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Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk shaped rectangular top with dark blue tooled leather inset flanking a central raised sloped writing surface enclosing a hinged storage compartment, two frieze drawers with blind fretwork decoration above the pedestals each supporting three drawers with brass bail handles, each pedestal with locking bars...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Twin Pedestal Office Desk with Green Inlaid Leather Top
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hardwood twin pedestal desk.
It has a green leather inlaid top with gold embossing around it. On the top of the desk, there's a gr...
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20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
English Victorian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Table
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival (late 19th Century) carved oak rectangular table resting on two wide carved legs connected at center under the tabletop by two arching carved open su...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful small oak pedestal desk made be Howard&Sons between 1860-1890 , with brown leather and gilt tooled inset top above an arrangement of ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes
This is a very r...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface
This is pretty much the fi...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Knee Hole Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top knee hole desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880.
It is of superb quality and is a lovely size. This is all one pie...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
This table was made in the mid-Victorian period — possibly about 1860. It measures 18 inches diameter across the top and the gallery tray has a slightly wider dimension of 24 inches....
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors
A good looking an...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This unusual desk was made by the famous makers James Shoolbred and company.
It bears several makers stamps to the interior drawers.
The ingenious swivel design is operated b...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows.
The rectangular top has a gilt-bronze surround above a serpentine frieze fronted by a central drawer. The corn...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This superb and unusual pedestal writing desk was formerly owned and used by Stephen Tenant. It came from his home where he lived until his death in 1987 - being Wilsford Manor in Wi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very attractive and unusual Mid-19th Century satinwood double pedestal desk. True 19th century satinwood is an expensive, very desirable and rare. The wood is fine grained, but figured, and used principally in veneer work and in inlay. The combination of the the pale satinwood outlined with the graphic faux ebony outlining of the drawers and top, combined with the scrolling detailed inlay, creates a unique piece with great visual interest. Currently the drawers must be opened with a key. We have ordered appropriate 19th century-style bail pulls...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oak Double Pedestal Desk, Scotland 1930, H350
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak double pedestal desk, Scotland 1930, H350
Scotland 1930
Solid Oak
Original Finish
Rectangular Top with beaded moulding
Central dr...
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1930s Scottish Vintage Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Desk circa 1880
Solid mahogany wood, with numerous drawers and a cupboard. Lockable. The desk offers a lot of storage space.
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Oak & Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, English, Circa 1880
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique Victorian oak & mahogany desk, writing table, English
Beautiful antique oak & mahogany Victorian desk, writing table. Made up of one large single central draw, and two dummy...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely antique late Victorian Carlton House writing desk or library table. Features a ""D"" form with seven drawers, lockable hutch compartment and green vinyl work surface. Ornately designed with a putti or cherub carving a long the knee-hole and tassel / ribboned medallion backing. The desk is supported by four reeded and tapered legs leading to peg feet. Front corners have a neat wrap around leaf motif. Finished in an Antique White that was painted in the 1940s. Hardware is brass.
A Carlton House desk is a specific antique desk form within the more general bureau gradin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. having a magnificent quality burr walnut top with three serpentine shaped lift up lids opening to revea...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk.
Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
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1880s American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk
The firm Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an Irish well grained Ladys or Gentlemans Coromandel Travelling Writing Slope of good size proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third q...
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19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian rosewood inlaid davenport, inlaid with swags and urns above a leather writing surface, with drawers to one side and dummy drawers on the opposing side. Overal...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven drawers with roll top that opens to multiple compartments and cubbies, three more dr...
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Mid Victorian circa 1850-1860 Partick Beakey of Dublin Ireland Demi Lune Library writing table or desk with oxblood leather writing top and brass gallery rail
A very rare and luxury desk...
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1850s Irish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
Located in Dorking, GB
This superb shaped pedestal partners desk was made in the Victorian period of about 1870. It was made in the famous Gillows Cumbrian Workshop and the drawers and some of the locks ar...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
I’ve only ever seen one o...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine late 19th century, Victorian period mahogany partners writing table with unusual features such as a moulded rectangular top with two rising fall writing slopes in the centre t...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
1961 Hand Painted Custom Victorian Foldable Bed Tray Lap Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an amazing vintage wood lap tray - perfect for breakfast in bed. It could also be used as a writing or reading table.
This table tray is very versa...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk
A wonderful desk, ...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather writing surface with a mahogany edge above nine mahogany cockbeeded oak lined drawers ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
"An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled red leather inset top. Features 2 hand dovetailed drawers within the frieze, squa...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Hand Painted Carbon & Bronze Colour Dressing Table with Burr Walnut Drawers
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Hand Painted Carbon Colour Dressing Table With Burr Walnut Drawers.
Introducing our extraordinary Hand Painted Carbon Colour Dressin...
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20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Antique Ebonized Pine Pedestal Desk
Located in Batley, GB
An attractive ebonised pine pedestal desk with green baize top. Handy pull out tray drawers and nicely worn throughout. In good solid order. Early 20th cen...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface.
One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf.
The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors.
The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent.
Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Restored Walnut Console Table with Burr Walnut Wood.
A walnut console table with inlaid burr walnut wood and a whatnot design is a beautifu...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled leather inset to inverted breakfront top, over nine drawers with original turned wo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and I would date it from the 1840-1860 period.
It appea...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green ...
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1880s European Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured walnut Davenport desk with brass grill. It has a fall front with a tooled leather writing surface, opening to reveal four small interior drawers with ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century English Carved Oak Green Man Bureau Desk
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique English carved golden oak green man bureau/desk, circa 1890.
The bureau has a wonderful rich golden colour and has been sympathetically re-finished by hand in a shellac...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in Louis XV revival taste with marquetry top, dating to the late Victorian period, circ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter galle...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive mahogany teilweise furniert. Balusterförmige Tischbeine. Beidseitig profilierter 2 Schübiger Zargenkasten, gering überstehende Tischplatte. Schreibfläche mit außergewöhnliche...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Louis XV style oak 2 drawer writing desk console table. Item features inset glass top, carved stretcher base, carved and...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully, Antique circa 1900, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top.
It’s been lightly restored to...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Library Table by Holland & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome library table is a remarkable example of the English furnishings that represented wealthy Victorian tastes. The piece is attributed to Holland & Sons, a firm regarded as one of the most important cabinetmakers of the era. Crafted of rich mahogany with gilt brass mounts and a tooled leather writing surface, this table characterizes the superb craftsmanship of Holland & Sons and exudes Victorian elegance.
The well-known British cabinetmaking firm of Holland & Sons was considered the top of their class in their day. Found in 1803 by William Holland...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment.
Beautiful burl wood cabinet.
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Porcelain and ormolu mounted bonheur du jour by Donald Ross.
English, late 19th century.
Measures: height 136cm, width 108cm, depth 62cm
This beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian burr walnut Davenport, the top having a rising lid, opening to reveal a fitted interior for stationary storage. Below this, the writing surface also lifts to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very rare, original Antique Victorian Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Waln...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian brass strapwork mounted amboyna writing slope, with a fall front and hinged top opening to reveal a fully fitted int...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Scotland 1870
Solid Walnut
Original Finish
Galleried Top
Free running...
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1870s Scottish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Holland & Sons, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Maple & Co., and Howard & Sons Ltd. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $159,824 while the average work can sell for $3,886.
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