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A Fine Burr Oak Partners Desk in the Manner of Holland & Sons
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A Fine Burr Oak Partners Desk in the Manner of Holland & Sons

19th century
Sold 10 May 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A fine burr oak partners desk in the manner of Holland & Sons. This beautifully made desk has nine drawers to one side and three drawers over cupboards to the reverse, all with mahogany drawer linings, brass knob handles and working Chubb Patent locks. Standing on plinth bases and original Lignum Vitae castors, the desk has a banded top with a thumb molding and a hand dyed black inset writing surface with gilt and blind tooling. In very good condition and with a lovely colour. 750mm high, 1630mm wide, 910mm deep and the knee-hole measures 600mm high and 640mm wide. English. Circa 1850.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Burr Oak Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112288
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A fine burr oak partners desk in the manner of Holland & Sons.
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This beautifully made desk has nine drawers to one side and three drawers over cupboards to the reverse, all with mahogany drawer linings, brass knob handles and working Chubb Patent locks.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

Standing on plinth bases and original Lignum Vitae castors, the desk has a banded top with a thumb molding and a hand dyed black inset writing surface with gilt and blind tooling. In very good condition and with a lovely colour. 750mm high, 1630mm wide, 910mm deep and the knee-hole measures 600mm high and 640mm wide. English. Circa 1850.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Burr Oak Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
163cm (64.17")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112288
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A double-sided burr oak partners desk featuring multiple drawers with round knobs and a leather top.
A Fine Burr Oak Partners Desk In The Manner Of Holland & Sons
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Oak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDouble pedestal base, Multiple frieze drawers, Inset leather top, Plinth feet
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 163 cm (64 in) x D 91 cm (36 in)

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Partners desks originated in 19th-century Britain, specifically designed with dual-facing drawers and cupboards to allow two people to work opposite one another, traditionally used by banking partners or legal professionals.

These pieces typically feature solid timber frames with decorative veneers such as burr oak or walnut, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, and inset leather writing surfaces finished with gold tooling.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber shrinkage, hand-cut joinery, old secondary woods in drawer linings, original brass hardware, and the natural patina developed over decades of use.

Pair the substantial wooden structure with minimalist contemporary seating and modern lighting to create a balanced focal point in a spacious home study or open-plan library.

Maintain the finish by keeping the desk away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.
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