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19thc. Oak Partner’s Desk
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19thc. Oak Partner’s Desk

19th century
Sold 9 January 2025 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
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Description

5835

19thc. Oak Partner’s Desk

With nine drawers one side

& cupboards to other. Black tooled leather

Top with brass handles & escutcheons.

57”w x 30.5”h x 35.5”d

145cm w x 78cm h x 90cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Oak Partners Desk to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA958024
Dealers Internal Reference
5835
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
5835

19thc. Oak Partner’s Desk

With nine drawers one side

& cupboards to other. Black tooled leather

Top with brass handles & escutcheons.

57”w x 30.5”h x 35.5”d

145cm w x 78cm h x 90cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Oak Partners Desk to the 19th Century.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA958024
Dealers Internal Ref
5835
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
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A 19th-century oak partners desk with a dark leather inset top and dual pedestals featuring multiple drawers and brass drop handles.
19thc. Oak Partner’s Desk
Ref: SA958024
A 19th-century oak partners desk with a dark leather inset top and dual pedestals featuring multiple drawers and brass drop handles.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInset leather top, Pedestal drawers, Brass drop handles, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

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A partners desk is a large pedestal desk designed with two matching sides and drawers facing in opposite directions, allowing two people to work opposite one another. Originating in 18th-century Britain, they became prominent in Victorian banks, law firms, and stately homes for business partners or executives.

Authentic period partners desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring durable joinery such as dovetail drawers and panelled backs. The working surface is traditionally inset with tooled leather or hide, bordered with blind tooling or gold leaf.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints, uniform timber shrinkage, hand-forged or brass hardware, and original lock mechanisms. Patina accumulated over decades of use and the presence of timber shrinkage cracks are key indicators of age.

A substantial wooden desk functions as a commanding focal point in a home study or open-plan living space, contrasting effectively with contemporary seating and minimalist lighting. It provides functional workspace while anchoring the room with historical character.

Maintain timber furniture by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood and avoid placing items near direct heat sources or strong sunlight to prevent warping. Leather writing surfaces should be cleaned gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth and treated with specialist leather balms.
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