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Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
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Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

19th century
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Description

A superb antique Victorian Partners flame mahogany writing table, circa 1860.

The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface over two drawers to the frieze on each side. It is raised on four decorative octagonal turned legs terminating in brass caps and castors.

Complete with working locks and keys.

It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room.

Condition:

In excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 77 cm x Width 121 cm x Depth 88 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 feet x Depth 2 foot, 11 inches

A partners desk 

is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal desks constructed from the start as one large desk joined at the front, for two users working while facing each other.

This piece of furniture was first conceived in the United Kingdom to accommodate the work of banking partners. These gentlemen were usually senior bank officials who wished to work together while keeping the convenience and the prestige of a pedestal desk.

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive wood pattern called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5031

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227418
Dealers Internal Reference
A5031
Description
A superb antique Victorian Partners flame mahogany writing table, circa 1860.
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The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface over two drawers to the frieze on each side.
Regent Antiques

It is raised on four decorative octagonal turned legs terminating in brass caps and castors.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany partners writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with turned wood knob handles, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

Complete with working locks and keys.

It is finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room.

Condition:

In excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany partners writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with turned wood knob handles, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 77 cm x Width 121 cm x Depth 88 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 feet x Depth 2 foot, 11 inches

A partners desk 

is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal desks constructed from the start as one large desk joined at the front, for two users working while facing each other.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany partners writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with turned wood knob handles, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

This piece of furniture was first conceived in the United Kingdom to accommodate the work of banking partners. These gentlemen were usually senior bank officials who wished to work together while keeping the convenience and the prestige of a pedestal desk.

fig 4. A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany partners writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with turned wood knob handles, and tapered legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

Flame Mahogany

Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive wood pattern called "flame mahogany."

The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.

Our reference: A5031

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Writing Table to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227418
Dealers Internal Ref
A5031
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany partners writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with turned wood knob handles, and tapered legs on brass castors.

Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

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A nineteenth-century Victorian mahogany partners writing desk featuring a green leather inset top, frieze drawers with turned wood knob handles, and tapered legs on brass castors.
Antique 4ft Victorian Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
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A partners desk is a double-sided desk designed in the 19th century to allow two individuals to work facing each other simultaneously. Popularised during the Victorian era, these desks feature drawers or cupboards on both sides for dual functionality.

19th-century writing tables were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently featuring an inset leather writing surface. The drawer joints were typically hand-cut dovetails, supported by brass hardware and castors.

Authentic Victorian writing tables feature hand-turned legs, original brass castors, and hand-cut dovetail drawer joints. Signs of age include natural oxidisation on brass elements, subtle wear to the timber finish, and historical patination on the inset leather top.

In modern interiors, a Victorian writing desk functions as a statement centrepiece within a study, library, or home office. Pair the rich mahogany timber with a contemporary desk lamp, neutral wall tones, and a tailored leather or upholstered chair to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern utility.

To preserve the timber and leather, keep the desk away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the mahogany annually and treat the leather inset with a specialised leather conditioner using a soft cloth.
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