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French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating
Category

Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Tulipwood

Antique French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk

French Tulipwood Writing Desk

H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
Category

1870s German Louis Philippe Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
I would date it from the 1840-1860 period. It appears as a regular pedestal desk with a gold tooled
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk

Antique Victorian Architects Desk

H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
Category

1890s British Edwardian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table

H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This desk is a refined piece of furniture made entirely of solid and feather walnut. The table top
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Antique 19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK

19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK

H 29.34 in W 53.75 in D 33.67 in
19th Century Solid Ash Kneehole Desk
Located in Accrington, GB
A fine quality kneehole desk dating to the late part of the 19th century. Made entirely out of
Category

1890s British Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ash

Antique 19th Century Solid Ash Kneehole Desk
19th Century Solid Ash Kneehole Desk

19th Century Solid Ash Kneehole Desk

H 28.94 in W 48.04 in D 23.82 in
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk

Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk

H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 24.02 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk

H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we
Category

Early 1800s British George III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk

H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
elegance. Dating from the Louis XVI period, this desk must have been used in a prestigious office space or
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk

H 41.7 in W 29.9 in D 38.5 in
George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
The George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, dating from around 1800, features 9 short drawers. Its
Category

19th Century English Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800
George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800

George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800

H 35 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset tooled writing surface above three frieze, three further drawers
Category

Early 20th Century British Empire Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table

Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table

H 29 in W 37.25 in D 21.5 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date
Category

1880s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 41.74 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk

H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 21.66 in
Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George lII mahogany and oak desk having a quality mahogany writing fall opening to
Category

18th Century European George III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk

Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk

H 36.03 in W 37.8 in D 21.46 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having
Category

1880s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk

H 54.14 in W 33.47 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular
Category

1880s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century

H 30.71 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in
19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères
By Mercier Freres
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant small desk is a creation of the esteemed Maison Mercier Frères of the renowned
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères
19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères

19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères

H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold
Category

1860s English Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

H 31.3 in W 65.36 in D 41.34 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian

H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 23.82 in
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
Category

1880s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C

H 31.11 in W 48.43 in D 37.8 in
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
& Roberts, circa 1880 in date. The desk features a hinged crossbanded lift-up architect's top with ratchet
Category

1880s English High Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts

H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
Category

1880s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860
Category

1860s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C

H 30.71 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
Category

1880s French Empire Revival Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Warrington, GB
Superb quality, walnut desk chair by the acclaimed furniture makers Howard & Sons. A rare model
Category

Early 20th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair
Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair

Walnut Howard & Sons Desk Chair

H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
and dating from Circa 1860. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with an inset faded green
Category

1860s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C

H 29.93 in W 56.3 in D 44.89 in
Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Pleasingly petite desk with a delightful appearance
Category

Mid-19th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850

H 29.34 in W 37.8 in D 19.1 in
19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period

H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
Category

1860s German Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary

H 63.78 in W 38.59 in D 25.79 in
Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightfully petite decorative desk, ideal for the
Category

Early 20th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

H 27.37 in W 31.3 in D 13.78 in
Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1860. Superior quality desk with delightfully figured
Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian

Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian

H 45.87 in W 49.22 in D 26.97 in
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk
Category

Mid-19th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian

H 44.3 in W 60.04 in D 24.81 in
Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
1860 in date. The shaped top has a decorative gilt bronze border, raised corner cartouches and an
Category

1860s French Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th C

H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 35.83 in
Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue gustavian style country desk in pine from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The table is a
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table
Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table

Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table

H 29.34 in W 43.71 in D 24.02 in
Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass
Located in GB
desk is based on an antique campaign piece dating back to the English occupation of India. These pieces
Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass
Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass

H 30.12 in W 61.03 in D 29.93 in
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, by the world renowned cabinet maker
Category

1880s English Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 26.78 in
Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderfully stout, and fascinatingly finished desk
Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian

H 29.93 in W 54.14 in D 31.7 in
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Cylinder Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cylinder desk with roller shutter in the style of Louis XV, plum pudding mahogany
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Cylinder Desk by François Linke
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Cylinder Desk by François Linke

Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Cylinder Desk by François Linke

H 46 in W 59 in D 32 in
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
Category

Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface

H 46.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
in date. The top is inset with a gold tooled burgundy leather writing surface above two frieze
Category

1850s Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 43.71 in D 24.41 in
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
, circa 1890 in date. The shaped top is cross banded in various exotic specimen woods with an inset
Category

1890s English Edwardian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, circa 1810 in date. The desk is made from beautiful flame mahogany with highly decorative boxwood
Category

1810s English George III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

H 29.73 in W 71.66 in D 44.89 in
1750s Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Lady Desk, by Adrien DELORME
By Adrien Delorme
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Dating back to the Louis XV period, this exquisite petite writing table bears the hallmark of
Category

18th Century French Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

1750s Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Lady Desk, by Adrien DELORME
1750s Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Lady Desk, by Adrien DELORME

1750s Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Lady Desk, by Adrien DELORME

No Reserve
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 18.71 in
Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Period taste, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1880. Beautifully appointed desk, perfect for the
Category

Late 19th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880

H 39.97 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
Category

Late 19th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

H 41.93 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

H 41.15 in W 38.39 in D 20.87 in
Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
1880 in date. The rectangular top has a decorative gilt bronze border, raised corner cartouches and
Category

1880s French Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th C
Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th C

Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th C

H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French Empire knee hole desk we date to circa 1890 Wonderful French desk with brass
Category

1890s Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890

H 26 in W 48 in D 28 in
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
Category

1780s English George III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian walnut writing table, circa 1850 in date. One of the drawers is stamped by the
Category

1850s English Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century

Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 27.17 in
Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a sublime satinwood and marquetry desk by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1880 in date. This
Category

1880s English Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century
Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century

Antique Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts, 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III mahogany and marquetry library table, circa 1780 in date. The
Category

1780s English George III Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century

H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 33.08 in
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 20.28 in
Gustavian Style 1870s Swedish Gray Painted Desk, Fluted Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered legs. Step back in time with this exquisite Swedish Gustavian style desk, dating back to circa
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 1870s Swedish Gray Painted Desk, Fluted Drawers and Tapered Legs
Gustavian Style 1870s Swedish Gray Painted Desk, Fluted Drawers and Tapered Legs

Gustavian Style 1870s Swedish Gray Painted Desk, Fluted Drawers and Tapered Legs

H 30.9 in W 44.3 in D 19.9 in
Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
secretaire desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. A desk of superior craftsmanship and
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Mid-19th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860

Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860

H 45.87 in W 59.45 in D 41.54 in
Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian

H 29.53 in W 39.57 in D 26.58 in
Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Late 18th Century British Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800

H 33.27 in W 61.23 in D 25.6 in
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date. The
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1870s French Empire Dating Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

H 32.29 in W 71.66 in D 36.23 in
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An assortment of dating antique desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct dating antique desks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of dating antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of dating antique desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and industrial dating antique desks are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made dating antique desks over the years, but those made by L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Maple & Co. and Royal Typewriter Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About Dating Antique Desks
  • How do you date a desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I date an antique secretary?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
  • How do I date antique furniture from the UK?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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