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Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Late 18th Century British Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800

H 33.27 in W 61.23 in D 25.6 in
Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the
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Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Writers Desks

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Ebony

Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian

Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian

H 8.08 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
in brass. The writers desk has an interior with multiple small drawers, each with a wood knob
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Writers Desks

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Pine

Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire
19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire

19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire

H 44.1 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Writers Desks

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Leather, Oak

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

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

H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 23.82 in
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This desk is not merely a functional workspace; it's a statement piece. Perfect for writers, thinkers
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19th Century Swedish Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer

H 30.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
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19th Century English Antique Writers Desks

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Brass

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La

H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Early 19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830

H 7 in W 31 in D 22.063 in
18th Century Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function
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Late 18th Century North American Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Cherry

Antique 18th Century Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
18th Century Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

18th Century Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau

H 78 in W 48 in D 36 in
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gillows, the shaped
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Walnut

Antique A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill

A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill

H 28.75 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a rognon, being of kidney form to allow a writer to easily pull up to the table. Intricately
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writers Desks

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Brass

Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century

Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century

H 29.38 in W 34.88 in D 18.5 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
revolving tray. A writer like George Eliot might have used one section for her reference books, another
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1860s English Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Walnut

Antique George Eliot's Writing Table
George Eliot's Writing Table

George Eliot's Writing Table

H 31 in Dm 24 in
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
of the celebrated poet Lord Byron. She was an important figure, a mathematician and writer, who is
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique Writers Desks

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Oak

Antique A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table

H 31 in W 60 in D 34 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writers Desks

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Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

H 5 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
fantastic gift for a writer, Arts and Crafts collector, Tiffany enthusiast or anyone interested in the
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts

Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts

H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 2 in
1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
, Czech artists, writers and furniture makers were inspired by modernist theories and experimented with
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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Writers Desks

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Chrome

1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair
1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair

1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair

H 33.25 in W 22.25 in D 24.5 in
Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
the writer to sprinkle the sand on the paper before inking to aid in the drying process. Excess pounce
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Writers Desks

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Cut Glass, Wood

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century

Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century

H 9.125 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
pop-up document holder and pen tray, perfect for a writer or a scholar's use. Adorning the top is a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Rosewood

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport

Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport

H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
was given to the Captain James Norman Hall. WWI Flyer and Writer. 1887-1951. Most probably the
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1910s French Industrial Antique Writers Desks

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Brass, Steel

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire

H 2.02 in Dm 4.5 in
19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer
Located in Corsham, GB
man with a book carefully balanced on his lap and a selection of delicate inkwells on his desk
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19th Century Antique Writers Desks

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Watercolor

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

19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer, Unknown

H 24.81 in W 20.08 in
Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, Goyard Desk Trunk Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British doctor and writer
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Early 20th Century French Antique Writers Desks

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Brass

Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk
Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk

Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk

H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Gracefully concealed writing desk fit for a
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Late 18th Century British Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian

Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian

H 43.51 in W 42.52 in D 20.48 in
1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gustavian period Swedish cream/grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1800 with three drawers
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks

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Brass

1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers
1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers

1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers

H 38.5 in W 29.73 in D 20 in
Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
. He was one of the more prolific and most popular French writers of the 19th century Abroad well
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Mid-19th Century Antique Writers Desks

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma
Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma

Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma

H 7.3 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in
Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Located in London, GB
This beautiful devotional oil painting depicts the saint, writer, and theologian Alphonsus Liguori
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Late 18th Century Gothic Antique Writers Desks

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Oil, Panel

Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame

Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame, Late 18th Century

H 24.02 in W 15.36 in D 2.37 in
circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a fantastic desk accessory for the office of any scholars, politicians, or writers.
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1880s French Antique Writers Desks

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Plaster

circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand
circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand

circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand

H 20.75 in W 12.125 in D 16.5 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Writers Desks

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Oak

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

H 54.25 in W 30.5 in D 23 in
Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
inches ABOUT This charming desk figurine in dark brown patinated Viennese bronze by the famous
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915
Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915

Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915

H 7.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Les Amateurs d'Estampes
By Félix Vallotton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
for artists, poets, musicians, and writers, as he drew closer to Toulouse-Lautrec and the bohemian
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Writers Desks

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Woodcut

Les Amateurs d'Estampes
Les Amateurs d'Estampes

Félix Vallotton
Les Amateurs d'Estampes, 1892

H 10.125 in W 12.75 in
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
Furniture Corporation; tables and a desk in the living room by Wabash Cabinet Company of Wabash, IN; with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Writers Desks

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Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet

H 66.75 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
bedroom by Tennessee Furniture Corporation; tables and a desk inthe living room by Wabash Cabinet Company
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Writers Desks

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Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard

H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in

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Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features a gold tooled red leather top surrounded by a bronze trim border. The corners are detailed with bronze striated p...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top

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H 30.25 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

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H 30.315 in W 51.181 in D 27.559 in
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Writers Desks

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Linen

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
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H 37 in W 32 in D 34 in
Antique Georgian Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany Georgian writing table. The table has beautiful weathered brown leather. This is a cowhide leather top. Sheep leather is often used. The advantage of cowhide leather...
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1830s British Antique Writers Desks

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Mahogany

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Antique Georgian Writing Table

Antique Georgian Writing Table

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 34.26 in
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
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20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Antique Writers Desks

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Sandalwood

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century

Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century

H 12 in Dm 7 in
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table legs. Desk with 2 drawers, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface with exce...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 35.44 in
Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Pleasingly petite desk with a deli...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

H 29.34 in W 37.8 in D 19.1 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, solid rosewood five-drawer study or side table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Beautiful writing desk with wonderful carved...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writers Desks

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Rosewood

Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820

Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820

H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 26.97 in
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish late Baroque secretaire in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with a fitted interior over the two long and two smaller drawer bas...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire

18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire

H 39.25 in W 40.75 in D 24 in
English Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three functioning drawers on one side and three false drawers on the other. Supported by turned, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Antique Writers Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Table
English Mahogany Writing Table

English Mahogany Writing Table

H 30.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Hardwood

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

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H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Sideboard with a secretary desk made during the early 1800s, 1820 to 1830, in northern Sweden from pine. The sideboard is a large, well-made quality furniture of very nice quality. I...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Writers Desks

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Sideboard
19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Sideboard

19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Sideboard

H 54.93 in W 59.45 in D 24.02 in
English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by an English cabinetmaker with whom we have been associated for over 30 years, this walnut writing desk has Classic lines that would blend well in a modern setting. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Antique Writers Desks

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

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H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
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Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual Swedish Secretary from Jamtland with a three door design on the top section. A folding front desk opens to drawers and storage space, beneath this are three drawers, and a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

Original Paint Swedish Secretary
Original Paint Swedish Secretary

Original Paint Swedish Secretary

H 88.19 in W 50.4 in D 21.66 in
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Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made and handsome Antique Writing Table in very good original condition. The Table has two drawers with simple round pulls, well-turned legs, a gilt embossed deep Green l...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Writers Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

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Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table

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H 30.5 in W 49 in D 24.5 in
Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

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Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780

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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Late 19th Century Dutch Early Victorian Antique Writers Desks

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Wood

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H 31.11 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
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Located in South Coast, CA
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

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By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
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1790s British Hepplewhite Antique Writers Desks

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Mahogany

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Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk

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H 41.25 in W 42.75 in D 26 in
Double Bronze Inkwell/Pentray by Gustav Gurschner made in Austria
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in New York, NY
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

Double Bronze Inkwell/Pentray by Gustav Gurschner made in Austria
Double Bronze Inkwell/Pentray by Gustav Gurschner made in Austria

Double Bronze Inkwell/Pentray by Gustav Gurschner made in Austria

H 4.5 in W 14 in D 6 in
Gustav Gurschner Bronze Figural tray made in Austria
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in New York, NY
studied under August Kühne and Otto König at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna. He married the writer Alice
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

Gustav Gurschner Bronze Figural tray made in Austria
Gustav Gurschner Bronze Figural tray made in Austria

Gustav Gurschner Bronze Figural tray made in Austria

H 2.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Antique Georgian Gold Shakespeare Seal Fob
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
English writer and Poet William Shakespeare. Fobs and seals were a decorative accessory in the late 18th
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1780s British Georgian Antique Writers Desks

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Shakespeare Seal Fob
Antique Georgian Gold Shakespeare Seal Fob

Antique Georgian Gold Shakespeare Seal Fob

19th Century Wax Jack or Wax Tape Holder in Gilt Bronze with Antique Wick
Located in Firenze, IT
. This desk or writer's candleholder is a superb piece for the collector. Europe, 19th century.      
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19th Century European Antique Writers Desks

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Bronze

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19th Century Wax Jack or Wax Tape Holder in Gilt Bronze with Antique Wick

19th Century Wax Jack or Wax Tape Holder in Gilt Bronze with Antique Wick

H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 2.96 in
A lacquered and gilded wood credenza laccata con alzata
Located in New York, NY
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Writers Desks

A lacquered and gilded wood credenza laccata con alzata
A lacquered and gilded wood credenza laccata con alzata

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H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish writer's desk from circa 1900 with later grey paint, single center drawer with
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Early 1900s Swedish Schoolhouse Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900

Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900

H 29.75 in W 43.25 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writers Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Gustavian writers desk manufactured circa 1820. The desk has straight and tapered legs with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writers Desk
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writers Desk

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writers Desk

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 in
Mahogany / Walnut Writers Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Mahogany drawers and top with walnut frame and cubbies. Comes with original keys.
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Mahogany / Walnut Writers Desk
Mahogany / Walnut Writers Desk

Mahogany / Walnut Writers Desk

H 39.5 in W 49 in D 27 in
Ornate 19th Century Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Extraordinarily detailed 19th century handcrafted writer's desk with exceptional floral marquetry
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Ornate 19th Century Inlaid Writing Desk
Ornate 19th Century Inlaid Writing Desk

Ornate 19th Century Inlaid Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 51.5 in L 31.5 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
London, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Elegant writer's desk from the coveted Maple & Co
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900

Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900

H 37.21 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
London, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Elegant writer's desk from the coveted Maple & Co
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900

Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900

H 37.21 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
Clock Cabinet with Writers Flap from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clock cabinet with writers flap manufactured around the year 1800. The cabinet is scraped to
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

Clock Cabinet with Writers Flap from Northern Sweden
Clock Cabinet with Writers Flap from Northern Sweden

Clock Cabinet with Writers Flap from Northern Sweden

H 95.28 in W 40.95 in D 18.51 in
Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique pedestal desk. An English, stout oak writing desk with Gothic revival taste
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Late 19th Century British Antique Writers Desks

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Oak

Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1870
Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1870

Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1870

H 30.32 in W 60.83 in D 32.49 in
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
British Gothic Revival lap desk. The desirable wood case with brass plating opens to reveal a royal blue
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk

H 6.5 in W 14.13 in D 9.88 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Writing Desk Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
leather top and single drawer, this desk would make a lovely addition to a writer's nook and is sure to
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1880s French Louis XIII Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Writing Desk Leather Top
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Writing Desk Leather Top

19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Writing Desk Leather Top

H 30 in W 47 in D 28 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
office, this desk would make a lovely addition to a writer's nook and is sure to inspire all of one's
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Writing Table
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Writing Table

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Writing Table

H 30 in W 57.5 in L 30 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II style hand carved oak writing table or desk features hand
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table

H 30 in W 34.5 in D 22.5 in
Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
will, to conveniently increase its useful working surface. The table-writer was made between 1840 and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Walnut

Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table
Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table

Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
stunning desk set of inkstand and ink rocker blotter was made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1900. Unmarked
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900

Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900

H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in
English Regency Period Rosewood Davenport Desk with Sliding Top and Ink Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period rosewood Davenport desk with sliding top, hand tooled leather writing
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

English Regency Period Rosewood Davenport Desk with Sliding Top and Ink Drawer
English Regency Period Rosewood Davenport Desk with Sliding Top and Ink Drawer

English Regency Period Rosewood Davenport Desk with Sliding Top and Ink Drawer

H 31.5 in W 18.75 in D 20.5 in
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period Baccarat crystal desk inkwell from the late 19th century with Bamboo
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Crystal

French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor

French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
marketing in the 1930s for this model stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers."
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930
Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930

Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930

H 6 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
for this model stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935

H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in
Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pleasing detail Stationery trays within ideal for the travelling writer Scrolled foliate motif embossed
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Late 19th Century British Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Leather

Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890
Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890

Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890

H 3.75 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
Egyptian origin because Herodotus, the Greek traveller, was one of the first classical writers to describe
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1890s Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Amethyst, Marble

19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks
19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks

19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks

H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked by wardrobe wings
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1810s American Federal Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815

H 90.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
Louis Vuitton ‘Malle Secrétaire’.
Located in London, GB
folding writing desk, drawers and stationery compartment, the exterior in classic LV Monogramme canvas
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Early 20th Century French Antique Writers Desks

Louis Vuitton ‘Malle Secrétaire’.

Louis Vuitton ‘Malle Secrétaire’.

H 45 in
Original Antique French Oak Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding antique French white oak Arts & Crafts style dining table or desk. This fine table has
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Early 20th Century French Antique Writers Desks

Original Antique French Oak Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table
Original Antique French Oak Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table

Original Antique French Oak Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table

H 29.25 in W 62.25 in D 42.75 in
Winston Churchill Signed Photograph
Located in Jersey, GB
nation. In addition to his political career, Churchill was a renowned writer and was awarded the Nobel
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Early 1900s Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Paper

Winston Churchill Signed Photograph
Winston Churchill Signed Photograph

Winston Churchill Signed Photograph

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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 1 in
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
captions. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was a writer, historian
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Early 1900s American Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Paper

Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

H 9.88 in W 6.75 in D 2.25 in
"Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
tissue guards. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was a writer, historian
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Early 1900s American Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Paper

"Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
"Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

"Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905

H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 2.88 in
Strindberg Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognize immediately. The Strindberg lamp was originally inspired by a lamp on Swedish writer, August
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Strindberg Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Strindberg Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Strindberg Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Sweden, Early 20th Century

H 15.16 in Dm 9.65 in
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
but is not working condition, now only decorative use. Height of writers desk is custom made for
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Blown Glass, Pine

19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary

19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary

H 79 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite freestanding hotel clerk's desk from the late 19th century. Born in France, durning
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk
19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk

19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk

H 33.5 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
Gore Vidal's Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pulls. This desk belonged to American writer and public intellectual, Gore Vidal (1925-2012). This 120
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Gore Vidal's Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Gore Vidal's Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk

Gore Vidal's Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk

H 30 in W 52 in D 46 in
Gilded Age Desk Accessory
Located in Southbury, CT
A desk accessory from America's gilded age featuring —naturally— gilded bronze, a kingfisher, a
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1880s American Gilded Age Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Bronze

Gilded Age Desk Accessory
Gilded Age Desk Accessory

Gilded Age Desk Accessory

H 8 in W 5 in L 7 in
Antique George III Leather and Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very attractive writing desk from the first half of the 19th century, the desk features a trio of
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Leather and Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Antique George III Leather and Mahogany Writing Table Desk

Antique George III Leather and Mahogany Writing Table Desk

H 29.38 in W 53.5 in D 35.38 in
18th Century Swedish Black Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
condition. Healthy and solid frame, height to the writer’s desk is 78 cm.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Black Neoclassical Secretary
18th Century Swedish Black Neoclassical Secretary

18th Century Swedish Black Neoclassical Secretary

H 49.61 in W 48.43 in D 21.26 in
19th Century French Country Table
Located in High Point, NC
Rustic yet elegant, this antique wooden table makes a perfect writer’s companion. Built in France
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Country Table
19th Century French Country Table

19th Century French Country Table

H 37 in W 37 in D 24 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
cm Depth 42 cm Height to writers desk is 78 cm.  
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet

H 88.19 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Fully Functioning Early 20th Century Underwood No. 5 typewriter Serial #23201
By Underwood Universal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, journalists, government officials, and writers throughout the first half of the twentieth century. Later
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Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Metal

Fully Functioning Early 20th Century Underwood No. 5 typewriter Serial #23201
Fully Functioning Early 20th Century Underwood No. 5 typewriter Serial #23201

Fully Functioning Early 20th Century Underwood No. 5 typewriter Serial #23201

H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter, c.1936
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
the 1930s for this model stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers.".
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter, c.1936
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter, c.1936

Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter, c.1936

H 6 in W 13 in D 12 in
Rare Two Tone Royal "P" Portable Typewriter, c.1928
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers.".
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Metal, Steel, Nickel

Rare Two Tone Royal "P" Portable Typewriter, c.1928
Rare Two Tone Royal "P" Portable Typewriter, c.1928

Rare Two Tone Royal "P" Portable Typewriter, c.1928

H 5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Victorian industrial cast iron drafting table or desk by J. Foot & Son of London, circa late 1800s
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Late 19th Century American Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Iron

Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London
Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London

Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London

H 46.5 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Antonio Canova White Marble Hand Sculpture, Early 19th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
writer or the artist in your life. The piece would be a beautiful addition to a desk, bookcase or an
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Marble

Italian Antonio Canova White Marble Hand Sculpture, Early 19th Century
Italian Antonio Canova White Marble Hand Sculpture, Early 19th Century

Italian Antonio Canova White Marble Hand Sculpture, Early 19th Century

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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
without locks. The bureau has a working lock and key to the writer’s top. From northern Sweden, circa 1790
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet

H 87.01 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
original light paint. Antique hardware and lock and key in working condition. The interior to the desk has
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary

H 89.38 in W 43.31 in D 18.12 in
Huge Italian Old Master painting - Saint Luke Patron artists doctors Caravaggio
Located in Antwerp, BE
depicted either as an artist portraying the Virgin and Child or as a writer penning one of the Holy
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Oil

Huge Italian Old Master painting - Saint Luke Patron artists doctors Caravaggio
Huge Italian Old Master painting - Saint Luke Patron artists doctors Caravaggio

Domenico Fiasella "Il Saranza"
Huge Italian Old Master painting - Saint Luke Patron artists doctors Caravaggio

H 68.9 in W 44.49 in
Les Amateurs d'Estampes
By Félix Vallotton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
for artists, poets, musicians, and writers, as he drew closer to Toulouse-Lautrec and the bohemian
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Woodcut

Les Amateurs d'Estampes
Les Amateurs d'Estampes

Félix Vallotton
Les Amateurs d'Estampes, 1892

H 10.125 in W 12.75 in
Unusual Swedish Antique Tall Country Secretary Desk in Painted Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
writers desk - see picture. Nothing that effects the function. Height to writers desk is 72cm, totalt
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Pine

Unusual Swedish Antique Tall Country Secretary Desk in Painted Pine
Unusual Swedish Antique Tall Country Secretary Desk in Painted Pine

Unusual Swedish Antique Tall Country Secretary Desk in Painted Pine

H 46.46 in W 44.49 in D 17.33 in
Antique Victorian 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Citrine Seal Top
Located in NEWARK, GB
. It would make a most wonderful gift for the budding writer or avid journalling fan. Marks and era
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Citrine Seal Top
Antique Victorian 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Citrine Seal Top

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Citrine Seal Top

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W 0.3 in L 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Writing Desk in Teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
detailed arm on the black lacquered wooden legs. In absolutely excellent condition. Writers desk designed
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1850s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Writing Desk in Teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Writing Desk in Teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Writing Desk in Teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s

H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 21.66 in
Ebonized Black Forest Writer's or Speciman Table Top Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Finely carved black forest wood, topped with a gallery. Four Drawers/
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19th Century German Antique Writers Desks

Ebonized Black Forest Writer's or Speciman Table Top Chest

Ebonized Black Forest Writer's or Speciman Table Top Chest

H 13 in W 17 in D 14 in
Antique French TAHAN Napoleon III Era 15.5" Writer's Chest Slope
By Tahan Paris
Located in South Coast, CA
Exceptional & rare antique French Napoleon III era TAHAN marked 15.5" desk or table top writer
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

Antique French TAHAN Napoleon III Era 15.5" Writer's Chest Slope
Antique French TAHAN Napoleon III Era 15.5" Writer's Chest Slope

Antique French TAHAN Napoleon III Era 15.5" Writer's Chest Slope

H 9 in W 15.5 in D 12.125 in
Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo
Located in South Coast, CA
Fantastic antique Napoleon III era 13" writer's box, double inkwell or inkstand with rear
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo
Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo

Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo

H 9.25 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
Absolutely magnificent & rare 19th century French Napoleon III era ecritoire or writer's box with
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest

H 7.325 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Period Gustavian Writing Table
Located in Great Barrington, MA
the writer’s knees. Tapering legs with rounded corners.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks

Materials

Wood

Period Gustavian Writing Table
Period Gustavian Writing Table

Period Gustavian Writing Table

H 31 in W 40 in D 17.5 in
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Antique Writers Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique writers desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, all antique writers desks available were constructed with great care. Antique writers desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique writers desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Folk Art and Victorian antique writers desks are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Writers Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,945, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $7,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Writers Desks
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

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