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An Early 20th Century Curl Mahogany Partners Desk
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An Early 20th Century Curl Mahogany Partners Desk

1920 - 1940
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A distinguished example of an early 20th century design, this mahogany partner desk features a luxurious black leather top and dual working sides, each offering three spacious drawers. The pedestals are thoughtfully designed with an additional three drawers and a cupboard on each side, complete with a working key and internal shelving for secure storage. Elevated on splayed feet, this desk combines elegance, practicality, and heritage—perfect for a refined office or study.

Knee hole size, Height 62cms Width 66cms

Height 77cms x Width 149cms x Depth 104cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

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Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1930s.

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A distinguished example of an early 20th century design, this mahogany partner desk features a luxurious black leather top and dual working sides, each offering three spacious drawers.
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The pedestals are thoughtfully designed with an additional three drawers and a cupboard on each side, complete with a working key and internal shelving for secure storage.
Richie Perrott Antiques

Elevated on splayed feet, this desk combines elegance, practicality, and heritage—perfect for a refined office or study.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century curl mahogany partners desk featuring a dark leather writing top, multiple pedestal drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. An Early 20th Century Curl Mahogany Partners Desk

Knee hole size, Height 62cms Width 66cms

Height 77cms x Width 149cms x Depth 104cms.

''For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century curl mahogany partners desk featuring a dark leather writing top, multiple pedestal drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. An Early 20th Century Curl Mahogany Partners Desk

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century curl mahogany partners desk featuring a dark leather writing top, multiple pedestal drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. An Early 20th Century Curl Mahogany Partners Desk

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.''

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1930s.

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An early twentieth-century curl mahogany partners desk featuring a dark leather writing top, multiple pedestal drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CURL MAHOGANY PARTNERS DESK
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An early twentieth-century curl mahogany partners desk featuring a dark leather writing top, multiple pedestal drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCurl mahogany veneer, Swan-neck brass handles, Leather writing top, Bracket feet

This early 20th century partners desk represents the Edwardian Revival style in curl mahogany with a warm brown timber finish and a dark leather writing top. The piece rests on bracket feet and incorporates swan-neck brass handles on the multiple pedestal drawers, along with visible grain patterns on the drawer fronts and side panel mouldings. The overall dimensions measure 149 cm in width, 104 cm in depth, and 77 cm in height, with a kneehole height of 62 cm and a kneehole width of 66 cm. Suitable for a traditional study or a gentleman's library, the double-sided configuration provides dual working positions with three drawers across the top section on both sides. The pedestals hold additional drawers and cupboards with working keys and internal shelving to accommodate storage needs in a home office or executive workspace.

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A partners desk is a double-sided pedestal desk designed to allow two people to work facing each other simultaneously. Originating in nineteenth-century Britain, these desks were designed for banking and legal professionals requiring large surfaces and dual storage.

These desks are constructed using solid mahogany and figured mahogany veneers, such as flame or curl patterns. They commonly feature insert leather writing surfaces trimmed with gold tooling and solid cast brass handles.

Authentic examples feature functional drawers or cupboards on both sides, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, period-appropriate brass hardware, and modular pedestal construction to aid transport.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or study to showcase both sides and allow full access. Pair the warm timber tones with classic leather seating, modern task lighting, and structured floor coverings.

Dust wood surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually. Keep the leather skiver clean using a slightly damp cloth, applying dedicated leather cream periodically to prevent cracking.
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