Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface...
Ostrich Leather, Walnut
Antique Restored Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, circa 1880 Dutch inlaid extra large twin pedestal, double sided partners desk which has been fully restored A truly stunnin...
Satinwood, Walnut
Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with Lion head handles and brown leather surf...
Leather, Walnut
ANTIQUE RESTORED C HINDLEY & SON ENGLISH OAK GREEN LEATHER DOUBLE SiDED DESK
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important fully restored C Hindley & Son’s circa 1845 English Oak & Green Leather double ...
Oak
Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare exa...
Amboyna
MUSEUM QUALITY ANTiQUE PARTNER DESK 17TH CENTURY HAND CARVED RELIGIOUS PANELS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Exhibition Museum quality, hand carved Walnut double sided partner desk circa 1860...
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Double Sided Dark Brown Top Partner Desk, Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very rare and luxury desk made by one of the two finest cabinet makers in British history. The desk is double sided as you can see, the drawers are full sized so there is no wasted...
Brass
Antique English Oak & Leather Top Double-Sided Library Table Partner's Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptional antique 19th-Century double sided oak and leather topped library table, partner's desk, circa 1860.
Leather, Oak
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped.
Leather, Hardwood
Monumental 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Partner’s Library Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an impressive 19th century mahogany campaign partner’s desk, library desk, executive writing desk, military campaign desk, colonial office desk, green leather top desk, brass...
Brass
Beautiful19th Century Lions Head and Claw Foot Partners Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in Mount Penn, PA
19th century deeply carved double-sided partner desk with a drawer on both sides of the desk.
Double Sided Wrought Iron Partners Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gorgeous old partners desk . Often were in old art nouveaux French banks.Great waxed raw metal finish. Great display piece for store or use in a home. 3/4 inch glass top.
Wrought Iron
French 19th century double-sided burled elm partners' desk
By Lalalurette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 19th century double-sided burled elm partners' desk with leather embossed top and draws with gold stenciling.
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H 30.12 in W 66.54 in D 35.44 in
IMPORTANT WALNUT & BROWN LEATHER DOUBLE SIDED PARTNERS DESK CUSHION DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Antique Victorian circa 1880, Walnut twin pedestal, double sided partners desk with hand dye...
Leather, Walnut
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H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Huge Antique Double-Sided Partners Desk, Victorian Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important minister / notary desk / double desk / partner desk in walnut. This desk has: - 17 drawers including 6 with locks (1 key provided, the locks work) - beautiful shell handle...
Bronze
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H 30.12 in W 72.25 in
Georgian 12 Drawer 2 Cupboard Campaign Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 12 drawer 2 cupboard Georgian Campaign mahogany luxury premium twin pedestal partner...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30.71 in W 71.66 in
Victorian 12 Drawer 2 Cupboard Twin Pedestal Double Sided Partner Desk Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original 12 drawer 2 cupboard Victorian mahogany luxury premium twin pedestal partner desk wi...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Partners Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Massive mahogany double-sided partners desk constructed of fine mahogany with green gold-tooled leather top and working brass locks and fittings (includes keys)
Brass
Antique Mahogany Double Sided Executive Partners Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and imposing antique mahogany double sided partners desk of large proportions, the rectangular top features a stunning brown and gold tooled leather writing surface.
Mahogany
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H 36.03 in W 60.04 in D 30.71 in
Original Double Sided Twin Pedestal Victorian Mahogany Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lovely original Victorian solid mahogany twin pedestal double sided partner desk Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quote please send me your postc...
Mahogany
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H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 36 in
Antique Mid 1800s English Mahogany Partner Desk With Tooled Leather Top
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous antique mid 1800s English mahogany double sided partner's desk with tan leather top that is tooled and embossed with a gold shell and leaf motif.
Brass
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H 29.93 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
Mahogany Double sided Partners writing desk with one sided blank
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mahogany Double sided Partners writing desk with one sided blank drawers a classic design that first gained popularity in the early 18th century.
Mahogany
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H 29.5 in W 48 in L 29.5 in
William IV Mahogany Double-Sided Partner's Library Writing Table or Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
The leather lined rectangular top above two frieze drawers on each side, raised on tapering reeded legs ending in brass casters. Provenance: Private collection; Originally sol...
Mahogany
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H 30.12 in W 60.04 in D 47.25 in
Large Victorian 16-Drawer Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this large Victorian twin pedestal 16 drawer 4 sliding work shelf, double sided Mahogany partner desk with brown leather top This desk is a good large size, it...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30.91 in W 71.86 in D 61.82 in
Huge 18 Drawer Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Mahogany Oxblood Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this huge Victorian twin pedestal 18-drawer double sided mahogany partner desk with oxblood leather top This desk is monumental, originally desi...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30.32 in W 59.85 in D 41.34 in
Victorian 12-Drawer 2 Cupboard Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Victorian twin pedestal 12-drawer 2 cupboards double sided mahogany partner desk with green leather top This desk is a good me...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 31.89 in W 60.24 in
Victorian Oak 18 Drawer Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Green Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large Victorian twin pedestal 18 drawers double sided solid oak partner desk with green leather top and oversized casters This desk is a g...
Leather, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 59.45 in L 29.93 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Double-Sided Partner's Library Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian partners writing desk. The table has three drawers on both sides. Warm mahogany color. Bordeaux leather with gold tooling. Origin: England Period: ...
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Partners Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century double sided Swedish partners desk. With fourteen drawers, the top two are faux.
Wood
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H 29.9 in W 64.2 in D 42.1 in
19th Century William IV Mahogany Double-Sided Partner's Library Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique William IV partners writing desk. The table has three drawers on both sides. Warm mahogany color. Leather is hand-colored brown leather with generous blind tooling....
Mahogany
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H 29.9 in W 56.3 in
19th Century William IV Mahogany Double-Sided Partner's Library Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique William IV partners writing desk. The table has three drawers on both sides. Warm mahogany color. Leather is hand-colored tan leather with blind tooling. Crossbande...
Mahogany
George III Rosewood Library Partner's Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
In exceptional condition and ready-to-use. This double-sided antique English partner's desk divides into three separate sections.
Rosewood
English Late Regency Mahogany Partner's Desk Library Table
Located in Essex, MA
Mahogany Late Regency Double Sided Library Table or Partner's Desk. Turned Neoclassical Sheraton Legs of Regency Period.
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H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 38.98 in
STUNNING RESTORED ANTIQUE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS STAMPED TWO SiDE PARTNERS DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning restored late Victorian Great Western Railways stamped double sided twin pedestal partner desk...
Leather, Oak
c. 1860 Double Sided English Paper Mache Desk Standish
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Unusual double sided form for a small partner's desk. Raised on turned feet.
Paper
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H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 45.28 in
Huge Rare Hand Carved Double Sided English Oak Edwardian Pedestal Desk Green Man
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved Green Man style Edwardian Oak double sided 12 drawer 2 cupboard partner desk A very rare find, these desks...
Oak
Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak Partners Desk circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique RJ Horner partners desk (double sided allowing two people to work at the desk simultaneously) offers quarter sawn oak construction with upper drawers over flanking curved ...
Oak
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H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique 1880 Double Sided 15 Drawer 2 Cupboard Burr Elm Military Campaign Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare and highly collectable, double sided, original Military Campaign partner desk in Burr Elm with hand dyed leather top Please note the deliv...
Leather, Elm
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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