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Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
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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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 23.82 in
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite
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18th Century French Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

H 34.5 in W 39 in D 23 in
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps
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Early 19th Century English Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England

H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
also from Aspreys. It's a very attractive item befit with an aluminium desk calendar, letter opener and
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

Antique Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s

H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.82 in
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 Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk
G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts oak writing desk

H 42.5 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This freestanding writing table has a rectangular leather inset top surmounted by a gallery with an
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1860s English Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield
Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield

Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield

H 37.5 in W 43.5 in D 23 in
French Art Nouveau Desk
By Ecole de Nancy
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany desk by l'Ecole de Nancy, featuring a hand-tooled leather top, letter
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Early 20th Century French Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Desk
French Art Nouveau Desk

French Art Nouveau Desk

H 36.5 in W 46 in D 25.5 in
Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
2013) Letter writing was a much-practiced activity in eighteenth-century Europe. Horace Walpole, a
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'

Louis XV Fruitwood and Marquetry Writing Table, 'Mid-18th Century'

H 28 in W 26 in D 18 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
decorative brass escutcheon and moulded pulls. The tambour top rolls upwards to reveal the writing desk
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1920s English Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (left, right, back) and
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1860s American American Classical Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

H 29.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By Charles Norman, George Smith
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
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1810s British Regency Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith

Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith

H 29.14 in W 64.57 in D 34.26 in
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5033, exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and
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19th Century British Sheraton Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in 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
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
’ meaning sweet letter, desk is raised by elegantly curved legs with their original casters below the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk

H 42.75 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk

H 52 in W 77 in D 41 in
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal

H 46.07 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

H 48.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
compartments and two letter trays, with pull-out black leather-lined writing slide, above a knee-hole with a
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson

H 48 in W 61 in D 32 in
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk

H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Victorian Walnut Shaped Writing Table. Circa 1860 Standing on Shaped Carved Legs with a Ring
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1860s Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860

H 37 in W 49 in D 26 in
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
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19th Century French Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Agate, Silver

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

H 3.13 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, late 19th century, hand-engraved bronze desk stand. This antique and rather sizeable bronze
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Late 19th Century French Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders
Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders

Large Bronze Desk Stand with Inkwells Letter Rack and Porcelain Ink Holders

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H 6.6 in W 12 in D 7.9 in
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900

H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and
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1880s British Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Agate, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate

Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate

W 1.03 in Dm 0.24 in L 6.62 in
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Denmark Pewter Inkwell Paperknive Writing Desk Set
Located in Munich, Bavaria
inkwell, a letter opener, a blotter and a writing board was executed in pewter, glass, ebony and green
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Letter Writing Desk

Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Denmark Pewter Inkwell Paperknive Writing Desk Set
Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Denmark Pewter Inkwell Paperknive Writing Desk Set

Mogens Ballin Art Nouveau Denmark Pewter Inkwell Paperknive Writing Desk Set

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
item for your writing desk or just as a display item at your cupboard.
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

H 8 in W 6.38 in D 4.75 in
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
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1920s German Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

H 8.13 in W 5.5 in D 4.13 in
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
A large military-style solid Mahogany double opening writing box, with brass corner brackets
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19th Century British Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box

H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany

H 15 in W 8 in D 6 in
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

H 5.71 in W 14.18 in D 9.93 in
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies
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1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

H 10.75 in W 22.5 in D 12.75 in
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. Made of silver (marked 800) and crystal glass. Nice addition to your writing desk or just to display
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Inkwell, Letter Opener, Dip Pen and Seal Set, in Box

H 2.88 in W 9.63 in D 10.38 in
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique military captain's writing box with brass strapping, secret compartment and special large
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Late 18th Century British Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane

H 16 in W 40 in D 31 in
Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing desk from the highly esteemed Thomas Chippendale is exceptionally rare and unique. The
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale
Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale

Mahogany Desk by Thomas Chippendale

H 37 in W 57.75 in D 35.75 in
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
when people read letters at their desks by candlelight, and responded to them, writing in ink and
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 18.12 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
turquoise blue background. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Enamel

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set

H 17.5 in Dm 11.75 in
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing surface Around this are mini drawers and inkwells, perfect for letter writing and correspondence
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1910s Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique

H 45 in W 45.5 in D 22 in
Chalcedony and Gilded Bronze Desk Set from the Duke of St. Albans
Located in London, GB
A finely cased desk set in Chalcedony and the very finest gilt bronze. Made up of a letter opener
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1850s English Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Chalcedony and Gilded Bronze Desk Set from the Duke of St. Albans
Chalcedony and Gilded Bronze Desk Set from the Duke of St. Albans

Chalcedony and Gilded Bronze Desk Set from the Duke of St. Albans

H 1.25 in W 10 in D 3.25 in
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
escutcheon. Opening the writing desk gives you a view of symmetrical keyholes for letter/anything storage
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front

French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front

H 44 in W 46 in D 19 in
Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George II style burl walnut and walnut slant top desk, late 19th century. With a burled
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Late 19th Century Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk
Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk

Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk

H 36.5 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Very Fine Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Desk or Vanity Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
bowfront desk with fitted leather writing skiver surface above shaped apron with one long drawer flanked
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Desk or Vanity Cabinet
Very Fine Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Desk or Vanity Cabinet

Very Fine Edwardian Mahogany Ladies Desk or Vanity Cabinet

H 52.25 in W 42 in D 24 in
Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality late Victorian Sheraton style rosewood and marquetry desk in the manner of Edwards
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century
Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century

Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century

H 38.59 in W 48.04 in D 23.82 in
Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk

H 24 in W 47.75 in D 24 in
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
, allowing a larger area for working and writing. The lower part of the desk is formed on the left by five
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880

H 53.94 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
, leather-inset writing surface with three small interior drawers. All of the desk drawers lock when the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865

H 50.75 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
place to set the writing instrument while pouring over the just written love letter. The candle stand
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Mid-19th Century European William IV Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand

Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand

H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.25 in
Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface with 4 interior drawers & letter cubby. Well made with
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Early 20th Century Danish Queen Anne Antique Letter Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers
Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers

Lady's Writing Desk/ Secretary in Mahogany w/ Cylinder Top over Chest of Drawers

H 41.25 in W 35 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer
Located in Corsham, GB
An fine watercolour study of a gentleman sat in his study writing a letter. The artist shows the
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19th Century Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Watercolor

19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer
19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer

19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer, Unknown

H 24.81 in W 20.08 in
Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate
Located in Van Nuys, CA
era of refined tastes and handwritten correspondence. Whether gracing a vintage writing desk or
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Early 1800s Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate
Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate

Late 1800's Double Ink Well & Letter Holder- From Agne's Moorehead Estate

H 6 in W 9.5 in D 12 in
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
" W; desk writing area is 22 3/8" D x 44 1/2" W and is situated 30 3/4" H over the floor Condition
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18th Century English George III Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

H 93 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram

H 6.5 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a faux composition disguising the "butler's desk" hidden within. This withdraws and the drawer
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18th Century English George III Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

H 86.5 in W 49 in D 21 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
. The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This compartment is
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire

Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire

H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Antique French Side Table Petite Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Desk Craft Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
lifts open to reveal a ‘fitted’ interior compartment, probably originally designed for letter writing or
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Side Table Petite Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Desk Craft Table
Antique French Side Table Petite Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Desk Craft Table

Antique French Side Table Petite Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Desk Craft Table

H 28.5 in W 24 in D 18 in
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in New York, NY
drop-front writing surface opening to reveal letter drawers and cubbies, above four drawers. 43 inches
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19th Century American Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest

Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest

H 43 in W 40 in D 22 in
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver inkwell conjures memories of a time when letter writing was an art and people
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Letter Writing Desk

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Inkwell

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
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