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Well Proportioned Late Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk
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Well Proportioned Late Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 December 2025 · The Dorking Desk Shop
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Well proportioned late Victorian mahogany pedestal partners desk. With nine drawers to the front, all of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with the original brass swan neck handles and working locks. The reverse with 3 further drawers and 2 panelled and locking cupboards. The top with the original hide leather top in good condition. The pedestals interchangeable so able to have drawers and a cupboard on both sides or both cupboards. Shown before restoration

Size 66 x 39 x 31 inches tall (168 x 99 x 78 cm tall)

Price £975

Stock no. 6415

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
99cm (38.98")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134977
Dealers Internal Reference
6415
Dealers Notes

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Well proportioned late Victorian mahogany pedestal partners desk.
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With nine drawers to the front, all of a good, hand-cut, dovetailed construction with the original brass swan neck handles and working locks.
The Dorking Desk Shop

The reverse with 3 further drawers and 2 panelled and locking cupboards. The top with the original hide leather top in good condition. The pedestals interchangeable so able to have drawers and a cupboard on both sides or both cupboards. Shown before restoration

Size 66 x 39 x 31 inches tall (168 x 99 x 78 cm tall)

Price £975

Stock no. 6415

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
99cm (38.98")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134977
Dealers Internal Ref
6415
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
Dealer Profile

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Well Proportioned Late Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Partners Desk

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A rectangular Victorian mahogany partners desk featuring a red leather inset top and multiple drawers on dual pedestals with brass handles.
Well proportioned late Victorian mahogany pedestal partners desk
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany partners desk featuring a red leather inset top and multiple drawers on dual pedestals with brass handles.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather skiver, Twin pedestals, Brass drop handles, Panelled drawer fronts
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 99 cm (39 in)

Victorian office furniture, developed during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), is characterised by substantial proportions, robust timber construction such as mahogany and oak, and functional double-sided designs tailored for executive use.

These pieces typically feature solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary softwoods, incorporating hand-dovetailed drawer construction, brass drop handles, and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, naturally aged patina on the timber and leather, solid brass hardware with correct oxidisation, and construction hallmarks consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making.

Positioning a large partner desk as the centrepiece of a home study or executive office creates a focal point, pairing well with minimalist contemporary seating to balance traditional weight with modern lines.

Maintain the timber and leather by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying appropriate beeswax or leather balms periodically to prevent drying and cracking.
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