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William 4th Partners Library Desk.
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William 4th Partners Library Desk.

19th century
For Sale by Cavers Antiques
Description

A William 4th mahogany partners library desk .

2 drawers to front and back, green leather top with mahogany cross banding.

Slender turned mahogany legs with brass cup casters and wheels.

Nice all round condition ready for use,drawers run smoothly,and have all there pulls.

Circa 1835.

3 feet 8 inches wide.

3 feet 4 inches deep.

30 inches tall.

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Cavers Antiques has dated this William IV Library Desk to the Regency era.

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Description
A William 4th mahogany partners library desk .

2 drawers to front and back, green leather top with mahogany cross banding.

Slender turned mahogany legs with brass cup casters and wheels.

Nice all round condition ready for use,drawers run smoothly,and have all there pulls.

Circa 1835.

3 feet 8 inches wide.

3 feet 4 inches deep.

30 inches tall.

Date of Manufacture

Cavers Antiques has dated this William IV Library Desk to the Regency era.

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A William IV mahogany library desk featuring an inset leather top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors.
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A William IV mahogany library desk featuring an inset leather top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors.
William 4th partners library desk.
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A William IV mahogany library desk featuring an inset leather top, two frieze drawers with turned wooden knobs, turned legs, and brass castors.
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The William IV period spanned from 1830 to 1837, marking a stylistic transition between Grand Regency and early Victorian design. Furniture from this era is characterised by substantial proportions, robust turned legs, rich timber veneers such as mahogany or rosewood, and restrained carved detailing.

Nineteenth-century library desks were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently accented with flame mahogany or rosewood veneers. Desk tops were routinely inset with gilded leather writing surfaces, while hardware typically featured solid brass castors, brass locks, and turned wood or brass handles.

Authentic William IV pieces feature distinct hand-cut dovetail joints inside drawers, cast brass wheel castors, and heavy, stoutly turned legs typical of the 1830s. Partners desks are designed with working drawers or cupboards on both opposing sides, allowing two individuals to work facing each other.

Integrate an antique library desk into a modern interior by pairing it with streamlined contemporary lighting, such as a minimal brass desk lamp, and neutral wall colours. Position the desk centrally in a study or home office to highlight its double-sided construction and rich timber tones.

Maintain the mahogany timber by regularly applying a natural beeswax polish along the wood grain and dusting with a dry microfiber cloth. Preserve the inset leather top by using a dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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