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Large Partners Writing Desk Library Table
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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Large Partners Writing Desk Library Table

19th century
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A superb, large Regency Style 19th. Century partners library table or partners desk. The beautifully figured mahogany top having a reeded edge and rounded corners. Below are 2 drawers to each side with turned pulls, brass escutcheons and cockbeading complete with working brass locks & keys. The stiles having diamond shaped ebony inlay and the whole supported on out swept sabre legs with reeded detail and terminating in brass square cup casters. Condition- Very good with excellent colour and oak linings. Dimensions:- Height…27.5''/ 70cm Width…58.75''/ 149cm. Depth…48''/ 122cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

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Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
122cm (48.03")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Regency Library Table to the 19th Century.

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SA1161282
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24791
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A superb, large Regency Style 19th. Century partners library table or partners desk. The beautifully figured mahogany top having a reeded edge and rounded corners.
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Below are 2 drawers to each side with turned pulls, brass escutcheons and cockbeading complete with working brass locks & keys.
John Howkins Antiques

The stiles having diamond shaped ebony inlay and the whole supported on out swept sabre legs with reeded detail and terminating in brass square cup casters. Condition- Very good with excellent colour and oak linings. Dimensions:- Height…27.5''/ 70cm Width…58.75''/ 149cm. Depth…48''/ 122cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £85.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
122cm (48.03")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Regency Library Table to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161282
Dealers Internal Ref
24791
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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A mahogany library table featuring a flame veneer surface, frieze drawers with turned knobs, and reeded sabre legs resting on brass castors.
Large Partners Writing Desk Library Table
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A Regency library table typically features a broad rectangular top with rounded corners, integrated frieze drawers, and reeded sabre legs supported by brass caps and castors. Popularised in early nineteenth-century Britain, these substantial tables were constructed for reading, writing, and central placement within formal libraries.

Authentic period desks feature solid mahogany framing overlaid with flame mahogany veneers, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and cast brass castors. Timber surfaces were traditionally hand-finished with shellac French polish to highlight the natural figure of the wood grain.

Authentic pieces exhibit reeded or turned legs, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, original brass castors, and secondary timbers such as pine or oak inside the drawers. Natural timber movement, minor shrinkage near joints, and historical wear around the drawer handles also indicate age.

Position the table centrally in an office, library, or open-plan living room to serve as a freestanding desk. Combine the warm timber tones with contemporary table lighting, minimalist leather desk accessories, and modern upholstered seating to complement historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Position the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement and fading. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish twice a year to maintain the protective finish and natural luster.
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