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French Marble Top Writing Table, Tooled-Leather Writing Surface, on Casters
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Marble-Top Writing Table on Casters, Pull-Out Drawer, Gilt Tooled-Leather Writing Surface
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Marble

18th-C. French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Tooled Leather & Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a late 18th century carved oak and gilt bronze writing desk. It has
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing
Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

19th Century Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century writing table, the raised three-quarter pierced gallery with SFJ monogram, to the
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Writing Table
19th Century Writing Table
H 32 in W 49 in D 25 in
British Campaign Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
gilt-tooled leather writing surface adds to the creation’s magnificence, and would have allowed the
Category

Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Antique British Campaign Writing Table
British Campaign Writing Table
H 46.75 in W 38.88 in D 19.63 in
Italian Rococo Writing Table
By Guiseppe Biondo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Italian walnut rococo writing table, the lovely faded olive inset leather top with gilt tooled
Category

1780s Italian Rococo Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Poplar, Walnut

Antique Italian Rococo Writing Table
Italian Rococo Writing Table
H 31.3 in W 45.25 in D 28.75 in
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with a new inset tooled blue leather with cross banded edge. The frieze
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 31.5 in W 56.5 in D 28 in
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With inset tooled brown leather top with cross banded edge over a frieze containing three drawers
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.75 in W 60 in D 42.5 in
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset tooled red leather top and cross banded edge over three drawers front
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.25 in W 72.5 in D 48.5 in
Antique Ottoman Inkwell Qalamdan and Pen Case in Brass, Turkey
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
brass case is divided into compartments to hold writing tools such as quills and pencils. The
Category

Mid-19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
that draws inspiration from French design. Featuring leather top with tooled edge and corner details
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.5 in
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular brown tooled leather top and banded border over three drawers with square bail
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 28.75 in W 47.75 in D 37.13 in
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this antique victorian oak library table, moulded top with gilt tooled
Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with tooled green leather over two drawers and two opposing drawers with brass
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 35.25 in
Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany writing table the large rectangular top with inset black tooled leather with gilt-tooled
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table
Mahogany Two Drawer Writing Table
H 29 in W 47 in D 24 in
Outstanding Antique Kingwood Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5472 Outstanding 19th century kingwood and ormolu writing desk, having new black tooled leather
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Kingwood

Outstanding Antique Kingwood Writing Table
Outstanding Antique Kingwood Writing Table
H 29.528 in W 39.37 in D 23.622 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
leather writing surface with tooled edges and a wonderful patina. There is a shaped gallery on the back
Category

1890s British Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century walnut library table, the large rectangular top with rounded ends having tooled inset
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Writing Table
19th Century Walnut Writing Table
H 28.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
front to back. The inset leather writing surface is hand coloured and gold tooled, this sits on
Category

1860s British High Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
19th Century walnut writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century walnut writing table
19th Century walnut writing table
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

George II Mahogany Writing Table
George II Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.5 in W 61 in D 38 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian period writing desk. This was made in England, it
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Large Antique Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality large leather top writing table by Taylor & Sons, Brompton Road, London
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Mahogany Writing Table
Large Antique Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 46.46 in
Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany three drawer writing table the rectangular top with inset brown tooled leather top above
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century, William IV Period, rosewood writing table having blind
Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 28 in
George IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Dublin, GB
A George IV rosewood writing table. The rectangular tooled leather top, with a rosewood cross
Category

1820s English George IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

George IV Rosewood Writing Table
George IV Rosewood Writing Table
H 29.14 in W 50.01 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled
Category

19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.315 in W 51.181 in D 27.559 in
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century mahogany chippendale style writing table in good condition, having been polished by
Category

1910s Chippendale Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
H 29.14 in W 43.71 in D 25.6 in
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Leather Top Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A charming antique writing desk / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category

1910s British Chippendale Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Writing Table
Antique Leather Top Writing Table
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, GB
A fine George IV figured mahogany writing table The tooled leather top inside a mahogany band
Category

1810s English George IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Writing Table
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
H 31.5 in W 40 in D 29.25 in
Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
and A Fitted Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with Hand applied Gilt and Blind Tooling
Category

1860s Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset blue leather with tooled edge over a frieze with drawers at each end
Category

1830s English William IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
H 30 in W 47.5 in D 25.5 in
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with all new olive tooled leather and central hinged rest, over a pair of drawers
Category

1790s English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Writing Table
George III Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.63 in W 47 in D 31 in
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Desk Having a Green Leather Writing Surface (Replacement) With HAND Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling
Category

1880s Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 25.5 in
Elegant English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
English late 18th century/early 19th century mahogany writing table with hand-tooled leather top on
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Writing Desk of Chippendale Design
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany writing desk, of Chippendale design, the inset tooled leather writing surface, within an
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category

1830s British William IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 25.2 in
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we
Category

Early 1800s British George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
itself having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the mahogany border
Category

1890s British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Victorian Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning Victorian rounded rectangular writing table, tooled
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Beautiful Victorian  Leather Top Writing Table
Beautiful Victorian  Leather Top Writing Table
H 29.14 in W 41.34 in D 26.38 in
George III Period Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Montreal, QC
inset with gold-tooled red leather. England: circa 1790
Category

1790s English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

George III  Period Mahogany Writing Table
George III  Period Mahogany Writing Table
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 27.5 in
Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Regency Period Mahogany And Brass, Square, Partners Writing Table, Having
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
writing surface, decorated with gold tooling and a centre motif, above a single drawer to the centre
Category

19th Century Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
inset tooled green leather writing surface. There are also lovely satinwood inlays around the top edge
Category

1890s British Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
patination to the oak. In the manner of George Smith. The Tooled red leather writing slope with easel support
Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Oak, Leather, Wood

George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
George IV Pollard Oak Writing Desk
H 29 in W 32 in D 18 in
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped leather writing
Category

1890s British Sheraton Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian Desk Mahogany Writing Table Circa 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Leather Writing Surface (replacement) With Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. Presented in Good
Category

Early 1800s Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With new black tooled leather top and cross banded edge and brass edge over a frieze with three
Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Writing Table
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Writing Table
H 29.5 in W 48.38 in D 25.63 in
English Chippendale Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
chamfered back inner edge terminating with small brass castors. The gold tooled leather top has been
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

18th Century George II Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
George II walnut writing table, Mid-18th Century, the molded top having a tooled green leather
Category

18th Century British George II Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style black lacquered writing table or bureau plat. With three working drawers
Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Kingwood

Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Writing Table
Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Writing Table
H 29.93 in W 41.34 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine late 19th century, Victorian period mahogany partners writing table with unusual features
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather

Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A large mid 19th century Mahogany writing having black gilt tooled moulded edge rectangular top
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptional Late Regency Writing Table, Almost Certainly by Gillows, With Tooled Leather Inset
Category

1820s Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
H 29.34 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved
Category

1890s French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Kingwood

George III Brass-Mounted Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
In the French taste‚ the rectangular tooled leather inset writing surface with a three-quarter
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported
Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Antique Writing Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique writing tools is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique writing tools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Antique writing tools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique writing tools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Regency and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique writing tools are appealing in their simplicity, but John Bowman produced popular antique writing tools that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Writing Tools?

Prices for antique writing tools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique writing tools begin at $470 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.