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19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table

H 27.25 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
better reading and writing. This difference combined with the 48 degree tilt of the front drawers
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas

"Locust" Wood Desk by Alexandre Caldas

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
and close. The fact of being higher in the back create a slope which allows a better reading and
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas
"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas

"Locust" Wood Desk with "Nest" Chair by Alexandre Caldas

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular tilt-top of finely figured timber with removable reading ledge; raised on a turn
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table
Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table

Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table

H 29.25 in W 26.5 in D 23.75 in
Fine Period Sheraton Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine George III mahogany Sheraton reading table with adjustable stem and drawer, circa 1795.
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Period Sheraton Mahogany Reading Table
Fine Period Sheraton Mahogany Reading Table

Fine Period Sheraton Mahogany Reading Table

H 29 in W 21 in D 18 in
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand

H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 18.12 in
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand. Zebrawood with brass handles and toed leather
Category

Antique 1890s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Zebra Wood

19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand

19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand

H 20 in W 18 in D 10.5 in
French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing desk after Cressent. French, late 19th century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent

French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent

H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 29.93 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
This piece comes from the famous Chandigarh project in India, as when India gained independence in 1947, Nehru decided to commission a contemporary architect for the creation of the ...
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62
Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62

Pierre Jeanneret, Reading Table, ca 1961-62

H 28.35 in W 44.89 in D 25.99 in
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
's. Ergonomical designed writing desk with black inlay and middle reading section wich can be altered
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's

Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's

H 29.34 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table

Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table

H 31.11 in W 17.92 in D 16.74 in
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 adjustable height double sided reading table, English. Well figured mahogany. Nicely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English

H 27.25 in W 33.13 in D 19.88 in
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century

Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
purpose of reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870

Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870

H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
19th Century Reading Table, Bedtable, High-Adjustable, England, Victorian c 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bed and reading table England Mahogany Victorian around 1870 Dimensions: height: 76-117
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Reading Table, Bedtable, High-Adjustable, England, Victorian c 1870
19th Century Reading Table, Bedtable, High-Adjustable, England, Victorian c 1870

19th Century Reading Table, Bedtable, High-Adjustable, England, Victorian c 1870

H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 17.72 in
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted
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Antique 1790s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790

English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790

H 28.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.25 in
Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
work surface for writing or reading, and definitely commands attention. The rectangular shape is a
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface

Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface

H 30 in W 96.5 in D 48 in
19th Century Regency period Gillows Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century Regency period six-drawer mahogany writing table having reeded edged gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th Century Regency period Gillows Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Regency period Gillows Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century Regency period Gillows Mahogany Writing Table

H 31 in W 48 in D 36 in
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
compartmental drawer and by a sliding shelf, forming a writing board and being able to switch to a reading
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
reading table with period candelabra slip trays A very good looking and expertly crafted piece, most
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope
Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope

Very Fine circa 1780 Georgian Mahogany Reading Table with Candle Slips & Slope

H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of 19th century classical bronze seated putti, reading and writing, mounted on
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Putti

H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. Documented. Good
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s

H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 27.56 in
Fine Regency Period Writing Table / Sofa Table in Figured Rosewood, Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine early 19th century George IV period writing table / sofa table, showing a richly figured
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Regency Period Writing Table / Sofa Table in Figured Rosewood, Circa 1825
Fine Regency Period Writing Table / Sofa Table in Figured Rosewood, Circa 1825

Fine Regency Period Writing Table / Sofa Table in Figured Rosewood, Circa 1825

H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 17.5 in
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
or secular use. By the 17th century, when reading and writing was more prevalent within the household
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk

H 9.25 in W 17 in D 13.5 in
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
space for writing, reading, or placing a laptop, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding

Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding

H 34.25 in W 51.75 in D 25.5 in
Louis XV Style Auffray and Co Black Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs with bronze feet. One of the drawers conceals the maker's label reading Fine French Furniture by
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Auffray and Co Black Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts
Louis XV Style Auffray and Co Black Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts

Louis XV Style Auffray and Co Black Desk with Leather Top and Bronze Mounts

H 30 in W 52 in D 20 in
Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
face flanked by two classical figures reading and writing atop an oblong white marble base with bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

H 20.5 in W 26.75 in D 8 in
English 19th Century Oak Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
for writing, reading, and working on your laptop. The leather's supple texture and green hue add a
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

English 19th Century Oak Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers and Carved Foliage
English 19th Century Oak Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers and Carved Foliage

English 19th Century Oak Kneehole Desk with Nine Drawers and Carved Foliage

H 30.75 in W 54 in D 35 in
18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
18th Century Coiffeuse and reading table - so-called Table d'Accouchée France Rosewood around 1760
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760
18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760

18th Century Poudreuse and Ladies Desk - Table d'Accouchée, France, circa 1760

H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 15.36 in
Regency Mahogany Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
the top as writing surfaces or be used as book supports for reading. Underneath the top there are
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Table
Regency Mahogany Library Table

Regency Mahogany Library Table

H 27.25 in W 30 in D 30 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
mahogany. A horizontal molding, on which reading, writing, and drawing materials may be propped, is
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped

Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped

H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 19.49 in
Midcentury Industrial Side Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A very rare writing/reading side table edited in Belgium in the 1960s. Formica surface and steel
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Industrial Side Table
Midcentury Industrial Side Table

Midcentury Industrial Side Table

H 33.47 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
this table apart is its newly restored leather writing surface, providing a sumptuous and functional
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk

H 29.75 in W 47.5 in D 27.5 in
French Partners Desk Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Partners Desk Louis XV
French Partners Desk Louis XV

French Partners Desk Louis XV

H 32 in W 69 in D 35 in
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale
Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale

Antique Widdicomb Desk Chippendale

H 29 in W 42 in D 23 in
Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
bedroom, it can hold books, reading glasses, a lamp or glass of water. A single drawer allows some items
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2010s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer
Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer

Flagg Side Table Bedside Table Storage by Alabama Sawyer

H 26 in W 24 in D 18 in
Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms
Located in London, GB
room in which it is placed. It can be used in a professional studio or in a home, used as a reading and
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms
Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms

Prod. Italy, c. 1930 Deco desk with curvilinear forms

H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 36.23 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
always ready for use. Whether as a breakfast table for four, a reading nook or as a space-saving
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2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
always ready for use. Whether as a breakfast table for four, a reading nook or as a space-saving
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black

H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing
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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith

H 30 in W 52.25 in D 29.25 in
ORIGIN 00008 Desk
By POLCHA
Located in PARIS, FR
and graphic forms to come, visually, destructure the original form, come to disrupt the reading of the
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

ORIGIN 00008 Desk
ORIGIN 00008 Desk

ORIGIN 00008 Desk

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 47.25 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
always ready for use. Whether as a breakfast table for four, a reading nook or as a space-saving
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

H 23.62 in W 39.37 in D 20.08 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
] The result was a small cubed-shaped writing table with rounded corners reminiscent of Art Deco era
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Woa Desk
Located in POLOP, ES
a strong symbology, based on the reading of symbols throughout history. The purple color is a mix
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Woa Desk
Woa Desk

Woa Desk

H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Castle Hill/Reading, October 27th 1880;/Gerald Storett. Possibly by Gillows. The size of the kneehole is
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows

William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows

H 29.25 in W 45 in D 22.5 in
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
are pull out reading and writing slides concealed in the frieze between the upper and lower sections
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Bookcase

H 105.52 in W 84.26 in D 23.23 in
An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine late 18th Century George III Satinwood and sabicu ladies writing cabinet with important
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Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet
An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet

An Important 18th Century George Iii Satinwood and Sabicu Writing Cabinet

H 73 in W 34 in D 25 in
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
horseshoe design and incorporating a concealed swinging drawer for writing equipment, the hinged reading
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

H 36 in W 32 in D 24 in
Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
next to a sofa or a writing table (the hole in the base was designed to put a table leg inside)
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel
Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel

Fine and Unusual French Art Deco Reading Floor Lamp by Jean Perzel

H 51.19 in W 28.75 in D 13.98 in
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
adjustable reading/writing slope, standing on turned legs ending in original brass casters, England circa
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

H 35.5 in W 25 in D 29 in
Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England
Located in Munich, DE
This charming writing and reading cabinet is made out of mahogany and oak. The top is covered by a
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Antique 1780s English George III Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England
Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England

Antique George III Writing Cabinet Mahogany Oak Marble Leather Brass England

H 44.1 in W 28.75 in D 18.12 in
Regency Reading Table Antique Mahogany Side, 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany reading table. circa 1800. This rather interesting table stands upon tapered legs
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Antique Early 1800s Regency Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Reading Table Antique Mahogany Side, 1800
Regency Reading Table Antique Mahogany Side, 1800

Regency Reading Table Antique Mahogany Side, 1800

H 32.7 in W 22.8 in D 17.3 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez

H 54.25 in W 30.5 in D 23 in
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
of reading, theatre, music and travel as creative methodology. These are aspects that are present in
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1990s European Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Cherry

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990
Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990

Compass Writing Desk Bureau by Pedro Miralles Claver for Punt Mobles, circa 1990

H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Decorative Engraved Panthéon Paris in the 1800s by Bry & Benoist
Located in Langweer, NL
reading and writing used by people who are visually impaired. 8. **Jean Jaurès** (1859–1914) - French
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Antique 1850s Prints

Materials

Paper

Decorative Engraved Panthéon Paris in the 1800s by Bry & Benoist
Decorative Engraved Panthéon Paris in the 1800s by Bry & Benoist

Decorative Engraved Panthéon Paris in the 1800s by Bry & Benoist

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H 12.41 in W 17.72 in D 0 in
18th Century, Esther and Ahasuerus Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Brescia, IT
college or boarding school where, in addition to the normal teaching of reading and writing and arithmetic
Category

Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century, Esther and Ahasuerus Oil Painting on Canvas
18th Century, Esther and Ahasuerus Oil Painting on Canvas

18th Century, Esther and Ahasuerus Oil Painting on Canvas

H 20.48 in W 53.94 in D 1.19 in
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Candle Sticks and Reading Rail  From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

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H 7.3 in W 19 in D 11 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing
Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table
By Pierre Langlois
Located in Lymington, GB
. For further reading see below: This form of elegant ladies writing / dressing table is based on mid
Category

Antique 1770s English Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table
George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table

George III Serpentine Inlaid Writing Dressing Table

H 29.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
An oak and pollard oak writing table attributed to George Bullock with designs b
By George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An oak and pollard oak writing table attributed to George Bullock with designs by draughtsman
Category

Antique 1840s English Tables

Materials

Oak

An oak and pollard oak writing table attributed to George Bullock with designs b
An oak and pollard oak writing table attributed to George Bullock with designs b

An oak and pollard oak writing table attributed to George Bullock with designs b

H 32.25 in W 37 in D 20 in
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Reading And Writing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic reading and writing available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every reading and writing was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the reading and writing you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each reading and writing bearing Georgian, Regency or Empire hallmarks is very popular. A well-made reading and writing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, J Foot & Son and Pierre Jeanneret are consistently popular.

How Much is a Reading And Writing?

A reading and writing can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,827, while the lowest priced sells for $1,703 and the highest can go for as much as $46,213.
Questions About Reading And Writing
  • What is a reading stand?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A reading stand is a stand to position the book or any reading material in an orthopedically upright position for reading. It’s meant for comfortable reading. The stopper at the end holds the reading material in a way that it doesn’t slip off. It helps ensure that you maintain a good posture while you are reading. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading stands on 1stDibs today.
  • What is the best chair for reading?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • What is a good reading lamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading lamp is a matter of personal choice. In general, halogen and fluorescent bulb lamps are better for reading than standard incandescent bulb lamps. Shop a range of antique and vintage reading lamps on 1stDibs.
  • What is a reading desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Reading desks are sometimes called lecterns because they are tall enough for a person to use while standing and they have a slanted top.
  • How do I read a Balenciaga tag?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balenciaga metal tags for items after 2003 use an alphanumeric code. The first line of numbers will be followed by a letter that will tell you the season and year of the bag. The brand started at Z with its Spring/Summer collection in 2005, the next season was its Fall/Winter collection, and that letter was Y and so on. For some reason, it skipped the letter X, but the rest fall predictably in place. Shop a collection of authentic Balenciaga purses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • How do I read an armillary sphere?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read an armillary sphere, first familiarize yourself with the parts. The ring along the base is the horizon. On the armillary, the outermost ring is the meridian, while the largest inner ring is the ecliptic ring. Locate the date on the ecliptic ring and place a marker that represents the sun on it. Turn the sphere to trace the path the sun will take on that day. Use the markings on the horizon to find the ascension of the sunrise, and the ecliptic ring to find out the elevation of the sun at noon. Find a collection of armillary spheres on 1stDibs.
  • What is a writing slope?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Writing slopes, also known as writing slants or slant boards, can aid in the promotion of proper writing posture. When writing, they help relieve problems in the back, neck, shoulders, and wrists. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary writing slopes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • What are writing slopes?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Writing slopes are wooden boxes with angled padded tops. People in Victorian England used them as writing surfaces to protect their furniture and to store writing implements. You'll find a variety of antique writing slopes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How do you read a hanging weight scale?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you read a hanging weight scale depends on the design. Analog hanging scales will usually have either a round or vertical bar dial marked with ounce and pound or milligram and gram markings. Look to where the needle points to determine the weight. Newer digital scales will usually show the weight in ounces or grams on a display. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of hanging scales.
  • How do I read my Omega reference number?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To read your Omega reference number, first check the leading three digits to find the collection. Then, move on to the next two to learn what the housing and band materials are. Move on to the third set of digits, which represent the diameter and height of the housing. The next set of numbers tells you the type of movement featured in the watch. In the last two sets of digits, you'll find the dial color followed by the production sequence number. Shop a large selection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • What is the best floor lamp for reading?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Floor lamps have seen an evolution from the time they were invented, as torches that originated in France. Depending on the space in your home, there are great options for floor lamps for reading that range from mid-century versions to distinctly functional Grasshopper floor lamps and multiple other versions created by well-known designers from around the world.
  • How do I read a Chanel clothing label?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage and new Chanel garments from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • How do I read a Dior date stamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The last four digits on a Dior date stamp indicate the month and year. The first and third digits represent the months, while the second and fourth digits represent the year. For example, if your date code ends with 1109, then that would mean the time of manufacture was October 2019. This is the same code system used by Louis Vuitton.
  • What is the best reading floor lamp?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best reading floor lamp is a matter of preference. Your lamp should be at eye level with an adjustable head and neck. It should also be a good fit with respect to the shape of the living room, the décor and furniture style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage floor lamps.
  • What makes a good reading chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • How do you read silver plate hallmarks?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    How you read silver plate hallmarks depends on the origin of the piece. Makers in different countries utilize varying systems for hallmarking their silver plate pieces, and these systems have evolved over time. For example, some British makers indicated the highest quality of silver plate with an A1 hallmark and the second highest with an A. Since there is so much variation, the best way to interpret hallmarks on a particular piece is to consult trusted online resources, a certified appraiser or a knowledgeable antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of silver plate pieces.
  • How do I read a Bottega Veneta tag?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Modern Bottega Veneta serial number tags contain a model number, leather code, color code, and year of manufacture from left to right, top to bottom. Older items have one string of numbers, but the exact way to decode these is something of a trade secret. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Bottega Veneta pieces on 1stDibs.
  • How do I read Alexander McQueen tags?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To read Alexander McQueen tags, move from top to bottom. The numbers at the top usually represent the UPC code and in-house tracking numbers of the brand. Below that, you can find the style number and name. When authenticating items, make sure that the information matches across all paper and sewn-on tags. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of expertly vetted Alexander McQueen.
  • How do I read a Hermès belt size?
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    To read the size on a Hermès belt, consult the brand's official size chart found on the Hermès website. Centimeters serve as the basis of Hermès belt sizing. The size chart will help you find the corresponding waist measurement in inches. Find a selection of Hermès belts on 1stDibs.