French Art Deco Single Pedestal Desk

French Art Deco Desk

A beautifully proportioned French Art Deco pedestal desk dating from the 1930s, crafted in richly figured Honduran rosewood and displaying the elegant simplicity that defines the finest furniture of the period.

The desk features a practical and attractive single pedestal configuration, with four graduated drawers to the left-hand side and a long drawer positioned above the knee hole. The drawer fronts are veneered in striking rosewood with dramatic mirrored grain patterns, complemented by circular metal handles that enhance the desk’s understated Art Deco character.

Particularly appealing is the raised gallery to the rear of the writing surface, an original feature that provides both visual interest and practical functionality, helping to keep papers and documents neatly contained. The desk stands on a simple plinth base with a subtle ebonised moulding to the pedestal, creating an elegant contrast against the warmth and depth of the rosewood veneers.

Constructed using traditional dovetail joinery, the desk demonstrates the quality craftsmanship associated with high-end French cabinet making of the period. The piece has been fully restored and professionally polished, bringing out the remarkable colour and figuring of the Honduran rosewood while preserving its authentic character.

Compact yet highly functional, this desk would work beautifully within a home office, study, bedroom or Art Deco interior, offering both practical storage and timeless style.

Key Details

• French Art Deco period
• Circa 1930s
• Honduran rosewood veneers
• Single pedestal design
• Four drawers to pedestal
• Single drawer above knee hole
• Raised rear gallery
• Traditional dovetail drawer construction
• Ebonised plinth detail
• Fully restored and polished
• Excellent condition throughout

Measurements

Overall:

• Height: 80 cm
• Width: 101 cm
• Depth: 52 cm

Working Surface Height:

• Tabletop Height: 76 cm

Knee Hole Clearance:

• Height beneath drawer: 64 cm