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Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk
Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk

Outstanding Burr Walnut Serpentine Library Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Top quality double serpentine burr walnut partners library desk, outstanding colour and condition, original gilt bronze handles, cedar lined drawers, original red leather. 29" high ...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Burl

Victorian English Walnut & Leather Library Desk Chair
Victorian English Walnut & Leather Library Desk Chair

Victorian English Walnut & Leather Library Desk Chair

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

Elegant Victorian English library desk chair made of walnut, featuring a leather seat and backrest.

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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th century William IV mahogany library desk
19th century William IV mahogany library desk

19th century William IV mahogany library desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century william iv mahogany library desk circa 1835. We are pleased to offer this William IV period library table in it's original patina.

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Partner’s Library Desk
Monumental 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Partner’s Library Desk

Monumental 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Partner’s Library Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is an impressive 19th century mahogany campaign partner’s desk, library desk, executive writing desk, military campaign desk, colonial office desk, green leather top desk, brass...

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised banding, the freeze with three drawers to the front and three blind drawers to the op...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Library Desk

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Library Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Library Desk Chair

Antique Victorian Library Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Victorian Leather backed Library desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from the 1870-1890 period.

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1870s British Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870 A fine and scarce example of a Gillow & Co. breakfront library desk, crafted in richly figured...

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk
Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk

Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Glasgow, GB

A George III mahogany freestanding library desk in the Chippendale style. Designed to be used in the centre of a room and with storage to front and back similar to a partners’ desk,...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Octagonal Library Desk by Henry Samuel
19th Century English Mahogany Octagonal Library Desk by Henry Samuel

19th Century English Mahogany Octagonal Library Desk by Henry Samuel

By H. Samuel

Located in London, GB

Many of his pieces bear the stamp on the carcass or drawers, with interiors and linings often stained darker to lend them a "Dickensian" air. The desk is based on a desk acquired by...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George III circa 1820 lightly restored metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder...

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1820s English George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fabulous 19th Century Library Desk or Table
Fabulous 19th Century Library Desk or Table

Fabulous 19th Century Library Desk or Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th century fruitwood library table desk finely hand carved with gorgeously rich grain and patination.

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19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally ...

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1850s English High Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Burl, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Desk or Table
19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Desk or Table

19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Desk or Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Table A substantial 19th century, English Regency, Chinoiserie partners library table with a great old tooled leather top. There ar...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930
Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930

Early 20th c. Handmade Cigar Box Art Library Desk c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An early 20th century small handmade folk, tramp or cigar box art library desk with hinged top, metal pulls and two pull out drawers.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Library Desk

Materials

Metal

FINE IMPORTANT ViCTORIAN MARQUETRY INLAID HARDWOOD SATINWOOD KIDNEY LIBRARY DESK
FINE IMPORTANT ViCTORIAN MARQUETRY INLAID HARDWOOD SATINWOOD KIDNEY LIBRARY DESK

FINE IMPORTANT ViCTORIAN MARQUETRY INLAID HARDWOOD SATINWOOD KIDNEY LIBRARY DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The combination of its dramatic kidney form, exceptionally extensive marquetry, tooled leather writing surface and fully decorated reverse makes this a particularly impressive exampl...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Hardwood

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Craftsman Oval in Tiger Oak Library Desk, Entry or Console Table
Antique Craftsman Oval in Tiger Oak Library Desk, Entry or Console Table

Antique Craftsman Oval in Tiger Oak Library Desk, Entry or Console Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An impressive sculptural desk made in America circa 1910s. This desk features solid oak construction and is in restored condition.

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1910s American Late Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table
Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table

Antique Oak Arts and Crafts Library Desk Table

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful handcrafted piece with beautiful patina. This antique table has all the character a piece of this nature should. This truly is a stunning table in this style. It has been w...

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Early 20th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Elegant Queen Anne Style Library Desk Chair in Walnut
Elegant Queen Anne Style Library Desk Chair in Walnut

Elegant Queen Anne Style Library Desk Chair in Walnut

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Elegant Claw Foot Armchair. Walnut construction.

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Early 20th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fine Baroque Portuguese Rosewood Centre Table, Library Desk, 17th Century
Fine Baroque Portuguese Rosewood Centre Table, Library Desk, 17th Century

Fine Baroque Portuguese Rosewood Centre Table, Library Desk, 17th Century

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

This centre table is an uncommonly large size, made for a substantial interior and highly decorative with its bold carving, turnings and brassware as well as practical for use as cen...

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Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Massive Antique George III 1780 Library Desk Table George Rex Locks
Massive Antique George III 1780 Library Desk Table George Rex Locks

Massive Antique George III 1780 Library Desk Table George Rex Locks

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite George III circa 1780-1800 extra large Library table writing desk with period George Rex stamped locks This piece will honestly ...

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1780s English George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Regency Empire Klismos Library Desk Gondola Arm Chair
Antique 19th C. Mahogany Regency Empire Klismos Library Desk Gondola Arm Chair

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Regency Empire Klismos Library Desk Gondola Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Raised on elegant front cabriole legs ending in authentic, period brass ball casters with beaded socket plates, this sophisticated piece balances historical grandeur with structural ...

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19th Century Empire Antique Library Desk

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV
Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV

Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV

Located in Choudrant, LA

19th century French Breton Carved Oak sofa table writing desk Louis XIV. Direct from France, a highly carved, excellent quality antique oak sofa table or writing desk with outsta...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Regency-Style Mahogany Library Table
Regency-Style Mahogany Library Table

Regency-Style Mahogany Library Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This timeless mahogany Regency-style library desk features refined design elements prevalent in England during the early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840
Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840

Antique 19th Century English Leather Inset Library Table, C.1840

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th century English Mahogany and leather inset library table C.1840. A neatly proportioned library desk with two drawers, standing on beautifully turned legs, terminating...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Library Table
19th Century English Regency Library Table

19th Century English Regency Library Table

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a English Regency William IV period, circa 1820s. Writing table or library desk with a trestle base. It features two drawers with wooden knobs on one side and faux drawer fro...

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1850s English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top
English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top

Located in Houston, TX

Equally suited as a writing table, library desk, or elegant console, this piece blends effortlessly into both traditional and modern interiors.

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides
19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The timber appears to be solid beechwood, a material frequently used for quality French provincial and country furniture of the 19th-century, valued for its strength, fine grain and ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860
Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860

Victorian Writing Desk Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Legs 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This handsome late Victorian writing desk is crafted from richly figured oak and combines practicality with the timeless appeal of Jacobean Revival design The rectangular top is inse...

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1860s Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs
Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

They were often used in library, desk or drawing room chairs where the chair needed to be attractive from the front and back.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau
Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Suffolk, GB

Designed to stand in the centre of a room, this desk is fully finished on all sides, making it ideal as a freestanding writing table, library desk or elegant centrepiece in a study, ...

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19th Century French Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

A Baroque Hand-carved and Gilt Wood Italian Altar Lectern
A Baroque Hand-carved and Gilt Wood Italian Altar Lectern

A Baroque Hand-carved and Gilt Wood Italian Altar Lectern

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This versatile sacred craft piece folds flat when not in use, making it both a functional display stand and a striking sculptural decor accent for a library desk, console, or altarpi...

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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Library Desk

Materials

Giltwood

Country House Library Partners Desk
Country House Library Partners Desk

Country House Library Partners Desk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 18th century Chippendale period country house library fitted partners desk. The paneled cupbards opening to one end with fitted folio shelves and one front cupboard is fitted ...

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18th Century European Chippendale Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Twin-Pedestal Desk with Cupboards
Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Twin-Pedestal Desk with Cupboards

Victorian Mahogany Breakfront Twin-Pedestal Desk with Cupboards

Located in Nottingham, GB

A distinctive stepped breakfront top defines the architectural presence of this Victorian mahogany pedestal desk. Unlike standard flat-fronted partners or library desks, the configur...

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19th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

English 18th Century George III Style Solid Oak Wood Kneehole Writing Desk
English 18th Century George III Style Solid Oak Wood Kneehole Writing Desk

English 18th Century George III Style Solid Oak Wood Kneehole Writing Desk

Located in Nottingham, GB

Traditional brass handles complement the warm tones of the oak, while the freestanding design allows the desk to be positioned anywhere within a room, making it equally suitable for ...

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19th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert
19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

19th Century English Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Oval Inkwell with Glass Insert

Located in Dallas, TX

In excellent condition commensurate with age and use, this antique inkwell would be perfect on a library desk, executive office, or writing table.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and d...

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1760s English Georgian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English desk having a leather top on a case with three drawers in front, brass hardware and faux drawers on the sides and back, all this sitting on turned and r...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Rustic Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table
Rustic Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table

Rustic Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table

Located in Troy, NY

Antique Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table, with a thick walnut one-plank top above a frieze containing four drawers with molded, paneled fronts and wooden pulls supporte...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Library Table Writing Desk
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Library Table Writing Desk

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Library Table Writing Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Essex, MA

Period Early 19th Century English Regency Leather Top Partners Desk or Library Table. Three Drawers each on opposite long sides.

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1820s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary

Located in Birmingham, AL

This grand Lyonnaise French library desk with it's beautiful, rich patina has a fresh French polish that allows the wood to shine.

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Iron

French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Mahogany Brass Mounted Desk
French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Mahogany Brass Mounted Desk

French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Mahogany Brass Mounted Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Its versatile scale makes it ideal for use as an executive desk, writing table, library desk, study desk, office workstation, or sophisticated console within both traditional and con...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk
19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk

19th Century Neoclassical Style English Oak Library Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic 19th century English library table, writing table, or desk hand-crafted from oak.

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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk
Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk

Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century William IV library table, desk with the original tooled lush brown leather top on a two drawer case with the original brass hardware supported by four bold turn...

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19th Century English William IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Spinet Writing Desk Secretary Library Table

Located in Dayton, OH

This antique early 20th century Victorian Revival spinet desk showcases the elegant craftsmanship and multi-functional engineering characteristic of late 19th-century American furnit...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk
French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

French Louis XIII Style Oak Barley Twist Library Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine 19th century French carved oak library table, or writing table desk made in the grand Louis XIII taste.

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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Library Dolphin Table Desk c. 1880s
Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Library Dolphin Table Desk c. 1880s

Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Library Dolphin Table Desk c. 1880s

Located in Tyler, TX

A versatile size, perfect for use as a writing desk, library table, center table, or elegant entry table.

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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table.

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Early 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Italian Renaissance Oak Library Table Desk, Carved Heads, 19th Century
Italian Renaissance Oak Library Table Desk, Carved Heads, 19th Century

Italian Renaissance Oak Library Table Desk, Carved Heads, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) oak library style table desk with carved heads on legs and wide stretcher with 1 drawer on front and back.

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Spanish Walnut Library Table Desk with Two Drawers, 18th Century
Spanish Walnut Library Table Desk with Two Drawers, 18th Century

Spanish Walnut Library Table Desk with Two Drawers, 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exuberant library table or desk, having a walnut molded edge around the top, two drawers, and fluidly carved legs and support braces.

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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century
Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Antique 5ft George IV Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

This superb quality George IV antique partner's library writing table in the manner of Gillows is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1830.  

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1830s English George IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Circa 1815 Scottish Regency Period Desk or Library Chair
Circa 1815 Scottish Regency Period Desk or Library Chair

Circa 1815 Scottish Regency Period Desk or Library Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Regency period, circa 1815, Scottish desk or library chair attributed to Trotter of Edinburgh.

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1810s Scottish Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Aesthetic Movement Merklen Brothers Carved Walnut Library Table Desk NY 1890
Aesthetic Movement Merklen Brothers Carved Walnut Library Table Desk NY 1890

Aesthetic Movement Merklen Brothers Carved Walnut Library Table Desk NY 1890

By Merklen Brothers

Located in Portland, OR

A fabulous antique American Aesthetic Movement carved walnut library table or desk, by Merklen Brothers, New York, circa 1890.

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1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

By Thomas Turner

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled red leather inset top. Features 2 hand dovetailed drawers within the frieze, squar...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

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Outstanding William IV Rosewood Library Desk
Outstanding William IV Rosewood Library Desk

Outstanding William IV Rosewood Library Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 52 in D 29.5 in

Outstanding William IV Rosewood Library Desk

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

A superb William IV library desk, excellent color and condition, green leather, single drawer with rosewood motif, mirrored image to the back, lyre ends standing on paw feet.

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1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Library Desk
Library Desk

Library Desk

Unavailable

H 32 in W 54 in D 42 in

Library Desk

Located in Toronto, ON

Distinguished antique Georgian period double sided Library Kneehole Desk in figured and patinated mahogany.

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19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Library Desk Stamped Gillows
19th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Library Desk Stamped Gillows

19th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Library Desk Stamped Gillows

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 36.23 in

19th Century Fiddleback Mahogany Library Desk Stamped Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The pedestals are flanked with mahogany arches and have the maker's impress mark stamped on the desk twice 'Gillow'. The library desk, as far as we know, is bespoke and a complete on...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Library / Desk Chair
Antique Library / Desk Chair

Antique Library / Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Antique Library / Desk Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Very nice quality George III period mahogany antique library chair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. This chair has good crisp carving, it is made of fine dense grained timber, it...

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18th Century British George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

William III Library / Desk Chair
William III Library / Desk Chair

William III Library / Desk Chair

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

William III Library / Desk Chair

Located in Bedford, NY

A mahogany William IV open pull-up chair with leather upholstery. Turned and reeded legs with original casters. Hand-carved back details.

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19th Century English William III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery

English Late Regency Library Desk/Cabinet
English Late Regency Library Desk/Cabinet

English Late Regency Library Desk/Cabinet

Unavailable

H 30 in W 20 in D 16 in

English Late Regency Library Desk/Cabinet

Located in Sheffield, MA

This unusual mahogany cabinet/desk has an adjustable lift-top writing slope with carved gadrooned edge, green gilt-tooled inset leather with removable reading ledge. The carved and b...

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19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Large Walnut Partners Desk by Whytock and Reid, Edinburgh
Large Walnut Partners Desk by Whytock and Reid, Edinburgh

Large Walnut Partners Desk by Whytock and Reid, Edinburgh

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 71.86 in D 41.93 in

Large Walnut Partners Desk by Whytock and Reid, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Large walnut partner’s desk/library desk by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Library Table/Desk
Spanish Library Table/Desk

Spanish Library Table/Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 63 in D 29 in

Spanish Library Table/Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Spanish library table or desk. Metal stretcher with side splayed legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

Materials

Metal

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 38.98 in

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk, skillfully crafted from solid walnut and featuring a sophisticated black leather top. T...

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 38.98 in

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

A superb decorative Italian writing desk, made in solid walnut with a black leather top. A beautiful representation of Renaissance design with bold trestle ends, exquisitely carved w...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

1800s Large Library Three-Drawer Desk

1800s Large Library Three-Drawer Desk

Unavailable

H 34 in W 72 in D 31 in

1800s Large Library Three-Drawer Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

1800's over size library three drawer desk with slightly slant top covered with leather like fabric.

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Library Desk

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Mahogany Library Table or Desk
Regency Mahogany Library Table or Desk

Regency Mahogany Library Table or Desk

Unavailable

H 29.73 in W 48.04 in D 35.04 in

Regency Mahogany Library Table or Desk

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

Good quality Regency period English library table, circa 1810. Standing on out swept legs terminating on paw feet. Drawers are on both sides with lion head handles and oak linings. T...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century

Located in Ely, GB

A Good Quality Antique English Mahogany & Green Leather Library / Desk Chair on Brass Castors, circa 19th Century.

Category

1850s British Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk
18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk

18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 66 in D 31 in

18th Century Carved Walnut Library Table Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-18th Century. Spanish bold scale walnut table. This table or desk features five working carved drawers (three at front, two in back) with turning wood work on legs and end suppo...

Category

Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany Library Table / Desk
Regency Mahogany Library Table / Desk

Regency Mahogany Library Table / Desk

Unavailable

H 29.73 in W 48.04 in D 35.04 in

Regency Mahogany Library Table / Desk

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

Good quality Regency period English library table, circa 1810. Standing on out swept legs terminating on paw feet. Drawers are on both sides with lion head handles and oak linings. T...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Table Desk with Three Drawers
George III Mahogany Library Table Desk with Three Drawers

George III Mahogany Library Table Desk with Three Drawers

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 60 in D 26.5 in

George III Mahogany Library Table Desk with Three Drawers

Located in New York, NY

George III mahogany library table desk with three drawers on one side and brass casters.

Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Writing Desk Library Centre Table
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Writing Desk Library Centre Table

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Writing Desk Library Centre Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian circa 1860 mahogany writing desk, library or centre table. Great stretcher base.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table
Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

You can use this gorgeous piece as either a small drop-leaf desk or a stunning sofa table. It’s great size, beautiful design, and unique wood all really lend themselves to today’s st...

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

An English antique library or desk chair in mahogany
An English antique library or desk chair in mahogany

An English antique library or desk chair in mahogany

Located in Miami, FL

An English antique library or desk chair in mahogany

Category

19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Library Table
Library Table

Library Table

Unavailable

H 31 in

Library Table

Located in Miami, FL

Library Table in mahogany, leather top.

Category

19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk
French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk

French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk

Unavailable

H 48.25 in W 35.13 in D 23.38 in

French Empire Period Mahogany Library Stand or Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 19th century French Empire period mahogany gentleman's library stand/ desk, with leather top, centre and side drawers, and candle slide, circa 1810.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance
American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance

American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

To the manor born-from a connoisseur to a connoisseur for one who quests the best-a heavily carved masterpiece!!! Can you just see J P Morgan the baron of industry sitting in his gr...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Library table
Library table

Library table

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 61.42 in D 40.16 in

Library table

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence

Table double face. For drawers

Category

19th Century French Antique Library Desk

Oak Library Table
Oak Library Table

Oak Library Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 60 in D 38 in

Oak Library Table

Located in Stamford, CT

An American white washed oak library table with turned and carved legs ending on bun feet; the top is carved to simulate string inlay.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Regency rosewood library table
Regency rosewood library table

Regency rosewood library table

Unavailable

H 28.25 in W 48 in D 26 in

Regency rosewood library table

Located in Salisbury, GB

Regency brass inlaid library table Here we are pleased to offer you this Regency brass inlaid library table. In the Regency period, brass inlaid furniture was the height of fashion, ...

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top
Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top

Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top

By Gustav Stickley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Arts & Crafts mission Stickley style mahogany library writing table or desk with an elaborate multi-color marquetry wood inlay top in mahogany, oak and walnut with original wood knobs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Mahogany

Pillar End Library Table
Pillar End Library Table

Pillar End Library Table

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 46.07 in D 27.17 in

Pillar End Library Table

Located in Salisbury, GB

A pillar end library table made in 'Gonzalo Alves' a Brazilian rare hardwood of very fine quality in the Gillows style. circa 1830.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Library Desk

Biedermeier Walnut Library Table
Biedermeier Walnut Library Table

Biedermeier Walnut Library Table

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 49 in D 25.5 in

Biedermeier Walnut Library Table

Located in Midlothian, VA

Biedermeier Walnut Library Table on Classic Reeded Column Base

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Library Table
Antique Georgian Library Table

Antique Georgian Library Table

Unavailable

H 31 in W 54 in D 29.5 in

Antique Georgian Library Table

Located in Toronto, ON

Distinguished Antique Georgian period double sided Library Writing
table of the highest quality, of excellent proportion and patinated colour in figured mahogany, crossbanded...

Category

19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

Gillows Rosewood Library Table
Gillows Rosewood Library Table

Gillows Rosewood Library Table

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 26.78 in

Gillows Rosewood Library Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Northwich, GB

A fine goncalo alves library table firmly attributed to Gillows and dating to about 1810. Gillows of Lancaster and London, also known as Gillow & Co., was an English furniture mak...

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

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Antique Library Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique library desk you’re looking for. Each antique library desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique library desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique library desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique library desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Gustav Stickley and Stickley Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Library Desk?

An antique library desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,045, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

Questions About Antique Library Desk

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.