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A Fine Quality Late Victorian Period Satinwood Partners Desk
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    Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.
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A Fine Quality Late Victorian Period Satinwood Partners Desk

19th century
Sold 3 February 2025 · Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
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A fine Quality Late Victorian Period satinwood partners desk. The rectangular top veneered in satinwood with kingwood banding and an inset blue leather writing surface. Each side having three rectangular mahogany lined drawers with finely cast brass handles. Having twin cupboards to each side with finely carved and reeded columns and a central panelled section again banded in kingwood. One side having three internal mahogany lined drawers, the other with sliding trays. The reverse having shelved interiors. The ends also banded in kingwood and raised on an inverted stepped plinth with inset brass and porcelain castors. English circa 1880-1900, superb quality throughout. Breaks into three sections for easy transportation

Dimensions: 50" wide x 28.5" deep x 28" high (knee hole 24" high x 21"wide)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Satinwood Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

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A fine Quality Late Victorian Period satinwood partners desk
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A fine Quality Late Victorian Period satinwood partners desk.
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The rectangular top veneered in satinwood with kingwood banding and an inset blue leather writing surface.
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Each side having three rectangular mahogany lined drawers with finely cast brass handles. Having twin cupboards to each side with finely carved and reeded columns and a central panelled section again banded in kingwood. One side having three internal mahogany lined drawers, the other with sliding trays. The reverse having shelved interiors. The ends also banded in kingwood and raised on an inverted stepped plinth with inset brass and porcelain castors. English circa 1880-1900, superb quality throughout. Breaks into three sections for easy transportation

Dimensions: 50" wide x 28.5" deep x 28" high (knee hole 24" high x 21"wide)

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this Satinwood Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

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SA1113659
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A fine Quality Late Victorian Period satinwood partners desk
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Christian Davies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Christian Davies Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A rectangular satinwood partners desk featuring a blue leather top with gold tooling and dual pedestal cabinets.
A fine Quality Late Victorian Period satinwood partners desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatinwood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsTooled leather top, Dual pedestal base, Panelled cabinet doors, Brass drop handles

A partners desk is a large double-sided desk designed for two people to work opposite one another, which gained significant popularity in 19th-century British banks, libraries, and stately homes.

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or satinwood, featuring hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, dovetail joints in the drawers, and solid brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, secondary timbers on drawer linings, and natural timber oxidisation consistent with age.

Pair the traditional wood tones and leather top with contemporary minimalist seating and streamlined lighting to create a sophisticated focal point in a home study.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, and protecting the leather surface from moisture and direct sunlight.
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