Partner Desks

Name: 1960s Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb
Brand: Widdicomb
Price: 5750 USD
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A PARTNER AFTER OUR OWN HEART: DISCOVER EXTRAORDINARY TWO-SIDED PARTNER DESKS

Partner desks may often be grouped together with executive desks, but make no mistake about it: partner desks are in a league of their own. Designed to seat two, these large, two-sided desks possess unique benefits that few other desks do. Partner desks evolved out of 19th century England. As banking became a more common profession, partner desks were created so that two banking partners—typically a senior banker and their junior partner—could sit opposite each other during the workday. Most antique partner desks are designed to mimic the look of two standard pedestal desks pushed together back-to-back. There are banks of drawers on both sides and a large hollow tunnel between the pedestals, designed to accommodate each sitter’s legs. Today, partner desks are revered for their ability to float in a room. Since there is no backside to a partner’s desk, they can be admired from all angles.

Because partner desks were created in the late 1800s, it is common to find antique partner desks in Victorian styles. Eastlake partner desks are large, dark wood, Victorian-era desks typically featuring high-relief, geometric carvings. Chippendale partner desks are also prevalent, given that Chippendale was a style that was still heavily trending in the late 1800s. Oftentimes, antique Chippendale partner desks do not feature banks of drawers on both sides, but rather are designed to look like a wide table. While most partner desks are square, it’s common to find models from the Victorian era composed of different shapes, such as an oval or kidney bean.

If you’re not drawn to extremely traditional designs, consider modern partner desks, which range in style from campaign to Mid-Century Modern to Danish Modern to French provincial. Florence Knoll, who spearheaded office design at legendary furniture manufacturer Knoll, famously designed a Partner desk composed of nothing more than a splayed-foot aluminum pedestal base and plank-style top. Other makers who took on the style in the Mid 20th century include Heywood- Wakefield, Kittinger, and John Widdicomb.

Partner Desks

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Danish Flip-Top Partner Desk by Jens Quistgaard for Løvig, 1960s

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1950s Johnson-Carper Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk

18th Century English Partners Desk

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1960s Chinoiserie Style Desk & Chair by Drexel Heritage, Usa 1960's, Set of 2

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Vintage Mahogany Partners Desk with Leather Inlay and Brass Hardware

Leather Top Inlay Mahogany Large Partner Writing Computer Office Desk

Victorian Intricately Carved Oak Kneehole Executive Desk

Traditional Mahogany Partners Desk by Leighton Hall - Showroom Sample

Portuguese Desk by Noir

Antique Mahogany Campaign Desk

Conant Ball 1950's Mid Century Partner Desk

1960s Vintage Mid Century Modern Alma Desk

Henredon Circa 1960s Pedestal Desk

Walnut Mid Century Desk

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Desk by Jack Jone's Custom Made for Daniel Jones Inc. Ny

Early 20th Century Georgian Leather Top Executive Partner’s Desk

Mid 20th Century Campaign Style Partner Desk by Sligh

Rj Horner Style Carved Lion's Head Mahogany Partners Desk Writing Table

Early 20th Century Antique Georgian Leather Top Kneehole Partner’s Desk

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Antique Victorian Partners Desk with Leather Top, 1860

Four Hands Pilar Desk, Brushed Ebony Oak Veneer

19th Century English Georgian Campaign Mahogany 3-Piece Partners Desk

Late 19th Century Moroccan Red Aesthetic Movement Industrial Desk

18th Century French Partners Desk

Mahogany Ornate Carving Partner Style Desk

English Leather Top Partners Desk

British Colonial Style Grasscloth and Mahogany Desk

Campaign Style Desk or Credenza

Antique English Yew Wood Leather Top Partner Desk

1960s Vintage Burl Wood and Brass Campaign Desk by John Widdicomb

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