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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

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

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

Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener
Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener

Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional and rare late 19th century gilt bronze mounted Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Attributed to Zwiener Attributed to Joseph Zwiener The serpentine case with a rectangular t...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

$19,800

H 30.75 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is a lovely gold tooled fitted leather writing surface framed within a Mahogany band and a beautiful ormolu band with a most decorative Les Oves design.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts

By Edward & Roberts

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded desk top below fitted with gorgeous green gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface raised over frieze with single centred long drawers flanked with two short d...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Desk

By Henry Dasson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is the original burgundy colored gold tooled fitted leather writing surface framed within a warm mahogany border and displaying a most elegant pierced ormolu gallery at the bor...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900

By Maison Lalande

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine suite of Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany library furniture, Maison Lalande, Paris, 1890-1900, comprising: a bureau plat, a large cartioneire and three tub chairs, each w...

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1880s French Antique Writing Tools

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

Raised over desk top of serpentine form fitted with a gorgeous green gilt embossed tooled leather writing skiver surface above frieze fitted with one long drawer flanked with two set...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows

19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the curved superstructure with pierced brass gallery, fitted with two banks of three draw...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Satinwood

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

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

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The shaped rectangular top enclosing a gilt tooled brown leather writing surface within a molded border above a long central drawer enclosing a fine modeled mask of Hercules wearing ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani
French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani

French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The serpentine shaped rectangular top enclosing a gilt tooled burgundy leather writing surface (worn) within a molded border above a long central drawer flanked by two drawers, with ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900
Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900

By Maison Forest

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This fine burr amboyna veneered bureau plat has a gilt-tooled leather writing surface above a central long drawer, flanked to each side by two short drawers.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

$770

H 4.375 in W 6.5 in D 6 in

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Intricate beading, floral and delicate foliage motifs adorn its surface, each detail a testament to the skill of the artisan. More than just a writing tool, this antique desk accesso...

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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

They functioned not only as functional writing tools but as absolute symbols of elite social status and sophisticated cultural cultivation.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

It often features a decorative finial, which can take the form of a floral motif, a dome, or a crescent moon, further emphasizing the Islamic and Turkish cultural symbols. * The inte...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer
Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer

Shagreen Pen Box with Engraved Silver Mounts and Hidden Drawer

Located in Dallas, TX

A discreet additional drawer is incorporated into the design, providing extra storage for small accessories such as nibs, seals, or other writing tools. Pieces combining shagreen wi...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Silver

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Work Table with Lyre Supports and Fitted Drawer
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Work Table with Lyre Supports and Fitted Drawer

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Work Table with Lyre Supports and Fitted Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rectangular top rests above a deep frieze drawer fitted with interior compartments, originally intended for sewing implements or writing tools. The drawer opens to reveal divide...

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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors
Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors

Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors

Located in Suffolk, GB

This form was designed as a compact writing cabinet, allowing letters, documents and writing tools to be neatly organised while the fall front provides a practical writing surface.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite Hand-Crafted Victorian Walnut & Black Tooled Leather Campaign Writing Slope SLOPE 58 Brass front shield could be personalised with engraving.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope Tooled Leather Skiver
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope Tooled Leather Skiver

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope Tooled Leather Skiver

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk swing-tag...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

The inkwell comprises four recessed containers, one of which is a sand shaker with a perforated lid, as well as two smaller holders for pens or writing accessories. The central open ...

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1820s French Empire Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather
Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

Exquisite Georgian Hand Crafted Thompson Writing Slope With Red Tooled Leather

By Thompson Cabinet Company

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Early 19th Century Exquisite Brass Bound Hand Crafted Mahogany Writing Slope Burgundy Red Tooled Leather, Two Glass Brass Topped Inkwells & Two Original Keys.

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1820s British Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk
Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk

Superb French Rococo Style Bronze Double Inkwell for Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

With its warm gilt finish, this desk accessory glows with old-world sophistication, making it as much a statement piece as a functional writing tool. Perfect for display on a writin...

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1920s French Rococo Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Complete with its original, meticulously decorated writing tools, it serves as a breathtaking focal point that brings classical aristocratic refinement to any curated interior or sch...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako
Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

$4,100

H 4.73 in W 7.68 in D 11.23 in

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Objects of this caliber were cherished by scholars and the educated elite not simply as writing tools, but as vital instruments for personal cultivation and intellectual reflection.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian  Slant-Front Desk
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian  Slant-Front Desk

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk

$4,588Sale Price|20% Off

H 41.34 in W 42.33 in D 19.49 in

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk

Located in Casteren, NL

Flanking this central section are six small drawers, with open pigeonholes positioned above them, tucked beneath a finely scalloped valance—an elegant layout for organizing correspon...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako
Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

$8,200

H 4.5 in W 22.5 in D 25.5 in

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

Finding one that retains its original storage box and a full, perfectly matching set of writing tools is exceptionally rare. This piece beautifully reflects the sophisticated traditi...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon
Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon

Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon

$2,800

H 0.79 in W 5.12 in D 9.85 in

Meiji-Era Rosewood Suzuribako, Maki-e Pine & Moon

Located in Taichung, TW

Originally used by literati and high-society scholars, this piece is both a highly functional writing tool and a sophisticated symbol of status and taste, making it an evocative deco...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Christian Wall Art – Evangelists Luke and John, Mortier ca.1700
Antique Christian Wall Art – Evangelists Luke and John, Mortier ca.1700

Antique Christian Wall Art – Evangelists Luke and John, Mortier ca.1700

Located in Langweer, NL

The upper scene depicts Saint Luke, seated in a study with writing tools and a large open book. At his side lies the ox, his traditional attribute, symbolizing sacrifice and service.

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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Paper

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s
English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

$2,914

H 91.34 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in

English Arts and Crafts Secretary Bookcase, ca. 1910s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Below, the slant‑front desk opens to reveal a thoughtfully arranged interior of pigeonholes and small drawers, each one shaped to hold letters, papers, and writing tools; an intimate...

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Copper

Meiji Era (1868–1912) Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku) in Sugi Wood
Meiji Era (1868–1912) Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku) in Sugi Wood

Meiji Era (1868–1912) Japanese Antique Low Table (Zataku) in Sugi Wood

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Two drawers are built into the frame on opposite sides, offering discreet storage for writing tools, tea utensils, or small personal items.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique
Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Drawers Retain their Original Locks and Drop Handles. The Top of the Writing Table Features Crossbanding and Carved Mouldings, a Green Leather Writing Surface (replacement) with...

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1920s Chippendale Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Interior opens to reveal a black leather writing surface with golden tooling, with coromandel surround.

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

$3,378

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in

19th Century French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

The moulded rectangular top features a newly fitted tooled black leather writing surface with gilt border, above an arrangement of nine drawers with original brass handles and escutc...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table
Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

$3,297

H 28.75 in W 47.64 in D 46.86 in

Beautiful Victorian Walnut Square Library Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this stunning Victorian mahogany square library writing table. Brown tooled leather inset top, moulded edge, a pair of frieze drawers to either side, tur...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table
George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table

George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table

By Pierre Langlois

Located in Lymington, GB

The serpentine top inset with a blue, gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The frieze with one long silk-lined, side-fitted cockbeaded drawer below a simulated slide.

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1770s English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver
Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Victorian Military Campaign Walnut Writing Slope Black Leather Skiver

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Antique Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk s...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire
French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

$11,900

H 43.75 in W 21.25 in D 13.25 in

French Transitional 19th Century Ladies Writing Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The drop front 'Abattan' above displays faux leather books with fine gold-tooled writing which opens to reveal a fitted gold-tooled leather writing surface, two shelves, and two smal...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Victorian Desk Walnut Writing Table Satinwood Inlay 1880
Victorian Desk Walnut Writing Table Satinwood Inlay 1880

Victorian Desk Walnut Writing Table Satinwood Inlay 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a refined Victorian writing table or desk in walnut Shaped kidney or serpentine outline, veneered in figured walnut Circa date 1880 Desk features intricate satinwood ...

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1880s Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau
Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Freestanding Writing Desk Bureau

Located in Suffolk, GB

A beautiful antique French walnut freestanding writing desk of exceptional decorative quality. The shaped top is finely inlaid with floral marquetry depicting roses, foliage and trai...

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19th Century French Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box
Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

$24,650

H 7.05 in W 10.16 in D 9.53 in

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Located in Taichung, TW

By combining multiple storage tiers for both writing implements and incense tools, this piece transcends standard utility.

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17th Century Japanese Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

George II Style Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
George II Style Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

George II Style Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

$3,495

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 27.5 in

George II Style Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

The rich brown leather writing area is decorated with tooled Greek Key and beaded borders.

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Early 20th Century George II Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made of richly patinated Honduras mahogany, this 19th century George II style English writing desk features a hand-tooled gilded red leather top framed with finely carved molding.

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19th Century English Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edwardian Pedestal Desk Sheraton Inlay Writing Table 1900
Edwardian Pedestal Desk Sheraton Inlay Writing Table 1900

Edwardian Pedestal Desk Sheraton Inlay Writing Table 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a refined Edwardian desk in mahogany and satinwood Lovely pedestal desk with tapered side supports housing the drawers Clean and minimal design perfect for modern int...

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Early 1900s Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Wood

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.
Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

$128,500

H 6 in W 20.5 in D 14 in

Portable Copying Machine by James Watt & Co.

By James Watt

Located in New Orleans, LA

These compartments also contain writing tools, including an ink bottle and damping box.

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18th Century English Other Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan The desk is modelled after the same type of pedestal desk Charles Dicken's used to write classics such as 'Oliver Twist' and 'Gre...

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1880s Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs

Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs

$6,240

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 37 in

Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A Chippendale style writing desk with tooled brown leather top and two drawers, each with two hanging bale pulls and a single keyhole.

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

$1,783Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.11 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 in

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Exquisite Victorian Hand-Crafted Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior With Secret Compartment SLOPE 23 Brass front shield could be personalised with engravi...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box
Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box

Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Upon opening, the chest reveals a sophisticated interior featuring a tooled leather writing slope accented with elegant gold-leaf borders.

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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Bookcase with Cabinet

Located in London, GB

The fielded panel secretaire drawer has flanking Pan masks, the drop down fall being supported by brass quadrants, and inside, seven fitted small drawers, pigeon holes, and a tooled ...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Railey in September 1833 Also engraved with Austin, Maker - likely George Austin of Dublin, a 19th century writing slope specialist Opens to reveal a beautifully appointed interior,...

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1830s Irish William IV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.

Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.

By Lamb of Manchester

Located in London, GB

Period-style replacement leather writing area with hand-tooled and gilded decoration to the edges.

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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior
Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Antique Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope / Lap Desk with Fitted Interior

Located in Suffolk, GB

The interior opens to reveal a traditional leather writing surface with decorative gilt tooling, forming a practical angled writing area.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880
Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880

Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880

Located in Portland, OR

To the top are three drawers, below the cylinder roll encloses a fitted interior with six drawers, below is a slide out writing surface fitted with a tooled and gilded chocolate brow...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century
Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Antique George III Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Inside there is a lift-up gold tooled black leather writing surface. It features a secret compartment which opens by pulling up the side of one of the ink well side panels to allow a...

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19th Century English George III Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk Early 20th Century
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk Early 20th Century

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb Edwardian marquetry inlaid mahogany writing table, circa 1900 in date. It features superb satin wood and boxwood crossbanded decoration and the top is fitted with a strikin...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Boxwood, Satinwood

19th Century Mahogany, Marble and Ormolu-Mounted Writing Table
19th Century Mahogany, Marble and Ormolu-Mounted Writing Table

19th Century Mahogany, Marble and Ormolu-Mounted Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A bureau plat in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, Carrara marble, and extensively dressed with fine ormolu mounts; of freestanding rectangular form, rising from field...

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19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Writing Tools

Materials

Carrara Marble, 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.