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19thc Kneehole Partners Desk
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19thc Kneehole Partners Desk

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A fine quality mid 19th century inlaid mahogany partners desk with a tan tooled leather inset top.

The desk has graduated drawers to the front and the back, a seating height of 61cm.

Old marks to the leather inset all consistent with age, the condition is very good, working keys for some drawers, all ready for use. Dated around 1850. The desk comes in three parts for moving.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Mahogany Kneehole Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08910623
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Solid mahogany drawer bottoms with front-to-back grain: nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Inset leather top with oxidised gilt tooling: decades of natural surface wear.
Boxwood stringing and crossbanded edges: refined mid-nineteenth-century decorative detailing.
Moulded plinth bases: cabinet styling firmly established by the mid-nineteenth century.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
115cm (45.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130089
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A fine quality mid 19th century inlaid mahogany partners desk with a tan tooled leather inset top.

The desk has graduated drawers to the front and the back, a seating height of 61cm.

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Old marks to the leather inset all consistent with age, the condition is very good, working keys for some drawers, all ready for use.
Millers Antiques

Dated around 1850. The desk comes in three parts for moving.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Mahogany Kneehole Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 08910623
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Solid mahogany drawer bottoms with front-to-back grain: nineteenth-century cabinet work.
Inset leather top with oxidised gilt tooling: decades of natural surface wear.
Boxwood stringing and crossbanded edges: refined mid-nineteenth-century decorative detailing.
Moulded plinth bases: cabinet styling firmly established by the mid-nineteenth century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
152.5cm (60.04")
Depth
115cm (45.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130089
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Antiques since 1947.

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Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
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A 19th-century mahogany kneehole partners desk featuring twin pedestals, multiple drawers with brass drop handles, and a flat rectangular writing top.
19thC Kneehole Partners Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Brass drop handles, Plinth base, Drawer keyholes
  • SizeH 76.5 cm (30 in) x W 152.5 cm (60 in) x D 115 cm (45 in)

This mid 19th century Victorian partners desk takes the form of a freestanding mahogany library desk with twin pedestals and a flat rectangular writing surface inset with a tan tooled leather top. The timber shows a rich dark brown colour and polished finish, accented by brass drop handles on the graduated drawers, individual drawer keyholes, and stepped plinth bases. Practical details include working keys for some drawers and a three-part modular construction for moving. The desk stands 76.5 cm high, 152.5 cm wide, and 115 cm deep, providing a seating height of 61cm. Positioned centrally in a gentleman's library, study or home office, this substantial workspace allows two people to work opposite one another with ample storage provided by the numerous drawers on both the front and back elevations. The period character suits traditional interiors and executive workspaces, offering a functional desk surface combined with classic Victorian craftsmanship.

FAQs

The partners desk originated in Britain during the eighteenth century to accommodate two commercial partners working opposite one another. Designed for banking halls and library spaces, these desks allowed shared access to ledgers and documents across a wide surface.

Desks from this period were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany or oak framing, frequently finished with flame mahogany veneers. Drawer linings were typically made of solid oak or pine, fitted with brass handles and gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces feature functional drawers or cupboards on both sides, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, and cast brass hardware. Pedestals often separate into three sections (top and two pedestals) to facilitate transport.

Position the desk centrally in a dedicated study or home office rather than against a wall to showcase its double-sided construction. Pair with modern minimalist task lighting and clean-lined leather seating to balance the heavy visual weight of the timber.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting.
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