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Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

$8,187

Antique Empire Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectangular top is fitted with a black gold-tooled inset leather writing surface, the frieze with five spacious drawers. 

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1820s Empire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset
18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset

18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset

$12,000

18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Table with Leather Inset

Located in Kittery Point, ME

In the French taste‚ the rectangular tooled leather inset writing surface with a three-quarter gallery‚ above two frieze drawers‚ with sham drawers to the reverse‚ raised on square t...

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18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

$1,440Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Lovely line inlays. Later quality tooled green leather writing surface. Attractive age and slight undulation to the top perimeter.

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

$5,495

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Portland, OR

The table is of serpentine bombe shape and has an inlaid Burgundy colored blind tooled & gilded leather writing surface, the border is inlaid with a band of satinwood inlay of leaves...

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1860s French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

$5,100

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

Located in Houston, TX

The rectangular top is inset with a beautifully worn oxblood-red gilt-tooled leather writing surface, displaying the sort of mellow age and character only acquired through generation...

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19th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

$3,500

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk that has been recenlty hand-rub refinished. All drawers and door with functional lock...

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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith
Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith

Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith

$26,833

Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table In The Manner Of George Smith

By George Smith

Located in Benington, Herts

The condition is excellent, retaining what looks to be the original hand-dyed and gilt tooled waxed leather writing surface along with locks, handles and gilt-work to the legs.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century
Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

$2,683

Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Featuring king wood banding, the shaped top with an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface and decorative ormolu mounts, this table is sure to get noticed wherever it is pla...

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1870s Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk

Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk

$8,195

Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded top of rectangular form is fitted with a gorgeous green embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface raised over single drawer frieze with decorative brass pulls and ad...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing

Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing

$1,436Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing

Located in Wisbech, England

The smoothly functioning drawer is adorned with brass handles, complemented by a later tooled leather writing skiver with light wear and patina.

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Early 1900s Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

$3,371

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour Circa 1880 Very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt accents A superb 19th-century French Napoleon III writing desk,...

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1880s Napoleon III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer
Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

$21,744Sale Price|27% Off

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The rounded rectangular top with a tooled black leather writing surface above four frieze drawers, two to each side, on downswept legs with brass caps and casters.

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Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

$5,900

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The top is richly dressed with an olive-green gilt-tooled leather writing surface, the same being on the withdrawable top drawer though the hue differs since it has been largely prot...

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19th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top
English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

$7,500

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular top is fitted with a tooled black leather writing surface, framed by a mahogany border with softened edges and rounded corners—classic details that speak to its perio...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions
Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

$2,948

Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk with Leather Writing Surface & Pull-Out Extensions

Located in Eindhoven, NL

This elegant early 20th-century Louis XVI-style desk is crafted from rich mahogany and features a gold-tooled leather writing surface, exhibiting minor scratches consistent with age ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

$5,451Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A treat of craftsmanship and visual appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select walnut to body shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues Graced with a q...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780

$3,800

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Louis XVI carved walnut writing table with a tooled inset brown leather top, standing on elegant cabriole legs ending on cloven hoof feet.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London
Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London

Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London

$5,837

Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Office or Writing Desk by James Shoolbred of London

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

The line inlaid desk top of rectangular form is fitted with a gorgeous red embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface above frieze fitted with one long drawer flanked with a pair...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top

$2,195

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut lady's writing desk features a gold tooled black leather top.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts
A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts

A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts

$8,195

A Very Rare Neat Size 19th Century Leather Top Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded, crossbanded and inlaid top of rectangular form with curved canted corners is fitted with a gorgeous gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface and features a fo...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

$943

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

Located in Benalmadena, ES

The interior is fitted with multiple compartments for letters, documents, and writing tools, including shaped dividers ideal for organizing stationery.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Metal

Embossed Leather Traveling Desk Box With Mother of Pearl Studs
Embossed Leather Traveling Desk Box With Mother of Pearl Studs

Embossed Leather Traveling Desk Box With Mother of Pearl Studs

$3,950

Embossed Leather Traveling Desk Box With Mother of Pearl Studs

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior was designed to hold important papers and writing tools, reflecting the portable elegance of early 19th century travel.

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1820s American Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

$550

Chest of Drawers, Small Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This compact chest was traditionally used for personal belongings, writing tools and showcases classic Japanese craftsmanship: balanced proportions, hand-forged brass pulls, and a wa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sarcophagus Gilt & Enamel Retractable Pencil Pendant
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sarcophagus Gilt & Enamel Retractable Pencil Pendant

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sarcophagus Gilt & Enamel Retractable Pencil Pendant

$425

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Sarcophagus Gilt & Enamel Retractable Pencil Pendant

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The pendant is crafted to resemble a miniature writing tool, often adorned with enameled hieroglyphic-like details or motifs inspired by the tombs of the Kings.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

$28,500

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

Samurai warriors often had to write letters and reports from the field, and therefore carried their writing tools with them, including a small grinding stone set in a drawer at the b...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Stone

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

$510

Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). Its hand-forged iron pulls, old black lacquered finish, and subtle w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table
19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

$11,806

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

Located in London, GB

An exceptional French architect’s table à la Tronchin in finely figured mahogany, featuring a rectangular ratcheted top with a gilt-tooled tan leather writing surface and integrated ...

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19th Century French Other Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze & Leather-Top Partner Desk
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze & Leather-Top Partner Desk

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze & Leather-Top Partner Desk

$11,000

19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany, Bronze & Leather-Top Partner Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

The rectangular top retains its original three-panel black leather writing surface, decorated with gilt-tooled borders and enclosed by a wide mahogany surround edged in polished brass.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk

$4,816

Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The desk features the classic raised superstructure associated with Carlton House form, with twin curved compartments, small drawers, brass gallery rails and a shaped writing surface...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk
Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

$7,695

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

The top has a wonderful, aged and patinated "blind-tooled" leather hide writing surface and the drawers are hand-dovetailed as evidenced by the images provided.

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk
Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

$2,064

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

Located in London, GB

The work space is beautifully fitted out with a tooled burgundy leather writing surface, it has pigeon holes, drawers and a cabinet door flanked by faux book spines.

Category

1790s British George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top
Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top

Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top

$16,800

Ebonized Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century French Leather Top

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The desk features leather-covered writing surfaces framed by subtle tooling, offering both function and timeless sophistication.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk

$29,500

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is the original gold tooled leather writing surface framed within a mahogany and ormolu mottled foliate border.

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880
Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

$6,605

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

The desk features an elegant inverted breakfront top with its original gilt-tooled leather writing surface, combining classical design with practical workspace.

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk

$125,000

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood Bureau-Plat Desk

By H. Conquet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shaped rectangular top inset with a tooled leather writing panel and fitted with three drawers to the undulating frieze, raised on cabriole legs, the central drawer inset with br...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

$35,000

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Huntington, NY

An exceptional Late 18th century Mahogany Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the curved superstructure with pierced brass gallery, fitted with two banks of three ...

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18th Century George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk

$19,850

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shaped rectangular top enclosing a gilt tooled leather writing surface (worn) within a molded border above a long central drawer enclosing a Fine modeled allegorical escutcheons ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Guillaume Grohé, Kidney Shaped Desk and Chair, Leather, Bronze, France, 19th c.
Guillaume Grohé, Kidney Shaped Desk and Chair, Leather, Bronze, France, 19th c.

Guillaume Grohé, Kidney Shaped Desk and Chair, Leather, Bronze, France, 19th c.

$9,000 / set

Guillaume Grohé, Kidney Shaped Desk and Chair, Leather, Bronze, France, 19th c.

By Guillaume Grohe

Located in Stamford, CT

A superb highly decorative desk featuring a finely patinated brown leather writing surface with intricate gilt-tooled detailing, framed by an elegant satinwood border.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

18th Century George III Mahogany Leather-topped Partner’s Desk
18th Century George III Mahogany Leather-topped Partner’s Desk

18th Century George III Mahogany Leather-topped Partner’s Desk

$9,500

18th Century George III Mahogany Leather-topped Partner’s Desk

Located in Solebury, PA

A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany partner’s desk, characterized by its rectangular top adorned with a tooled red leather writing surface, is complemented by two doveta...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

$7,500

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The piece is adorned with finely cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, enhancing its graceful cabriole legs, drawer fronts, and corners with ornate rococo motifs. A tooled leather writin...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

$6,975

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

Located in Dallas, TX

The rectangular top is dressed with its original black tooled leather writing surface, inset within a gilt-bronze gallery molding, offering both durability and a rich visual contrast...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail
Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail

Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail

$2,523

Little 19th Century Drop Front Desk by Gillows of Lancaster, Honeysuckle Detail

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

The lid rests on the drawer and the tooled leather writing surface is nicely worn with age.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Oak

English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

$8,200

English Antique Campaign Ebonized Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

EBONIZED CAMPAIGN-STYLE DESK Probably English, late 19th century, with later alterations 30 1/4" H x 28 5/8" D x 54" W 24" knee clearance A most attractive campaign-style desk of r...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$7,912

Antique Victorian 6ft Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectangular top is inset with a stunning gold-tooled green leather writing surface. This is a partner's desk and as such it is free-standing and finished on each side.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk
Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk

$3,784

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Top surface with original brass gallery, leading down to the brown leather writing surface with gold tooling.  Writing section pulls forward to allow a generous knee height of 25 inc...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French Louie XV Style Petite Ladies Desk Table
French Louie XV Style Petite Ladies Desk Table

French Louie XV Style Petite Ladies Desk Table

$3,400

French Louie XV Style Petite Ladies Desk Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Recently refinished. New tooled leather writing surface that has some unfortunate defects.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Louis XV–Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat
Fine French Louis XV–Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat

Fine French Louis XV–Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat

$6,880

Fine French Louis XV–Style Ormolu-Mounted Bureau Plat

Located in Cheshire, GB

The rectangular top is inset with a hand-tooled green leather writing surface, decorated with a gilt foliate border and central diamond motif, and framed by crossbanded mahogany with...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk
English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk

English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk

$18,500

English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

A handsome and generously sized partners' desk with glowing color, the two sides made so that business partners could collaborate over the same writing surface, now suitable for cent...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts
Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts

Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts

$85,000

Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts

Located in New Orleans, LA

The piece features a leather, gold tooled writing surface and is in fantastic shape.

Category

19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century
Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century

Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century

$3,096

Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is above a bombe-shaped fall front which opens to reveal an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with three spacious drawers.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

A Very Fine Fully Restored 19th Century Davenport Stamped 'Gillows of Lancaster'
A Very Fine Fully Restored 19th Century Davenport Stamped 'Gillows of Lancaster'

A Very Fine Fully Restored 19th Century Davenport Stamped 'Gillows of Lancaster'

$4,657

A Very Fine Fully Restored 19th Century Davenport Stamped 'Gillows of Lancaster'

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded and hinged fall front top is of rectangular form and is surmounted with 3/4 pierced brass gallery grille above a beautiful deep green gilt embossed tooled leather writing...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk Attributed To Heals London – Satin Birchwood
Art Deco Desk Attributed To Heals London – Satin Birchwood

Art Deco Desk Attributed To Heals London – Satin Birchwood

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Art Deco Desk Attributed To Heals London – Satin Birchwood

By Heal's

Located in London, GB

The desk is fitted with a black leather writing surface, finished with finely tooled edging, offering both visual contrast and practical functionality.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Birch

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat
A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

$7,774

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

Located in London, GB

A mid nineteenth century French bureau plat of good scale, in mahogany with kingwood veneer crossbanding, with brown leather writing surface with gilt tooling to the border, opening ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk
19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk

19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk

$5,848

19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk circa 1810. Green leather writing surface with gold tooling to the border. Set in the top and using the brass handle the slope can...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$4,596

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface with three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals, each with three graduated drawers all f...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin
A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin

A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin

$3,124

A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded and hinged fall front top is of rectangular form and is surmounted with 3/4 pierced brass gallery grille above a gorgeous deep red gilt embossed tooled leather writing sk...

Category

19th Century Irish William IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour 19th Century
Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour 19th Century

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour 19th Century

$9,262

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This desk has a large central drawer that also has a pull-out slide that is fitted with an inset gold tooled burgundy leather writing surface. It is flanked by two further drawers,  ...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

$27,500

Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat The rectangular top with gilt-tooled leather writing-surface within a molded border, above a quarter-veneere...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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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.

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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.

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