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19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
Martlesham Antiques
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£11,600

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19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

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A large and impressive 19th Century walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having a wonderful figured top that is sectioned with crossbanding and herringbone inlay and having a moulded edge, a truly wonderful looking top that has a warm rich colour, having five oak lined drawers either side, all with the original brass plate handles and escutcheons, decorative shaped apron on all sides of the desk, supported on fabulous carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. Circa 1890.

67" x 43" x 32 1/2" high

170cms x 110cms x 83cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
110cm (43.31")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA1225664
Dealers Internal Reference
3733
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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A large and impressive 19th Century walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having a wonderful figured top that is sectioned with crossbanding and herringbone inlay and having a moulded edge, a truly wonderful looking top that has a warm rich colour, having five oak lined drawers either side, all with the original brass plate handles and escutcheons, decorative shaped apron on all sides of the desk, supported on fabulous carved cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. Circa 1890.

67" x 43" x 32 1/2" high

170cms x 110cms x 83cms high

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
110cm (43.31")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225664
Dealers Internal Ref
3733
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, a shaped apron, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.

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A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring multiple drawers with brass hardware, a shaped apron, and carved cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet.
19th Century walnut partners desk
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A partners desk is a large double-sided writing table designed in 19th-century Britain to allow two individuals to work simultaneously facing each other. Originally developed for financial partners and executives, these desks feature matching drawers or cupboards on both sides.

19th-century writing desks were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods and veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and oak. Construction methods featured hand-cut dovetail joints, brass hardware, and hand-carved decorative elements like cabriole legs.

Authentic 19th-century desks display structural signs of age such as hand-cut dovetail jointing, natural timber variation, and period brass fittings with natural oxidisation. Genuine walnut pieces feature distinct grain patterns, crossbanding, and period-appropriate carving.

Position an antique walnut desk centrally within a home office or library to serve as a focal anchor piece. Pair it with a leather desk chair, contrasting the dark timber with neutral wall tones and modern brass lighting fixtures.

Keep the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent the timber from drying or fading. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the finish.
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