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Partners Desk in Mahogany.
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Partners Desk in Mahogany.

19th century
Sold 4 February 2026 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

An excellent 19th Century Partners' Desk in Mahogany.

The tooled leather top has been professionally replaced over time so is in very good condition. Each side of the desk is identically laid out.

The desk is very spacious with 12 drawers in total on both sides. the two bottom right hand drawers are integrated to give one double depth drawer.

The desk is in three parts; the desk top and the two pedestals, which have the original turned knobs.

The whole culminates on eight large bun feet.

Circa 1880.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1184346
Dealers Internal Reference
A0451
Description
An excellent 19th Century Partners' Desk in Mahogany.

The tooled leather top has been professionally replaced over time so is in very good condition. Each side of the desk is identically laid out.

The desk is very spacious with 12 drawers in total on both sides. the two bottom right hand drawers are integrated to give one double depth drawer.

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The desk is in three parts; the desk top and the two pedestals, which have the original turned knobs.
Jane Short Antiques

The whole culminates on eight large bun feet.

Circa 1880.

We can discuss delivery in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184346
Dealers Internal Ref
A0451
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A large double-sided mahogany partners desk featuring numerous drawers and a green leather insert top.
Partners Desk in Mahogany.
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A large double-sided mahogany partners desk featuring numerous drawers and a green leather insert top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Twin pedestal base, Turned wooden knobs, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

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A partners desk is a large double-sided writing desk designed to allow two people to sit opposite each other, originating in 18th-century Britain for use by business partners, bankers, or government officials.

These desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like solid mahogany or oak, featuring dovetail drawer construction, hand-turned wooden knobs, brass keyhole escutcheons, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, traditional hand-finished polish, and matching functional drawers on both sides rather than false drawer fronts.

Positioned centrally within a study or home office, a partners desk serves as a commanding focal point that pairs effectively with modern minimalist seating or contemporary lighting to balance historical weight.

Maintain the timber using natural beeswax polish applied sparingly, and protect the leather insert with specialist neutral creams while avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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