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Burr Oak Regency Galleried Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
This unusual regency burr oak writing desk is of exceptionally fine quality. The skiver raises
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut leather top desk / writing table. This is in the Queen Anne style
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique desk of the highest quality. This was made in England by Howard
Category

Antique 1860s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1870, H1178
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1870, H1178 Scotland 1870 Solid
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique fine quality 19th Century burr walnut library writing table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 19th Century burr walnut library writing table desk. Lovely age colour and
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut writing table, Circa 1870 in date
Category

Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
By H. Baldock & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine mid-Victorian burr walnut writing table, the top finely inlaid with rushes and scrolling
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Burr Elm Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr elm writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm

Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending
Category

20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Yew

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Nutwood

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut kneehole desk, having a cross banded and quarter
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk
H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut pedestal desk, the top having three leather skiver
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
H 31.11 in W 59.85 in D 34.65 in
Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A quite unusual and beautiful antique burr elm kidney shape side / writing table. This was made in
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Vintage 1920s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Queen Anne style burr walnut writing bureau. This was made in England, it dates
Category

Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique burr walnut leather top desk. This was made in
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
H 31.89 in W 51.97 in D 25.2 in
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 31.89 in
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

French Empire Style Writing Desk
French Empire Style Writing Desk
H 32 in W 64 in D 36.5 in
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990. Good example of a 19th century designed
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk circa 1950. We are please to offer this desk which is of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
H 29.5 in W 57.25 in D 30.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.14 in W 45.67 in D 21.26 in
An Important Regency Burr Oak Partners Desk
Located in Dublin, GB
An Important Regency Burr Oak Writing Table The rectangular top with a thick band of burr oak and
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Antique 1820s Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Desk Burr Walnut and Leather Desk with a Hidden Drawer
Located in London, GB
made in oak veneer with borders in wengé, the carcass of the desk is in burr walnut veneer. The legs
Category

2010s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows. The rectangular top has a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

​​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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, by the world renowned cabinet maker
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce & Co
By Druce & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian burr walnut free standing pedestal desk by Druce & Co, of rectangular form with a later
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut kneehole desk by Maple & Co. having a magnificent
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

VINTAGE BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE DESK RAiSED ON QUEEN ANNE LEGS J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
. It is important to note that due to its vintage nature, this Burr Walnut dressing table desk may show
Category

20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

19th Century English Burr Walnut Victorian Pedestal Desk w/ Tooled Leather Top
Located in North Salem, NY
made Burr Walnut pedestal desk has a gilt tooled leather top with a shaped break on the users side and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Burl

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves writing table by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1850
Category

Antique 1850s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Georgian Style Wood & Hogan Burr Walnut Partners Desk Bench-Made in England
Located in North Salem, NY
For the person who appreciates high quality in all details. This desk will make the impreessive
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
burr walnut so full of swirls and lovely patterns. The desk top has a green writing surface. This desk
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Queen Anne early 18th Century inlaid burr walnut escritoire, desk or chest. A
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Very Large Burr Yew Wood Contempory Designer Office Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very large vintage burr yew wood library desk writing table This
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Yew

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

Stunning Burr Elm Green Leather Top Large Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely, very well made Burr Elm twin pedestal partner desk with gold
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20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm

Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
. Above inset green tooled leather writing surface. The base section fitted with four drawers and four
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Davenport
Burr Walnut Davenport
H 33 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr
Category

20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

1940s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Walnut Root Burl Curved Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Stunning Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burr walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Burr Walnut and Leather Top Four-Drawer Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Southern French Louis XV style 19th century burr walnut four-drawer desk from Avignon with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table Desk, 19th C
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'Edwards
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

STUNNiNG ART NOUVEAU WRITING DESK ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO ZEN 1902 BIRDS EYE MAPLE
By Harrods, Carlo Zen
Located in GB
writing desk which is attributed to / after the original by Carlo Zen 1902 Please note the delivery fee
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in
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
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian style burr walnut bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
H 37.8 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
has a revolving spindled centre tray. The round top, with a burr-walnut grain, has an inset thumb
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured walnut Davenport desk with brass grill. It has a fall front with a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mid-Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped stretcher table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Burr Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic burr writing desk available at 1stDibs. A burr writing desk — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a burr writing desk, we have 346 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a burr writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A burr writing desk, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gillows of Lancaster & London, Howard & Sons Ltd and Shapland & Petter each produced at least one beautiful burr writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Burr Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a burr writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,052, while they’re typically $456 on the low end and $31,073 for the highest priced.
Questions About Burr Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs 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 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What 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, 2023
    In 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.