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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk

19th century
Sold 9 December 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A magnificent antique Victorian mahogany leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

It is of extremely high quality, and is a very large and impressive piece. This has very generous proportions, the back and front are identical with nine drawers on each side. The drawers have very fine quality brass handles with detailed lions heads on each handle, the mahogany has a beautiful colour and rich patina. The top has a stunning hand coloured and gold tooled leather surface that also has a gorgeous patina.

This partners desk sits on plinth bases, with casters underneath that enable it to roll around smoothly, it comes apart into three sections for easy transportation.

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

Width – 59 inches , 149 cm

Depth – 51 inches , 130 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 21 inches , 53 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
130cm (51.18")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133808
Dealers Internal Reference
10197
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Description
A magnificent antique Victorian mahogany leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

It is of extremely high quality, and is a very large and impressive piece. This has very generous proportions, the back and front are identical with nine drawers on each side.

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The drawers have very fine quality brass handles with detailed lions heads on each handle, the mahogany has a beautiful colour and rich patina.
Marylebone Antiques

The top has a stunning hand coloured and gold tooled leather surface that also has a gorgeous patina.

fig 1. A freestanding double-sided Victorian partners desk in dark mahogany with a central leather inset top and multiple pedestal drawers featuring brass pull handles.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk

This partners desk sits on plinth bases, with casters underneath that enable it to roll around smoothly, it comes apart into three sections for easy transportation.

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

Width – 59 inches , 149 cm

Depth – 51 inches , 130 cm

Height – 30 inches , 76 cm

Knee height – 24 inches , 61 cm

Knee width – 21 inches , 53 cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
130cm (51.18")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133808
Dealers Internal Ref
10197
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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A freestanding double-sided Victorian partners desk in dark mahogany with a central leather inset top and multiple pedestal drawers featuring brass pull handles.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Partners Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPedestal drawers, Brass drawer pulls, Tooled leather surface, Panelled sides
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 149 cm (59 in) x D 130 cm (51 in)

FAQs

Partners desks were developed in 19th-century Britain to allow two people, typically business partners or bankers, to work opposite each other at the same large surface with integrated storage.

Authentic period examples are typically constructed from solid timber frames with mahogany veneers, featuring inset writing surfaces made from tooled leather and brass drawer hardware.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, secondary timbers used in the interior framing, natural patination of the wood, and traditional hand-tooled leather inserts.

Positioning the desk centrally within a study or home office allows its double-sided nature to function as a focal point, pairing well with contemporary minimalist seating to balance the heavy timber.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional high-quality beeswax, and cleaning the leather top with a dry or barely damp cloth without harsh chemicals.
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