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Antique George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fitted Writing Desk
Antique George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fitted Writing Desk

Antique George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fitted Writing Desk

$5,598

Antique George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Fitted Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

The upper drawer is particularly interesting, pulling forward to reveal a fitted writing interior with its original green leather writing surface decorated with gilt-tooled borders.

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18th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890

$6,475

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table by Maple & Co., 1890

By Maple & Co.

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top
French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

$9,800

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

Located in Dallas, TX

French Louis XV style black lacquered desk with a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table
Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

$9,884Sale Price|30% Off

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

Located in North Salem, NY

Fine Wood & Hogan English bench-made mahogany Chippendale style three drawer writing table with tooled leather shaped top and pull out slides on each end.

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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$2,765

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top

$5,995

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

The writing surface has a gilt tooled border, giving the piece a practical desk quality while maintaining a decorative, layered appearance.

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Metal

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$3,170

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique William IV Gonçalo Alves, writing table, circa 1830 in date. The rectangular top features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface above a pair of fri...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'
Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

$32,365

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

Located in Rome, IT

The rectangular top is inset with its original tooled leather writing surface, framed by a molded gilt-bronze border.

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides
19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

$4,450

19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A refined and elegant 19th-century writing desk, crafted in solid beechwood and retaining its original green gilt-tooled leather writing surface.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

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

$1,411Sale 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 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

$8,027

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

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

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

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

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

$26,307

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

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

$8,033

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

$1,411Sale 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

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

$2,630

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

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

$21,384Sale 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

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

$3,305

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

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

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

$5,344Sale 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

$5,721

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.

Category

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

$8,033

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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

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.

Category

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

$297Sale Price|30% Off

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

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

19th Century Mahogany Architects Table

$11,575

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

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

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

$4,317

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Located in London, GB

The quality is outstanding, this has a beautiful inset three section leather writing surface with tooled edges. This has an inverted breakfront design, and a gorgeous overall look.

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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

An Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Bureau Plat
An Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Bureau Plat

An Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Bureau Plat

$32,943

An Exceptionally Rare 19th Century French Bureau Plat

By Paul Sormani

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded and shaped serpentine top of rectangular form with curved canted corners, fluted ormolu mounted border trim and is fitted with a classic dark brown tooled leather writing...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk

$1,281

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in London, GB

The kidney shaped top has a gadrooned edge, an inset green leather writing surface with gold tooling and walnut banding around the edges.

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Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

European Early 19th Century Partners Desk with Bronze Mounts and Leather Top
European Early 19th Century Partners Desk with Bronze Mounts and Leather Top

European Early 19th Century Partners Desk with Bronze Mounts and Leather Top

$9,950

European Early 19th Century Partners Desk with Bronze Mounts and Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

The bronze mounts add both structural reinforcement and decorative refinement, their rich patina complementing the warm tones of the leather top. The leather writing surface, tooled...

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1820s European Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Victorian Sheraton Revival Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk

$4,721

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

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

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

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk
Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

$2,023

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

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.

Category

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

$6,475

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.

Category

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

$28,000Sale Price|20% Off

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.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

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...

Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

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

$2,473

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.

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Oak

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

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

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk

$3,709

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

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

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

$7,622

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

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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.

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.

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