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Early 20th Century Mahogany Oval Partners Desk
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for sale €7,547     $8,192
£6,450

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Early 20th Century Mahogany Oval Partners Desk

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb quality early 20th Century mahogany oval partners desk, the finely carved moulded edge top having a green coloured leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the desk having an arrangement of nine graduated oak lined drawers with the original decorative pierced brass swan neck handles, the reverse of the desk having three drawers, in the same style as the front of the desk, above a pair of cupboards, with single faux drawer in either side of the desk, having intricate carved ornamentation throughout the desk, supported on a carved moulded edge and shaped plinth base.  Circa 1920.

67 3/4" x 45" x 29 3/4" high

172cms x 114cms x 75cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Oval Partners Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09706292
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Oak drawer linings with neat dovetails: high-grade early twentieth-century cabinet work.
Carved strapwork pilasters on the pedestals: George III revival styling.
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: carefully chosen cuts across all fronts.
Gilt-tooled green leather top: mellow surface fading from regular use.
Cast brass swan-neck handles: crisp early twentieth-century fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
114cm (44.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243756
Dealers Internal Reference
3835
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A superb quality early 20th Century mahogany oval partners desk, the finely carved moulded edge top having a green coloured leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the desk having an arrangement of nine graduated oak lined drawers with the original decorative pierced brass swan neck handles, the reverse of the desk having three drawers, in the same style as the front of the desk, above a pair of cupboards, with single faux drawer in either side of the desk, having intricate carved ornamentation throughout the desk, supported on a carved moulded edge and shaped plinth base.  Circa 1920.

67 3/4" x 45" x 29 3/4" high

172cms x 114cms x 75cms high

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Mahogany Oval Partners Desk to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09706292
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Oak drawer linings with neat dovetails: high-grade early twentieth-century cabinet work.
Carved strapwork pilasters on the pedestals: George III revival styling.
Book-matched flame mahogany veneers: carefully chosen cuts across all fronts.
Gilt-tooled green leather top: mellow surface fading from regular use.
Cast brass swan-neck handles: crisp early twentieth-century fittings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
114cm (44.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243756
Dealers Internal Ref
3835
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals.
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Archive I An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals.

Early 20th Century Mahogany Oval Partners Desk

Archive II An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals. View II
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Archive IV An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals. View IV
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Archive VII An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals. View X
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Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
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An early twentieth-century mahogany oval partners desk featuring a green leather writing surface, carved timber trim, and brass handles on twin pedestals.
Early 20th Century mahogany oval partners desk
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  • ObjectDesks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany drawer fronts, Brass drop handles, Carved border trim, Inset leather top
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 172 cm (68 in) x D 114 cm (45 in)

This early 20th century Edwardian partners desk takes the form of an oval mahogany pedestal writing table in a warm brown timber colour. The top holds an inset green leather writing surface framed by a finely carved moulded edge and blind and gilt tooling, while flame mahogany drawer fronts throughout carry original decorative pierced brass swan neck handles and brass key escutcheons. Twin pedestals support the desk on a carved moulded edge and shaped plinth base, accented by intricate carved ornamentation on the vertical stiles. Measuring 75 cm high, 172 cm wide and 114 cm deep, the nine graduated oak lined drawers provide extensive storage for documents and stationery supplies. Placed centrally in a home study, library, or executive home office, this piece offers a generous double-sided workspace suitable for daily administrative tasks and computer use.

FAQs

Originating in eighteenth-century Britain, partners desks were designed to allow two business partners, bankers, or lawyers to work facing each other at a single shared piece of furniture.

These pieces are commonly constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often incorporating flame mahogany veneers, gilt-tooled leather writing surfaces, and solid brass handles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, functional drawers or cupboards mirrored on both sides, original brass locks, and natural signs of aging on the timber and leather insert.

Position the desk centrally within a home office or study space rather than against a wall, allowing full access to both sides and framing it with contemporary task lighting and neutral textiles.

Apply a natural beeswax polish to the mahogany surfaces following the direction of the grain, use a dedicated leather conditioner for the inset top, and keep the desk away from direct heat and sunlight.
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