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Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Royal House Antiques
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Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

18th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

A very well made late 18th century desk, I have never seen another double sided piece from this era, it is sublime, the front has nine traditional drawers, the back two cupboards, the concept was of course for two people to share the same desk, either in a legal context or for the boss and their assistant. The desk comes complete with all original handles and green leather top which has a lovely patina.

We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, as mentioned the desk leather has normal patina, there are other various signs of used from 240+ plus years of service, everything functions as it should.

I can have the desk fully restored to include the timber being all washed back and French polished, for a price ask, I have left the desk as it is because a lot of collectors are looking for genuine age related patina, others are looking for fully restored.

As things stand we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom.

Dimensions

Height:- 78.5cm

Width:- 122.5cm

Depth:- 85cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Partners Desk to the Georgian era.

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SA818733
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface.
fig 1. A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.
fig 1. Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

fig 2. A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.
fig 2. Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

A very well made late 18th century desk, I have never seen another double sided piece from this era, it is sublime, the front has nine traditional drawers, the back two cupboards, the concept was of course for two people to share the same desk, either in a legal context or for the boss and their assistant. The desk comes complete with all original handles and green leather top which has a lovely patina.

fig 3. A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.
fig 3. Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, as mentioned the desk leather has normal patina, there are other various signs of used from 240+ plus years of service, everything functions as it should.

fig 4. A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.
fig 4. Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

I can have the desk fully restored to include the timber being all washed back and French polished, for a price ask, I have left the desk as it is because a lot of collectors are looking for genuine age related patina, others are looking for fully restored.

fig 5. A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.
fig 5. Lovely George III Circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles

As things stand we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom.

Dimensions

Height:- 78.5cm

Width:- 122.5cm

Depth:- 85cm

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Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
Royal House Antiques

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
122.5cm (48.23")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Georgian Walnut Partners Desk to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA818733
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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Archive I A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.

LOVELY GEORGE III CIRCA 1780 DOUBLE SIDED WALNUT PARTNER DESK ORIGINAL HANDLES

Archive II A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base. View II
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A George III walnut double-sided partners desk with a tooled leather insert top, dual pedestals housing brass-handled drawers, and a solid plinth base.
LOVELY GEORGE III CIRCA 1780 DOUBLE SIDED WALNUT PARTNER DESK ORIGINAL HANDLES
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A George III partners desk is a large double-sided desk designed in 18th-century Britain, crafted to allow two people to work facing each other with working drawers or cupboards accessible on both sides.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring leather writing surfaces adorned with gold leaf tooling and solid cast brass handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer construction, period-correct brass hardware, original patination on the timber, and operational drawer sets on both opposing sides of the frame.

Position the desk centrally in a home office or library setting to allow access from both sides, pairing it with structured seating, brass task lighting, and subtle modern accents.

Maintain the timber by applying high-grade beeswax annually, dust surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth, keep leather conditioned, and position the desk away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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