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19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table underneath the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table underneath the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English inlaid rosewood writing desk on casters with leather and galleried top, Circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Pine Writing Desk with Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique desk is known as a "Hans Christian Andersen" desk. One similar to this can
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique, Victorian, golden oak, pedestal desk, writing table, Scotland 1890, H057
Scotland 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Victorian Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing or Vanity, Scotland 1890, H216
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian walnut double pedestal desk, writing or vanity, Scotland 1890, H216
Scotland 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
Category
Antique 1890s British Edwardian 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
Category
Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19thC English Pine Writing Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
19thC English pine writing desk
Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique Victorian oak leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
We love the design of this simple yet sophisticated mahogany desk! There is no storage in this desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Writing Table / Server Turned Legs Wheels, c. 1890
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Handsome Antique Writing Table or Server featuring turned legs on castors, c. 1890. Two drawers
Category
Antique 1890s Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, England 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique mini desk/lady's desk, England 1890
Curious ladies desk, England. Folding writing surface
Category
20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France
Located in Munich, DE
This charming small ladies writing desk – so called 'Écritoire de Dames' was made in France circa
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
By Edwards & Roberts, Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross
English, c. 1890
Measures: Height
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PETITE Size Antique French Honey Oak Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 32.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
English petite mahogany and cherry wood writing desk, England, 1890's.
Exquisite serpentine desk
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871)
Circa 1845, an iden...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tulipwood
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
Category
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV writing table ~ desk is a handsome piece that is perfect for adding a
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany bureau plat. Having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings and scrolling foliate mounts to the frieze, two fri...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
English Antique Mahogany 19th Century Side Table Writing Desk
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique side table
A 19th century English compact side table or writing desk.
Mahogany side
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Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing-Table by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
reverse. The desk is fitted to each side with leather-lined pull-out writing slides and is raised on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 27.56 in
Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full
Category
Antique 19th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 53.55 in D 30.32 in
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson
French, 1890
Height 74cm
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 48 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 55.91 in D 38.59 in
Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "Hidden Desk", Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Design Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "hidden desk", Circa 1890-1910. Fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Horner School Inlaid & Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary in the manner of Horner offers mahogany construction with upper having glass enclosed display in arched form with inlaid satinwood floral elements throughout, ov...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 73.5 in W 40.25 in D 31 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET.
Direct from France
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
H 47.5 in W 31 in D 24 in
19th Century Grey French Oakwood Partners Desk - Antique Bronze Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extendable, antique French partners desk with a white, grey rectangular top, made of hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
No Reserve
H 33 in W 57.25 in D 30.75 in
18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 72 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century Table, Writing Desk, Hand Carved Walnut, Testolini & Salviati
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century table, writing desk, in hand carved walnut, by Testolini & Salviati.
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped leather writing
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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
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Antique 1890s French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
H 30.5 in W 53.13 in D 32.75 in
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved
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Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style black lacquered writing table or bureau plat. With three working drawers
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 22.05 in
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing Table or Desk. The single drawer center table surmounted on each corner with ormolu mounts of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 31 in W 51.5 in D 31 in
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
tooled leather writing surface, that makes for a great work area.
It is unusual how the desk dismantles
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Antique 1890s English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Best Dore' Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The desk dates to 1890-1900 and could be Linke but is not marked so we will say its in the style of.
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 43.75 in W 44.25 in D 25.5 in
Antique Large Victorian Shaped Ornamental Bevelled Mirror Scotland 1890, H607A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Large Victorian Shaped Ornamental Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1890, H607A
Solid Oak
Original
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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 43.5 in W 69.5 in D 10 in
Antique 19th Century French Writing Table / Desk by Victor Aimone Carved Walnut
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This exquisite Renaissance writing table / desk by Victor Aimone was crafted in 1890 from solid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Walnut
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H 31.7 in W 47.25 in D 27.96 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Sheraton Revival Satinwood desk. This dates from around the 1890-1910 period
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
20th Century Italian Rosewood MIM Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Ico Parisi
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing, office table with a large top, made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 82.75 in D 38.75 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany stepped desk
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant stepped desk in mahogany and mahogany veneer. Gilt bronze frame opening with a drawer
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
A super quality 19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped
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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century writing table, the raised three-quarter pierced gallery with SFJ monogram, to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Find many varieties of an authentic 1890 writing desk available at 1stDibs. A 1890 writing desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1890 writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1890 writing desk bearing Victorian, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. François Linke, Donald Ross and Gillows of Lancaster & London each produced at least one beautiful 1890 writing desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1890 Writing Desk?
Prices for a 1890 writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,078.
Questions About 1890 Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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