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Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table

Regency Mahogany Library Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Regency mahogany library table features twin hinged, solid mahogany leaves that can either extend the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts oak carved library table/double desk, Morris & Co.
Arts & Crafts oak carved library table/double desk, Morris & Co.

Arts & Crafts oak carved library table/double desk, Morris & Co.

By Morris & Co., George Jack

Located in London, GB

An exceptional Arts and Crafts quarter-sawn oak library table/double desk, with a rectangular top and shaped sides united by a floor stretcher with molded details.

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Mission Arts Craft Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Table Desk Inkwell
Antique Mission Arts Craft Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Table Desk Inkwell

Antique Mission Arts Craft Quartersawn Oak Library Bookcase Table Desk Inkwell

Located in Dayton, OH

A thick lower horizontal stretcher shelf connects the two side structures, acting as both a sturdy footrest and an additional structural stabilizer. The desk is finished on all sid...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Walnut Library Table
19th Century Walnut Library Table

19th Century Walnut Library Table

Located in High Point, NC

This piece can be raised for use as a desk for an additional cost.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Park Furniture Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Desk
Antique Park Furniture Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Desk

Antique Park Furniture Quartersawn Oak Mission Arts Crafts Library Table Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique quartersawn oak library table or desk by The Park Furniture Company of Rushville Indiana.

Category

Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Regency Rosewood Library Table
Regency Rosewood Library Table

Regency Rosewood Library Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular crossbanded top over two frieze drawers and raised on a trestle supports carved with anthemium, scroll feet. Provenance: Naill Smith Antiques.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk
Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

The perfect statement for any library, study or office. Dimensions: 55.5" x 37" x 29"h

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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th c Befort Jeune French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Ladies Desk
19th c Befort Jeune French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Ladies Desk

19th c Befort Jeune French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Ladies Desk

By Befort Jeune

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This was never intended to have the imposing scale of a large library desk; rather, its refined proportions suggest an intimate writing table or bureau plat, suitable for a private s...

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table
Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table

Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality 19th century English Library Table or Desk. In great original condition and of exceptional colour.

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table

Located in New York, NY

Classical faux porphyry library table Northern European, 19th century Measures: Height 31 1/4 in, width 47 1/4 in, depth 25 3/4 in. 2206.

Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

Fine William IV Library Table
Fine William IV Library Table

Fine William IV Library Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Mulberry Veneered and Ormolu Mounted.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

Magnificent George II Mahogany Library Table
Magnificent George II Mahogany Library Table

Magnificent George II Mahogany Library Table

Located in London, GB

A MAGNIFICENT GEORGE II MAHOGANY LIBRARY TABLE, CIRCA 1740 The frieze with three oak-lined drawers to each side. Original locks and handles. The handles and back-plates retain their...

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18th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Fruitwood and Ormolu Library Table/Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and large-scale French 18th century Louis XV period ebonized fruitwood and ormolu library table/desk. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine foliate feet an...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

Materials

Ormolu

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Style American Empire Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Style American Empire Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique American Empire writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.

Category

Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Regency rosewood Library Table attributed to Gilows
Regency rosewood Library Table attributed to Gilows

Regency rosewood Library Table attributed to Gilows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Folkestone, GB

A premium quality early 19th century Rosewood library table firmly attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. This exceptional table is polished all round to allow for centre-st...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Louis XV Style Parquetry Library Table
Antique French Louis XV Style Parquetry Library Table

Antique French Louis XV Style Parquetry Library Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Equally suited as a writing desk, library table, center table, or sophisticated sofa table, this versatile piece effortlessly complements French Louis XV, Rococo Revival, Traditional...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Rococo Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

American Designer, Library Table, Oak, USA, 1910s
American Designer, Library Table, Oak, USA, 1910s

American Designer, Library Table, Oak, USA, 1910s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-painted oak library table or center table in the Arts and Crafts style designed and produced in the US, c. 1910s. Many areas of wear present and a large crack near one bottom...

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1910s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Regency Rosewood Library Table Attributed To Gillows
Regency Rosewood Library Table Attributed To Gillows

Regency Rosewood Library Table Attributed To Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Sherborne, GB

English rosewood library table, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. With elaborate holly wood inlay/marquetry cross banding using Thomas Wilkinson’s tracings who was a dra...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Rosewood

A Regency mahogany library chair
A Regency mahogany library chair

A Regency mahogany library chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned tapering legs with brass castors, originally caned but now with two re-upholstered ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table

19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderfully versatile, this table works equally well as a writing desk, library table, center table, or elegant side table.

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19th Century Italian Jacobean Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

SIGNED Antique Gustav Stickley Library Table #637 W5209
SIGNED Antique Gustav Stickley Library Table #637 W5209

SIGNED Antique Gustav Stickley Library Table #637 W5209

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique circa 1908 trestle table in good condition with two through tannin construction with keys on each side with shelf. This model is the heavy duty version of this tab...

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Early 1900s Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table
19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table

19th Century Italian Walnut Barley Twist Library / Writing Table

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderfully versatile, this table works equally well as a writing desk, library table, center table, or elegant side table.

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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Revival Style Oak Library Table with Drawer
Renaissance Revival Style Oak Library Table with Drawer

Renaissance Revival Style Oak Library Table with Drawer

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an antique American Renaissance Revival library or writing table, typically dated to the 1890s. Hand-crafted of solid quarter-sawn oak, this piece has a single drawer for...

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Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Early Library Table with Leather Top
Gustav Stickley Early Library Table with Leather Top

Gustav Stickley Early Library Table with Leather Top

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Northport, MI

An exceptional example of early American Arts and Crafts design, this rare hexagonal library table by Gustav Stickley dates to circa 1902. Crafted in solid quarter-sawn oak with a wa...

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Early 1900s American Mission Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Swedish Grace Console/Library Table from NK, Sweden, 1927
Swedish Grace Console/Library Table from NK, Sweden, 1927

Swedish Grace Console/Library Table from NK, Sweden, 1927

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant table with many variations, it can be used as a console or library table or as a small desk. Made from oak that has been beautifully lacquered black, legs and leg stand are c...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood and Ormolu-Mounted Library Table
Regency Rosewood and Ormolu-Mounted Library Table

Regency Rosewood and Ormolu-Mounted Library Table

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top with rounded corners over an ormolu egg-and-dart mounted edge and paneled frieze fitted with one drawer; raised on standard end supports on giltwood winged paw fe...

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1820s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Regency period brass inlaid Library table, circa 1820
Regency period brass inlaid Library table, circa 1820

Regency period brass inlaid Library table, circa 1820

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Regency period Rosewood Library table, having brass inlaid stringing, an inset leather top, a single frieze drawer, end supports, raised on elegant out swept feet...

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Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs
Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

Scottish Library Table with Barley Twist Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful all-over patina and hand carvings on the apron.

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Early 18th Century Scottish Antique Library Desk

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835
English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

The double-sided form of this table is commonly, but incorrectly, referred to as a "partners desk" due to its binary arrangement, however by definition a partners desk is of double p...

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1830s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table
18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table

18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table

Located in High Point, NC

18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron, which contains a single drawer in ...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

American Empire Oak Library Table from "And Just Like That…"
American Empire Oak Library Table from "And Just Like That…"

American Empire Oak Library Table from "And Just Like That…"

By Mersman

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome late 19th century/early 20th century Mersman Brothers American Empire style oak console table, library table, or desk, screen-used in the HBO series "And Just Like That…" ...

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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

By Maison Lalande

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine suite of Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany library furniture, Maison Lalande, Paris, 1890-1900, comprising: a bureau plat, a large cartioneire and three tub chairs, each w...

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1880s French Antique Library Desk

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

By Seng

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930 Born in the United States in the early 20th century, ...

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow's of Lancaster circa 1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley tw...

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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

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

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk. A Rectangular form made from solid walnut with traditional wrought iron braces betwe...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers
19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers

19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table with Two Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

This handsome baroque oak library table with two drawers has heavily turned legs, scalloped skirt and lower "X" stretcher. The original brick red painted finish of the base is worn ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak, Paint

Late 19th Century Marble & Bronze Neoclassical-Style Library Table
Late 19th Century Marble & Bronze Neoclassical-Style Library Table

Late 19th Century Marble & Bronze Neoclassical-Style Library Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Neoclassical-style library table. Late 19th century. With green veined marbled top raised on gilt-metal winged half-figure legs Measures: 31.5" H x 102.5" W x 45.25" D.

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Late 19th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Marble, Metal

Fine 18th Century Carved Georgian Country Oak Library Table, circa 1780
Fine 18th Century Carved Georgian Country Oak Library Table, circa 1780

Fine 18th Century Carved Georgian Country Oak Library Table, circa 1780

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine Late 18th Century Carved Country Oak Library Table, circa 1790 Material: Oak, Metal Castors An impressive late 18th-century country oak library table of substantial proportion...

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Late 18th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Oak Library Table by Gillows of Lancaster ca. 1830
Antique Large Oak Library Table by Gillows of Lancaster ca. 1830

Antique Large Oak Library Table by Gillows of Lancaster ca. 1830

Located in Nottingham, GB

Large Oak Library Table by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1830–1840 Material: Country oak, leather and brass A substantial early Victorian library table by Gillows of Lancaster, datin...

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19th Century Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table /  Library Table
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table /  Library Table

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table / Library Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine Regency writing table or sofa table, the rectangular top with finely rounded edges and molded edge detailing above two frieze drawer with opposing simulated drawers, each fit...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

The Luton Hoo Library Table
The Luton Hoo Library Table

The Luton Hoo Library Table

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A monumental Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and bois satiné library or centre table, supplied by Mewès & Davis for Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire, circa 1900. The rectangular...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...

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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Table Centre Dining Library Dismantable X Trestles Oak Fruitwood
Table Centre Dining Library Dismantable X Trestles Oak Fruitwood

Table Centre Dining Library Dismantable X Trestles Oak Fruitwood

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A South German oak, shaped X' ended table with detachable fruitwood top with decorative cleated band This table is easily dismantled and retains the original pegs The cleated edge ...

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17th Century German Baroque Antique Library Desk

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marble Top Library Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand French 19th century library table, writing table, or bureau plat featuring an Italian Carrara marble top inset. Crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste, the frieze is decor...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

Materials

Carrara Marble

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers (original label present) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hamme...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

Materials

Copper

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

19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A library table in the manner of Gillows Constructed in amboyna, with cut gold brass inlay work, and bronze feet; of rectangular panelled end support form, braced by pairs of car...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Draw Leaf Library Table with Carved Griffin Supports
Antique Victorian Oak Draw Leaf Library Table with Carved Griffin Supports

Antique Victorian Oak Draw Leaf Library Table with Carved Griffin Supports

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Victorian oak draw-leaf library table features a parquet top and bold carved griffin supports. The apron is detailed with hand carved trim, adding texture and depth. Its sculptu...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival oak writing or library table  A. W. N. Pugin
Gothic Revival oak writing or library table  A. W. N. Pugin

Gothic Revival oak writing or library table A. W. N. Pugin

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Fine 19th Century Gothic Revival oak library table, the design attributed to A. W. N. Pugin and although not stamped was probably made by Gillow or Holland & Sons two of the leading...

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Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen
Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen

Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen

By Richard Bridgens

Located in Glasgow, GB

A superb quality late Regency mahogany and ebonised library table in the manner of the architect and designer Richard Bridgens (1785-1846). With a canted top with a green and gilt t...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Regency period rosewood crossbanded, end support, library table. Having two frieze drawers, dummy drawers to the reverse, ormolu mounts to each corner, ormolu mou...

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1820s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Ormolu

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan

Located in Dallas, TX

a handsome "neat and plain" George III Chippendale-style Gentleman's library writing table with adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt emboss...

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18th Century English George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.
A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.

A French Oak Library Table, in the manner of Jacques Adnet, C. 1940.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Perfect for use as a writing desk, library table, or center table in a study, office, or living space; equally suited behind a sofa or as a refined dining table for smaller interiors.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel
Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel

Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel

By Morel & Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, with a rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded and gilded stretcher and gilded bun ...

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1810s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Amboyna

Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel
Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel

Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel

By Morel & Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, with a rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded and gilded stretcher and gilded foli...

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1810s English Regency Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table

By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...

Category

Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Walnut

American Renaissance Carved Oak Desk
American Renaissance Carved Oak Desk

American Renaissance Carved Oak Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Norwood, NJ

American renaissance carved oak desk/library table, in the manner of R.J. Horner, New York.

Category

Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Library Desk

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795
George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795

George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine circa 1795 English late George III period mahogany double-sided library or writing table of rectangular form, the replaced gilt-tooled 'coral' leather inset top with square re...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Library Desk

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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.