partners' desk

noun

1. a desk constructed so that two people may work at it face-to-face, as one having a kneehole and drawers on two fronts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of partners' desk¹

Probably earlier than 1945–50

Example Sentences

They even sat opposite each other at a partners desk, passing drawings back and forth as they conceptualized and developed projects.

From New York Times

This design from American furniture brand HBF shaves off desktop acreage and stowage, then further economizes by borrowing the face-to-face setup of the partners desk, so apt for today’s idea-sharing worker bees.

From Wall Street Journal

A must-have for the room was a partners desk.

From Los Angeles Times

At the Texas ranch of Laura and George W. Bush, an antique partners desk anchors a corner of the living room.

From Architectural Digest

At the Texas ranch of Laura and George W. Bush, an antique partners desk anchors a corner of the living room.

From Architectural Digest