Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Traditional & Modern Office Furniture in Southampton
Established in 1965, The Desk Centre is a family-run business based in Southampton, Hampshire, dedicated to crafting and supplying traditional and contemporary office and home study furniture. Our Victorian showrooms display over 50 desks, including fully restored period and antique pieces from the 1950s, 1930s, and earlier, alongside modern designs. We specialise in handcrafted bookcases, bespoke studies, and traditional wood panelling, all manufactured and polished in the UK using premium materials like mahogany, walnut, and oak.Our in-house workshops provide restoration services, French polishing, and upholstery, ensuring every piece meets exacting standards. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we combine heritage craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver timeless furniture solutions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Pedestal Desks
Bookcases
Bespoke Studies
Antique Restoration
Wood Panelling
Swivel Desk Chairs
Filing Cabinets
Leather Blotters
Boardroom Tables
Painted Furniture
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- Family-run expertise since 1965 with UK-based manufacturing.
- Bespoke designs tailored to individual room dimensions and styles.
- Extensive in-house restoration and polishing workshops.
- Largest UK selection of English reproduction study and office furniture.
- Direct access to owners for personalised service and advice.
Services
Pedestal Desks
Handcrafted pedestal desks in traditional and modern designs, available in mahogany, walnut, and oak. Custom options include matching bookcases and filing cabinets. Ideal for home offices and studies, combining functionality with timeless aesthetics.
Bespoke Bookcases
Made-to-measure bookcases in traditional and contemporary styles, including glazed, painted, and corner designs. Crafted in the UK using premium wood finishes. Perfect for libraries, studies, or living spaces requiring tailored storage solutions.
Antique Restoration
Full restoration services for antique desks and furniture, including French polishing, upholstery, and leather lining. Our workshops preserve historical integrity while enhancing usability. Specialising in Edwardian, Victorian, and Art Deco pieces.
Bespoke Studies
Tailored study designs with handcrafted wood panelling, fitted bookcases, and period-appropriate furniture. Available in polished wood or painted finishes. Transform your space into a functional, elegant home office or library.
Swivel Desk Chairs
Traditional leather swivel chairs, including Captains, Gainsborough, and Directors styles. Upholstered in-house using premium leathers. Combines classic design with ergonomic comfort for long-term use in home or office settings.
Questions
What types of furniture do you specialise in?
We specialise in traditional and contemporary office and study furniture, including desks, bookcases, swivel chairs, and bespoke studies. Our range includes antique restorations and modern designs.
Are your products made in the UK?
Yes, all our furniture is manufactured, polished, and upholstered in the UK using premium materials like mahogany, walnut, and oak.
Can you create custom furniture?
Yes, we offer bespoke bookcases, studies, and wood panelling tailored to your room dimensions and design preferences.
Do you restore antique furniture?
Yes, our workshops provide full restoration services for antique desks and furniture, including French polishing and upholstery.
What are your showroom hours?
Our Southampton showroom is open Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are closed on weekends, Mondays, and bank holidays.
Reviews (4)
John Hadcroft
Apr 02, 2021
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Bought a base cupboard with bookshelves and base cupboard for tv. Whole experience was first class. Great communication with Graham and James, excellent quality product, smooth delivery process and a very happy customer who is now thinking what else I can use them for. Thanks both for being a pleasure to deal with.
Philip Thomas
Sep 13, 2020
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Absolutely delighted with service and quality of the work. Exceeded our expectations in all respects.
Collected and delivered back the desks when they said they would, and the leather replacement work excellent
Thank you
Collected and delivered back the desks when they said they would, and the leather replacement work excellent
Thank you
Iain Lightfoot
Dec 02, 2019
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I recently found the desk centre - a niche service and supplier of excellent and varied period, and reproduction wooden furniture. The quality and range is second to none - a visit to the shop is a MUST! I can say that the team there really are knowledgeable, experts in their craft!
Having decided to look round, I was given customer service that was as superb as the furniture. no matter how many questions I had I was given as much time as I needed, no pressure or heavy sales techniques. Now the very proud owner of some great pieces I can thoroughly recommend the team, the service and their flexibility
Having decided to look round, I was given customer service that was as superb as the furniture. no matter how many questions I had I was given as much time as I needed, no pressure or heavy sales techniques. Now the very proud owner of some great pieces I can thoroughly recommend the team, the service and their flexibility
Peter Wall
May 26, 2017
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Update and repairs to elderly and well (very well) worn Gainsborough swivel chair, new base, part leather recovering, re- staining to match other office items. Result absolutely beautiful. Work done with care, knowledge and skill. Now I have a chair better than new that really looks right and at a good price. Have commissioned new small bookcase to unusual made to measure size to match . Companies like the desk centre are rare indeed.
