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Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pen compartment above
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
H 29.13 in W 20.08 in D 51 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
for inkpots, pens and a blotter and the other could have held notes or possibly a small tray for
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
writing table can be opened and closed with a key and a lock. Inside the writing table there are a host of
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
H 47.25 in W 24.02 in D 13 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid
Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Miterz Modern Writing Desk by Cauv Design Powder Coated Steel and Black Walnut
By Joseph Cauvel of CAUV Design
Located in North Branch, NY
A modern and clean twist on the traditional writing desk. The "MiterZ" writing desk by Cauv Design
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

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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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Antique French Louis XVI Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
hardware. The desk features a spacious writing surface, perfect for penning letters or working on important
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

LANE Altavista Mahogany Chippendale Bookmatched Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style writing desk by Lane Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, a banded
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage '80s Maple Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic blonde writing desk from the master craftsmen of North Carolina's Thomasville Furniture
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Writing Desk Walnut Wood with Leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Writing desk in Canaletto walnut. Pen-holder and predisposition for electrical outlets. Upholstery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Small Antique Ladies Correspondence Table, English, Flame, Writing, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique ladies correspondence table. An English, flame mahogany writing table
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian walnut writing table, circa 1850 in date. One of the drawers is stamped by the
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

HENKEL HARRIS 2703 CD Connoisseur Distressed Mahogany Queen Anne Writing Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style writing desk by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Model of T90 Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
, italy. minimalist, elegant – and practical: the raised rear edge of the worktop prevents writing pens
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Writing Table
Category

Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A superb George III lady's mahogany writing desk with hidden ink pots and a drawer, circa 1790. The
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XVI KINGWOOD WRITING TABLE A ROGNON Circa 19th century Item # 803NCR07 A very fine
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
George Montague Ellwood (1875-1955) for J.S. Henry An oak writing desk with sloping pen compartment
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Natural Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Clear Glass Top with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
two vertical pen rests. The rectangular and hinged two panel top encloses a green leather writing
Category

Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Zanotta Cavour CM Writing Desk in Smoky Glass Top with Black Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, size 31 1/2” x 19 11/16” and one pen-holder in solid wood, made in the same finishes as the writing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Stash Desk lacquer & walnut , lacquer drawers, lacquer and wood desk, waterfall
Located in Ridgewood, NY
hardware and sleek lacquer fronts. The 3-inch high drawers provide convenient storage for pens and supplies.
Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

English Oak and Chrome Desk by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Dorchester, MA
English oak on two slab supports in chrome. Three shallow drawers each have a well for pens and small
Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
sitting above four drawers offering great storage opportunities for documents, stationary and pens, the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and provides further utility as a reception room desk, and three pull out drawers with a pen / pencil
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the top there are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table
H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop
H 6 in W 16 in D 9.75 in
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
inkwells, pen tray and leather writing section, the base having long frieze drawer flanked by two small
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
up writing slope reveals a further pen drawer and paper compartments. It measures 60 by 27 inches
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century English Inlaid Side Table in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
floral motifs, birds with original pen work and scrolls, all standing on cabriole legs terminating in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Inlaid Side Table in Walnut
19th Century English Inlaid Side Table in Walnut
H 29.13 in W 39.76 in D 21.65 in
Gustavian Style Light Gray Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style writing table from circa 1900 with light gray painted finish, single
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Alabaster

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
original brass gallery to top, inset tooled leather with carved bobble decoration to edge, slide out pen
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
Regency Davenport in the Manner of Gillows
H 33.86 in W 24.02 in D 22.5 in
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
inset leather writing surface, inkwell and pen compartments, single frieze drawer, ebonized base with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Lehigh Leopold, John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-shaped base, this
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
satinwood drawer fascia of warm caramel colour Delightful pull-forward writing surface with an inset lock
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
with gilded decorations on a black lacquer background. The writing section is fitted with double
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
so many drawers, writing trays and pigeon holes - its really wonderful to see the attention to detail
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Side Table, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
and stylish. The drawer is spacious enough to store small items, such as letters, pens, or other
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Concrete

Antique French Side Table, 19th Century
Antique French Side Table, 19th Century
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 25.5 in
Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
By Hans Von Klier, Skipper
Located in Lasne, BE
. Compartment with 2 cubes for storing pens. Wear due to age and time of the desk.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
drop handles. The original leather writing area with a secret pen compartment on the right-hand side
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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
Loewy Desk
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
compartments for pens made with attention to detail in the wood. The complexity of the curves and shapes we see
Category

2010s Mexican Futurist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Corian

Loewy Desk
Loewy Desk
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlaid boxes, enclosing
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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White
By Sebastian Bergne, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also a hole in the back for cables. - Included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite
By Sebastian Bergne, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also a hole in the back for cables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black
By Sebastian Bergne, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also a hole in the back for cables. - Included
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
leather, mail lockers and a pen tray with its original glass tank. The upper part reveals a secret
Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Tapparelle Desk, in Solid Oak, Inspired by Ancient Roll-Up Shutter Office
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Milan, Lombardy
pen and inkwell, but it is thought today to hide the tools of modernity, telephone, laptop and tablet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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.

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