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Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut ''Dickens'' Desk.1 This ''Dickens'' desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany
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1870s Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870

H 30 in W 48 in D 27 in
Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan The desk is modelled after the same type of
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1880s Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

H 48 in W 55 in D 31 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century

H 46.07 in W 44.89 in D 32.29 in
"Nicholas Nickleby" 1st Edition Charles Dickens Serialized 19 Volumes Great!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 1st Edition Serialized "Nicholas Nickleby" Set Originally Published April 1838 - 1839 in 19 Issues (Last Volume includes 2 volumes, 19 and 20). Includes All Issues and Book-...
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1830s British Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Antique "Nicholas Nickleby" 1st Edition Charles Dickens Serialized 19 Volumes Great!
"Nicholas Nickleby" 1st Edition Charles Dickens Serialized 19 Volumes Great!

"Nicholas Nickleby" 1st Edition Charles Dickens Serialized 19 Volumes Great!

"Martin Chuzzlewit" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vol. in 19 Issues
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 1st Edition Set of Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens Includes 20 Volumes in 19 Issues
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1840s British Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Antique "Martin Chuzzlewit" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vol. in 19 Issues
"Martin Chuzzlewit" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vol. in 19 Issues

"Martin Chuzzlewit" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vol. in 19 Issues

"Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vols. in 19 Issues
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 1st Edition Set of Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens Includes 20 Volumes in 19 Issues
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1860s British Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Antique "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vols. in 19 Issues
"Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vols. in 19 Issues

"Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens 1st Edition 20 Vols. in 19 Issues

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Mahogany Pedestal Dickens Desk
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1900. This pedestal desk is offered in showroom condition. It can be broken down
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Pedestal Dickens Desk
Mahogany Pedestal Dickens Desk

Mahogany Pedestal Dickens Desk

H 35.44 in W 48.04 in D 25.6 in
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Writing Desk Antique by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800

H 51 in W 34 in D 22 in
19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany Dickens desk. The top of the desk has two short
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk
19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk

19th Century Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 38 in W 54 in D 31 in
19th Century English Walnut Dickens Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An impressive English Victorian walnut ‘Dickens’ desk, so-called because a desk of similar design
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Dickens Desk
19th Century English Walnut Dickens Desk

19th Century English Walnut Dickens Desk

H 44.5 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
Oak Dickens Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Dickens' style desk of typical form with 4 small drawers to each side of a sloping writing surface
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19th Century English Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Brass

Oak Dickens Desk
Oak Dickens Desk

Oak Dickens Desk

H 45 in W 54 in D 27 in
Oak Dickens Desk, Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large and fantastic oak 'Dickens' partners desk, attributed to Gillows. England c.1850 Width
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Dickens Desk

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Oak

Oak Dickens Desk, Attributed to Gillows
Oak Dickens Desk, Attributed to Gillows

Oak Dickens Desk, Attributed to Gillows

H 291.34 in W 72.45 in D 59.85 in
Dickens’ Partners Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Incredible oak partners desk, with black leather inserts, and folding leaves. Wonderfully intricate
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1860s English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Leather, Oak

Dickens’ Partners Desk
Dickens’ Partners Desk

Dickens’ Partners Desk

H 50.5 in W 72 in D 62 in
Gothic Revival Oak Dickens Style Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak Dickens style desk, the raised gallery, to the central slope front with inset leather writing
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Late 19th Century British Antique Dickens Desk

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Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Dickens Style Desk
Gothic Revival Oak Dickens Style Desk

Gothic Revival Oak Dickens Style Desk

H 37.5 in W 54 in D 31 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany Dickens desk. The top of the desk has two sets of four small
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 44 in W 54 in D 26.5 in
Rare Stamped William Morris & Co Astral Glazed Twin Pedestal Walnut Dickens Desk
By Morris & Co., William Morris (English), Hobbs & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Co Walnut Dickens desk circa 1880 Victorian Wow… just wow!!! I have never seen a desk of this
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1880s English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Glass, Walnut

Rare Stamped William Morris & Co Astral Glazed Twin Pedestal Walnut Dickens Desk
Rare Stamped William Morris & Co Astral Glazed Twin Pedestal Walnut Dickens Desk

Rare Stamped William Morris & Co Astral Glazed Twin Pedestal Walnut Dickens Desk

H 43.71 in W 40.56 in D 23.82 in
Collection of Ten Leather Bound Charles Dickens Novels
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Collection of ten leather bound Charles Dickens novels, part of the Fireside series, England, circa
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Early 20th Century English Antique Dickens Desk

Collection of Ten Leather Bound Charles Dickens Novels
Collection of Ten Leather Bound Charles Dickens Novels

Collection of Ten Leather Bound Charles Dickens Novels

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 1.58 in
Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is an extremely rare novelty telescopic pencil in the form of Mr Pickwick, the Charles Dickens
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19th Century English Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Silver

Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil
Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil

Silver S. Mordan Novelty Mr. Pickwick Dickens Character Propelling Pencil

H 2 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
Victorian Oak Dickens Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Magnificent Victorian oak Dickens desk with central galleried shelf, flanked by eight (8) small
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19th Century Scottish Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Oak, Leather

Victorian Oak Dickens Desk
Victorian Oak Dickens Desk

Victorian Oak Dickens Desk

H 44 in W 60 in D 27 in
19th Century English Dickens Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice small desk which is called a Dickens desk in England. The top comes of the two
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Dickens Desk

19th Century English Dickens Desk
19th Century English Dickens Desk

19th Century English Dickens Desk

H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in
Dickens Desk, Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, 1880, Antiques, B1241
Located in Vancouver, BC
Dickens desk, antique walnut desk, slant front desk, England 1880, antique furniture, B1241
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Walnut

Dickens Desk, Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, 1880, Antiques, B1241
Dickens Desk, Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, 1880, Antiques, B1241

Dickens Desk, Antique Walnut Desk, Slant Front Desk, 1880, Antiques, B1241

H 45 in W 58 in D 29 in
Walnut Dickens Desk, Double Pedestal Desk, Victorian Desk, Scotland 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Walnut dickens desk, double pedestal desk, Victorian desk, Scotland 1880, Antique Furniture
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Dickens Desk, Double Pedestal Desk, Victorian Desk, Scotland 1880
Walnut Dickens Desk, Double Pedestal Desk, Victorian Desk, Scotland 1880

Walnut Dickens Desk, Double Pedestal Desk, Victorian Desk, Scotland 1880

H 43 in W 48 in L 43 in
Victorian Mahogany "Dickens Desk" by James Shoolbred
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian mahogany slope front desk with tooled red leather inserts, the back with lift up file
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19th Century English Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany "Dickens Desk" by James Shoolbred
Victorian Mahogany "Dickens Desk" by James Shoolbred

Victorian Mahogany "Dickens Desk" by James Shoolbred

H 42 in W 54 in D 31 in
Victorian Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Oak Kneehole Desk (often known as a 'Dickens Desk') mahogany lined drawers with fitted
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19th Century English Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Kneehole Desk
Victorian Oak Kneehole Desk

Victorian Oak Kneehole Desk

H 45 in W 48 in D 28 in
Desk Pedestal
Located in Roswell, GA
English antique 'Dickensian'(after famous Victorian author Charles Dickens) pedestal desk in oak
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19th Century English Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Brass

Desk Pedestal
Desk Pedestal

Desk Pedestal

H 44 in W 49.5 in D 27 in
Antique Oak Desk, Slant Front Desk, Victorian Dickens Desk, England, 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak desk, slant front desk, Dickens desk, England, 1880, Antique Furniture, B994. England
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1880s English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Desk, Slant Front Desk, Victorian Dickens Desk, England, 1880
Antique Oak Desk, Slant Front Desk, Victorian Dickens Desk, England, 1880

Antique Oak Desk, Slant Front Desk, Victorian Dickens Desk, England, 1880

H 42 in W 53 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian Desk, Carved Oak, Green Man Dickens Desk, Scotland 1880 B2447
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian desk, carved oak, "Green Man" Dickens desk, Scotland 1880, B2447 Scotland 18820
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Desk, Carved Oak, Green Man Dickens Desk, Scotland 1880 B2447
Antique Victorian Desk, Carved Oak, Green Man Dickens Desk, Scotland 1880 B2447

Antique Victorian Desk, Carved Oak, Green Man Dickens Desk, Scotland 1880 B2447

H 50.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Antique Scottish Victorian Ebonized Dickens, Slant or Writing Desk, circa 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
- $950 - Scotland, 1880 - Original finish - Carved pediment - Oval mirror - Carved drawer fronts - Original brass hardware - Leather inserts - Lift-top writing su...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Dickens Desk

Antique Scottish Victorian Ebonized Dickens, Slant or Writing Desk, circa 1880
Antique Scottish Victorian Ebonized Dickens, Slant or Writing Desk, circa 1880

Antique Scottish Victorian Ebonized Dickens, Slant or Writing Desk, circa 1880

H 46 in W 42 in D 21 in

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A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Dickens Desk

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Baize, Mahogany

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors A good looking an...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 26.58 in
French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too. Add some French Architecture to your home.
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Wood

French Directoire Desk
French Directoire Desk

French Directoire Desk

H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Dickens Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

H 40 in W 39 in D 24.5 in
Queen Anne Secretary Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique style drop front secretary desk, made in Queen Anne style with brass hardware. Petite size, with 22x17" desk space, great for small space. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Antique Dickens Desk

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Secretary Desk
Queen Anne Secretary Desk

Queen Anne Secretary Desk

H 40 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany desk chair, in the Arts & Crafts style, revolving and with four down swept legs terminating on scroll feet. Measures: Width 24", depth 22", height...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Desk Chair

H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Dickens Desk

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Wood, Oak

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
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Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak

H 138.19 in W 94.89 in D 47.25 in
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Located in Cheshire, GB
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Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk

Mahogany Writing Desk

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Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Dickens Desk

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Campaign Style Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A 19th-century style Campaign desk, the flip-top revealing a fitted interior, slide-out tooled leather writing surface, raised on splayed legs with a stretcher. Dimensions: 29.25"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Antique Dickens Desk

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Leather, Wood

Campaign Style Desk
Campaign Style Desk

Campaign Style Desk

H 34 in W 29.25 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverte...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Dickens Desk

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Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Dickens Desk

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Oak

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Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style

Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style

H 200.79 in W 120.08 in D 82.68 in
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Dickens Desk

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

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

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Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak
Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak

Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
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Antique Dickens Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique dickens desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every antique dickens desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique dickens desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique dickens desk, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique dickens desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hobbs & Co., Morris & Co. and Sampson Mordan & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Dickens Desk?

Prices for an antique dickens desk start at $320 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,950.
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  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are antique desks called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.