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Place of Origin: British
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
Category
1830s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
Category
1890s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze drawers and further three graduated cedar and mahogany lined drawers with figured mahog...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked with a side locker, with three green leather inserts an...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top
A good look...
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20th Century Victorian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880.
It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverte...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A William IV mahogany writing table, with fine patinated to the top and sides, the frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, with...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Vintage Writing Table Desk in Hardwood with Silk Embroidered Glass Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage writing table with silk embroidered top and glass protector
A very good looking and well made p...
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20th Century Victorian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silk, Glass, Hardwood
Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather Top Designed to House Computer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely twin pedestal partner desk with brown leather top and mahogany frame, specifically designed to house a computer
A very well made pie...
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20th Century Regency British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, William IV period mahogany library writing table. Rectangular green tooled leather top above frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, comprising two drawers with...
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having
Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With
Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket
Feet
(Typical of the lat...
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk
A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s
The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall, all other drawers have Hobbs & Co locks, the handles are all period correct and original
The top has multiple patina marks and colour variations, the timber on the desk is in a similar order, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it
Dimensions
Height 71.5 cm
Width 137 cm
Depth 80 cm
Legroom
Height 56 cm
Width 60 cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
In 1830 William Hampton opened a shop for the sale of general household furniture in Cranbourn Street. He was subsequently joined by his two sons George and William Powell (the sons of George Hampton; Harold, Fred and Clarence also later entered the business). In 1869 the business expanded with new premises on the corner site comprising 8 Pall Mall East and 1-3 Dorset Place (now Whitcomb Street). Throughout its history the firm suffered a number of serious fires, the first of which occurred in 1890. As the firm continued to expand it took over control of a number of other firms, beginning with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and in the early 1950's Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 solid walnut twin pedestal oversized knee hole desk
This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and ...
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1870s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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Mid-19th Century Chippendale Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Military Campaign Burgundy Leather Top Brass Handles
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London are delighted to offer for sale this vintage military campaign red leather yew wood pedestal desk.
This is a beautiful find, q...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Victorian gilt-bronze mounted marquetry inlaid Bureau De Dame.
This richly decorated bureau de dame is of bombe shape beautifully inlaid overa...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Petite Late 19th Century Queen Anne Slant Front Mahogany Desk Secretary Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique slant front desk with secretary feature when top is open.
Dimensions above are when top s closed. There is some age appropriate wear as shown in the pictures but th...
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Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Maidstone, GB
Sheraton period partridigewood desk, completely enclosed by reeded tambour shutter, a short draw to each side, on square tapering legs, the whole inlaid with floral marquetry panels ...
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19th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency-Style Mahogany Leather-Topped Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of rich mahogany, this library table displays all of the sophistication Regency-era furnishings are known for. This table features a straightforward design with beautifully c...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Supernova, Recycled Cast Aluminum Trestle Table Legs & Glass by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary supernova is a dynamic, self-levelling trestle cast entirely from entirely recycled aluminium in a fully sustainable closed-loop factory. Simple and versatile to ori...
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2010s Minimalist British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Organic bespoke - Menhir Sculptural Table/Desk Designed by Toad Gallery London
By Toad Gallery
Located in London, GB
Named after standing stones, typically dating from the European middle Bronze Age and found at archaeological sites solely as monoliths, or as part of a group of similar stones with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Steel
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period.
It is of lovely quality, standing on tapered legs an...
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Early 1900s Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Regency Writing Table or Library Table
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality Regency side table or in the manner of Gillows.
England, circa 1820.
Why we like it
With its superb quality of construction, premium veneers of the best Santo Domi...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is excellent, this has gorgeous burr...
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1930s Queen Anne Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Newark, GB
A well made, early 19th century mahogany writing desk, of an unusually shallow depth.
This attractive one piece desk still has its original tooled, dark green, fitted writing leather...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Nine Drawer, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pedestal desk. An English, blonde oak and leather nine drawer clerk's desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Fine Edwardian example with a delightful ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
English ship captain’s desk of burl walnut. Circa 1850. Inside drawers are false fronts and do not pull. Fully restored except inside drawer. Beautiful nautical piece in great condit...
Category
19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE WRITING DESK BROWN LEATHER
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Military Campaign style home office desk / workstation made by Theodore Alexander and finished w...
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20th Century Victorian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1880 period.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful ...
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1870s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
VINTAGE HARRODS KENNEDY BROWN LEATHER ARITECTURAL WRiTING TABLE OR DESK
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, Harrods London retailed, REH Kennedy made, architects writing table with large single t...
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20th Century Campaign British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Georgian Style Burr Yew Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian style burr yew pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1960’s.
This is of lovely quality, the side and back are...
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1960s Georgian Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Petite Late 19th Century Queen Anne Slant Front Mahogany Desk Secretary Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique slant front desk with secretary feature when top is open.
Dimensions above are when top s closed. There is some age appropriate wear as shown in the pictures but th...
Category
Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5033 Exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlai...
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19th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Slope Lap Desk circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE
England, ca. 1815 Includes a quill by Isaac Parkes
Item # 801EZX27
An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed with full width...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4637 Fine late Victorian satinwood bureau, having arched tambour top which open to reveal pigeons holes, small inlaid drawers and slide out, green leather writing surface, all abov...
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1890s Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk
By Bruce James Talbert, Cox & Son
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed possibly for Cox and Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk with the original leather writing area and Y shaped supports below united by a high stretche...
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1870s Gothic Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
David Waddington. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk with cantered corners and incized floral decoration and a tower turned gallery. Stamped David Waddington Ulphosterer Bolto...
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this is a lovely c...
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1930s Queen Anne Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Regency period mahogany end support writing table
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency period mahogany end support writing table, having brass line inlay throughout. The table having a green tooled leather writing surface with...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date.
The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1890-1910 period.
This is of outstanding quality with many lovely features. It is a great...
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1890s Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582A Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having 3 dummy drawers to frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pe...
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1830s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169 Exceptional Sheraton revival - Edwardian rosewood bureau - writing table, having original pierced, brass gallery above 2 waterfall shelves, batwing inlaid cylinder fall which ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820.
Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers....
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Mid Century Modern G Plan Fresco Teak Desk Or Vanity
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak vanity or desk.
Designed in the 60s by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan's Fresco Range. Danish Modern in style. Small removable tray in left top drawer. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860.
The davenport is made from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interio...
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1860s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather
Beautiful Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military campaign style twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset leather , fitted with eleven drawers, brass brackets and rece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid 19th Century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. Marquetry boxwood, rosewood & ebony line inlaid and satinwood throughout, having brass galleried t...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table with High Stretcher between End Supports on Sabre Legs and Brass Castors 40"w x 21"d x 27.5"h
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1770s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Custom Build Swedish Style Dressing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom build Swedish style five drawer dressing table / kneehole desk. Can be made to your chosen dimensions and paint colour.
Kneehole dimensions: 20" wide x 24" high.
Reference: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE DESK RAiSED ON QUEEN ANNE LEGS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Burr Walnut Dressing Table.
This vintage Burr Walnut dressing table desk, raised on Queen Anne legs, is a stunning piece that exude...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather ...
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1930s Georgian Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Mid-Victorian Oak Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning restored mid Victorian twin partners desk , the moulded top inset with tooled green leather above an arrangement of four frieze drawers and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
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