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Victorian Walnut Partners Desk

19th century
Sold 28 July 2025 · Rawlings Antiques
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Description

Fine quality Victorian bur walnut partners desk .circa 1870 .

A very well proportioned Desk being 5ft wide and 3ft 4 inches deep .

The Desk has 9 drawers to one side that are mahogany lined with fine hand dovetail joints with 3 drawers and cupboards on the apposing side .

It has a fantastic grain and colour with a quality tooled leather insert that has a fine antique patina .

The desk has been restored in our workshop to a high standard and is supplied with a single that fits all drawers and a separate key for the cupboard doors .

The desk comes in 3 sections for transport

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide ,please enquire for our reasonable delivery/shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152950
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Description
Fine quality Victorian bur walnut partners desk .circa 1870 .

A very well proportioned Desk being 5ft wide and 3ft 4 inches deep .

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The Desk has 9 drawers to one side that are mahogany lined with fine hand dovetail joints with 3 drawers and cupboards on the apposing side.
Rawlings Antiques

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fig 1. A double-sided Victorian walnut partners desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles on both pedestals and a dark leather top.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Partners Desk

It has a fantastic grain and colour with a quality tooled leather insert that has a fine antique patina .

The desk has been restored in our workshop to a high standard and is supplied with a single that fits all drawers and a separate key for the cupboard doors .

The desk comes in 3 sections for transport

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship world wide ,please enquire for our reasonable delivery/shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152950
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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Telephone 07852 312541
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Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2017
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A double-sided Victorian walnut partners desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles on both pedestals and a dark leather top.
Victorian walnut partners desk
Ref: SA1152950
A double-sided Victorian walnut partners desk featuring multiple drawers with brass swing handles on both pedestals and a dark leather top.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Leather
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsPedestal drawers, Brass swing handles, Tooled leather top, Plinth base
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 104 cm (41 in)

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Partners desks originated in 19th-century Britain, designed specifically for banking partners, lawyers, or government officials who required a large workspace shared by two people sitting opposite one another.

These desks are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like walnut or mahogany, featuring dovetailed drawer construction, brass drop handles, and inset leather or tooled skivers on the top surface.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary softwoods in drawer linings, natural ageing of the timber, and consistent wear patterns around the pedestals.

A large antique desk serves as a striking focal point in a contemporary home office, contrasting sharply against minimalist walls or paired with sleek, modern seating to create a balanced eclectic aesthetic.

Preserve the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, cleaning only with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying quality beeswax to nourish the polished wood surface.
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