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Regency Desks and Writing Tables

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony inlay and elegant detailed lyre motife legs. with leaves open 64.5 W.
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1980s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th century English Regency style mahogany writing table (desk) with inset green leather top above 2 frieze drawers to either side on trestle supports and splayed legs.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk
English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk

English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk

Regency Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome Regency library desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Regency Library Table
Regency Library Table

Regency Library Table

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An early 19th century Sheraton "Carlton House" form desk of substantial size in ribboned mahogany, with three cockbeaded frieze drawers with fine original gilt brass pulls. The case inlaid with ebony stringing, the second tier in horse shoe form houses six drawers. The antique black tooled leather work surface opens in the center to an adjustable stand. Elegant turned tapering legs are decorated with upper knee flutes in the manner of John Nash...
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1820s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions. Black/green, antiqued and gold tooled leather top. Three drawers each side with antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood

English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table
English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table

English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1815 Regency bow front kneehole partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet A good looking and well-made ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet

English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period writing table from the early 19th century, with red lacquered, black and gilt chinoiserie decor and cabriole leg...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor

English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with drop leaves, metal beaded edge, two-drawer frieze with opposing sham drawers, raised on trestle base, saber legs, casters.
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1810s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Late Regency Rosewood Free Standing Library Table by James Winter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood free standing library table, by James Winter, the rectangular leather-inset top with a gadrooned edge and frieze enclosin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Late Regency Rosewood Free Standing Library Table by James Winter
Late Regency Rosewood Free Standing Library Table by James Winter

Late Regency Rosewood Free Standing Library Table by James Winter

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Desk or Side Table
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant gaming table, hand made in the Late 18th Century by master craftmenships. The spectacular top of this charming table, is handmade in walnut with fine briar root a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Desk or Side Table
Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Desk or Side Table

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Desk or Side Table

English Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three functioning drawers on one side and three false ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Table
English Mahogany Writing Table

English Mahogany Writing Table

English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking English Regency mahogany sofa / writing table with lyre ends and ebonized detailing. Stretcher and desk top newly covered with leather, circa 1820. Measures: 29.75" H x...
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1820s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table
English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table

English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table

Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Tables
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of early 19th century mahogany library / writing tables of exhibition quality, the tops having a black leather writing surface decorated with gilt and blind tooling, with pull...
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1830s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Tables
Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Tables

Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Tables

Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table, the rectangular top set above two frieze drawers on one side and dummy drawers to the reverse, raised upon ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table
Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table

Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large early 19th century Sheraton "Carlton House" form desk of substantial size in ribboned mahogany, with three cockbeaded frieze drawers with Fine original gilt brass pulls. The case inlaid with ebony stringing, the second tier in horse shoe form houses six drawers. The antique black tooled...
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1820s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular green inset leather top with crossbanded brass inlaid edge over two drawers with brass inlays all around and false rear drawers raised on a trestle base with scrol...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Rare English Regency Period Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare English Regency period mahogany adjustable reading table. English, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare English Regency Period Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table, circa 1820
Rare English Regency Period Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table, circa 1820

Rare English Regency Period Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table, circa 1820

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Japanese lacquered box hinged to open to an adjustable fabric-inset writing surface, inset in a Stand with twin supports in the Chinese taste. This exceptional desk is very much ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table

Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English Regency period rosewood writing tables with gold tooled green leather tops. The pair were most likely formerly used as school desks for privately educated students.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables
Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables

Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (circa 1850s) gilt metal mounted satinwood desk with inset brown leather top over drawers on legs joined by stretchers. (stamped ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk
English Regency Style Satinwood Desk

English Regency Style Satinwood Desk

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library or Dressing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 19th century English Regency rosewood library/dressing table attributed to John McLean. This table is kidney shaped with floral designed inlaid brass (Boulle inlay). Marble ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library or Dressing Table
Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library or Dressing Table

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library or Dressing Table

Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A Regency rosewood and calamander library table of exquisite form and execution.
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1810s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table
Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table

Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table

Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century, English Regency brass inlaid mahogany library writing table or desk with a green leather inset top over frieze drawers on x legs joined by a turned stretcher.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top
Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top

Early 19th Century, English Regency Library Table Desk with Leather Top

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table
Located in Southampton, NY
English 19th century painted bow front table with bamboo carved legs.
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1810s European Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table
English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table

English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table

Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Antique Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with gilt bronze mounts and giltwood highlights, of freestanding form, with very gentle inver...
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20th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner

Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner

19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A library table in the manner of Gillows Constructed in amboyna, with cut gold brass inlay work, and bronze feet; of rectangular panelled end support form, braced by pairs of car...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table
19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table

19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table

English Regency Mahogany Table Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
English Regency (circa 1830) mahogany table desk with 3 beaded opposing drawers over a leather top with a molded edge and supported on carved cabriole legs (attributed to GILLOWS)
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19th Century British Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Table Desk
English Regency Mahogany Table Desk

English Regency Mahogany Table Desk

Regency Period ormolu mounted, Library Table, circa 1820 36"(92cm) wide
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period rosewood crossbanded, end support, library table. Having two frieze drawers, dummy drawers to the reverse, ormolu mounts to each corner, ormolu mou...
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1820s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Regency Period ormolu mounted, Library Table, circa 1820 36"(92cm) wide
Regency Period ormolu mounted, Library Table, circa 1820 36"(92cm) wide

Regency Period ormolu mounted, Library Table, circa 1820 36"(92cm) wide

English 19th century William IV bronze mounted Regency Writing Table or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant William IV writing table, top with an inset black leather writing surface framed with burlwood veneer and gilt bronze edge, on a giltwood base with a black leather foot rest...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

English 19th century William IV bronze mounted Regency Writing Table or Desk
English 19th century William IV bronze mounted Regency Writing Table or Desk

English 19th century William IV bronze mounted Regency Writing Table or Desk

English Late Regency Oak Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
English Late Regency (mid-19th Century) parcel ebonized & oak writing table with black leather inset top above X-trestle legs joined by a stretcher on casters.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

English Late Regency Oak Writing Table
English Late Regency Oak Writing Table

English Late Regency Oak Writing Table

Regency Rosewood Writing Table with Later Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Regency rosewood writing table with later marble top.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Regency Rosewood Writing Table with Later Marble Top
Regency Rosewood Writing Table with Later Marble Top

Regency Rosewood Writing Table with Later Marble Top

Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good Regency mahogany occasional table or writing table on a four-splay base. The drawer pulls out and the top hinged section slants for writing on; there is also a small ink drawer
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Antique Writing or Occasional Table

Antique Writing or Occasional Table

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine classical regency table shows all the signs of a London cabinet making firm. The proportions are great being not overly large but it carries weight and looks masculine and ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table

Regency Style Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A very nice mahogany and crotch mahogany veneered writing table raised up on marble columns with bronze bases. The writing surface is leather with gold tooling. This table though not...
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Regency Style Writing Table
Regency Style Writing Table

Regency Style Writing Table

Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather Top Designed to House Computer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely twin pedestal partner desk with brown leather top and mahogany frame, specifically designed to house a computer A very well made pie...
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20th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather Top Designed to House Computer
Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather Top Designed to House Computer

Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Leather Top Designed to House Computer

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored Mahogany & Burl-wood library table with a single generously sized drawer, classic design elements in the column corners with drop finials supported on vase turned & sp...
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1940s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table
English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

French Kingwood Bureau Plat, 19th Century, Regence-Style with Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
This desk is 19 th century and has the original aged patina. The writing surface is rectangular and has a new black leather With gilt accents that has been added to the top. The w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Kingwood

French Kingwood Bureau Plat, 19th Century, Regence-Style with Leather Top
French Kingwood Bureau Plat, 19th Century, Regence-Style with Leather Top

French Kingwood Bureau Plat, 19th Century, Regence-Style with Leather Top

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a beautiful rectangular burled wood top, Regency sty...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular compartmentalized side drawers with original brasses, supported by four reeded ringed...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

Regency Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style leather top walnut carved writing table with brass lion heads, carved acanthus knees, three drawers, and Lion paw feet. Dimensions: 64"W x 30.25"D x 30.75"H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Regency Leather Top Desk
Regency Leather Top Desk

Regency Leather Top Desk

Late Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with carved beaded edge with a plain frieze over a trestle support and turned stretcher raised on carved scrolled feet.
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1820s English Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Late Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Late Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Late Regency Rosewood Sofa Table

Regency desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency 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 Baker Furniture Company, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Ira Yeager, and Maitland Smith. 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 $1,095 and tops out at $162,452 while the average work can sell for $7,229.

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