Late 19th Century Antique Intricately Carved Partners Desk

An antique, and extremely rare, intricately carved oak partner's desk. A partners desk is a style of large antique desk. This means two people can work opposite each other at the same desk.

This type of desk originated in the UK during the Georgian period to allow banking partners to sit and work closely with each other while still enjoying the prestigious status of a pedestal desk. Partners desks were also adopted by law offices where they were used by solicitor partners or by solicitors and their clients. 53.5"L x 33.0"D x 31.0H.

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