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1860s Writing Desks

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

$1,387

H 29.34 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s. In very nice

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

Materials

Walnut

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

$5,850

H 61 in W 33 in D 20.5 in

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1860s French boulle writing desk. No shelves.

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Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Bronze

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Ladies Desk in Handpolished Walnut from the 1860s
Ladies Desk in Handpolished Walnut from the 1860s

Ladies Desk in Handpolished Walnut from the 1860s

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H 52.37 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in

Ladies Desk in Handpolished Walnut from the 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Ladies desk in handpolished walnut from the 1860s. The desk is in great vintage condition.

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Antique 1860s Danish Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Empire Writing Desk
19th Century Mahogany Empire Writing Desk

19th Century Mahogany Empire Writing Desk

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H 40.5 in W 64.25 in D 24.25 in

19th Century Mahogany Empire Writing Desk

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mahogany Empire writing desk, circa 1860s. This fine flame mahogany desk has a center drawer

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Antique 1860s American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

1860s Black Patinated Écritoire
1860s Black Patinated Écritoire

1860s Black Patinated Écritoire

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H 24 in W 26.4 in D 22.8 in

1860s Black Patinated Écritoire

Located in High Point, NC

This antique traveling desk was crafted in France, circa 1860. A lovely locked écritoire with an

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Era Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1860s
Antique Victorian Era Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1860s

Antique Victorian Era Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1860s

Located in Peabody, MA

An Austro-Hungarian ladies writing desk with felt top, decorative carved back rail, carved legs and

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Antique 1860s Austrian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Carved Rosettes
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Carved Rosettes

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Carved Rosettes

Located in Atlanta, GA

distressed patina, this Swedish Gustavian style desk circa 1860 will bring an elegant presence to any study

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Two-Sided Desk, 1860s
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Two-Sided Desk, 1860s

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Two-Sided Desk, 1860s

Located in Miami, FL

Found in the South of France, this 19th century hand carved French walnut table or desk can be

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Dark Patina and Reeded Drawer
Swedish 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Dark Patina and Reeded Drawer

Swedish 1860s Painted Wood Desk with Dark Patina and Reeded Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

painted desk circa 1860 will make for a great addition to any home, perhaps placed in a study or living

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of late Edo era. estimate from

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Cypress

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood

1860's French Cherry Writing Table
1860's French Cherry Writing Table

1860's French Cherry Writing Table

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H 27.5 in W 50 in D 29 in

1860's French Cherry Writing Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a gorgeous French Cherry writing table. The apron is wavy and the legs are turned. The

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Desk, 1860s
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Desk, 1860s

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Desk, 1860s

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H 29.93 in W 72.45 in D 38.59 in

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Desk, 1860s

Located in Roma, RM

Rare Victorian center desk, in mahogany circa 1860, we note that the legs of the desk are a work of

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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Wood Partner Desk, 1860s
19th Century Biedermeier Birch Wood Partner Desk, 1860s

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Wood Partner Desk, 1860s

Located in Roma, RM

Biedermeier desk, Swedish, in Biedermeier style, circa 1860. Partner desk, 5 drawers on both sides

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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Wood Partner Desk, 1860s
19th Century Biedermeier Birch Wood Partner Desk, 1860s

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Wood Partner Desk, 1860s

Located in Roma, RM

Biedermeier desk, Swedish, in Biedermeier style, circa 1860. Partner desk, 5 drawers on both sides

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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

19th Century Charles X Rosewood Inlay Desk, 1860s
19th Century Charles X Rosewood Inlay Desk, 1860s

19th Century Charles X Rosewood Inlay Desk, 1860s

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H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in

19th Century Charles X Rosewood Inlay Desk, 1860s

Located in Roma, RM

Desk with side wings, France, in the style of Charles X, circa 1860, Napoleon III °. In full Carlo

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Antique 1860s French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442
Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

Antique Writing Slope, Victorian Lap Desk, Walnut, Scotland 1860s, B1442

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique writing slope, large Victorian inlaid brass walnut lap desk with fitter interior, Scotland

Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
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Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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Located in Encinitas, CA

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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$3,004

H 37.8 in W 46.07 in D 23.63 in

French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee - 1870

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

French Gilt Wood Louis XVI Settee - 1870’s

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Antique 1870s Settees

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Fabric, Wood

Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details
Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details

Small Wooden Italian Writing Desk with Brass Details

$2,703

H 30.12 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in

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Located in Madrid, ES

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$5,279

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Located in Gloucestershire, GB

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Molteni&C D.847.1 Ash Wood Desk by Gio Ponti

$7,910

H 30.88 in W 52.75 in D 15.75 in

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By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti

Located in Boston, MA

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Antique Camelback Sofa With Carved Hairy Paw Feet
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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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1860s Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1860s writing desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all 1860s writing desks available were constructed with great care. 1860s writing desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. 1860s writing desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1860s writing desks over the years, but those made by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Angiolo Barbetti and Biedermeier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 1860s Writing Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,381, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $179,546 highest priced.