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Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

19th century
Sold 22 May 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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A large and very impressive antique Victorian mahogany partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1830-1850.

It is of superb quality and is a great size, this is finished identically back and front, with three drawers on each side. The drawers have original turned mahogany handles with fine hand cut dovetailed joints. The solid mahogany legs are very thick and sturdy, sitting on original brass casters.

The inset green leather top has a gorgeous patina with beautifully tooled edges, this has plenty of work space.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. The overall patina is quite heavy and full of character, there are various small marks and indentations remaining here and there beneath the polish, commensurate for age.

Width – 54 inches , 137 cm

Depth – 34 inches , 86 cm

Height – 28.5 inches , 72 cm

Knee height – 22.5 inches , 57 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199243
Dealers Internal Reference
12136
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A large and very impressive antique Victorian mahogany partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1830-1850.
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It is of superb quality and is a great size, this is finished identically back and front, with three drawers on each side.
Marylebone Antiques

The drawers have original turned mahogany handles with fine hand cut dovetailed joints. The solid mahogany legs are very thick and sturdy, sitting on original brass casters.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mahogany partners desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a plain background.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

The inset green leather top has a gorgeous patina with beautifully tooled edges, this has plenty of work space.

We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age. The overall patina is quite heavy and full of character, there are various small marks and indentations remaining here and there beneath the polish, commensurate for age.

Width – 54 inches , 137 cm

Depth – 34 inches , 86 cm

Height – 28.5 inches , 72 cm

Knee height – 22.5 inches , 57 cm

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199243
Dealers Internal Ref
12136
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique Victorian mahogany partners desk featuring a green leather inset top, multiple drawers, turned legs, and brass castors against a plain background.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Tooled leather top, Brass castors, Drawer handles
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 86 cm (34 in)

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Partners desks originated in 19th-century Britain, designed specifically for two people, such as business partners or bankers, to work opposite one another with matching drawers and cupboards on both sides.

These desks are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints in the drawers, brass hardware, turned legs, and inset tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetailing, signs of age-related patina, solid secondary timbers like oak or pine inside drawers, and traditional brass castors.

A partners desk works well as a centrepiece in a home study or open-plan room, paired with contemporary minimalist seating to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Keep the wood conditioned using microcrystalline wax, protect the leather surface from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid placing the furniture near direct heat sources to prevent warping.
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