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George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk
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George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

1940 - 1960
Description

Antique George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

A handsome and highly practical George VI period brass bound mahogany partners desk, combining elegant proportions with exceptional storage. Crafted during the mid-20th century, this impressive desk was designed for use from both sides, making it ideal for a study, office, library or executive workspace.

The desk features a beautifully figured mahogany top above twin pedestals. One pedestal contains a particularly useful deep filing drawer cleverly disguised as two separate drawers, preserving the symmetry and classic appearance of the desk whilst providing generous storage for documents and files.

The rear of the desk is fully finished and fitted with an arrangement of cupboards and drawers, allowing it to sit proudly in the centre of a room. Decorative brass bound corners and trim add a refined military-inspired touch and contrast beautifully with the rich mahogany colour.

Offering excellent practicality alongside timeless style, this George VI partners desk would make an exceptional centrepiece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Key Features

• Genuine George VI period partners desk

• Constructed in quality mahogany

• Attractive brass bound detailing

• Twin-sided design allowing use from both sides

• Deep filing drawer disguised as two drawers

• Rear fitted with cupboards and drawers

• Rich mahogany colour and grain

• Fully finished back for centre-room placement

• Excellent storage capacity

• Ideal for study, office, library or executive workspace

• Strong and substantial construction

• Classic British antique furniture design

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Dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial

Width 153 cm 60 inches

Depth 92 cm 36 inches

Height 77 cm 30¼ inches

Knee Height 62 cm 24½ inches

Kneehole Width 71 cm 28 inches

Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This brass bound mahogany partners desk are a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This brass bound mahogany partners desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Mahogany Campaign Partners Desk to the 1950s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245493
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Antique George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk
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A handsome and highly practical George VI period brass bound mahogany partners desk, combining elegant proportions with exceptional storage.
Hingstons of Wilton

Crafted during the mid-20th century, this impressive desk was designed for use from both sides, making it ideal for a study, office, library or executive workspace.

fig 1. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 1. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

The desk features a beautifully figured mahogany top above twin pedestals. One pedestal contains a particularly useful deep filing drawer cleverly disguised as two separate drawers, preserving the symmetry and classic appearance of the desk whilst providing generous storage for documents and files.

fig 2. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 2. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

The rear of the desk is fully finished and fitted with an arrangement of cupboards and drawers, allowing it to sit proudly in the centre of a room. Decorative brass bound corners and trim add a refined military-inspired touch and contrast beautifully with the rich mahogany colour.

fig 3. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 3. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

Offering excellent practicality alongside timeless style, this George VI partners desk would make an exceptional centrepiece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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fig 4. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 4. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

Key Features

• Genuine George VI period partners desk

• Constructed in quality mahogany

• Attractive brass bound detailing

• Twin-sided design allowing use from both sides

• Deep filing drawer disguised as two drawers

fig 5. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 5. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

• Rear fitted with cupboards and drawers

• Rich mahogany colour and grain

• Fully finished back for centre-room placement

• Excellent storage capacity

• Ideal for study, office, library or executive workspace

fig 6. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 6. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

• Strong and substantial construction

• Classic British antique furniture design

________________________________________

Dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial

Width 153 cm 60 inches

Depth 92 cm 36 inches

Height 77 cm 30¼ inches

fig 7. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 7. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

Knee Height 62 cm 24½ inches

Kneehole Width 71 cm 28 inches

Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 8. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 8. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 9. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 9. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

This brass bound mahogany partners desk are a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This brass bound mahogany partners desk carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 10. A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
fig 10. George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Mahogany Campaign Partners Desk to the 1950s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
92cm (36.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245493
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A George VI mahogany partners desk featuring two pedestals, brass bound corners, and flush recessed brass drawer handles.
George VI Brass Bound Mahogany Partners Desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMilitary Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass bound corners, Flush recessed handles, Twin pedestal base
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 153 cm (60 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

This George VI partners desk dates from 1950 and follows a military campaign style. The piece is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish and features brass bound corners, flush recessed handles, and a twin pedestal base. The woodwork displays visible grain patterns alongside brass brackets securing the corners and drawer fronts, and the surface is supported by low square block feet. It measures 77 cm high, 153 cm wide, and 92 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, home office, or gentleman's library, the twin-sided design allows access from both front and back. The configuration includes multiple drawers flanking a central kneehole, providing ample storage while accommodating seating underneath. The freestanding construction enables placement in the middle of a room, serving as a functional workspace for writing or administrative tasks.

A partners desk is a large freestanding desk designed to accommodate two people working face-to-face, featuring drawers or cupboards accessible from both sides. Originating in eighteenth-century Great Britain, these desks were traditionally manufactured for business partners to share office space.

Military campaign desks are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or teak to withstand environmental changes. They are reinforced with brass corner straps, protective flush fittings, and recessed handles designed to prevent damage during transport.

Authentic George VI period furniture frequently displays maker marks or royal ciphers, fine hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, original steel screws, and solid cast brass fittings that show natural age and oxidisation.

Balance the substantial visual weight of rich mahogany by positioning the desk as a central statement piece against neutral walls, pairing it with modern task lighting and minimal decorative accessories.

Dust surfaces regularly using a clean microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain of the timber. Avoid aggressive metal cleaners on the brass mounts to preserve the historic patina.
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