This is a large, vintage Victorian style partner’s desk, masterfully crafted in mahogany, from the second half of the 20th century. The desk has its original gilded tooled leather writing surface and brass drop handles. It is finished on all sides and can stand in the middle of a room, and has very attractive pannelled sides. This grand desk has a very solid construction, with a total of eight drawers on the front, three of which are along the top level. The two outside drawers on top each have a slide which has been fitted with leather to match the leather on the top. The bottom right drawer is extra deep for use as a filing drawer. The back of the desk features three drawers along the top and below that a cupboard on each side. There is a useful large pull out slide on the back of the desk which has also been leathered to match. Partners desks were made with drawers on one side and drawers and cupboards on the other, making it possible for two people to work at the same time, hence the term "partners desk". There is no mistaking its superb quality and elaborate design, which is certain to make it a talking point in your home and add a touch of luxury to your study room. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 78 x Width 166 x Depth 92 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 7 inches x Width 5 feet, 5 inches x Depth 3 feet, 0 inches Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Rosewood, Kingwood, Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct. Our reference: 03359 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.