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WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk
Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk

Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Waring and Gillows attributed. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk with chequered inlay with quality hand hammered brass handles, turned legs on original castors.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The desk is fully stamped to the base Waring & Gillow March 1960 which is of course the company that made it, the world famous Waring and Gillow and the manufacturing period.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi-circular stretchers. Two armchairs have been dismantled, joints cleaned, re-glued, t...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four drawers on each side of the desk. Measures: 29.5" high x 49" wide x 25" deep United St...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rattan

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 2 Drawer Table Circa 1900
Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 2 Drawer Table Circa 1900

Fine Chinoiserie Decorated 2 Drawer Table Circa 1900

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Chinoiserie decorated 2 Drawer Table Cream in colour Top with Painted line & foliage, 2 concave shaped Drawers with: Chinoiserie Decoration with Figure in boat, House , Trees ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table
Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table

Post-War Campaign Style Jansen Post-War Glass Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Campaign style Post-War Design sawbuck design table desk with 2 ebonized metal bases supporting a rectangular glass top.

Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base
American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base

American Post-War White Wooden Table Desk with Chrome Base

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design white painted wood table desk with drawers and supported on 2 chrome "X" form bases.

Category

20th Century American Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s Curved Cornice with single drawer at front Fall Front with Burr walnut veneer & walnut cross banding, Working lock &...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

In 1903 Gillows merged with Warings of Liverpool to become Waring and Gillow and although the furniture remained of a high quality it was not as prestigious.

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or sewing table by Waring & Gillow, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. D...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920
Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends C1920 Measures - 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass "Catch All"

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique military munition trench art, solid brass "catch all", circa 1920s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3"H. The shell, which I believe is a 75mm, h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight
Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight

Albert Paley American Post-War Single sided Knobs and Paper Weight

Located in Queens, NY

3 American Post-War forged and fabricated steel double sided knobs / paper weightS with controlled rust patina. marked (PALEY, 1994) (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century American Modern Inkwells

Materials

Fabric

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood  Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood  Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Gillows furniture is referred to by Jane Austen, Thackeray and the first Lord Lytton, and in one of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas In 1903 Gillows merged with Warings of Live...

Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray
World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray

World War II Munition Trench Art Brass and Coin Ashtray

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique military munition trench art, solid brass with coin slots ashtray, circa 1930s. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 4.25"D x 3.75"H. The shell, which I bel...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair
Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage PM Craftsman "Tug of War" Brass Children Playing Figural Bookends - a Pair. Circa 1980s Measurements: Each: 5" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Located in Miami, FL

Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Presidential Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The warm wood grain, combined with the transparency of the glass and the refined brass details, creates a harmonious balance between luxury and modernity, making this piece a remarka...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s
Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

Rare Chestnut Wood Writing Desk by Italo Gamberini, Tuscany, Italy, 1940s

By Italo Gamberini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Seen from different angles, the piece reveals a constant interplay between geometry, tension, and balance, strongly connected to the refined modernist language developed in Italy dur...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950
Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950

Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro Desk by Gio Ponti, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, England

This classic, elegant design by Gio Ponti employs his distinctive tapering edges and legs to great effect, liberating the ponderous lines of preceding decades and expressing the lift...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chairs

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac
W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac

W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair in Blac

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Typing chair in  a new upholstery in black upholstery. The seat is not connected to the back. The backrest is adjustable in height and can also tilt. This backrest is slightly crooke...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Ash Executive Desk with Brass Accents
Early 20th Century Ash Executive Desk with Brass Accents

Early 20th Century Ash Executive Desk with Brass Accents

Located in Opole, PL

Impressive Ash Executive Desk, Early 20th Century Step into timeless sophistication with this stunning pre-war executive desk, crafted from richly toned ash wood and dating back to ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Desks

Materials

Brass

Restored Mid Century Writing Desk, By Interier Praha, Oak, Polished, Czech, 1950
Restored Mid Century Writing Desk, By Interier Praha, Oak, Polished, Czech, 1950

Restored Mid Century Writing Desk, By Interier Praha, Oak, Polished, Czech, 1950

By Interiér Praha

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

It was manufactured by Interier Praha, one of the leading producers of high-quality, timeless furniture for modern homes and offices in the post-war years. The desk is characterized ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below and bracket feet. Bone is white and tinted green. Carved details.

Category

Antique 1790s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

MAPLE WARING & GILLOW TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH LEATHER TOP
MAPLE WARING & GILLOW TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH LEATHER TOP

MAPLE WARING & GILLOW TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH LEATHER TOP

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Presenting an exceptional twin-pedestal writing desk by Maple, Waring & Gillow, combining luxury, lineage, and function.

Category

20th Century British Pedestals

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury
Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury

Post-War Helion Bakelite Desk Task Lamp East German Industrial 1950s MidCentury

By Helion Arnstadt, VEB Leuchten

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

1950s desk lamp designed for Helion VEB Leuchtenbau in the city of Arnstadt, East Germany, unusually with both a Bakelite shade and base, articulated by a brushed steel curved arm. T...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black
Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black

Fabulous 1940's Art Deco Post War German Touch Tip Desk Lighter, Red & Black

Located in Red Lion, PA

This fabulous 1940s post-war German Art Deco touch-tip desk lighter is a striking example of late Art Deco industrial design from West Germany, combining architectural form, mechanic...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style
Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style

Space Wars. Rocket UFO Desk lamp by Sam Rush in 1950's sci-fi movies style

By Sam Rush

Located in Bristol, GB

Unique hand made piece from UK Bristol designer and sculptor, Sam Rush. Made of gas brazed stainless steel and brass. By using traditional techniques of the period it gives this piec...

Category

2010s British Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk
American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk

American Post-War Chrome and Marble Desk

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design (1960s) rectangular chrome base office desk with a green marble top and 2 light wood side drawers.

Category

20th Century Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow
Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow

Midcentury Military Style Pedestal Desk by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A stylish , great quality pedestal desk by Waring and Gillow. Made from solid mahogany with a lovely mid or light coloured finish and patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow
Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow

Rare Pair of Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desks by Waring and Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A rare and splendid pair of kidney shaped writing desks by the renowned cabinet makers Waring and Gillow.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Gilllows Oak Desk
Gilllows Oak Desk

Gilllows Oak Desk

Unavailable|$9,254

Gilllows Oak Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Hertfordshire, GB

A 19th century oak pedestal desk stamped Gillows of Lancaster, fitted with Bramah locks

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows

Located in Lincoln, GB

Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk top and drawers.

Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set
Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set

Post War Knockdown Furniture Co, Plywood Three-Piece Office Desk Set

By Knockdown Furniture Co.

Located in Denver, CO

This lot includes three office pieces: Measures: A desk, 29" tall, 42.25" wide and 24.5" deep A side or desk chair, 29" tall, 18.5" wide and 20" deep A bookcase, 30.25" tall, 16...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Desks

Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900
Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900

Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900

Located in London, GB

This is an antique Edwardian mahogany and satinwood crossbanded kidney shaped writing table circa 1900 in date. The desk bears an enamel label for Waring & Gillow the renowned furnit...

Category

20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Waring & Gillow Writing Desk
Waring & Gillow Writing Desk

Waring & Gillow Writing Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A glass topped writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Curved shape, in Australian oak, walnut and sycamore.

Category

Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows
Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows

Art Deco Walnut Desk by Waring and Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Crafted by the renowned Waring and Gillow in 1932, this stylish desk features a luxurious Hyde leather inset top that exudes sophistication, while its warm walnut finish adds an invi...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920
Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920

Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Culver City, CA

Waring & Gillows Oak and Leather Partner's Desk, circa 1920.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk or Dressing Table by Waring & Gillows

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Fine quality antique burr walnut kidney shaped desk or dressing table which was designed & made by “Waring & Gillows”.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow
1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow

1930s Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Oak with inset leather skriver.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935
Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935

Original Art Deco Writing Desk by Waring & Gillow Ltd, circa 1935

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco writing desk by Waring & Gillow. Contrasting figured walnut veneer to front and back with inset maroon leather scriver.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932
Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932

Art Deco Writing Table or Console Table by Waring & Gillow, 1932

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Art Deco writing desk or console table by Waring & Gillow. Burr & Figured walnut veneered throughout.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk

Art Deco Desk

Sold|$5,648

Art Deco Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco desk by Waring & Gillow. Figured walnut throughout with a leather top.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult desks to manufacture because of the curved shape, but more importantly, when you add ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair
Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

Stunning Green Chinoiserie Lacquer Carlton House Desk & Matching Chair

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Miami, FL

Carlton House desks, both mid century and of the period are a rare commodity. They are difficult desks to manufacture because of the curved shape, but more importantly, when you add ...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood

English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk
English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk

English Inlaid Figured Mahogany Leather Top Carlton House Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Extraordinary quality old English inlaid figured mahogany leather top Carlton House desk. Desk had been fully restored professionally prior to our purchase. Fabulous oak lined dra...

Category

Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows
Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows

Antique Roll Top Pedestal Desk by Waring & Gillows

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique roll top desk, with satinwood inlays. This was made in England by Waring and Gillows, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers
Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers

Pre-War Desk Chair by Do More Office Manufacturers

Located in New York, NY

An extremey sturdy and well built desk chair from the Pre-War era. The back reclines back for more comfort and posture support.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s
Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s

Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Burr Walnut Drum Shaped Writing Table, Recently Replaced Black leather inset top with gold tooling. Single Drawer , others false drawer fronts, Fine Carved & turned centre pe...

Category

Vintage 1930s British George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool
20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool

20th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk by Waring & Gillows, Liverpool

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a very good quality Edwardian Kidney shaped desk by Waring and Gillows. The top of the desk has a tan leather hyde insert, with decorative blind and gold tooling.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique American Pre-Civil War Empire Maple Bureau/Desk Pennsylvania, circa 1830
Antique American Pre-Civil War Empire Maple Bureau/Desk Pennsylvania, circa 1830

Antique American Pre-Civil War Empire Maple Bureau/Desk Pennsylvania, circa 1830

Located in Portland, OR

Antique American pre-civil war maple bureau/desk, circa 1830. Made from curly maple, the fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with eight drawers seven pigeon holes.

Category

Antique 1830s American Empire Desks

Materials

Maple

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s
Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau on stand C.1920s Burr Walnut top & fall with Herringbone inlay, Working lock & Key open to reveal: Interior with Centre door with working lock & ...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk war for your home. A desk war — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the desk war you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A desk war made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one desk war that is appealing in its simplicity, but Waring and Gillows, Charles Eames and Europa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Desk War?

A desk war can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,718, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $28,313.