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French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk
French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk

French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk

$124,500

H 40 in W 65.5 in D 34.75 in

French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shaped rectangular top inset with a recent tooled leather writing panel surmounted by a Serre-Papiers Cartonnier, each corner mounted with female ormolu caryatids, fitted with th...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

$4,312

H 36.23 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing surface, space for ink bottles and the pen tray.

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th century English leather top desk
Early 20th century English leather top desk

Early 20th century English leather top desk

$3,032

H 29.5 in W 52 in D 32.25 in

Early 20th century English leather top desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Original red leather writing surface with gold tooling, with obvious signs of use. 

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

A Black Lacquered and Ormolu Mounted Bureuplat, 19th Century
A Black Lacquered and Ormolu Mounted Bureuplat, 19th Century

A Black Lacquered and Ormolu Mounted Bureuplat, 19th Century

$40,040

H 29.53 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in

A Black Lacquered and Ormolu Mounted Bureuplat, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Black Lacquered and Ormolu Mounted Bureuplat, 19th Century Description: An exceptionally fine black lacquered and ormolu mounted bureau plat in the style of Jacques Dubois, the to...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

A French Gilt-Metal Bureauplat, 19th Century
A French Gilt-Metal Bureauplat, 19th Century

A French Gilt-Metal Bureauplat, 19th Century

$13,450

H 30.32 in W 65.36 in D 33.86 in

A French Gilt-Metal Bureauplat, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: The shaped rectangular top inset with a tooled leather writing surface within a brass surround border, female masks and chute mounted at each corner issuing foliates.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

$29,995

H 31 in W 77.75 in D 39 in

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Featuring a beautifully tooled black leather writing surface, the desk is richly decorated with exquisite floral marquetry inlays and mounted with finely cast gilt-bronze ormolu acce...

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Tulipwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Louis XVI Tulipwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Louis XVI Tulipwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

$11,900

H 30 in W 49 in D 26 in

Louis XVI Tulipwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive late 18th century French writing desk with a tooled black leather top, probably original, on a case with three drawers in front, having wreath escutcheons, and reverse of ...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Tulipwood

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

$6,367Sale Price|25% Off

H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870 A fine and scarce example of a Gillow & Co. breakfront library desk, crafted in richly figured mahogany and topped with a gilt-toole...

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century
A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century

A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century

$13,200

H 30.52 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in

A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Description: The shaped rectangular black lacquer top inset with a tooled red leather writing surface, enclosed within a graduated brass surround mounted to each corner by an C-scrol...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk
French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk

French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk

$29,800

H 30.5 in W 67.25 in D 35 in

French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The top displays a fine flame Mahogany border throughout, surrounding a gilt tooled green leather writing surface.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850
French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850

$10,800

H 30.5 in W 52.5 in D 28.4 in

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rectangular top inset with a beige tooled leather writing surface and slide outs on both ends.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French Rococo Style Walnut & Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat
French Rococo Style Walnut & Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat

French Rococo Style Walnut & Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat

$6,134

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 27.96 in

French Rococo Style Walnut & Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat

Located in Kastrup, DK

Features a top with a tooled leather writing-surface within a walnut border with a serpentine bronze edge and mounts to the corners.

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Burr Walnut Davenport
Burr Walnut Davenport

Burr Walnut Davenport

$1,943Sale Price|39% Off

H 33 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Burr Walnut Davenport

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century Davenport the top with hinged lid and brass gallery opening to Revel a fitted interior. Above inset green tooled leather writing surface. The base section fitted with fo...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Petite French Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat 19th Century
Antique Petite French Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat 19th Century

Antique Petite French Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat 19th Century

$4,514

H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 20.08 in

Antique Petite French Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This fantastic bureau plat features an ornate serpentine crossbanded top inset with a gold tooled green leather writing surface and finished with a stylish ormolu border.

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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, Sheraton Style, England, 1785
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, Sheraton Style, England, 1785

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, Sheraton Style, England, 1785

$40,431

H 104 in W 149 in D 30 in

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, Sheraton Style, England, 1785

Located in London, GB

A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood & ebony line inlaid & satinwood banded throughout, having brass galleried top above ...

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Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk

$3,800

H 45 in W 46 in D 28.5 in

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany tambour desk with green tooled leather writing surface, fitted interior, tapered legs and original castors.  

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

$5,390

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The rectangular top with inset green tooled leather writing surface and carved moulded edge, above three frieze drawers.

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk
Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk

$95,000

H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk

By Cope and Collinson

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk Made for the French Market The rectangular top with gilt-tooled leather writing-sur...

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19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin
A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin

A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin

$5,784

H 29 in W 35 in D 21 in

A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

The shaped and moulded desk top of kidney shape form is fitted with a gorgeous green embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface above a beautifully crossbanded and panelled friez...

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19th Century Irish Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Desk with Ormolu Mounts by Saddier et Ses Fils
19th Century French Empire Style Desk with Ormolu Mounts by Saddier et Ses Fils

19th Century French Empire Style Desk with Ormolu Mounts by Saddier et Ses Fils

$8,121

H 31.25 in W 62.75 in D 35.25 in

19th Century French Empire Style Desk with Ormolu Mounts by Saddier et Ses Fils

By Saddier et Fils

Located in Dublin, IE

The well figured, moulded top of rectangular form is fitted with a gorgeous red gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface, raised over a panelled frieze with one centred lo...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

$60,647

H 47.25 in W 57.49 in D 28.75 in

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

Opening the roll-top reveals a gilt-tooled leather writing surface that slides outwards to expand the work area.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$6,411

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five drawers centred by a gallery shelf above a hinged surface enclosing pigeon holes and a small horizontal...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Oak Partners Desk
19th Century English Oak Partners Desk

19th Century English Oak Partners Desk

$5,822

H 29.14 in W 54.73 in D 36.23 in

19th Century English Oak Partners Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th century oak partners desk with its original tooled red leather writing surface on top, surrounded by a cross banded border.

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19th Century English Country Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Oak

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

$1,895

H 48 in W 50 in D 30 in

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The top cabinet with a carved gallery and reeded sides, opening to two sets of four satinwood drawers, cubbby holes, and a three-part tooled leather writing surface (the center one l...

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19th Century English Victorian 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

$10,714

H 31.3 in W 65.36 in D 41.34 in

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in t...

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1860s English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen
Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen

Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen

$3,504 / item

H 28.55 in W 40.16 in D 23.82 in

Regency Neoclassical Mahogany Library Table in the manner of Richard Bridgen

By Richard Bridgens

Located in Glasgow, GB

With a canted top with a green and gilt tooled leather inset writing surface above two mahogany lined frieze drawers and decorative corner corbels with pendant finials.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk

$33,210Sale Price|30% Off

H 41.5 in W 43.25 in D 22 in

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The kidney-shaped top inset with a gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface (recent) above a shaped frieze decorated with inked and green-stained marquetry leaf-strands and fronted ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

$4,784

H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk with tulipwood, satinwood and boxwood stringing, the shaped and moulded edge top having a tan brown leather writing sur...

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1890s English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

$2,598

H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It is boxwood and ebony strung with marquetry decoration, and is raised on bun feet. The hinged writing fall has a green and gilt tooled leather writing surface enclosing a satin wa...

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1870s Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung

$5,929

H 30.71 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in

19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Davenport, Boxwood Strung

Located in London, GB

An attractive early 19th century Regency period rosewood freestanding "Davenport " boxwood strung throughout, having gilt tooled leather writing surface with galleried back and lift ...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Rosewood

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

$13,477

H 60.24 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality rare pair of 19th century French Vernis Martin cylinder top desks, each having marble tops with brass gallery, above a hand painted cupboard, flanked by mi...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk

A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk

$5,258

H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.75 in

A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded desk top is fitted with a gorgeous green tooled leather writing skiver surface above single drawer, shaped frieze with beautiful marquetry fan motif detail flanked with t...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880

$102,977

H 31.89 in W 72.05 in D 37.8 in

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

With fine chased and gilded bronze enrichments made of rococo motifs. Topped with a tooled red leather writing surface. Raised on four ormolu-mounted cabriole legs.

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat After Cressent
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat After Cressent

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat After Cressent

$75,000

H 33 in W 82 in D 38 in

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau Plat After Cressent

By Charles Cressent

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fantastic Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Parquetry Bureau Plat The rectangular top with gilt-tooled leather writing-surface within a molded border and...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

$2,278

H 29 in W 35 in D 21.5 in

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded top with reeded edge of rectangular form fitted with a gorgeous green gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface, above twin cockbeaded drawer frieze with decora...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk
French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk

French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk

$36,500

H 30 in W 53.5 in D 29.25 in

French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each side showcases the exceptional rosewood grain while the top displays a fitted gold tooled writing surface.

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

$7,884

H 45 in W 25 in D 21 in

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reve...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut, Leather

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

$18,400

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 27 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is the original fitted gold tooled leather writing surface.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

$6,671

H 31 in W 67 in D 34 in

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a rectangular shaped top with an ormolu moulded edge, decorative shell engraved corner...

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1860s French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Kingwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu Desk

$14,900

H 29.25 in W 43.75 in D 23 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is an elegant gold tooled leather writing surface framed within a kingwood border and mottled ormolu gallery.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century
Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century

$8,760

H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 35.83 in

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The shaped top has a decorative gilt bronze border, raised corner cartouches and an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers on one side and dummy ...

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1860s French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

$58,900

H 31 in W 52 in D 30 in

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The sides have a wonderful and very decorative mount of a female face. Atop is the gilt tooled brown leather writing surface fitted within its mottled Ormolu gallery with richly chas...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk
Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk

$2,650

H 30 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 in

Highly Figured Antique Knee Hole Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A diminutive size in figured wood with thin banding on top and banded drawers, The frieze with pull down secretary with tooled leather topped writing surface, drawers and a cubby hole.

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19th Century Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Stunning Late 19th Century Desk in the Thomas Chippendale Manner
Stunning Late 19th Century Desk in the Thomas Chippendale Manner

Stunning Late 19th Century Desk in the Thomas Chippendale Manner

$4,615

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 31.75 in

Stunning Late 19th Century Desk in the Thomas Chippendale Manner

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded top of rectangular form fitted with green gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface, raised over frieze with two drawers with beautifully carved blind fretwork ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

$11,136

H 30.71 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the fri...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

$5,660

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and adjustable writing slope which retains the original gold tooled red leather writing surface.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Marquetry Bureau De Dame with Ormolu, England, 1860
Victorian Marquetry Bureau De Dame with Ormolu, England, 1860

Victorian Marquetry Bureau De Dame with Ormolu, England, 1860

$24,258

H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in

Victorian Marquetry Bureau De Dame with Ormolu, England, 1860

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The rectangular top with gilt-bronze acanthus rim sits above a sloping fall front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes flanked by short drawers and a tooled leather writing ...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport

$2,628

H 34 in W 22 in D 22 in

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts up to reveal a compartment with four...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

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

$5,939

H 31.11 in W 48.43 in D 37.8 in

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface and a crossbanded moulded edge.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

$5,229Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset tooled writing surface above three frieze, thre...

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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790

$12,500

H 37 in W 49.38 in D 26.63 in

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The top drawer reveals a sliding gilt-tooled leather writing surface with a central panel that can be lifted on ratchet supports to hold and display documents.

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18th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger

$32,955Sale Price|61% Off

H 45.88 in W 51.25 in D 28.25 in

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger

By Antoine Krieger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat (Desk - Writing Table - Ladies Desk) Cartonnier by Antoine Krieger, the quarter-veneer satiné with fruitwood stringing, the...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

$8,436

H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

The centre drawer is fitted with the original inset gold tooled black leather writing slope, and it is stamped EDWARDS & ROBERTS.  

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

$1,889,816

H 59.45 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

With a turn of a key, the roll-top slides open to reveal an exquisite arrangement of three pull-out shelves and three drawers, each front panel adorned with delicate ormolu banding a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

$2,862

H 36.5 in W 33.25 in D 19.75 in

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded desk top below with curved canted corners is fitted with a gorgeous green gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface, raised over frieze with single centred long...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary
French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary

$12,400

H 47.5 in W 29.75 in D 14.25 in

French Mid 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Marble, and Ormolu Secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The drop down front opens to reveal its original hardware and original fitted gold tooled leather writing surface, two drawers with fine ormolu pulls, and one shelf.

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated And Giltwood Desk
Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated And Giltwood Desk

Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated And Giltwood Desk

$39,500

H 30.25 in W 64.5 in D 30.25 in

Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated And Giltwood Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is a most elegant gold tooled fitted leather writing surface. All original gilt, patina, and hardware throughout.

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19th Century Italian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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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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