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Style: Victorian
Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century. This desk has been beautifully made from ...
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1980s Vintage Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is a very rare and fine piece of English craftsmanship, the timber is sublime, it simply glows in any light, the gallery rail edge is a nice feature and reminds me of Navy map...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf, grasscloth panels on the top and side and floral decoupaged drawer fronts and pull out...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo

19th Century English Oak Desk with Two Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from England with a thick plank top, following down to a hand-carved apron, in a nulled pattern, on all four sides for easy placement in any room. There are two...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made during the third quarter of the 19th century, of French origin.  The entire top area d...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1880 burr walnut and brown leather twin pedestal partner desk A good looking and well made desk, the timbe...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully made from satin wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-188...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

19th Century English Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English Victorian mahogany double pedestal desk newly refinished with a traditional French polish and fitted with a new gilt tooled leath...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English Painted Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted oak two drawer desk. 1860. Clearance is 23 1/4". Dimensions 51 inches (130 cms) Wide 25.5 inches (65 cms) Deep 28.5 inches (72 cms) High.  
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th century Louis Philippe Ebonised & Marquetry inlaid writing table with extending side leaves and gilt bronze fixtures an...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood, Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having the original brass gallery to the breakfront top above an arched mirror backed reces...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut writing table, having an inset leather top, with two turned and carved legs united by a central stretcher, standing on scroll feet ra...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table legs. Desk with 4 drawers, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface with exce...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb. It includes a hand...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Victorian Style Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Victorian-style bowfront Campaign desk, the flip-top enclosing a fitted interior and a leather writing surface, with five drawers surrounding the kneehole, on tapering splay legs j...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A large mid 19th century Mahogany writing having black gilt tooled moulded edge rectangular top above six oak lined drawers, supported on reeded tapering legs ending on original bras...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels. Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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1890s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay su...
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1870s European Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table USA, Late 19th Century Carved oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 39"W x 27"D x 30"H. Goo...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely flamed mahogany, Thomas Chippendale Revival twin pedestal, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good looking and well made desk, it is a copy of an original Thomas Chippendale...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Leather

19th Century English Walnut Dickens Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive English Victorian walnut ‘Dickens’ desk, so-called because a desk of similar design used by Charles Dickens. The desk features two banks of ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side. Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles. The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath. Complete with original brass locks and keys. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7 Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Dressing Chest Vanity, Scotland 1880, H215 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut Original Finish Mirrored back wit...
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1880s Scottish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Walnut Museum Quality Exhibition Hand Carved Italian Davenport Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exhibition / museum quality, hand carved Italian davenport desk A truly stunning and well made piece, this would have been made for an exhibition to show off the cabinet makers skill, I have a wardrobe (stamped) which was retailed by Pauly CIE Et and hand carved by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim...
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19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Tan Brown Leather Top Panelled Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Walnut & Tan Brown leather twin pedestal partner desk This is a good looking, well made and decorative piece, the cuts of timber a...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Leather

Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce & Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian burr walnut free standing pedestal desk by Druce & Co, of rectangular form with a later green leather inset top above three disguised fri...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely high quality hand made Victorian Mahogany pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden wri...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Fine 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 1880, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top. What a desk….. these cushion curved drawer desks almost never come up for sale, they are based on early Regency pieces which screamed English fine...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Late 19th Century Continental Carved Walnut Writing Table on Leather Inset Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming 19th century carved walnut writing table with leather inset top. This table has beautiful carvings all around, making it very eleg...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Simplicity of form and elegance shines through this beautiful Victorian writing desk; hand-crafted from old growth Mahogany. Warm, free flowing...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk writing table C1890. This is a lovely piece, that is full of age, charm and character. Lovely line inlays. Later quality t...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Mahogany Louis XV Style Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French 'bureau plat' or writing desk, each pedestal with two drawers and standing on elegant cabriole legs with ormolu feet, and united by and 'x' stretcher. Fini...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Important Fully Restored Antique Victorian Bookcase Back Leather Top Kidney Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Important, fully restored, bookcase back kidney desk attributed to Gillow’s of Lancaster. This is one of the finest desks I have ever owned, the design was originally made by Gillows of Lancaster, you can see the same desk selling for £100,000-£120,000 with other dealers. The piece has been on a journey restoration wise, the top was removed and sent to a desk leather specialist in Brighton, they fitted the finest quality, extra large single piece of cattle hide leather, it was then gold leaf embossed with an oversized geometric boarder and secondarily embossed with a rope twist boarder, the top and base were then taken to London where my third generation trained...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Restored Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, circa 1880 Dutch inlaid extra large twin pedestal, double sided partners desk which has been fully restored A truly stunnin...
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1880s Danish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood, Walnut

Fine Original Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Brown Leather Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Burr Walnut with age brown leather writing surface twin pedestal desk This is an important and sophisticated piece of English Victorian furniture...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian English reading desk is supported by two legs wit...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a gold embossed leather desk surface, with a gilt bronze filigree...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Ormolu

Fine Antique circa 1880 Victorian Pollard Oak Partner Desk Green Leather Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare circa 1880 Pollard oak partner desk with green leather top What can I say, a 140+ year old desk, in ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of four drawers on each side with one central drawer, the back with dummy drawers. Th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare circa 1880 Pollard oak partner desk with oxblood leather top made by and fully stamped Howard & Son’s Berners Street What can I say, a 140 year old desk, in one of the best timbers around and made by one of the greatest furniture makers England has ever produced. Howard & Son’s history is extensive, I’ll include a short bio below The desk has the normal partner desk drawer configuration, there are divider slots and some dividers in most drawers, most likely this was a watch makers desk...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Enlish Victorian Corner Desk with Green Leather Top in Maple.
Located in Dallas, TX
An English Victorian birdseye maple corner desk with an old green leather top with large drawers behind the two front doors with three large and three small drawer. This is a charmin...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple

Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Curved Legs by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Complete your CEO office with a high-end Italian desk from the artisanal producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk features a keybord tray with hinged fla...
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2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf

Solid Wood Veneer Office Desk with Cabinets and Curved Legs by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Decorate your CEO office with a high-end Italian baroque open desk from the artisanal producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. This solid wood presidential desk f...
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2010s Italian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

RJ Horner Style Carved Maiden Figural Mahogany Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful late Victorian era 1880s solid mahogany partners desk. The desk is done in the manner of RJ Horner and has carved maid...
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1870s American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare Victorian Four-Sided Quad Pedestal Desk in Flamed Hardwood Green Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare flamed mahogany quad four sided pedestal partners desk with green leather top This is a very rare and collectable desk, designed for four people to use at the same time, having quad pedestals you can use four office chairs...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

​​Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shap...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk With Cigar box mahogany drawers & brass hardware With 3 keys. Also comes with later glass top
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1840s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Burr Satinwood Kneehole Partner Desk Oxblood Leather Top Panelled Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Flamed & Burr Satinwood twin pedestal partner desk made with Oxblood leather writing surface and panelled back This is a good look...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow's of Lancaster circa 1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs An exceptionally rare example of a High Victorian Library desk...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. Measures: 4ft. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold t...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original castors and VR stamped locks for Victoria Regina...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Victorian rosewood and marquetry writing, having a green leather writing surface, decorated with blind and gold tooling above an arrangement of 9 drawers, each with or...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Restored Antique Russian Hardwood & Gilt Metal Partner Desk & Leather Armchair
Located in GB
Wer are delighted to offer this beautiful fully restored very large Russian Mahogany & Gilt metal extending desk with matching hand dyed brown leather throne...
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1860s Russian Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Merryweather Holloway London 1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk A very fine desk indeed, made ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

19th Century Amboyna and Ebonised Sofa Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century amboyna and ebonised centre / sofa table, the rounded rectangular top with ormolu beading, ebonised edge and amboyna banding, with black leather top decorated with blind...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped rectangular leather-inset top set above a knee-hole with a...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Oak

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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