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19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century antique French mahogany wooden, low by the ground, childrens writing desk. This lift
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19th Century French Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage Please note
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1680s English Charles II Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Oak

French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
Located in Troy, MI
French Restoration style desk on brass base with lift top desk has a brass curule style base and
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

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
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1890s British Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers. Writing slope lifts
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Palisander

A George III Chippendale Period Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A Superbly made George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Writing Desk The rectangular leather inset
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1760s English George III Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
writing surface garnished with gilt brass flower tacks. The top lifting to reveal open interior storage
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
H 27.56 in W 19.3 in D 16.54 in
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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1890s British Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 46.86 in D 27.17 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
bases and have porcelain casters underneath so this can be wheeled around. The top lifts off and this
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1860s British Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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19th Century English George III Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920
Located in GB
sophisticated and extremely well made. The main frame is light walnut with the top lifting to reveal a satinwood
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1920s Regency Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

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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1910s European Edwardian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 32.29 in
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area
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19th Century English Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
here and there beneath the polish. The top lifts off and this breaks down into three pieces for ease
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1860s British Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

19th Century English Mahogany and Leather Top Architect's Style Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English mahogany and leather top architect's style desk with inset tooled leather
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19th Century English Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century metamorphic Syrian writing table, the duel hinged top lifting up and folding over to
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1860s Syrian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Hardwood

William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded
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1830s English William IV Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

18th Century French Carved Walnut Desk on Legs with Slant Top and Inside Storage
Located in Dallas, TX
, and features a slant top that lifts up to reveal inside storage. The surface is embellished with a
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

George III Satinwood and Marquetry Harlequin Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
and fitting into a recess , leather top of Tiffany blue. A button released the pop up desk with
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1770s English George III Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Satinwood

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
distinctive hinged top that lifts to reveal a spacious interior, complete with multiple compartments for
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 46 in W 42.9 in D 24.6 in
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
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Early 18th Century Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Elm

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

​​Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shaped lift up burr walnut
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
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Late 19th Century British Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
drawers & side cupboards with central green tooled leather writing surface with lift up writing slide. The
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Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
design legs and 2 drawers with hinged top that lifts up (attributed to Danhauser).  
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Maple, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with storage beneath
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Compartment with lift up lid along with a storage well beneath the writing slope for paper Lovely quality and
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1870s Scottish Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Located in High Point, NC
multiple compartments, including a spacious interior when the top is lifted, revealing a reddish-brown
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Early 20th Century French Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Wood

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Alabaster

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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19th Century Campaign Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
sliders on each side of the writing surface are covered with the original leather and extend the desk out
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mahogany, unusual
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Other

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
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

English Georgian Style Walnut End Table or Desk
Located in New York, NY
a front and side drawer with adjustable leather inset lift top on brass castors.    
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
drawings and plans. The ratchet top of the desk got the most use. The top lifts over hinges and can be
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
retractable pen and ink well draw all below an oak slide. The lifting top reveals draws within. Stamped T
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1820s English Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interior for pens and
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1860s English Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
bit of wiggle when lifting and moving the desk, but when it is in place the desk is incredibly sturdy
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
mahogany hinged flip-top chest, which lifts open and folds back opens to reveal a fitted interior work
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
& Roberts, circa 1880 in date. The desk features a hinged crossbanded lift-up architect's top with ratchet
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lift top, slanted surface, tall legs, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no key, but unlocked
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19th Century Primitive Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Cherry

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
/ bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand. Spain, Salamanca circa 1600-1630. This
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality burr walnut top with three serpentine shaped lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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1780s English George III Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Hardwood

19th Century Davenport Heavily Carved Oak Desk w/ Rope Twist Supports 4 Drawers
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Davenport heavily carved oak desk w/ rope Twist supports 4 Drawers. Lift top storage
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19th Century American Jacobean Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Oak

Victorian Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut work table, the rectangular-shaped burr walnut lifts up top, opening to reveal a green
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Work Table
Victorian Walnut Work Table
H 30 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing
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1860s British Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
Sheraton Period Rosewood Artist's Boneur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
red leather writing surface and concealed lift-up painting easel. The piece, with 3 frieze drawers
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18th Century English George III Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Rosewood

Sheraton Period Rosewood Artist's Boneur Du Jour
Sheraton Period Rosewood Artist's Boneur Du Jour
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This specialized oak desk was made in France. Used by jewelers, the desk’s lifted surface brings
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19th Century French Other Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Brass

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
H 34.88 in W 31.75 in D 28.63 in
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the underside and pre-sectioned organization with a built in pin cushion. The key for lifting the top
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19th Century French Empire Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Metal

French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
H 28.13 in W 20.25 in D 13.88 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
Located in Birmingham, AL
flat serpentine shaped writing surface that lifts opens to reveal plenty of storage above a carved
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Iron

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
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1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Hardwood

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
H 50 in W 28 in D 13 in
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
original walnut gallery, shaped burr walnut lift up writing slope with original leather opening to reveal
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19th Century English Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded rosewood writing slope. The slope opening to
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Lift Top Writing Desk

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Other

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Antique Lift Top Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique lift top writing desk for your home. Each antique lift top writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. There are many kinds of the antique lift top writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique lift top writing desk, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique lift top writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Manchip & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Lift Top Writing Desk?

Prices for an antique lift top writing desk start at $475 and top out at $24,493 with the average selling for $2,227.