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Style: Early Victorian
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid 19th Century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. Marquetry boxwood, rosewood & ebony line inlaid and satinwood throughout, having brass galleried t...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century Victorian oak writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English oak writing table with green leather and 2 drawers. The table is on porcelain wheels. The table is finished all around and can therefore stand freely in the...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian oak writing table
19th Century Victorian oak writing table

19th Century Victorian oak writing table

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular top with inset brown leather over two drawers flanked by rounded paneled ends, raised on lotus carved turned tapered legs and casters.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope & Collinson Casters

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of four drawers on each side with one central drawer, the back with dummy drawers. Th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk With Cigar box mahogany drawers & brass hardware With 3 keys. Also comes with later glass top
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk

19th Century Amboyna and Ebonised Sofa Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century amboyna and ebonised centre / sofa table, the rounded rectangular top with ormolu beading, ebonised edge and amboyna banding, with black leather top decorated with blind...
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1860s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony

19th Century Amboyna and Ebonised Sofa Table
19th Century Amboyna and Ebonised Sofa Table

19th Century Amboyna and Ebonised Sofa Table

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and really quite rare original early Victorian hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk A very decorative piece, originally made ...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk

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 and campaign handles A very good looking early ...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Tapestry, Oak

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare exa...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with inset brown leather top with gold tooling, over three drawers. The reverse finished so can float in a room. Raised on circular tapered turned legs. Casters.
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1830s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown lea...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK

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Early Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Early Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Early Victorian desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Holland & Sons. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,943 and tops out at $32,827 while the average work can sell for $6,850.

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