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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

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

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

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

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

$1,412Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in

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 Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very decorative gilt-bronze border.

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1870s French Empire 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

$21,658Sale Price|27% Off

H 31.11 in W 57.09 in D 38.98 in

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 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

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

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

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

Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

The top is inset with a leather writing surface, richly tooled in gold around the edges.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

$5,347Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 47.45 in D 22.64 in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H 11.03 in W 12.8 in D 7.68 in

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

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

H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in

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

$11,581

H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in

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

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

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

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

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk
Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

Antique Georgian Period Bureau Desk

$2,024

H 39.77 in W 28.35 in D 19.3 in

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.

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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

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

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

$2,362

H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Located in London, GB

The wood has profuse floral inlays of satinwood on the drawer fronts, the top has a gorgeous inset tooled leather writing surface. The drawers have detailed brass handles, with fine,...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

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

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

Matched pair of Regency period BonHeur du Jours after John MaClean, circa 1820
Matched pair of Regency period BonHeur du Jours after John MaClean, circa 1820

Matched pair of Regency period BonHeur du Jours after John MaClean, circa 1820

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Hinged tops open to reveal a tooled leather writing surface. two further drawers beneath.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

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

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

H 41 in W 39.5 in D 23.75 in

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

English Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Rent Desk by James Winter ca. 1830
English Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Rent Desk by James Winter ca. 1830

English Mahogany Partner’s Pedestal Rent Desk by James Winter ca. 1830

By James Winter & Sons

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A lovely patinated gilt-tooled leather writing surface on the top along with the same matched slightly maroon leather for the interior writing surface as well.

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19th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Antique French Marquetry Bonheur du Jour 19th Century

$3,037

H 54.34 in W 34.65 in D 21.66 in

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.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk

$3,712

H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 22.25 in

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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...

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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

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...

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19th Century Irish William IV 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

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

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

$7,593Sale Price|25% Off

H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in

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.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Birch

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

H 30.5 in W 69 in D 36 in

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.

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

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

English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk

$18,500

H 30 in W 65.5 in D 47.5 in

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

French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Leather Top Desk By Gervais Durand
French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Leather Top Desk By Gervais Durand

French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Leather Top Desk By Gervais Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Crowning the desk is a gilt embossed leather writing surface, beautifully tooled with classical motifs.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat

$7,626

H 29.14 in W 52.37 in D 26.78 in

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectanglular top is inset with a lovely gold tooled green leather writing surface. Each side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three  drawers in the frieze and three drawe...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

The moulded edge encloses a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, the warm tones of which harmonise beautifully with the figured mahogany veneers.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

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

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...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 20th Century
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 20th Century

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 20th Century

$5,736

H 30.71 in W 62.21 in D 33.47 in

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

It has a rectangular top with an inset gilt-tooled green leather writing surface above three frieze drawers flanked by ormolu Pharaonic herms maiden masks  with nemes headress and fe...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

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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.