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George IV Padouk Partners Desk
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George IV Padouk Partners Desk

18th century
Sold 12 September 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1820. A good George IV padouk wood partner’s desk. The rectangular shaped desk with gilded and tooled green leather insert and lovely narrow broad banding and moulded edge. To the front is a configuration of one drawer in the center flanked by a bank of four drawers, the drawers graduate from top to bottom with oval brass escutcheons and cast brass handles with oval back plates, the back of the desk has three drawers has three drawers, similar to the other side, and two panel cupboards. Beneath the bottom drawer and the cupboards there is a fine beading that continues around each of the pedestals, all resting on an enclosed plinth. The desk comes into three parts. .The desk has great colour and patination.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George IV Padouk Partners Desk to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA943552
Dealers Internal Reference
31495
Description
Circa 1820. A good George IV padouk wood partner’s desk.
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The rectangular shaped desk with gilded and tooled green leather insert and lovely narrow broad banding and moulded edge.
Georgian Antiques

To the front is a configuration of one drawer in the center flanked by a bank of four drawers, the drawers graduate from top to bottom with oval brass escutcheons and cast brass handles with oval back plates, the back of the desk has three drawers has three drawers, similar to the other side, and two panel cupboards. Beneath the bottom drawer and the cupboards there is a fine beading that continues around each of the pedestals, all resting on an enclosed plinth. The desk comes into three parts. .The desk has great colour and patination.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this George IV Padouk Partners Desk to the Georgian era.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA943552
Dealers Internal Ref
31495
Georgian Antiques
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A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George IV Padouk Partners Desk

Archive II A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View II
Archive III A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View III
Archive IV A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View IV
Archive V A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View V
Archive VI A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View IX
Archive X A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface. View X
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A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface.
George IV Padouk Partners Desk
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A freestanding rectangular double-sided partners desk made of dark reddish-brown padouk wood, featuring twin pedestals of drawers, brass swing handles, and an inset olive green leather writing surface.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialPadouk, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTwin pedestals, Brass drop handles, Inset leather top, Panelled drawers
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 88 cm (35 in)

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The George IV period, spanning from 1820 to 1830, is characterised by a heavy, substantial classical influence, often incorporating robust proportions, restrained ornamentation, and an appreciation for exotic imported timbers such as padouk and mahogany.

Traditional partners desks are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or padouk, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer construction, brass drop handles, inset leather writing surfaces, and dual-pedestal configurations designed to accommodate users on both sides.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, secondary timbers in drawer linings (like oak or pine), traditional hand-forged or brass hardware, and natural timber ageing including surface oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

A substantial partners desk serves as a commanding focal point in a home study or office; pair it with minimalist seating to balance the heavy timber presence, and keep surface styling minimal with a classic brass desk lamp and leather accessories.

Maintain antique timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, feeding the wood periodically with traditional beeswax, and cleaning inset leather surfaces gently with a dry or barely damp cloth without harsh chemical solvents.
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