Antique Escritoire

An early 18th century fall front writing cabinet or escritoire. Beautifully veneered in Princes-wood (rosewood) with geometric designs of holly throughout the front.

Early 18th century escritoire made of very fine sections of quarter cut walnut veneer with cross banding and feather banding.

Flame Mahogany wood. It has a fully fitted interior flanked by Corinthian columns and with secret drawers.It was made in Paris between 1860 and 1880. The writing surface is 31"from f...

Simple decoration of paneling and rare 'rat tail' hinges, single paneled door opens to shelf

Beneath the escritoire are three further drawers with a simple marquetry covered apron and standing on bracket feet to the back and realistic animal feet to the front.

Rare in the antique trade very effective and decorative "Scrivania" secretary (with a folding writing table), made in the times and style of Napoleon III, probably on individual ord...

A very fine early 18th Century escritoire veneered in burr walnut, the whole decorated with herringbone and standard cross banding, the fall opening to reveal a finely fitted interio...

Gorgeous French antique Empire escritoire we, date to circa 1900. Great piece of furniture, kind of like a chest meets a desk, hence great space saving device.

This exquisite escritoire stands on its original tapered feet.

A very rare walnut scriptor of small proportions and with a most attractive figuring and colour. The scriptor has beautiful and original marquetry inlays to the fall and interior ...

Gorgeous French Empire antique escritoire or desk. These are great and practical space saving devices, perfect for modern urban living.

Walnut Louis XV Leather Top Writing Table, Signed J.P. Latz Single Drawer with Simple Ebony Stringing. Gilt Bronze Mounts with Original Lock and Key.

The top with architectural moulded cornice above a pair of short drawers with Holly stringing and floral marquetry inlaid panels above a large Escritoire fall front profusely inlaid ...

Louis XV bronze-mounted marble-top escritoire with marquetry inlay and good fitted interior.

An extremely good quality French Louis XV style quarter veneered feather banded tulip wood and king wood banded serpentine shaped escritoire writing cabinet still retaining its origi...

A very small and finely made Queen Anne English Escritoire (an English Scriptor) 1690-1710 Petite, demonstrating masterful skill and attention to detail, each element made with extra...

For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut escritoire, the fall front opening to a fully fitted interior, above three drawers, each with brass handles, the escritoire stands o...

A lovely quality 19th century mahogany escritoire by, or in the manor of William Trotter of Edinburgh, the top structure having a shaped swan neck pediment with carved patraes with t...

A beautiful antique writing desk in the Regency style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910-20’s. It is of superb quality and is a very useful item. There is a ge...

With a white marble top above a frieze drawer and reeded columns flanking a panelled fall front which opens to reveal three lines of small drawers with pigeon holes above, the lower ...

19th century French, oak escritoire, having amazing inlay with various woods in balanced, symmetrical patterns.

Firstly, it is almost a sort of hybrid between a typical escritoire and tallboy/chest on chest as normally escritoires would be found with the fall front taking up the entire top ...

A superb quality early 19th century mahogany escritoire, with ormolu beading running underneath the top along the sides and front, the front of the cabinet having a mahogany lined fr...

A Queen Anne walnut crossbanded escritoire, the molded cornice over a cushion frieze drawer above a hinged fall enclosing a well-fitted interior over two short and two long drawers o...

A fantastic quality early 19th century English , mahogany escritoire, lovely quality mounts, one oak lined drawer above with three oak lined drawers below, with a fall revealing a ni...

A gorgeous antique French escritoire writing desk, dating from around the 1880-1900 period.

A wonderful antique Sheraton style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1900-1910.

19th Century mahogany escritoire circa 1830 OF EXHIBITION QUALITY

19th century Swedish carved birch escritoire, circa 1870. Good quality birch escritoire writing desk, circa 1870.

Exceptional patented escritoire on a folding base with exchangeable writing surfaces, multiple loops for fountain pens and feathers, a secured inkpot and document folders.

Small antique Victorian mahogany escritoire desk dating from the 1890s period. It has two banks of drawers either side of a pigeon hole above a tooled leather writing surface.

Superb quality burr birch escritoire, circa 1860. Featuring a single drawer at the top, fall with fully fitted interior, followed by three graduating drawers.

Large size Dutch marquetry escritoire profusely inlaid urns, flowers and birds Beautiful piece we date to circa 1890 Front opens out to reveal writing surface alongside drawers - ...

Beautiful burr walnut escritoire circa 1870 Excellent colour and striking matching burr walnut veneers.

Very elegant and rare antique Edwardian Satinwood escritoire writing table in good original condition, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.

Rare Italian rosewood escritoire, circa 1880. Nice small proportions on this piece.

Fine quality Danish mahogany escritoire, circa 1850. Beautiful color on this flame mahogany desk.

Good quality birch escritoire writing desk, circa 1860. Featuring barley twist carved columns which run the full height.

Fine quality Scandinavian burr walnut escritoire, circa 1870. Stunning example made with matching burr walnut veneers to the drawer and fall fronts.

Good quality french escritoire, circa 1830. Unusual offers an additional pull out sliding writing slope for use in a standing position.

19th century Italian carved palisander escritoire circa 1880. Nice smaller proportions on this piece, which lends itself to being able to be used in more rooms around the home.

This antique French Escritoire is a stunning item and in great condition.

For sale is a very good quality antique burr walnut Queen Anne style escritoire, having a secret drawer in the top, above a fall front opening to a fully fitted interior and writing ...

Stunning Burr Walnut Escritoire Circa 1860 Using The Finest Burr Walnut And Carved Canted Corners.

Stylish French Empire escritoire desk we date to circa 1880 Elegant inlay on the all sides shows floral motifs Front opens out to reveal writing surface covered in red leather Var...

Gorgeous French Empire escritoire desk with intricate floral inlay Classic piece of space saving French furniture Desk writing surface opens out to reveal leather topped writig surfa...

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this stunning Austrian biedermeier period escritoire, offered in original condition.

Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1850. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.

Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire, offered in original condition.

Stunning birch root escritoire, circa 1850. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.

An absolutely stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire writing bureau, dating from around the 1890-1910 period.

An absolutely stunning antique French compact desk also known as an escritoire, with a wonderful shape. This was made in France and dates from around the 1920’s period.

Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale. 

A rare and spectacular George III period (1760-1820) Beau Brummell gentleman's dressing table. There is no mistaking this remarkably distinctive table's complex design and superb qu...

Antique Side Table, France, Ca.1870 Beautiful french small piece of furniture made of solid cherrywood. The fronts of drawers decorated with inlays and burl birch. The furniture had...

Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing table has one exterior drawer, a built ...

A Regency style carved mahogany Beau Brummel gentleman's dressing table, 20th century, the hinged top enclosing nine lidded compartments about a folding mirror, with one faux and one...

Louis XVI brass inlaid mahogany desk with parcel-gilt and green leather inset top. The mahogany veneered on oak. With a single drawer. Lock not working.

A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1900-1910 period. It has a fantastic design and is of superb quality. The break front...

Elegant Edwardian Cylinder Roll Top Secretary Desk, French Walnut with Marquetry & Parquetry Inlay– English Craftsmanship Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian cylinder ro...

Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet, circa late 1880s. Dark walnut with finial accents and turned legs. The hinged writing surface opens to reveal a fitted interior with 5 drawe...

Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England, circa 1800. Dramatic in color alone, the solid mahogany planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the shield-back...

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III. Brass decorations. Opened dimensions: H77xL113xP56 cm. Signs of age, otherwise good condition.

A fabulous quality and impressive large Japanese hardwood Shodona from the Meiji period, the lovely carved pediment incorporating a large winged bird and having decorative C scrolls ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk secrataire by Gillows of Lancaster and London A rare find, looking through Gillows of ...