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Victorian Scottish Oak Partner Desk
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Victorian Scottish Oak Partner Desk

19th century
Sold 9 June 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Attractive Scottish oak partner desk with makers stamp "Sandeman & Sons Edinburgh" from the fabulous Victorian era. The green leather top with moulded oak edge is fitted with six frieze drawers with turned bun handles on each side. The top central and right drawer on both sides conceal writing slops. This sits on two pedestals fitted with three fitted drawers with turned bun handles in both front and rear. The desk can be separated into 3 sections for easy transportation. In excellent condition with only minor imperfections in line with age and use. A very impressive desk with two large work areas and plenty of storage the perfect addition to any home office.

Knee hole space measures 63cm High x 51cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Scottish Oak Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1005530
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3072
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Attractive Scottish oak partner desk with makers stamp "Sandeman & Sons Edinburgh" from the fabulous Victorian era.
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The green leather top with moulded oak edge is fitted with six frieze drawers with turned bun handles on each side.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The top central and right drawer on both sides conceal writing slops. This sits on two pedestals fitted with three fitted drawers with turned bun handles in both front and rear. The desk can be separated into 3 sections for easy transportation. In excellent condition with only minor imperfections in line with age and use. A very impressive desk with two large work areas and plenty of storage the perfect addition to any home office.

Knee hole space measures 63cm High x 51cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Scottish Oak Partners Desk to the Victorian era.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1005530
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3072
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A double-sided Victorian Scottish oak partners desk featuring multiple drawers, wooden knobs, and a dark green leather top.
Victorian Scottish Oak Partner Desk
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A double-sided Victorian Scottish oak partners desk featuring multiple drawers, wooden knobs, and a dark green leather top.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPedestal bases, Inset leather top, Turned wooden knobs, Multiple drawers
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 141 cm (56 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

Partners desks were developed in 19th-century Britain to allow two people, typically business partners or bankers, to work opposite each other at the same piece of furniture.

These desks are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods like oak or mahogany, featuring dovetailed drawers, inset leather writing surfaces, and hand-turned wooden knobs.

Authenticity is identified through period construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage patterns, original brass or wooden hardware, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation.

An antique desk serves as a striking focal point in a contemporary study or open-plan living space, contrasting sharply against minimalist walls or paired with modern seating.

Maintain the timber by applying beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, and clean the leather top with a damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals and direct sunlight.
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