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Carlton House Table

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk

$27,500

H 38 in W 51.25 in D 23 in

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk

By Carlton House Fine Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk
American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk

American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk

By Carlton House Fine Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian Gothic Revival (mid-19th Century) oak "Carlton House" desk with super structure

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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

. Literature: ‘H. Roberts, 'The First Carlton House Table?', Furniture History,1995, pp. 124-128). S. Stuart

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Carlton House Chippendale Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables a Pair
Carlton House Chippendale Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables a Pair

Carlton House Chippendale Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables a Pair

By Carlton House Fine Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

a rare pair of Carlton House Chippendale Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables. Good vintage condition

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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Fruitwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk

Hardwood Carlton House Desk

$25,400

H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in

Hardwood Carlton House Desk

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical arrangement of small drawers on three sides, including a pen tray, surmounted by a bra...

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Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk
Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk

Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Contemporary Tessellated Stone Carlton House Desk Maitland Smith. The U-shaped superstructure was

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk
19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk

19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk

$11,135

H 40.16 in W 53.55 in D 27.56 in

19th Century Carlton House Satinwood Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century fine quality Edwardian Satinwood Carlton desk. It has a pierced brass gallery to the

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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

$4,741

H 40.56 in W 57.09 in D 33.86 in

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique leather top Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from

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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare 19th Century Inlaid Satinwood Sheraton Design Carlton House Desk
Rare 19th Century Inlaid Satinwood Sheraton Design Carlton House Desk

Rare 19th Century Inlaid Satinwood Sheraton Design Carlton House Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

This exceptional Carlton House desk with unusual dome shaped top with three fit-ted shelves flanked

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Antique 19th Century Irish Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th Century
Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th Century

Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Here we have a very attractive Carlton House Desk which has been hand crafted from the very finest

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1990s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Late 19th Century Demilune Side or Console Tables in Neoclassical Style
Pair of Late 19th Century Demilune Side or Console Tables in Neoclassical Style

Pair of Late 19th Century Demilune Side or Console Tables in Neoclassical Style

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, was able to make the finest furniture without cutting corners. For an example of a Carlton House table

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents
Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents

Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Carlton House desk or writing table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality near pair of freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 19th Century English Hand-Painted Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk
Fine 19th Century English Hand-Painted Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk

Fine 19th Century English Hand-Painted Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk

Located in London, GB

A Fine Quality Satinwood Carlton House Desk Of freestanding form, constructed from lustrous

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

known as a Carlton House writing table. The desk is like a normal writing table but the small drawers

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900
Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This stunning antique English Carlton House desk, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian-era

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality English Carlton House desk in the manner of the Adams style is a superb example

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Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

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

Located in London, GB

A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A large early 19th century Sheraton "Carlton House" form desk of substantial size in ribboned

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Antique 1820s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Carlton House Desk, circa 1820

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An early 19th century Sheraton "Carlton House" form desk of substantial size in ribboned mahogany

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Antique 1820s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman

By Angelica Kauffmann

Located in Manhasset, NY

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood, An absolutely stunning Adams

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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Carlton House Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century
George III Carlton House Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century

George III Carlton House Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century

$4,868Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.62 in W 42.13 in D 27.37 in

George III Carlton House Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century

Located in Milano, IT

“U” -shaped upstand with drawers. In mahogany, it features a brass-plated railing. The name "Carlton

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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Made Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk With Cubbies
English Made Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk With Cubbies

English Made Satinwood Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk With Cubbies

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Carlton House Desk embodies the refined elegance of the Sheraton Revival and Neoclassical styles. Crafted

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Vintage 1910s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

$4,796Sale Price|46% Off

H 36.75 in W 52 in D 24.75 in

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite English Adams-style Carlton House desk is a superb example of late 19th-century

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Antique 1890s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

$3,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.75 in W 38 in D 22.75 in

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an

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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

$5,418Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s

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Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This remarkable 19th century George III satinwood and marquetry "Carlton House" desk presents two

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1980s Style Black and White Desk
1980s Style Black and White Desk

1980s Style Black and White Desk

$1,200

H 30 in W 58 in D 18 in

1980s Style Black and White Desk

By Carlton House Fine Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House

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Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood, Lacquer

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

A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Carlton House Desk
Carlton House Desk

Carlton House Desk

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H 38 in W 45 in D 24 in

Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House desk Circa 1910

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Satinwood Carlton House Desk

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H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in

Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

A fine quality late 19th century satinwood and rosewood banded Carlton house desk.

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Antique 1890s British Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk
Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk

Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk

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H 39.75 in W 53 in D 26 in

Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

Edwardian mahogany Carlton House desk Here we are delighted to offer you this Edwardian mahogany

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Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

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H 38.19 in W 50.79 in D 25.6 in

Carlton House Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Mahogany and satinwood crossbanded Carlton House desk by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1860. With

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood
Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

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H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5033 Exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlai...

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Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Carlton House Curved Hand-Painted Writing Desk
Carlton House Curved Hand-Painted Writing Desk

Carlton House Curved Hand-Painted Writing Desk

By Carlton House Fine Furniture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Carlton House desk, with Wellington label inside one drawer. Beautifully decorated in the Adams

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Vintage 1950s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Carlton house writing table
Carlton house writing table

Carlton house writing table

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H 40.75 in W 48.75 in D 27 in

Carlton house writing table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Regency period satinwood Carlton house writing table, the superstructure with 9 drawers and a

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Carlton House Writing Desk
Carlton House Writing Desk

Carlton House Writing Desk

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H 38 in W 45 in D 24.5 in

Carlton House Writing Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded

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Antique 1880s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Mahogany Carlton House Desk

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H 40.5 in W 48 in L 40.5 in

Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany Carlton house desk, the shaped upper structure with moulded edge above an arrangement of

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Mahogany Carlton House Desk

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H 39 in W 55 in D 27 in

Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

This elegant Carlton House desk is crafted from rich mahogany with a beautiful polished finish

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

White Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk
White Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk

White Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk

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H 39 in W 48 in L 39 in

White Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

White chinoiserie carlton house desk with a glass top on the writing surface, 11 drawers, and 2

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20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Antique Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Antique Mahogany Carlton House Desk

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H 41 in W 48 in D 25 in

Antique Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Stunning Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk With Profuse Marquetry Inlay

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk
Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk

Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk

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H 34 in W 44.5 in D 22 in

Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk

By Sahon Tradition Furniture

Located in Astoria, NY

Carlton House Style Mahogany Desk, with gilt-tooled green leather writing surface above a secret

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20th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Paint Decorted Carlton House Desk
Paint Decorted Carlton House Desk

Paint Decorted Carlton House Desk

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H 40.5 in W 40.5 in D 24 in

Paint Decorted Carlton House Desk

Located in Manhasset, NY

A Wonderful paint decorated Edwardian Carlton house desk. Finest quality paint decorated satinwood

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Carlton house style desk
Mahogany Carlton house style desk

Mahogany Carlton house style desk

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H 37 in W 42 in D 22 in

Mahogany Carlton house style desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany Carlton house style desk, the raised superstructure, having an arrangement of short

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Strung Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Late 19th Century Strung Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Late 19th Century Strung Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent Quality Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk Circa 1895. Beautiful Condition, Features 3

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Antique 19th Century English Tables

19th century mahogany carlton house desk
19th century mahogany carlton house desk

19th century mahogany carlton house desk

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H 39.5 in W 48 in D 24 in

19th century mahogany carlton house desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century mahogany carlton house desk circa 1890. Good quality late Victorian example of this

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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Desk c1900
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Desk c1900

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Desk c1900

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H 30.32 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Desk c1900

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

This is a beautiful antique, mahogany and satinwood with ebony string lining Carlton House desk

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Antique Early 1900s English Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Mahogany Carlton House Inlaid Writing Desk
Mahogany Carlton House Inlaid Writing Desk

Mahogany Carlton House Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CARLTON HOUSE DESK INLAID WITH BOXWOOD AND A PARCHMENT COLOUR WRITING

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in Manhasset, NY

A Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Carlton House Desk. The bronze sabots leading to tapering legs with

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

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H 41 in W 62 in D 31 in

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

Large antique burr walnut Carlton House desk of exceptional quality, with fabulous details & full

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Vintage 1910s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

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H 38.19 in W 42.92 in D 23.23 in

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1920

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Vintage 1910s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk
Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk

Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk

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H 35.04 in W 48.82 in D 27.96 in

Antique Burr Yew Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique burr yew Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1900

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Antique Early 1900s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk
Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

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H 40.56 in W 49.61 in D 25.99 in

Antique Burr Walnut Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique burr walnut Carlton House desk, made in England and dating from around the 1890

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Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk
Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

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H 38 in W 43 in D 22 in

Antique Leather Top Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Carlton House desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1920

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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Antique Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A stunning Carlton house desk, beautifully made from mahogany & walnut, with satinwood inlays. This

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Vintage 1950s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Fine 19th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Benington, Herts

A fine quality late 19th century mahogany Carlton House desk having a extremely good choice of

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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Vintage Edwardian Style Carlton House Desk
Vintage Edwardian Style Carlton House Desk

Vintage Edwardian Style Carlton House Desk

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H 37 in W 43 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Edwardian Style Carlton House Desk

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A beautiful satinwood and marquetry writing desk. We love this piece. It is a great size for any space. Details Manufacturer England Date Early 20th Century Dimensions ...

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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Baker Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Carlton House Writing Table Desk
Baker Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Carlton House Writing Table Desk

Baker Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Carlton House Writing Table Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Baker Furniture Co Asian inspired paint decorated Carlton House desk with multiple doors and

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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Late 19th Century Walnut Carlton House
Wonderful Late 19th Century Walnut Carlton House

Wonderful Late 19th Century Walnut Carlton House

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H 40.56 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in

Wonderful Late 19th Century Walnut Carlton House

Located in Benington, Herts

A wonderful late 19th century walnut serpentine fronted Carlton house desk. This extremely

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk

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H 42.75 in W 46.5 in D 24.75 in

Late 19th Cent Inlaid Carlton House Desk

Located in Manhasset, NY

Flame mahogany Carlton House desk w mail boxes and several compartments. Tapering legs sitting on

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Victorian freestanding satinwood Carlton House desk, the curved rectangular top with the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Victorian freestanding satinwood Carlton House desk, the curved rectangular top with the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Richmond, Surrey

A high quality 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk. The top has three middle drawers

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Signed Maitland Smith Desk Tesselated Horn Carlton House Writing Table
Signed Maitland Smith Desk Tesselated Horn Carlton House Writing Table

Signed Maitland Smith Desk Tesselated Horn Carlton House Writing Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Regency style Carlton writing desk covered with tessellated horn in dark and light colors

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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Antique Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Antique Mahogany and Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and quite petite antique Carlton House desk in mahogany with an intricately tooled

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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century
Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century

Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century

By Druce & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique, mahogany, satinwood and marquetry Carlton House writing table by the

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Tessellated Horn Carlton House Desk by Maitland-Smith
Tessellated Horn Carlton House Desk by Maitland-Smith

Tessellated Horn Carlton House Desk by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

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Tessellated horn Carlton House desk by Maitland-Smith Work desk height is 29".

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19th Century Antique Carlton House Desk Circa 1880
19th Century Antique Carlton House Desk Circa 1880

19th Century Antique Carlton House Desk Circa 1880

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE CARLTON HOUSE DESK CIRCA 1880 FLOOR TO KNEE MEASUREMENT IS 23 3

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Carlton House Writing Mahogany Desk, Early 20th Century

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Antique Mahogany Sheraton Style Desk, Carlton House Design

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Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C

By Druce & Co.

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desk is sometimes also known as a Carlton House writing table. The desk is like a normal writing

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Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

as a Carlton House writing table. The desk is like a normal writing table but the small drawers

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Brass

English Adams Painted Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900
English Adams Painted Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900

English Adams Painted Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a beautiful hand painted satinwood early 1900s era desk. The desk is in good vintage antique condition. The desk measures: 42 wide x 37 tall x 22 deep.

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Early 20th Century Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Early 20th Century Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Early 20th Century Maple & Co Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine Quality Maple & Co Desk, Black Leather Writing Surface. Brass Galleried, And 7 Drawers. Beautifully Inlaid, Standing On Tapered Legs And Brass Castors. Height: 29" (36 1/4...

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Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...

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Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900
Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900

Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900

Located in London, GB

. This kind of desk is sometimes also known as a Carlton House writing table. The desk is like a normal

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Satinwood

MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

MCM Superb Japanned or Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

By Waring & Gillow

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Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult

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Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

By Maple & Co.

Located in Benington, Herts

An exhibition quality mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid 19th century Carlton house desk made

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Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

By Maple & Co.

Located in Benington, Herts

An Exhibition quality mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid 19th century Carlton House Desk made

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Mid-Century Modernist Maitland Smith Carlton House Writing Desk with Chair
Mid-Century Modernist Maitland Smith Carlton House Writing Desk with Chair

Mid-Century Modernist Maitland Smith Carlton House Writing Desk with Chair

By Maitland Smith

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For your consideration is a wonderful, Carlton House design writing desk, with cabriole legs, made

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Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Gold Regency Carlton House Style Desk and Chair
Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Gold Regency Carlton House Style Desk and Chair

Maitland Smith Black Lacquer & Gold Regency Carlton House Style Desk and Chair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Regency Carlton House Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Regency Carlton House Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Regency Carlton House Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

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Mahogany Carlton House Desk Regency Writing Table
Mahogany Carlton House Desk Regency Writing Table

Mahogany Carlton House Desk Regency Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Regency Revival Carlton House Desk Numerous drawers and tooled sectioned

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English Edwardian Carlton House Style Inlaid Writing Desk, Good Detail and Size
English Edwardian Carlton House Style Inlaid Writing Desk, Good Detail and Size

English Edwardian Carlton House Style Inlaid Writing Desk, Good Detail and Size

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A lovely Carlton House style writing desk with elaborate overall inlay, gilt tooled leather writing

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Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme

Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a spectacular hand-paint decorated satinwood Carlton House desk with beautifully painted

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Carlton House Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carlton house table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and satinwood, every carlton house table was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a carlton house table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A carlton house table, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carlton house table over the years, but those crafted by Maitland Smith, Maple & Co. and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carlton House Table?

Prices for a carlton house table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $45,834, while the average can fetch as much as $5,995.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.