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Irish Writing Desk

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored Georgian Irish circa 1780 double sided writing table desk with hand dyed brown leather
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Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19th C. Irish George III Carved Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Irish George III knee hole desk in dark mahogany with shaped top with carved edge and canted
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English/Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English/Irish Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany table desk with carved lion heads on legs with
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Miles and Edwards Writing Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Miles and Edwards writing table of unusual shaped top, with leather scribe on barley
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

18th Century George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany knee hole desk, with one long drawer above central cupboard door
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Partick Beakey of Dublin Ireland Demi Lune Library writing table or desk with oxblood leather writing top
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Antique 1850s Irish High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

A Rare Late 19th Century Leather Top Desk Labelled Millar and Beatty, Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare late 19th Century richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk by 'Millar and
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare 18th Century Mahogany Bureau Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
, standing on well carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. This cabinet has both Irish and
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Antique 1740s Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
red tooled inset leather writing surface and two disguised drawers. Supported on twin carved uprights
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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Rosewood

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An irish Mahogamy writing table
Located in Madrid, ES
An irish Mahogamy writing table that could also work as a buffet. With an inset leather-lined top
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

An irish Mahogamy writing table
An irish Mahogamy writing table
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 32.29 in
Irish Pine Table/Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
This mid-19th century Irish table/desk is a well crafted piece of pine furniture. The piece has
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Irish Pine Table/Desk
Irish Pine Table/Desk
H 30.5 in W 42.25 in D 29 in
19th Century Irish Carved Mahogany Partners' Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Irish carved mahogany partners' desk with a later blind embossed (Greek key pattern
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Regency Irish Mahogany Writing Table in the Manner of Williams & Gibton, Dublin
By Williams & Gibton
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful writing table with a single drawer concealing a sliding leather lined writing
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

An Irish 18th Century Side Table
Located in Dublin, IE
An Irish 18th Century Mahogany Side Table on Cabriole Legs with Trifid Feet and Frieze with Shell
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare Irish 18th Century Lectern or Artists Table
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A highly unusual Irish rosewood lectern or Artists table, The top surface with gadrooned
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Antique 1760s Irish George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rare Irish 18th Century Lectern or Artists Table
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
A highly unusual Irish rosewood lectern or Artists table, The top surface with gadrooned
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Antique 1760s Irish George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Irish Regency Mahogany Drum Table in the Manner of Williams & Gibton
By Williams & Gibton
Located in Belfast, IE
A superb Irish Regency period mahogany drum table in the manner of Williams & Gibton- Dublin. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Irish mahogany writing table or buffet. With an inset leather lined top, above two
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Table
H 36.23 in W 52.37 in D 32.09 in
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Located in Salisbury, GB
Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in
IRISH WRITING DESK
Located in New York, NY
Intricately carved Irish walnut writing desk. Bold barley-twist columns flank ornately carved
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks

IRISH WRITING DESK
H 30 in W 60.5 in D 31 in
Irish Mahgany Partner's Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A Georgian Irish mahgogany partner's writing table with a leather top.
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Leather

Irish Mahgany Partner's Writing Table
Irish Mahgany Partner's Writing Table
H 32.25 in W 73.4 in D 42.4 in
Rare Antique Irish Pine Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Gorgeous rare Irish pine desk with its original paint, turned legs and stylized apron front.
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare Antique Irish Pine Desk
Rare Antique Irish Pine Desk
H 27.5 in W 35.75 in D 20.5 in
Coromandel Writing Slope Box Casket Poss Irish Austins Dublin Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality well figured Coromandel writing slope with lavish Ormolu mounts with
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Circa 1840 Irish Davenport Desk by J.J. Byrne
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1840 Irish davenport desk by Dublin cabinet maker J.J. Byrne. Maker's stamp in 3rd drawer
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Antique 1840s Irish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Irish George II Style Henredon Desk
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely Irish George II Style Henredon desk. Made by the famous maker, Henredon of
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Mid-20th Century American George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Leather, Mahogany

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and rare example of an Irish well grained mahogany travelling writing slope of compact
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Irish International Style Black and Chromed Metal Desk by Eileen Gray, 1970s
By Eileen Gray
Located in MIlano, IT
Irish international style black and chromed metal desk by Eileen Gray, 1970s Desk with micro
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Vintage 1960s Northern Irish International Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Irish International Style Metal Set of Office Chair & Desk by Eileen Gray, 1970s
By Eileen Gray
Located in MIlano, IT
Irish international style black and chromed metal set of office chair and desk by Eileen Gray
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Vintage 1960s Northern Irish International Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Irish Oak and Ebony Inlaid Writing or Centre Table Circa. 1820
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare Irish oak and ebony inlaid writing or centre table c.1820.
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Irish Carved Walnut Library Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely carved walnut, two-drawer, Irish library or writing table with a rectangular molded-edge
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Irish Carved Walnut Library Table
Irish Carved Walnut Library Table
H 29 in W 69.75 in D 33.75 in
Antique Irish William IV Period Davenport
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique William IV period Davenport of the highest order. This was made in Ireland
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

George II Irish Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Huntington, NY
George II Mahogany Rent table with lettered inlaid drawer front & swiveling leather top ( see video) raised on carved cabriole legs terminating in carved scroll feet. with key leathe...
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Antique Early 18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century mahogany writing table with tooled leather writing surface and three drawers
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early 19th Century George III Architects Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
bookrest and extendable drawer front opening to reveal writing desk with concealed fitted interior and
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Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irish mahogany single drawer writing table with brass pulls, carved knees, ending in Queen Ann pad
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Antique Early 18th Century Northern Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Table
Georgian Mahogany Table
H 28.25 in W 24 in D 21 in
Late Nineteenth Century Mahogany Library Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Late nineteenth century solid mahogany irish library table, the stretcher fitted with edged brass
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Irish Oak & Brass Tambour Writing Box
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A very unique piece adorned with a plaque bearing the name of the Irish Publishing Company "BROWNE
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desk Accessories

Rare Georgian Irish Mahogany circa 1760 George III Architects Writing Desk Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Georgian Irish table desk in solid mahogany with original lock and key A beautiful find with the
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Gothic Desk Writing Table, Irish President Mary Robinson Oireachtas
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous antique Gothic writing table or desk in oak - We date this to circa 1840 and it
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Antique 1840s Center Tables

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Oak

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Writing Slope of good size proportions, made in Dublin, Ireland by George Austin. Third quarter of the
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bog Wood

Rare Antique Irish Mahogany Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual Georgian style antique mahogany desk featuring a black leather top and inset
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Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rare Antique Irish Mahogany Desk
Rare Antique Irish Mahogany Desk
H 29.5 in W 46 in D 26 in
Irish Mahogany Inlaid Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and rare example of an Irish well grained mahogany travelling writing slope of good size
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Irish Mahogany Mother of Pearl Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin, circa 1860
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an Irish well grained Ladys Coromandel Travelling Writing Slope of
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & travelling slopes, dressing cases
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Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

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Brass

Early 19th Century Irish Mahogany Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A very attractive 19th Century Irish Writing Table with a 4" gallery, two deep drawers with
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Irish Regency Mahogany Centre Writing Table
Located in Salisbury, GB
Irish Regency mahogany centre writing table by Gillingtons of Dublin.
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Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Irish Regency Mahogany Centre Writing Table
Irish Regency Mahogany Centre Writing Table
H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in
Irish Georgian Rustic Pine Desk, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good looking two-drawer Irish pine writing table or desk, circa 1800. Nice color and patina.
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Antique Early 1800s Irish Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

An Irish Cuban Mahogany Estate Desk Circa 1760
Located in London, GB
A Superb 18th Century Irish Estate Desk in Cuban Mahogany ca. 1760 in Untouched Original Condition
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Antique 1760s Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

An Irish Cuban Mahogany Estate Desk Circa 1760
An Irish Cuban Mahogany Estate Desk Circa 1760
H 43.71 in W 25.2 in D 18.51 in
Irish, Mahogany and Leather Top, Six-Drawer Desk
Located in New York, NY
Irish, mahogany and leather top, six-drawer desk.
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20th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Irish, Reverse Demilune, Mahogany Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th century Irish, Reverse demilune, mahogany desk-dressing table with one drawer.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Irish Library Table or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century Irish, library table or desk with one drawer.
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Irish Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany Irish library table with two drawers and maker's label.
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Antique 1830s Northern Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Irish Library Table
Irish Library Table
H 29 in W 54.25 in D 26.5 in
Fine Irish Regency Period Mahogany Library Table, c. 1830
Located in New York, NY
Fine Irish Regency Period Mahogany Library Table or Partner's Desk with Three Drawers Along
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

A Stunning Mahogany Irish Bureau Bookcase part 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Mahogany Irish Bureau Bookcase part 18th Century with a major 20th Century restoration
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

George II Period Mid-18th Century Irish Mahogany Bureau with Provenance
Located in London, GB
"Earl of Shannon" Provenance: Henry Boyle 1st Earl of Shannon, 1682-1764 Irish chancellor of the
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Antique 1740s Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large 19th Century Irish Writing Table Desk by Williams & Gibton
By Mack, Williams & Gibton
Located in Santander, ES
Important large writing table desk of the William IV period, bearing stamped the firm name of the
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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Desks

Irish George II style partners' writing table
Located in Fresno, CA
Irish George II style partner's writing table in mahogany. The well-carved cabriole legs with
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Antique 19th Century Irish George II Desks

CHEST OF DRWAERS/WRITING DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flame Mahogany chest of drawers with writing tablet incorporated in top drawer and two sides pocket
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Antique 19th Century Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

CHEST OF DRWAERS/WRITING DESK
CHEST OF DRWAERS/WRITING DESK
H 34 in W 41 in D 22 in

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Irish Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Irish writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every Irish writing desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Irish writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An Irish writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Henredon and Mack, Williams & Gibton each produced at least one beautiful Irish writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is an Irish Writing Desk?

The average selling price for an Irish writing desk at 1stDibs is $6,457, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Irish Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.