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Large 19th Century Oak Pedestal Partners Desk, C1880
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Large 19th Century Oak Pedestal Partners Desk, C1880

19th century
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Stunning Quality 19th-Century Oak Partners Pedestal Desk With Wonderful Colour and Patina

A superb late 19th-century oak partners desk of exceptional quality, retaining its original rich colour and patina. Of generous proportions, it is fitted to one side with five short and one long oak lined drawers and cupboard, and to the reverse with a corresponding arrangement of drawers and cupboards, providing ample and practical storage for both users.

The top retains its original tooled and embossed green leather inset, offering a luxurious and durable writing surface, and is framed by a classic thumb moulded edge. The desk stands on two substantial pedestals, each fitted with fielded sides and raised on a plinth base with concealed castors for ease of movement. All the drawers are fitted with brass swan neck handles and working locks, maintaining a cohesive and elegant design throughout. Finished all round, this desk is designed to stand freely in a room, making it ideal as a statement piece in a study, library or office.

In excellent original condition, with a beautiful, deep patina to both the figured oak and the leather, this impressive partners desk is a wonderful combination of 19th-century craftsmanship, presence and everyday practicality.

Height 78.5cm (30.9in)

Width 183cm (72.0in)

Depth 122cm (48.0in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
122cm (48.03")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Partners Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207549
Dealers Internal Reference
1482
Description
Stunning Quality 19th-Century Oak Partners Pedestal Desk With Wonderful Colour and Patina
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A superb late 19th-century oak partners desk of exceptional quality, retaining its original rich colour and patina.
Anthony Short Antiques

Of generous proportions, it is fitted to one side with five short and one long oak lined drawers and cupboard, and to the reverse with a corresponding arrangement of drawers and cupboards, providing ample and practical storage for both users.

fig 1. A late 19th-century oak partners desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, twin pedestals with drawers and cupboards, and brass hardware.
fig 1. Large 19th Century Oak Pedestal Partners Desk, C1880

The top retains its original tooled and embossed green leather inset, offering a luxurious and durable writing surface, and is framed by a classic thumb moulded edge. The desk stands on two substantial pedestals, each fitted with fielded sides and raised on a plinth base with concealed castors for ease of movement. All the drawers are fitted with brass swan neck handles and working locks, maintaining a cohesive and elegant design throughout. Finished all round, this desk is designed to stand freely in a room, making it ideal as a statement piece in a study, library or office.

fig 2. A late 19th-century oak partners desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, twin pedestals with drawers and cupboards, and brass hardware.
fig 2. Large 19th Century Oak Pedestal Partners Desk, C1880

In excellent original condition, with a beautiful, deep patina to both the figured oak and the leather, this impressive partners desk is a wonderful combination of 19th-century craftsmanship, presence and everyday practicality.

Height 78.5cm (30.9in)

Width 183cm (72.0in)

Depth 122cm (48.0in)

Height
78.5cm (30.91")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
122cm (48.03")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Partners Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207549
Dealers Internal Ref
1482
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Archive I A late 19th-century oak partners desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, twin pedestals with drawers and cupboards, and brass hardware.

Large 19th Century Oak Pedestal Partners Desk, C1880

Archive II A late 19th-century oak partners desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, twin pedestals with drawers and cupboards, and brass hardware. View II
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GU28 0AH
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A late 19th-century oak partners desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, twin pedestals with drawers and cupboards, and brass hardware.
LARGE 19TH CENTURY OAK PEDESTAL PARTNERS DESK, C1880
Ref: SA1207549
A late 19th-century oak partners desk featuring a green leather inset writing surface, twin pedestals with drawers and cupboards, and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPedestal bases, Green leather inset top, Swan-neck brass handles, Fielded panel doors
  • SizeH 78.5 cm (31 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 122 cm (48 in)

This large Victorian partners desk dates from the 19th century and is made of oak, leather and brass with a warm brown timber colour and an olive green inset top. The rectangular writing surface has a thumb-moulded edge, blind-tooled borders, and an inset leather writing pad. Below the top, a long central drawer is flanked by smaller short drawers, all fitted with brass swan-neck swing handles on backplates. The twin pedestals stand on plinth bases and feature fielded panels on the cupboard doors and drawer fronts. The desk measures 78.5 cm high, 183 cm wide and 122 cm deep. Designed to stand freely in the centre of a room, this partner's desk suits a traditional study, home office, or library. The dual-sided configuration provides generous storage and a shared workspace for two users. The figured timber grain and smooth leather surface offer a durable writing area for everyday tasks. Finished on all sides, the piece combines functional workspace organisation with period character for daily domestic use.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, a partners desk is a large freestanding writing table designed to accommodate two people working face-to-face, featuring matching drawers and cupboards on both opposing sides.

Victorian pedestal desks were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed drawers, brass handles, and gold-tooled leather writing surfaces.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lever locks, quarter-sawn oak graining, and natural wear or age patina on the plinth bases and leather top.

Position the desk centrally in a dedicated home office or library space to allow access from both sides, pairing it with modern leather seating and minimalist brass task lighting.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-grade beeswax polish along the grain, and clean the leather surface with specialised leather conditioner to prevent cracking.
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