and scratches etc. In my opinion this only adds to their originality and style. If you are looking for pristine furniture or decor I doubt my items will be for you.