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Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Partners Writing Table
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Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Partners Writing Table

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Camden Antiques
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An excellent mid-Victorian period 4 drawer mahogany partners writing table. Of very good construction in solid mahogany and attractive mahogany veneers. The rectangular top is inset with a sumptuous green leather writing surface complete with gilt tooled decorations. The are two pairs of opposing drawers to the freeze and the whole table stands on elegant octagonal turned legs terminating in brass caps and castors. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 121cms

Depth 89cms

Height 77cms

Knee hole clearance 60cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA1013452
Dealers Internal Reference
18046
Description
An excellent mid-Victorian period 4 drawer mahogany partners writing table. Of very good construction in solid mahogany and attractive mahogany veneers.
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The rectangular top is inset with a sumptuous green leather writing surface complete with gilt tooled decorations.
Camden Antiques

The are two pairs of opposing drawers to the freeze and the whole table stands on elegant octagonal turned legs terminating in brass caps and castors. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition, ready to go straight into the home or office.

Dimensions:

Width 121cms

Depth 89cms

Height 77cms

Knee hole clearance 60cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1870s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1013452
Dealers Internal Ref
18046
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top and four drawers with turned wooden knobs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Partners Writing Table

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Camden Antiques

Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 151
Items Sold 2,504
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A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top and four drawers with turned wooden knobs.
Victorian Mahogany 4 Drawer Partners Writing Table
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A Victorian mahogany partners writing table featuring a green leather inset top and four drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks & Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsLeather inset top, Turned wooden knobs, Carved tapered legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

FAQs

A partners desk is a large pedestal or table-style desk designed with drawers and cupboards on both sides, allowing two people to work opposite one another. Originating in eighteenth-century Britain, they became highly popular during the Victorian era for use in grand offices, banks, and stately homes.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid mahogany or feature flame mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods like oak or pine. Traditional construction involves hand-cut dovetail joints for the drawers, solid brass hardware, and inset writing surfaces made from tooled leather.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, solid timber secondary woods, and genuine patina on the hardware and leather. Look for signs of age including natural oxidisation, hand-turned elements, and construction methods consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making.

An antique partners desk serves as a striking focal point in a contemporary home office or study. Pairing the rich wood tones and leather top with minimalist modern seating or abstract art creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood and leather from drying out. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and periodically treat the timber with traditional beeswax while protecting the leather inset with specialised neutral balms.
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