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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
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Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

19th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A magnificent antique Victorian walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of extremely high quality, and is a large and impressive piece. The front has lots of drawers and storage space as you would expect, the back side has two lockable cabinets and three more drawers, this comes with locking keys. Is stands on plinth bases with original casters so it can be rolled around. The walnut has a beautiful colour and rich patina. The top has just been re-leathered, hand coloured and gold tooled.

This comes apart into three sections for easy transportation, it is a good working desk and has a generous sized kneehole space.

We just had this recently French polished, it is in fantastic condition for its age.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 42 inches , 107 cm

Height – 31 inches , 79 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 27 inches , 69 cm

Width at bottom of knee hole – 25 inches , 63 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Partners Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124119
Dealers Internal Reference
9933
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Description
A magnificent antique Victorian walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.

It is of extremely high quality, and is a large and impressive piece.

“
The front has lots of drawers and storage space as you would expect, the back side has two lockable cabinets and three more drawers, this comes with locking keys.
Marylebone Antiques

Is stands on plinth bases with original casters so it can be rolled around. The walnut has a beautiful colour and rich patina. The top has just been re-leathered, hand coloured and gold tooled.

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut partners desk featuring a green leather inset top and multiple pedestal drawers with brass ring pulls.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

This comes apart into three sections for easy transportation, it is a good working desk and has a generous sized kneehole space.

We just had this recently French polished, it is in fantastic condition for its age.

Width – 60 inches , 153 cm

Depth – 42 inches , 107 cm

Height – 31 inches , 79 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 27 inches , 69 cm

Width at bottom of knee hole – 25 inches , 63 cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
107cm (42.13")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Partners Desk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124119
Dealers Internal Ref
9933
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian walnut partners desk featuring a green leather inset top and multiple pedestal drawers with brass ring pulls.
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Inset leather top, Brass drop handles, Panelled drawer fronts
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 107 cm (42 in)

FAQs

Partners desks were originally designed during the 18th century and gained immense popularity in the Victorian era, specifically for use by business partners, bankers, or lawyers who needed to work facing each other at a shared surface.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers like walnut or mahogany, featuring dovetailed drawer construction, brass drop handles, and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the timber grain, hand-cut dovetails on the drawer joints, hand-tooled leather inserts, and period-appropriate brass hardware and lock mechanisms.

Such a substantial piece works effectively as a statement anchor in a contemporary home office or study, paired with minimalist seating to balance the historical weight of the dark wood.

Protect the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and applying appropriate microcrystalline wax periodically. Treat the leather insert with specialized leather balms to prevent drying and cracking.
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