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Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
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1840s English Antique Timber Desk

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Hardwood

Antique Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
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Early 20th Century Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Feature Highly Figured Mahogany Timbers, Satinwood Crossbanding, Boxwood Line Inlays and Retain the
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

William IV Library Table Desk 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Timbers. The Table Having 2 Working Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) The Table is Raised
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique Timber Desk

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Rosewood

Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
fantastic desk retains its original finish, colour and patina, all in home ready condition. c1890 H43.5"-max
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Late 19th Century English Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
their stamp. The quality of timber used was always the best quality with fine burr walnuts and lighter
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1850s Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
metallic makers plate, stamped, Maple & Co, London, Paris, Buenos Aires, By Royal Appointment. The desk
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
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1780s English George III Antique Timber Desk

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Wood

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in GB
and complements the mahogany timber well. The desk will have normal patina marks based on honest
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1850s Irish High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This
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1880s English Antique Timber Desk

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Satinwood

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Pugin
Located in GB
which have been done with antique timber. The finished article is a very fine period Gothic revival desk
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1840s English Gothic Revival Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in GB
Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green marble top A good looking and well-made piece
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1890. Made of
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Cherry

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique partner desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Made of
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Timber Desk

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Bronze

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 Timber Desk

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Hardwood

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk has a lovely timber patina which is quite dark
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1880s English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
Located in GB
desk in period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk has a lovely timber patina which is
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1880s English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally rare example of a
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1850s English High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Burl

20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Timber Desk

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Bronze

EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
and honest use, the timber has a few pieces around the edges, this is well used and worn desk being
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1830s English William IV Antique Timber Desk

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Hardwood

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Tapestry, Oak

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Davenport Desk, being of very fine timber, exacting proportions and exhibiting exceptional graining, colour
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1830s English Regency Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
By Morris & Co.
Located in GB
important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top Please
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Satinwood

Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Located in GB
I can have the desk fully restored to include the timber being all washed back and French polished
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1780s English George III Antique Timber Desk

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Ostrich Leather, Walnut

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
with twin drawers and solid marble top A good looking and well made piece, the timber frame is late
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1880s English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Marble

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table Desk, 19th C
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
& Roberts' circa 1870 in date. This elegant desk is crafted from the most beautiful maple with ebony
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1870s English Antique Timber Desk

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Maple

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
typical in form this particular little kneehole desk is constructed from attractive mahogany timbers and
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Timber Desk

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Hardwood

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
and complements the mahogany timber well The desk will have normal patina marks based on honest age
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
collectable timbers around, Pollard Oak. This table The desk is in fine order throughout, it’s in the
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak

Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in GB
twin pedestal double sided partner desk with Lion head handles and brown leather surface A very well
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1780s English George III Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing desk from the highly esteemed Thomas Chippendale is exceptionally rare and unique. The
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Timber Desk

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Brass

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
H 37 in W 57.75 in D 35.75 in
Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Located in GB
complete wash back, its then had any timber issues resolved and a full French polish, the leather has also
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1870s French High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Marble

Eugenio Quarti desk, Chair and Trah in Style Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugestails
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Eugenio Quarti (Desk , chair and Trash ) Style: Liberty or Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Timber Desk

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Bronze

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, right through to the fine ormolu details on top and the secondary timbers which are mahogany and ash
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Timber Desk

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Elm

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk
H 31 in W 18 in D 23 in
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1900 Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Timbers, Original Brass Ring Pull Handles and Ebonised Moldings. The Top of the Desk Features a Fitted
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Regency Cylinder Desk Mahogany Furniture, 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
English regency cylinder desk. A very nice quality cylinder desk. Raised upon stylised bracket
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1890s Regency Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Table Having Well Figured Rosewood Timbers and Dentil Moldings. Presented in Good Condition.
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19th Century William IV Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk. Standing on bracket feet. This piece features 7 Oak lined
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18th Century Georgian Antique Timber Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding. This is a very
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1820s English Regency Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak

VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
and very well made, English circa 1830 William IV limed oak and leather, chesterfield desk chair with
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1830s English William IV Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak

English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
Johnson of Warrington Cheshire The frame has been checked and secured, the timber all cleaned waxed
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Timber Desk

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Oak

Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
of Ralph Johnson of Warrington Cheshire The frame has been checked and secured, the timber all
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Timber Desk

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Oak

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
wonderful cast iron base, the height adjustable swivel action The timber grain simply glows, you can only
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Bentwood

Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
An exuberantly carved antique Northern European desk (probably Dutch) of unusual form: a serpentine
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Timber Desk

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Brass

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in GB
expensive timber This is one of the best examples of this type of desk you will see anywhere in the world
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Edward & Roberts, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
, there is a new desk leather as mentioned, the timber has been washed back and fully French polished
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Restored Antique Russian Hardwood & Gilt Metal Partner Desk & Leather Armchair
Located in GB
extending desk with matching hand dyed brown leather throne armchair circa 1860-1880. This suite is
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1860s Russian Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
massive Estate made desk, Island or pair of Sideboards hand carved in the Thomas Chippendale manor
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Hardwood

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Other

Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in GB
top. The timber cuts are absolutely sublime, its heavily burred and burled all-over The desk has
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1880s English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in GB
partners pedestal desk. The timber is all oak which has a wonderful period patination, the top, an early
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
seen. The timber patina is glorious, it’s a very old type of mahogany, most likely Cuban. The brass
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Timber Desk

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Brass

Antique Restored Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in GB
pedestal, double sided partners desk which has been fully restored A truly stunning and exquisitely made
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1880s Danish High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Satinwood, Walnut

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
throughout, oak tends to be quite a plain grained timber but not this, it is exquisite The desk is double
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Amboyna

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
this desk easy to move about. The brass gallery sets off the superb burl walnut timber in this
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Brass

Fine Antique circa 1880 Victorian Pollard Oak Partner Desk Green Leather Top
Located in GB
oak partner desk with green leather top What can I say, a 140+ year old desk, in one of the best
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Timber Desk

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Leather, Oak

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Antique Timber Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique timber desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique timber desk — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique timber desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique timber desk, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Chesterfield each produced at least one beautiful antique timber desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Timber Desk?

Prices for an antique timber desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $189 and can go as high as $277,383, while the average can fetch as much as $4,627.
Questions About Antique Timber Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.