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Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895
Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.

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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and

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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows

Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut writing desk almost certainly by Gillows, the large rectangular rounded top with inset

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19th Century British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has

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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Fine Regency Walnut Writing Desk
Fine Regency Walnut Writing Desk

Fine Regency Walnut Writing Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning Regency Rosewood Library table in the manner of Gillows with tooled leather inset top , circa 1820 . Solid and stable ! Don't hesitate to...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Continental Louis XV style walnut writing desk from the 1920s is a stunning example

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1920s European Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Viterbo, VT

Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer sell this stunning large French Empire style walnut desk having a gilt tooled

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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair
19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair

19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century hand carved set of walnut writing desk resting on lion's paws with three front drawers

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Late 19th Century British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820

Located in Southampton, NY

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s
19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s

19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic wooden writing desk with multiple drawers, both on the tabletop riser and beneath. The

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1870s Italian Modern Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk

By Charles Bevan

Located in London, GB

, circa 1870 Stamped 'Lamb, Manchester'. Walnut and inlaid 122 cm. wide x 74 cm. high x 67 cm. deep. The

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Writing Desk / Side Table With Inlay
Italian Walnut Writing Desk / Side Table With Inlay

Italian Walnut Writing Desk / Side Table With Inlay

Located in Viterbo, VT

Neoclassical desk hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest

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1860s British Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Curved Legs, Expandable, Circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Biedermeier desk crafted from walnut, featuring gracefully curved legs and a baluster-shaped

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1830s German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

beautifully as a refined writing desk but also works well as a versatile work table or a slim console table in

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk

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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional 19th-century French Gothic Writing Desk is crafted from richly patinaed solid

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1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915
Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1915

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco

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1910s German Art Deco Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery
Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery

Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery

By Émile Gallé

Located in London, GB

An exhibition-quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined late 19th century French Louis XVI style walnut writing table, sourced in Provence. The

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.

Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.

By Lamb of Manchester

Located in London, GB

Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and leather writing desk with a bank of four

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920

20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790

Located in London, GB

A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Victorian writing desk or console table In the manner of Herter

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1880s English Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730
Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730

Antique Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, 1730

Located in Milano, IT

Writing desk with upper cabinet Milan, first half of the 18th century Carved walnut partially

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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Olive, Walnut

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality A fine early

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1910s British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV INLAY WRITING DESK
MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV INLAY WRITING DESK

MID-18th CENTURY LOUIS XV INLAY WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined carved solid walnut writing desk, embellished with walnut veneer and cherry wood inlays

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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820
Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820

Regency Writing Table Walnut Desk 1820

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome Regency walnut writing table dating to around 1820, combining elegant proportions with

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1820s Regency Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique Edwardian inlaid walnut desk / writing table. This was made in England, it

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

this period. The walnut writing desk is composed of an oval body which is covered with tooled

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal
Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Walnut Gentlemans Desk Writing Table Georgian Revival Pedestal

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Impressive burr walnut Georgian style gentleman's desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet

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1880s Georgian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance

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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century

Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Louis XVI period writing desk from the 18th century, crafted in warm walnut with

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it

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1830s British William IV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

A large and impressive 19th Century Chippendale walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having

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1860s British Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Writing Desk
Writing Desk

Writing Desk

Located in London, England

French two drawer bureau plat with brass moulds and parquetry inlaid top. Circa 1900. H 75cm (AH 63cm) x W 111cm x D 66cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hixson, TN

19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on

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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk

French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French 19th-century walnut side table or writing table, characterized by the refined simplicity of

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut, Reived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut, Reived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Restored Biedermeier Writing Desk, Walnut, Reived Polish, Austria, 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This writing desk with a drawer is an exceptionally elegant and rare example of Austrian furniture

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780

Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

internal and secret, with a flip down front allowing ease of writing, raised on carved circular tapered

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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Writing Desk
Biedermeier Writing Desk

Biedermeier Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A footrest is built into

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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and early antique French inlaid walnut ormolu mounted desk / writing table

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Early 1800s French Louis XIV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk

Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its

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18th Century French Empire Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored
19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored

19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-19th century Italian writing desk in solid blond walnut and weneer walnut, restored and

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Pine, Walnut

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs
Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs

Italian Classic Walnut Marquetry Desk Writing Table with Two leafs

Located in Miami, FL

This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table. The

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Late 19th Century Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Writing Desk, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

: Height: 59 cm (23.2 in) Width: 48.5 cm (19.1 in) This writing desk is a superb example of mature

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Miami, FL

An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface

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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Walnut Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique walnut writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every antique walnut writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique walnut writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique walnut writing desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique walnut writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Maple & Co. and Charles Hindley & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Walnut Writing Desk?

An antique walnut writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,458, while the lowest priced sells for $297 and the highest can go for as much as $295,000.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.