What is a partners desk?

A partners desk is a large freestanding desk designed with drawers and kneeholes on both sides so two people can work face-to-face. These pieces were traditionally utilised in stately libraries, banks, and private studies where colleagues shared a workspace.

How do I place a double sided table?

Because these tables are finished on all sides, they sit best in the centre of a room rather than pushed against a wall. Ensure you leave adequate clearance around the entire perimeter so chairs can pull out comfortably from both faces.

What woods are common?

Mahogany, oak, and burr walnut dominate the construction of these tables, supplemented by rosewood and satinwood on select pieces. Cabinetmakers often paired these dense exterior hardwoods with secondary timbers like pine for internal drawer framing.

How do I date a Victorian desk?

Dating relies on examining construction methods, timber choice, and the prevailing decorative style recorded in the period evidence. Victorian pieces often display heavier proportions and rich flame mahogany or walnut veneers compared to earlier Georgian examples.

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When you search for a double sided table, you are looking at substantial freestanding library desks and writing tables designed to be used from both directions.

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Regency Double Sided Reading Table

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Double Sutherland Tea Table by Morison of Edinburgh

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Double Sutherland Tea Table by Morison of Edinburgh

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Art Deco Modernist Double Shade Table Lamp

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Modernist Double Shade Table Lamp

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Victorian Solid Teak Desk with Panelled Sides

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Victorian Solid Teak Desk with Panelled Sides

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Ayton Castle Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Dressing Table

19th century

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Ayton Castle Burr Walnut Wardrobe and Dressing Table

From Georgian Antiques

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