What is a writing desk?

A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

What is a writing desk with drawers called?

A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.

What is a small writing desk called?

A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.

What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?

What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

English Writing Desk

Mahogany Table With Leather Top

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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

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Wood Desk With Brass Legs

Turn Of The Century Desk

Embossed Metal Furniture

19th Century English Writing Desk

$6,975

H 31.5 in W 57 in D 27 in

19th Century English Writing Desk

Located in Nashville, TN

This is unmatched style with this William IV English writing desk! It is a high quality mahogany writing desk featuring dark leather top, two working drawers, and timeless hardware p...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th-century English writing desk, black

$11,574

H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.11 in

19th-century English writing desk, black

Located in MILL, NL

English writing desk / bureau / work desk, black Originally from England, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920

$1,646

H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in

Large 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk consists of three parts (2 containers + worktop). The desk is an absolute classic a...

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20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920

$2,223

H 29.53 in W 72.05 in D 36.23 in

Large original 20th Century Classical English Writing Desk, circa 1910-1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid wood and mahogany stained body. Leather-covered worktop. Freely adjustable in the room. Desk consists of three parts (2 containers + worktop). The desk is an absolute classic a...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Hand

$18,820

H 42.52 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Hand

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century English Writing Desk with Drawers and Hinged Door and Original Handles

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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era

$3,995

H 35 in W 36 in D 20 in

English Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top - Edwardian Era

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset leather top embossed with gilt edge, topped with a fitted, lidded stationery holder, over ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

$170,100

H 52.5 in W 55 in D 27 in

Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk

By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...

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Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks

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Ormolu

English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone

$3,450

H 4 in W 10 in D 14 in

English Writing Desk With Mother Of Pearl And Abalone

Located in Dallas, TX

An english wood Writing Desk inlaid with abalone and mother of pearl.

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Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk

$7,150

H 28.5 in W 42 in D 21.5 in

Antique English Regency Leather Top Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century English writing desk handcrafted in mixed exotic hardwoods, featuring a tooled leather top on a case with five drawers inlaid with graceful floral designs and b...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Partner Style Writing Desk, New Leather Top, Rich Grain

$6,822

H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 29.93 in

19th Century English Partner Style Writing Desk, New Leather Top, Rich Grain

Located in Madrid, ES

This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

$7,500

H 30 in W 36 in D 26.5 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk with Fluted Legs and Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English writing desk from the 19th century is a well-proportioned and finely crafted example in mahogany, showcasing the elegance and precision of late Georgian or early Regency...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Writing Desk or Side Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Casters

$1,995

H 30.38 in W 36.25 in D 19 in

English Writing Desk or Side Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Casters

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk or side table of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a moulded rectangular top over a frieze of two drawers - each with a knob of turned eb...

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Ebony

19thC English Pine Writing Desk

$6,797

H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 28.75 in

19thC English Pine Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC English pine writing desk Measures: W119 x D73 x H68cm.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut

$27,107Sale Price|20% Off

H 295.28 in W 472.45 in D 236.23 in

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut

By Stout Duck Ltd

Located in Skipton, GB

This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India

$4,500

H 27.38 in W 39 in D 23.75 in

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Indo-English writing desk features a flip-top document holder, is intricately carved with a rich bamboo and botanical motif in natural wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Wood

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

$6,056

H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 15.36 in

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1900 English decorative chinoiserie bureau writing desk - Bonheur Du Jour.

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Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

$5,375

H 38.19 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in

English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 English Decorative Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk - Bonheur Du Jour.

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English 19thC Mahogany Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

$7,416

H 38.98 in W 24.81 in D 16.34 in

English 19thC Mahogany Chinoiserie Bureau Writing Desk

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 English 19thC Chinoiserie Bureau writing Desk sku 2226 W63 x D41.5 x H99 cm Weight 23Kg

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

$3,561

H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 70.87 in

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Classic English Partner Desk/Writing Desk 20th Century, Mahogany Solid mahogany, partially veneered.

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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s English Mahogany Writing Desk with Drawers

$2,940

H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 25.99 in

1950s English Mahogany Writing Desk with Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

English 1950s mahogany writing table with drawers and legs with bronze lions claws. Dimensions open table: 74 x 165 x 66cm.

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Mid-20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century

$1,529

H 31.11 in W 55.91 in D 30.32 in

English Regency Desk with Foldable Desk / Writing Table 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Extraordinary English regency desk with hinged sides and red leather top. 5 drawers in the front and 5 panels on the back. The leather top is provided with very thick embossing. The ...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

$1,800

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze ironworks, late 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk

$3,402

H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 26.38 in

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk

By Charles Bevan

Located in London, GB

The design attributable to Charles Bevan (1815-1891) Manufactured by Lamb of Manchester, English, circa 1870 Stamped 'Lamb, Manchester'. Walnut and inlaid 122 cm. wide x 74 cm. hig...

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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

$12,500

H 28.75 in W 43 in D 22.75 in

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century.

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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk. Circa 1780

$26,000

H 41 in W 47.75 in D 28 in

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English five drawer Hepplewhite tambour writing desk with fitted interior, satinwood string inlay, original brasses, and terminating on satinwood cuffed tapered legs. 18th Century

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Desks and Writing T...

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

$1,150

H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Fine 19th C. English Tunbridge Portable Writing Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine larger Antique Travel Desk with fine wood and Mother-of-Pearl inlay. The dark mahogany interior with blue velvet writing surface (expected wear) and several black lidded comp...

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

$14,000

H 31 in W 54 in D 35.5 in

19th Century George II Style Chippendale Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Middleburg, VA

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

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895

$7,300

H 41 in W 47 in D 30 in

Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

$43,545

H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

By Edwards & Roberts, Donald Ross

Located in London, GB

Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross English, c. 1890 Measures: Height 75cm, width 108cm, depth 64cm This superb mahogany writing desk by Donald Ross ...

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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

$6,800

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9 in

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal...

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Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

$3,895

H 29 in W 41 in D 18.25 in

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

$3,419Sale Price|20% Off

H 45.08 in W 23.82 in D 23.82 in

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

English Oak Writing Desk with Raised Gallery and Drawers, 1930s

$2,587

H 39.38 in W 39.57 in D 21.66 in

English Oak Writing Desk with Raised Gallery and Drawers, 1930s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant writing desk crafted in oak, featuring a refined raised gallery with two small drawers, an open central compartment, and a spacious lower drawer.

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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

$3,125 / set

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

Located in Dayton, OH

2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with inkwells and letter storage. Slightly differ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

$5,312Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.12 in W 57.09 in D 23.63 in

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the manner of the Cotswold School, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,995

H 30.75 in W 38.5 in D 22.5 in

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Book-matched burled walnut, with original brass har...

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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Correspondence Table, English, Lowboy, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780

$4,541

H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in

Antique Correspondence Table, English, Lowboy, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique correspondence table. An English, mahogany lowboy or writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.

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Antique 1780s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers

$4,469

H 38.19 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

1980s English Root Wood Writing Desk with Door and Drawers

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s English root wood writing desk with door and drawers.

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Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900

$7,646Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.13 in W 39.97 in D 22.25 in

Antique Gents Correspondence Desk, English, Writing Table, Victorian, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique gentleman's correspondence desk. An English, rosewood writing table with decorative boxwood inlay, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

$2,800

H 29 in W 43.75 in D 28.5 in

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak.

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

$2,457Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.34 in W 37.8 in D 19.1 in

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk

$6,839

H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 33.08 in

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to reveal a fitted interior with drawers, pigeon holes and a slant lid leather writing su...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

$3,000

H 29 in W 36 in D 18.75 in

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table

By Thomas Turner

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled red leather inset top.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk

$2,295

H 29 in W 47.75 in D 23.5 in

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

British desk with faux painted original surface and hand painted marbleized green banding. The rectangular top, protected by removable glass, is a writing surface above three frieze ...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

$4,895

H 30.5 in W 42 in D 21.25 in

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, from the late 19th century, featuring a rectangular inset embossed leather top over a frieze of two drawers - e...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Writing Table, English, Kneehole Desk, Home Office, Study, Regency, 1820

$6,183

H 35.24 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in

Antique Writing Table, English, Kneehole Desk, Home Office, Study, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing table. An English, mahogany scribe’s desk, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk

$4,500

H 28.25 in W 35.88 in D 19.63 in

Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1825-35 English Writing Table Desk, Regency-William IV period.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Baize, Wood, Oak, Yew

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

$2,995

H 28.25 in W 57.5 in D 26.63 in

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Mahogany, with English yew wood banding, ...

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

$5,276

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 35.44 in

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table legs.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English writing table

$2,464

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in

Antique English writing table

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful walnut writing table with two drawers on each side, making it suitable for two people. Tan-colored, gold-edged leather top. The table is in very good condition. Origin: E...

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Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Vintage Bespoke Kneehole Desk, English, Oak, Writing Table, Mid Century

$8,074Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.73 in W 54.14 in D 36.03 in

Large Vintage Bespoke Kneehole Desk, English, Oak, Writing Table, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage kneehole desk. An English, oak panelled writing table, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk

$1,350

H 30 in W 58 in D 29 in

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Style Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk Vintage Chippendale Style writing desk by Heckman featuring sturdy American craftsmanship, car...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top

$5,100

H 30 in W 53.5 in D 29.5 in

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Red Leather Top

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome 19th century English Georgian style writing desk, elegantly proportioned and crafted in richly patinated mahogany.

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 70.67 in D 35.24 in

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage writing desk. An English, steel, oak and Victorian pine shop retail display table, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.

Category

Late 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk

$24,000

H 29.5 in W 44 in D 24.5 in

19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk

Located in Troy, NY

19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface

$9,600

H 30 in W 39.25 in D 15 in

19th Century English Rosewood Campaign-Style Desk with Leather Writing Surface

Located in Atlanta, GA

With its richly figured surfaces and architectural detailing, this English writing cabinet from the 19th century is full of surprises. The piece is fronted by eight symmetrical drawe...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century

$1,317

H 35.83 in W 25.99 in D 18.9 in

Antique standing desk/ counter/ English writing table from the 19th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful and unique antique English freestanding piece of furniture dates back to the 19th century. A distinctive and atmospheric item that fits perfectly into almost any inter...

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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English writing desk

Unavailable

H 41.5 in W 24 in D 17 in

English writing desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Small English writing desk of burled walnut and leather top.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

English Writing Desk

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English Writing Desk

Located in Nashville, TN

Exquisite English Writing Desk with lovely brass detail on the exterior.

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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 33 in D 16 in

19th Century Japanese Style English Writing Desk

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A 19th century Japanese style English writing desk made from walnut. The slant front opening to a writing and storage area with three drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.3 in W 48 in D 25 in

English Writing Desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Walnut wood with glass top, excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE

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H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 22.45 in

19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Fine English desk, Regency, early 19th century, walnut root. Simple but elegant desk with two front drawers. Regency architecture encompasses classical buildings built in the U...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Writing Table or Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 59.25 in D 36 in

English Writing Table or Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

This impressive English writing table has three drawers with brass drawer pulls. The piece is made from oak and has four nicely piece turned legs. The piece has an ebony finish on th...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 37 in D 21 in

English Regency Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

Regency mahogany knee hole ladies writing desk with very faded greenish gold gilt-tooled leather top with molded edge. One drawer above knee hole is flanked by two drawers on either ...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 24 in

Fine English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1780

Located in Woodbury, CT

A mahogany two drawer writing table with ratchet drawing tablet. The rectangular case with crossbanded molded top has a centered drawing tablet on the drawered side supported by four...

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 76 in D 30 in

HERITAGE Walnut English Tudor Barley Twist Writing Desk

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Charlotte, NC

An English Tudor style writing desk by Heritage Furniture.

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Mid-20th Century American Tudor Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 40.95 in W 28.47 in D 20.36 in

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive rare form 19th century bow front glazed desk cabinet. The bow front form desk with fitted drawer above astragal glazed doors enclosed storage and raised on a plinth ba...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

English Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 74 in D 36 in

English Writing Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Regency style writing table with a chevron pattern veneer and a black leather top

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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

19th Century English Ebonized Writing Desk with Leather Top, 1890s

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in

19th Century English Ebonized Writing Desk with Leather Top, 1890s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century English ebonized writing desk with leather top from 1890s.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Corner Desk Writing Table Bevan Funnell Mahogany Antique Vintage

Unavailable

H 31.03 in W 59.41 in D 34.57 in

English Corner Desk Writing Table Bevan Funnell Mahogany Antique Vintage

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A fine quality mahogany corner writing desk by Bevan Funnell. The triangular shaped chamfered edged top above a concave shaped frieze drawer flanked by bowfront doors modeled with...

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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Antique Oak Desk Writing Table Carved, 19th Century, Victorian

Unavailable

H 29.69 in W 31.74 in D 38.63 in

English Antique Oak Desk Writing Table Carved, 19th Century, Victorian

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century carved oak writing desk. Constructed from thick cuts of solid oak boasting a well figured grain and rich patina. The top with carved scroll and lunette dec...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Regency Writing Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 42 in D 23.5 in

English Regency Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

A fine and unusual English Regency bog oak, amboyna and coromandel writing table.

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

English Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

English Mahogany Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

English Mahogany Writing Table
With ‘Chinese Chippendale’ Style pierced fretwork sides and brackets

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1790, Fine 18th Century Period Piece

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 42.5 in D 24 in

English Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1790, Fine 18th Century Period Piece

Located in Woodbury, CT

A mahogany two drawer writing table with a ratchet supported writing tablet. The rectangular case with a cross banded and molded edge top has a centered drawing tablet. The whole sup...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 34.85 in

Antique English Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Located in GB

This highly impressive freestanding desk is made in mahogany to an 18th century Robert Adam design. It was made in the late 19th century by the Irish firm of cabinet makers M. Butler...

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Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Writing Table Light Oak 19th Century Card Console Table

Unavailable

H 27.68 in W 38.94 in D 18.98 in

English Desk Writing Table Light Oak 19th Century Card Console Table

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive 19th century light oak writing table. The worn crossbanded top with chamfered edges, rounded corners raised on bobbin supports and well carved feet united by a turned ...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Desk 18th Century Writing Table Lowboy Mahogany George III

Unavailable

H 29.69 in W 29.77 in D 17.29 in

English Georgian Desk 18th Century Writing Table Lowboy Mahogany George III

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive George III mahogany lowboy. The rectangular top with shaped edges above three drawers and carved apron, raised on square section legs united by stretchers. The mahoga...

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Antique 18th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 66.5 in D 41 in

Antique English Writing Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Leather Top Carved Legs

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 28.12 in W 58.23 in D 27.05 in

English Desk Games Sofa Table Drop-Leaf Writing Table Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive and rare drop-leaf walnut veneered writing desk. The rectangular rosewood crossbanded top with drop leaves having central sliding board inlaid as drafts, chess and bac...

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 28.74 in W 35.827 in D 19.291 in

English Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5596 Elegant antique writing desk / writing table of bow fronted design, having green tooled leather writing surface (showing minor signs of usage)and string inlaid and satinwood c...

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Childs Art Deco Oak Desk English circa 1930s Vintage Childrens Writing Table

Unavailable

H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in

Childs Art Deco Oak Desk English circa 1930s Vintage Childrens Writing Table

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

A charming and unusual vintage English art deco childs oak desk dating from circa 1930s. With a central drawer flanked by a bank of 4 graduated drawers, each fitted with a triangular...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Writing Table, Desk, Side Table, Bed Table, English Early Victorian 19th Century

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 43.71 in D 20.48 in

Writing Table, Desk, Side Table, Bed Table, English Early Victorian 19th Century

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Lovely small black early Victorian bureau writing table with mahogany top. The drawers have original brass lion handles This is a very decorative piece what could make a lovely dec...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Burr Walnut Writing Table

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in

English Burr Walnut Writing Table

Located in Salisbury, GB

A fine English burr walnut writing table. Crossbanded in tulip wood with box wood inlays, gilt brass mounts and three drawers to each side. Mahogany lined and locks by Mordan & Co. W...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

English Kidney-Shaped Writing table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 35 in D 26.5 in

English Kidney-Shaped Writing table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Regency mahogany kidney-shaped writing table with a single frieze drawer, opposing dummy drawer, pull-out pen drawer to the right side, raised on carved end supports on arched feet w...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Antique English 19th C Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 59.85 in D 34.85 in

Antique English 19th C Freestanding Mahogany Writing Desk by M.Butler of Dublin

Located in GB

This highly impressive freestanding desk is made in mahogany to an 18th century Robert Adam design. It was made in the late 19th century by the Irish firm of cabinet makers M. Butler...

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Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 29.5 in D 16.25 in

English Painted Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English painted desk with tapered legs, porcelain handles, later paint, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 55 in D 34 in

English Partners Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

This handsome English partners desk has traditional construction with drawers on one side and doors on the other. The drawers have highly decorative brass drop pull handles. The lowe...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 46.25 in D 29.5 in

English Partners Desk

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A gorgeous English Partners Desk. Wood, brass trimmed, and detailed leather top. 6 drawers, with an end slide on each side.

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Antique 19th Century Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Unavailable

H 27.63 in W 34.38 in D 27.63 in

English Regency Drop-Leaf Writing Table

Located in Fulton, CA

A period English Regency drop-leaf writing table, desk or sofa table, circa 1790-1820.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 19 in

Antique English Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Regency mahogany writing table.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 35.5 in D 22 in

Small English Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Mahogany desk with one drawer. New green leather top, original brass casters and handles.

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

A very good English Writing Table

Unavailable

W 72 in

A very good English Writing Table

Located in Miami, FL

A very good English Writing Table from the William IV Period, fitted with 6 working drawers. on original porcelain castors for moving to better lit work areas.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Art Deco Writing Desk, England, 1920-1930

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 67.33 in D 38.19 in

Art Deco Writing Desk, England, 1920-1930

Located in Fulda, DE

Exceptional English Art Deco writing desk with geometrical marquetry in mahogany on oak, original leather top with beautiful patina, three drawers, fully restored, repolished and in ...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk Oak Wood

Unavailable

H 49.61 in W 41.34 in D 25.99 in

English Desk Oak Wood

Located in Nice, Paca

English desk oak wood Fully renovated in perfect conditions renovated even on the back side.

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Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Desk with Decoupage

Unavailable

H 43 in W 34 in D 18 in

English Desk with Decoupage

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

1900s English desk with later applied decoupage.

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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Desks and Writing Tables

Finely Carved English Desk

Unavailable

H 39 in W 42 in D 24 in

Finely Carved English Desk

Located in Toronto, ON

Carved mahogany desk with leather writing surface with upper cabinet of small drawers and doors housing letter slots. Carving details in the Adam style.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Desk on Casters

Unavailable

H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in

English Desk on Casters

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Charming English desk, later painted pale grey on original brass casters with turned legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Leather Top Desk

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 42.5 in D 24.5 in

English Leather Top Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A small English Desk with tan leather insert and 2 drawers with brass hardware

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

English Leather Top Desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 36 in D 20.5 in

English Leather Top Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English leather top desk on tapered legs with brass casters. Nice banding detail on front and legs.

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Vintage 1940s British Desks and Writing Tables

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

Unavailable

H 42 in W 32 in D 20 in

English Writing Table with Leather Insert Top

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Beautiful vintage 19th century writing desk adjustable top with leather insert.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

English Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 38 in D 21.5 in

English Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Aesthetic period Bamboo and lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole desk. One drawer apron with an adjacent set of four to optimize storage organization. Please note of wear consis...

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Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

An English late 19th century writing table.

Unavailable

H 30 in W 81 in D 45 in

An English late 19th century writing table.

Located in Miami, FL

An English late 19th century mahogany writing table with original hand tooled leather writing surface, fitted with 3 drawers, original hardware.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 39 in D 18.75 in

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century writing desk or end table, with long, thin, top drawer and two large side cabinet storage spaces. Original patina, wear consistent with age and use.

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Antique 19th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Fine quality English antique writing table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 57 in D 28 in

A Fine quality English antique writing table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Miami, FL

A Fine quality English antique writing table by Gillows of Lancaster, fitted with a hand tooled and embossed leather writing surface. the table top is crossbanded in Rosewood. The co...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Mahogany

An English George IV ladies writing table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 38 in D 21 in

An English George IV ladies writing table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Miami, FL

An English George IV ladies writing table in Pollard Oak. The piece is fitted with 2 working drawers and 2 dummy drawers. The top is crossbanded with a gadrooned border, the table st...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

English Antique Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 30 in W 49 in D 39 in

English Antique Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1840

Located in Sheffield, MA

Early Victorian mahogany two-drawer writing table with black blind-tooled leather writing surface raised on turned legs ending in brass casters. The drawers have wooden knobs.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Hotel Reception Desk

Unavailable

H 42 in W 60 in D 30 in

English Hotel Reception Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Bird's-eye maple commercial counter with drawers and copper panel.

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

English Regency Mahogany Partners' Desk

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 67 in D 38.25 in

English Regency Mahogany Partners' Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Regency mahogany partners' desk with multiple drawers and cabinets below an embossed leather writing surface and raised on a molded plinth.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Desk, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 28 in W 34 in D 15.5 in

English Painted Desk, circa 1900

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

English painted desk with one small drawer, old paint, natural pine top.

Category

Early 20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

An English Regency Mahogany Writing Table. 19th Century

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

An English Regency Mahogany Writing Table. 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

An English Regency Mahogany Writing Table with Brass Caps and Castors. 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 37.7 in D 18.8 in

English George III Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1780

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a really rather charming late 18th century English George III mahogany writing table with tooled leather top, three drawers below and cupboard to the left, fronted with faux ...

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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

An English 19th century 6 drawer writing table.

Unavailable

W 72 in

An English 19th century 6 drawer writing table.

Located in Miami, FL

An English 19th century 6 drawer writing table in mahogany.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th c. English Table Desk.

Unavailable

H 31 in W 60 in D 26.5 in

19th c. English Table Desk.

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English table desk with one front drawer, a drawer on each end, oval carved applique on upper edge of tapered legs.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Writing Stand in the Neoclassical Taste

Unavailable

H 29 in W 21.5 in D 13 in

English Mahogany Writing Stand in the Neoclassical Taste

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A fetching and petite writing stand of mahogany having a lift and hinged top revealing slotted compartments above a single slide out drawer perched atop a floating oval gallery that ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing...

Materials

Mahogany

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Located in Savannah, GA

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Located in Annville, PA

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$19,731

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 36 in

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

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$65,000

H 31.5 in W 72 in D 46 in

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Located in Greenwich, CT

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$6,804

H 30.91 in W 48.23 in D 33.47 in

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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English Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English writing desk you’re looking for. Each English writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. There are 805 variations of the antique or vintage English writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the English writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An English writing desk made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Heal's are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English Writing Desk?

An English writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,115, while the lowest priced sells for $304 and the highest can go for as much as $177,376.

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.

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