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Early Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Writing Desk. Unusual Side Drawers.
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Early Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Writing Desk. Unusual Side Drawers.

19th century
Sold 7 July 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Description

Early Victorian Mahogany kneehole pedestal partners writing desk.

Kneehole height 64 cms.

Having the unusual feature of original side drawers.

Good old leather.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
101cm (39.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1203931
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Description
Early Victorian Mahogany kneehole pedestal partners writing desk.

Kneehole height 64 cms.

Having the unusual feature of original side drawers.

Good old leather.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
101cm (39.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1203931
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Oxford
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An antique Victorian mahogany partners desk featuring a brown leather inset top and multiple pedestal drawers with brass handles.
Early Victorian mahogany partners pedestal writing desk. Unusual side drawers.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPedestal drawers, Tooled leather top, Brass drop handles, Twin-pedestal construction
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 101 cm (40 in)

FAQs

Victorian furniture encompasses styles produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), known for reviving historical motifs, employing dense timbers like mahogany and walnut, and demonstrating substantial craftsmanship and functional utility.

Partners desks were traditionally constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-tooled leather writing surfaces, dovetail joints in the drawer construction, and solid brass hardware.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, signs of age and wear consistent with use (such as minor scuffs on the leather and timber), traditional timber shrinkage, and hand-forged or cast brass fixings rather than modern screws.

Pairing a substantial antique desk with minimalist seating, contemporary lighting, and neutral wall backgrounds creates a balanced juxtaposition that highlights the historical character without overwhelming the room.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the wood, and clean the leather writing surface with a dry or very slightly damp lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or direct sunlight.
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