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Magnificent, Large-size George III Style Figured Walnut Partner’s Desk
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Magnificent, Large-size George III Style Figured Walnut Partner’s Desk

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 July 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1900. Magnificent, large-size George III style figured walnut partner’s desk. The top with a segmented, tooled green leather writing surface and burr walnut banding above three frieze drawers (wider centrally) with engraved brass handles, solid oak drawer linings and brass locks, supported on two banks of drawers with three graduated drawers with cut brass handles over enclosed plinth bases. The reverse of the desk with identical drawer configuration. In excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Walnut Partners Desk to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1193539
Dealers Internal Reference
34826
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Circa 1900. Magnificent, large-size George III style figured walnut partner’s desk. The top with a segmented, tooled green leather writing surface and burr walnut banding above three frieze drawers (wider centrally) with engraved brass handles, solid oak drawer linings and brass locks, supported on two banks of drawers with three graduated drawers with cut brass handles over enclosed plinth bases. The reverse of the desk with identical drawer configuration. In excellent condition.
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George III Walnut Partners Desk to the 1900s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
104cm (40.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1193539
Dealers Internal Ref
34826
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Archive I A large George III style partners desk in figured walnut featuring a dark leather top and two pedestals of drawers. SOLD22 JUL 26

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A large George III style partners desk in figured walnut featuring a dark leather top and two pedestals of drawers.
Magnificent, large-size George III style figured walnut partner’s desk
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A large George III style partners desk in figured walnut featuring a dark leather top and two pedestals of drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Inset leather writing surface, Twin pedestals with multiple drawers, Brass drop-handles
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 151 cm (59 in) x D 104 cm (41 in)

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The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a synthesis of Palladian classical proportions, elaborate mahogany and walnut veneers, and refined cabinet-making techniques influenced by designers like Thomas Chippendale and Sheraton.

Partner desks are traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods like oak or mahogany, frequently faced with decorative veneers such as figured walnut. Construction involves hand-cut dovetail joints for drawers, solid panel backs, and inset leather writing surfaces.

Authentication involves examining secondary timbers like oak in the drawer linings, checking for hand-cut dovetailing, verifying period-appropriate brass hardware, and assessing the natural oxidisation and wear patterns within the timber grain.

A large partner desk functions as a commanding focal point in a study or office; pair it with minimalist seating to balance the heavy visual weight of the timber and style the leather surface with sleek, modern desk accessories.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable room humidity levels to prevent veneer cracking, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood colour, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber surface.
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