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Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750
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Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

This exceptional and rare William IV rosewood partners desk is a true statement piece of refined English craftsmanship, dating from the early 19th century. Presented in superb showroom condition and constructed in a beautiful rich rosewood.

One side boasts a pair of cupboards, offering generous concealed storage, with 2 drawers above.

The other side is equipped with 2 drawers along the top and a further 2 drawers on either pedestal, all pull smoothly with brass ring handles.

Crowning the desk is a new hand-dyed green leather inset writing surface, bordered with an elegant gold tooling that complements the rich tones of the rosewood beautifully. This fine leather top has been hand dyed using traditional method to create a unique emerald green colour, and provides a smooth and durable surface.

Adding to its visual grandeur is a finely gadrooned edge that runs along the perimeter of the base—a classic detail of the William IV period.

The desk comes in one piece.

W 138.5cm (54.5")

D 76.5cm (30.25")

H 78cm (30.75")

Floor to underside of kneehole H 59.5cm (23.5")

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
76.5cm (30.12")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William IV Rosewood Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154738
Dealers Internal Reference
MMNE250716D
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Description
This exceptional and rare William IV rosewood partners desk is a true statement piece of refined English craftsmanship, dating from the early 19th century. Presented in superb showroom condition and constructed in a beautiful rich rosewood.
fig 1. A William IV rosewood pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass ring handles, and decorative moulding around the lower base.
fig 1. Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk

One side boasts a pair of cupboards, offering generous concealed storage, with 2 drawers above.

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The other side is equipped with 2 drawers along the top and a further 2 drawers on either pedestal, all pull smoothly with brass ring handles.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 2. A William IV rosewood pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass ring handles, and decorative moulding around the lower base.
fig 2. Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk

Crowning the desk is a new hand-dyed green leather inset writing surface, bordered with an elegant gold tooling that complements the rich tones of the rosewood beautifully. This fine leather top has been hand dyed using traditional method to create a unique emerald green colour, and provides a smooth and durable surface.

fig 3. A William IV rosewood pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass ring handles, and decorative moulding around the lower base.
fig 3. Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk

Adding to its visual grandeur is a finely gadrooned edge that runs along the perimeter of the base—a classic detail of the William IV period.

The desk comes in one piece.

W 138.5cm (54.5")

D 76.5cm (30.25")

H 78cm (30.75")

Floor to underside of kneehole H 59.5cm (23.5")

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
76.5cm (30.12")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this William IV Rosewood Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154738
Dealers Internal Ref
MMNE250716D
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A William IV rosewood pedestal desk featuring a green leather writing surface, multiple drawers with brass ring handles, and decorative moulding around the lower base.
Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk
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A William IV partners desk is a double-fronted pedestal desk crafted during the 1830s, designed with working drawers or cupboards on both sides to allow two people to work face-to-face simultaneously.

These desks typically feature rich timber veneers such as rosewood or mahogany, paired with a gold-tooled leather writing surface and cast brass hardware.

Authentic William IV pieces demonstrate transitional styling between Regency and Victorian eras, characterised by substantial proportions, fine wood grain, reeded or gadrooned mouldings, and period-correct brass fittings.

Position the desk centrally in a room rather than against a wall, allowing the finished rear facade and twin pedestals to serve as a focal point in a study or library.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and condition the leather inset periodically with specialised wax.
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