How do I care for the leather top?

Keep the leather surface clean from dust using a soft dry cloth and apply a quality leather cream periodically to prevent cracking. Avoid placing damp items directly onto the leather and protect the surface from direct sunlight to preserve the colour and tooling.

Were partners desks used in homes?

Partners desks were originally commissioned for estate offices, banks, and institutional libraries where two clerks needed to work simultaneously. Over time, these substantial tables found their way into large domestic studies and country house libraries as statement pieces.

How do I distinguish Victorian from Edwardian oak tables?

Victorian oak tables often display heavier proportions, darker finishes, and sometimes elaborate Revival carving influenced by Gothic or Jacobean styles. Edwardian and later pieces tend to show lighter golden tones and simpler lines, reflecting the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement.

Can these tables be dismantled for transport?

Many large pedestal desks and partners tables are constructed in multiple modular sections, separating the top from the two drawer pedestals for easier movement. Tables with fixed frames require careful measurement of doorways and stairwells before attempting delivery into a room.