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Chinese Partners Desk
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Chinese Partners Desk

19th century
Description

A beautifully made Chinese partners’ writing desk, crafted in Hongmu‑type hardwood and now displaying a deep, mellow tone developed through age and use. The front of the desk offers six working drawers fitted with brass pull handles, while the reverse side has four working drawers with cup handles, each with a gently worn surface that speaks to the desk’s long life. All drawers run smoothly and feature panelled fronts that echo the panelled sides, giving the piece a cohesive and refined appearance. A characterful and authentic example of Chinese furniture — practical in scale, rich in detail and full of historic charm. The desk stands on straight legs that give it a clean, balanced profile, offering generous storage and an elegant decorative presence.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Chinese Hardwood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208190
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4155
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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
A beautifully made Chinese partners’ writing desk, crafted in Hongmu‑type hardwood and now displaying a deep, mellow tone developed through age and use. The front of the desk offers six working drawers fitted with brass pull handles, while the reverse side has four working drawers with cup handles, each with a gently worn surface that speaks to the desk’s long life.
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All drawers run smoothly and feature panelled fronts that echo the panelled sides, giving the piece a cohesive and refined appearance.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

A characterful and authentic example of Chinese furniture — practical in scale, rich in detail and full of historic charm. The desk stands on straight legs that give it a clean, balanced profile, offering generous storage and an elegant decorative presence.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
156cm (61.42")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Chinese Hardwood Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208190
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4155
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A traditional Chinese warm brown hardwood partners desk featuring six front drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.
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Archive I A traditional Chinese warm brown hardwood partners desk featuring six front drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.

Chinese Partners Desk

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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A traditional Chinese warm brown hardwood partners desk featuring six front drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.
Chinese Partners Desk
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A traditional Chinese warm brown hardwood partners desk featuring six front drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.
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FAQs

A Chinese partners desk is a substantial writing table traditionally crafted with drawers or working space designed to accommodate two individuals working opposite each other.

Traditional Chinese desks were constructed using native hardwoods such as Elm, Cypress, Rosewood, or Huanghuali, often held together using frame-and-panel construction and complex mortise-and-tenon joinery without metal nails.

Authentic period pieces feature precision mortise-and-tenon joinery, original brass hardware with hand-cut patina, hand-applied lacquer finishes, and characteristic architectural spandrels.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library, pairing its rich wood finish with contemporary leather seating, neutral floor coverings, and minimal brass desk lighting.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, microfibre cloth and keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber and lacquer from drying or cracking.
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