Victorian Writing Desk Antique

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

Burr Desk

Victorian Inlaid Table

Writing Desks With Brass Legs

19th Century Walnut Writing Desks

Victorian Study Desk English

Leather Top Writing Desk Table

Kidney Desk

Super Small Victorian Writing Desk

$1,091

Super Small Victorian Writing Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good Victorian writing desk or hall table with original leather, two drawers, turned legs and standing on brass cup castors, super condtion. 29" high 29" wide 18" depth You ...

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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Embossed Leather, Mahogany, and Brass Victorian Writing Desk, England, c. 1830

$6,800

Embossed Leather, Mahogany, and Brass Victorian Writing Desk, England, c. 1830

Located in New York City, NY

Beautifully restored leather and mahogany writing desk with brass casters, made in England during the Victorian period.

Category

1830s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Fine quality antique Victorian carved oak writing desk

$2,497

Fine quality antique Victorian carved oak writing desk

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian carved oak writing desk, having a quality antique Victorian writing desk with a raised back with fantastic carved detail finished with a figural motif ...

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19th Century Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Simplicity of form and elegance shines through this beautiful Victorian writing desk; hand-crafted from old growth Mahogany.

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

$2,395

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique English Victorian writing desk or console table In the manner of Herter Brothers England, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with bamboo form legs.

Category

1880s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

$2,423

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period.

Category

1850s British High Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

$1,743

Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 2 drawer desk or writing table Circa 1880 Raised upon ring turned legs with brass castors The table features 2 mahogany lined drawers which retain their original t...

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1880s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk

$1,743

Very Good Victorian Oak Writing Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good two drawer Victorian writing table with original leather surface, standing on turned legs with brass cup castors, freestanding, in overall great condition and colour. 29...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

$4,644

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 18 drawer partners desk This desk stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The front of the desk having an arrangement of 9 oak lined graduated drawers with turned kno...

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1860s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table / Desk

$1,682

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Victorian burr walnut writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1850 period.

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

$3,298

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The desk is raised upon a plinth base. The top of the desk having a fitted leather writing surface (replacement) with hand applied gilt and blind tooling.

Category

1860s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$2,120

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-80 period.

Category

1860s British Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$2,120

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

An excellent original antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1840-1860.

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs

$1,952

Victorian Writing Table Desk 1860 Lyre Legs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table. Circa 1860 This Writing Table Features Lyre End Supports, a Shaped Undershelf and Shaped Feet. The Top of the Writing Table Having 2 Oak Lined Cushi...

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1860s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$1,952

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period.

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table

$1,480

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Dickens Desk Oak Pedestal Writing Table 1860

$2,685

Victorian Dickens Desk Oak Pedestal Writing Table 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian oak Dickens desk This desk features 2 pedestals and is raised upon a plinth base Circa 1860 Having an arrangement of 8 mahogany lined graduated drawers The lift up writing ...

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1860s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Victorian Writing Table Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1870

$2,625

Victorian Writing Table Desk Period Antique Mahogany 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Victorian mahogany 2 drawer writing table. Circa 1870 This writing table is raised upon turned and fluted legs with brass castors The table features 2 oak lined drawers with brass sw...

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1870s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$1,272

Antique Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A charming antique early Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period.

Category

1830s British Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk

$2,726

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing desk, having the original brass gallery, bevel edge mirror flanked by four quality inlaid drawers, a red leather writing surface abo...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

$3,298

Antique Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This elegant Victorian antique partners writing table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Victorian writing table

$4,435

Victorian writing table

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful antique Victorian mahogany writing desk. With three drawers on each side.

Category

1850s English Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

$1,880Sale Price|30% Off

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870

Located in Wisbech, England

Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk

$7,439

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

$1,408Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk writing table C1890.

Category

Early 1900s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$1,851

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860. The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the origi...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

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

$7,566Sale Price|20% Off

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.

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co

$2,961

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk by Maple & Co, with upstand and tooled leather writing surface and fitted with two frieze drawers, the right-hand drawer stamped Maple & C...

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk, Circa 1890s

$2,395

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk, Circa 1890s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian carved oak library table or writing desk In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa Late 19th Century Measures: 36.75"W x 26"D x 27.5"H.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

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

$5,213

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.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk

$11,234

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully designed and shaped top glazed cabinet to the centre which opens to reveal a fitte...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

$5,182

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and rare antique English 19th-century Victorian ormolu-mounted burr walnut library table, circa 1860 in date.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross

$43,079

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 ...

Category

1890s English Neoclassical Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

$2,595

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Late Victorian, Arts & Crafts, or American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J.

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

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

$3,382Sale Price|20% Off

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

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

Category

1880s British Aesthetic Movement Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks

$3,125 / set

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...

Category

Mid-19th Century Campaign Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century

$3,702

Antique Victorian 6 Drawer Oak Partners Writing Table Desk C1850 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous early Victorian antique Partners desk is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1850.

Category

1850s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Walnut & Burl Panels Victorian Desk with a Single Drawer Writing Table C1875

$1,495

Walnut & Burl Panels Victorian Desk with a Single Drawer Writing Table C1875

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous late Victorian walnut writing table desk c1875 wit green felt top.

Category

1870s American Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Felt, Walnut, Burl

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table

$5,317

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table

By Jas Schoolbred

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green marble top A good looking and...

Category

1880s European High Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk

$1,615

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely light satinwood writing console table with twin drawers and solid marble top A good looking and well made piece, the timb...

Category

1880s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Marble

Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

$5,463Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

1850s French Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Marble

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

$2,431Sale Price|20% Off

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.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

$3,568

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves writing table by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1850 in date. The top is inset with a gold tooled burgundy leather writing surface...

Category

1850s Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table

$2,250

Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table

$33,662

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table

By Holland & Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped. A very rare...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console

$2,350

Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional early 19th Century William IV Writing Table. Features a rectangular form with green tooled leather inset top over a frieze of two false drawers. Along the right side...

Category

Early 19th Century William IV Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid 19th century davenport writing desk

$3,029

Mid 19th century davenport writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century davenport writing desk circa 1840. Good quality early Victorian davenport of elegant proportions.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Palisander

Victorian Writing Table Walnut Antique Side 1880

$1,278

Victorian Writing Table Walnut Antique Side 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A handsome Victorian walnut writing table dating to around 1880 The rectangular top with chamfered corners and moulded edge displays beautifully figured walnut with a rich warm colou...

Category

1880s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

$2,692

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 with a side locker, with three green leather inserts and a rising fall in the centr...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Early Victorian Burr Elm Writing Table

$4,800

Early Victorian Burr Elm Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with maroon leather and banded edge over a drawer raised on a trestle base with turned stretcher and carved ends. Saber legs with casters.

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table

$3,567

English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table

Located in High Peak, GB

J00 Elegant Victorian mahogany dressing table / side table, having shaped upstand to figured mahogany top and 2 mahogany line drawers fitted with original turned knobs, standing on t...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

$3,972

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...

Category

1860s English High Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table

$7,554

Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table

By H. Baldock & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine mid-Victorian burr walnut writing table, the top finely inlaid with rushes and scrolling tendrils in the kingwood banding, with ormolu mounts. Attributed to Thomas Holmes Bald...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk

$4,038

Victorian Rosewood & Marquetry Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Key Features: * Victorian pedestal desk in rosewood * Elegant marquetry inlay throughout * Tooled and gilt leather writing surface * Central frieze drawer with twin pedestal drawers ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Rosewood

19th century early Victorian leather top writing table

$4,435

19th century early Victorian leather top writing table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840. Fine quality mahogany and leather library table which would function perfectly well as a desk.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Rosewood Kidney Shaped Writing Table

$2,356

Antique English Victorian Rosewood Kidney Shaped Writing Table

Located in Glasgow, GB

A freestanding Victorian rosewood kidney shaped writing or centre table with attractive scroll shaping to the top and cross grain double mouldings to the edge. The cross banded frie...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk

$5,384

Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870, gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface, triple frieze drawers with Bramah l...

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Recent Sales

Victorian Period Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 42 in D 21.75 in

Victorian Period Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Victorian period of furniture making in England extended from 1837-1901 and created some lovely furniture pieces such as this antique Victorian writing desk.

Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian

Unavailable

H 40.75 in W 20.88 in D 18.75 in

Walnut Writing Desk with Lift Top, Victorian

By Manchip & Sons

Located in Cookeville, TN

A detailed Victorian lift top writing desk by Manchip and Sons of Bridgewater.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk

Unavailable

H 27.17 in W 36.62 in D 24.02 in

Antique Victorian Quality Gothic Oak, circa 1880 Writing Table Desk

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian quality Gothic oak, circa 1880 writing table desk.

Category

1880s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Walnut Side Writing Occasional Table Desk

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 35.24 in D 16.93 in

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Walnut Side Writing Occasional Table Desk

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian circa 1900 walnut side writing occasional table desk.

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in

Antique Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Davenport Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian 19th century inlaid walnut davenport desk writing table.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Desk or Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 39.57 in D 20.67 in

Antique Quality Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Desk or Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Victorian circa 1860 mahogany desk or writing table.

Category

1860s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Writing Desk Library Centre Table

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Mahogany Writing Desk Library Centre Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian circa 1860 mahogany writing desk, library or centre table.

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Late Victorian Mahogany Desk Writing Dressing Table Pedestal Twin

Unavailable

H 30.91 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in

Antique Late Victorian Mahogany Desk Writing Dressing Table Pedestal Twin

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique late Victorian twin pedestal mahogany desk, writing or dressing table.

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 43 in D 26 in

Victorian Period Mahogany Drop-Leaf Writing Desk Library Sofa Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

You can use this gorgeous piece as either a small drop-leaf desk or a stunning sofa table. It’s great size, beautiful design, and unique wood all really lend themselves to today’s st...

Category

1890s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Pine Twin Pedestal Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 47.84 in D 26.38 in

Antique Victorian Pine Twin Pedestal Desk or Writing Table, circa 1900

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian pine twin pedestal desk or writing table, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Aesthetic circa 1900 Mahogany Writing Desk or Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in

Antique Victorian Aesthetic circa 1900 Mahogany Writing Desk or Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian circa 1900 mahogany writing desk or dressing table.

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing

Unavailable

H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 in

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian, circa 1900 bow front mahogany writing table desk dressing.

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Desk by Edward Roberts

Unavailable

H 45.67 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in

Victorian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Desk by Edward Roberts

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Late Victorian ormolu-mounted mahogany and marquetry ladies writing desk, circa 1880.

Category

19th Century Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Victorian, circa 1870 Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in

Antique Quality Victorian, circa 1870 Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Victorian, circa 1870 burr walnut Davenport, writing table or desk.

Category

1870s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian circa 1850 Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk or Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 30.91 in D 17.92 in

Antique Victorian circa 1850 Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk or Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Victorian circa 1850 inlaid mahogany writing desk or dressing table.

Category

1850s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 38 in D 20.08 in

Victorian 19th Century Small Inlaid Satin Birch Sideboard Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Victorian 19th century small inlaid satin birch sideboard desk writing table.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Satin, Birch

Antique Quality Victorian Faded Mahogany or Satin Walnut Desk Writing Table

Unavailable

H 28.94 in W 36.42 in D 25.79 in

Antique Quality Victorian Faded Mahogany or Satin Walnut Desk Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality Victorian faded mahogany or satin walnut desk or writing table.

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19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Satin, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 48 in D 26 in

Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique, Victorian, golden oak, pedestal desk, writing table, Scotland 1890, H057 Scotland 1890 Solid Oak Original Finish Rectangular moulded top with a burgundy, monogrammed leathe...

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19th Century North American Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Oak

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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19th Century English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Oak

Gillow's Victorian Ladies Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 29.14 in

Gillow's Victorian Ladies Writing Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brightlingsea, Essex

Fine Victorian Ladies writing table, in the French style, kidney shaped, walnut and rosewood crossbanded with ormolu mounts, fitted with a single drawer, circa 1870, attributed to Gi...

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1860s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 50 in D 27.5 in

Antique Mahogany Pedestal Writing Desk

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this antique mahogany writing desk. Dating from 1850. Made in three parts, top and two pedestals so easy to transport. Made from mahogany. The top has an brown...

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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing or Vanity, Scotland 1890, H216

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 23.5 in

Victorian Walnut Double Pedestal Desk, Writing or Vanity, Scotland 1890, H216

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian walnut double pedestal desk, writing or vanity, Scotland 1890, H216 Scotland 1890 Solid walnut and veneers Original Finish Rectangular moulded top Recessed single ...

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19th Century Scottish Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27 in

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk

Located in Dorking, GB

This superb and unusual pedestal writing desk was formerly owned and used by Stephen Tenant.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 5.71 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

A Victorian walnut writing slope, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian mahogany pedestal desk

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 53.25 in D 26.5 in

Victorian mahogany pedestal desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

Victorian mahogany 9 drawer pedestal desk This Victorian mahogany 9 drawer pedestal desk was made circa 1860. The cabinetmaker using fine figured mahogany to give it a rich feel. The...

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1860s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Mahogany

Victorian Oak Writing Table

Unavailable

H 40 in W 33 in D 22 in

Victorian Oak Writing Table

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Oak with red in lay top

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19th Century English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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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Early 19th Century British Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Mahogany

Victorian solid Mahogany writing table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 41.75 in D 19.5 in

Victorian solid Mahogany writing table

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5557 Victorian solid mahogany writing table or dressing table, having shaped upstand to the back, figured mahogany top, panelled sides and two mahogany lined, moulded frieze drawer...

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1890s Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green leather writing surface. Wonderful condition throughout, ready to place at home. c1870 M...

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19th Century Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Antique Writing Table

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Victorian rosewood antique writing table This fine early 19th century Victorian rosewood antique writing table dates from ca. 1860 and has aged to a lovely warm mellow shade with ...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Rosewood

Early Victorian Coromandel Writing Table

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in

Early Victorian Coromandel Writing Table

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Unusual coromandel writing table, circa 1860. This freestanding writing table has a raised section with a wraparound brass gallery, and is held in place by four turned, ebonized, tap...

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1860s Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Ebony

Unusual Walnut Plantation Writing Desk, Curiosity Cabinet

Unavailable

H 58.5 in W 43 in D 29 in

Unusual Walnut Plantation Writing Desk, Curiosity Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Walnut Plantation Writing Desk Incredible form and proportion. Beautiful worn linen velvet desktop and two pull-out writing trays. Brass knobs, pulls and "fencing" on each o...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Walnut

Late Victorian Rosewood Five-Drawer Writing Table

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 36 in D 20 in

Late Victorian Rosewood Five-Drawer Writing Table

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

A very pretty Late Victorian five-drawer writing table. Standing on brass castors with tapered legs. The bow fronted mahogany lined centre drawer featuring a Marquetry panel. The w...

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1880s British Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Rosewood

Victorian Lady Walnut Desk, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 32 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in

Victorian Lady Walnut Desk, circa 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Victorian lady walnut desk, circa 1880 from Great Britain.

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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 60 in D 27 in

Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk

By James Shoolbred

Located in Dorking, GB

This unusual desk was made by the famous makers James Shoolbred and company. It bears several makers stamps to the interior drawers. The ingenious swivel design is operated b...

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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1890s

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 27.96 in

19th Century Italian Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1890s

Located in Florence, IT

19th century Italian walnut writing desk with drawers, 1890s.

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1890s Italian Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in

Victorian Rosewood Davenport Desk

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

The desk has spiral turned supports and stands on bun feet with concealed casters. The desk has a sloping leather covered writing surface which lifts open to a cedar wood lined st...

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19th Century British Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 33 in D 20 in

Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk

Located in Bedford, NY

Made in 1890 this black leather top desk with five drawers and original hardware. Bamboo was send from English colonies to Leeds England for manufacture. The drawers are black lacq...

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19th Century English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 22.45 in

A Victorian Rosewood Desk By Maple & Co

By Maple & Co.

Located in Accrington, GB

A fine quality desk made by the famous furniture maker Maple & Co. The desk has decorative inlayed rosewood veneers, four desktop drawers with brass galleries, two large drawers, ori...

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1880s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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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1890s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Victorian Pedestal Twin Pedestal Desk, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Victorian Pedestal Twin Pedestal Desk, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk of 9 drawers, the pedestals with locking side bars. The top with maroon leather inset. Retaining all its original turned knobs, circa 1860.

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1860s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Hungarian Ash Side Table or Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 54 in D 26 in

Victorian Hungarian Ash Side Table or Writing Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

An unusual Victorian Hungarian ash and inlaid boxwood and ebony side or writing table of Fine quality. This piece consists of a Fine figured top veneered in Hungarian ash with a p...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Ash

19th Century French Black Lacquered Wooden Writing Desk with Leather Top

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in

19th Century French Black Lacquered Wooden Writing Desk with Leather Top

Located in Florence, IT

French wooden writing desk with extendable side parts, leather top and draws with central closing mechanism. 1890s.

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1890s French Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later

Unavailable

H 29.34 in W 40.16 in D 18.31 in

Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality bow front flame mahogany desk writing table, 19th century and later. Simple elegant style. No loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. The drawers slide fre...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345

Unavailable

H 48 in W 47.5 in D 30.5 in

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll up Desk, Roll Top Desk, Scotland 1870, H345 Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut Original Finish Galleried Top Free running roll top Enclosing a leathe...

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1870s Scottish Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Walnut

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 48.23 in D 25.2 in

Late Victorian Carlton House Desk in Satinwood

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5033 Exceptional quality Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry desk attributed to Edwards and Roberts, having original tooled leather writing surface flanked by two floral inlai...

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19th Century English Sheraton Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Satinwood

English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania

Unavailable

H 43.71 in W 59.45 in D 29.14 in

English Victorian Ministerial mahogany desk 15 drawers, circa 1860, scrivania

Located in Milano, IT

Antique ministerial desk. English mahogany office desk with 15 drawers, dating back to the mid-Victorian period, circa 1860. Construction of the highest quality and proportion for th...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Late Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk or Dressing Table

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 36.62 in D 23.23 in

Antique Quality Late Victorian Chinoiserie Bamboo Desk or Dressing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality late Victorian, circa 1900 chinoiserie bamboo desk, dressing or writing table.

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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Bamboo

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 30 in W 68 in D 42 in

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dorking, GB

This superb shaped pedestal partners desk was made in the Victorian period of about 1870. It was made in the famous Gillows Cumbrian Workshop and the drawers and some of the locks ar...

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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk

Unavailable

H 30.31 in W 59.06 in D 79 in

Superb Late Victorian Adams Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4979 Superb Adams style inlaid desk of generous proportions, having black leather writing surface to figured mahogany and string inlaid top above three frieze drawers with reeded f...

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19th Century British Adam Style Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany

Unavailable

H 32.25 in W 36.5 in D 20.25 in

Small Victorian Side Desk or Washstand with Drawers in Mahogany

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fresh over from England, this small side desk provides function in tiny spaces. Probably made sometime, circa 1890, this piece works equally well in both the office, bedroom, or livi...

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1890s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Figured Walnut Desk by Maple & Co

Unavailable

H 29.34 in W 41.93 in D 25.99 in

Victorian Figured Walnut Desk by Maple & Co

Located in Detling, GB

English, circa 1860. This is a fantastic figured walnut desk offered in showroom condition. Finished all around so it can be freestanding in a room. Black leather inset writing su...

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1860s English Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk, circa 1840-1860

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 40 in

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk, circa 1840-1860

Located in St. Louis, MO

Victorian mahogany partners desk, the green tooled leather top with carved edge over three drawers; the pedestals with three graduated doors to one side and doors to the other, openi...

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Mid-19th Century English George III Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Quality Large Victorian Oak Pedestal Partner's Desk, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 60.24 in D 38.98 in

Antique Quality Large Victorian Oak Pedestal Partner's Desk, circa 1900

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique quality large Victoriaoak pedestal partner's desk circa 1900. Fabulous quality, proportions, colour, age and patina. No woodworm. Full of character and charm...a rare find....

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Early 1900s British Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk, circa 1890

Unavailable

H 37 in W 29 in D 20 in

Late Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk, circa 1890

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

A fine quality late Victorian mahogany inlaid cylinder desk, circa 1890 The crossbanded top with gilt gallery edge above an exquisite roll top front leading to a magnificently inlai...

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1890s English Sheraton Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613

Unavailable

H 4 in W 14 in D 19.5 in

Antique Victorian Writing Slope Wood and Mother of Pearl Scotland 1870 H613

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian writing slope, wood and mother of pearl, Scotland 1870, H613 Scotland 1870 Solid Wood and mother of pearl Original finish The top with flower + foliage mother of p...

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1870s Scottish Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

George Eliot's Writing Table

Unavailable

H 31 in Dm 24 in

George Eliot's Writing Table

Located in Dorking, GB

This table was made in the mid-Victorian period — possibly about 1860. It measures 18 inches diameter across the top and the gallery tray has a slightly wider dimension of 24 inches....

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1860s English Victorian Victorian Writing Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

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It is the dark chestnut wood with deep aged patina that draws one to this console table with tapered legs from Portugal. The generations of use are revealed in every old knot, nick (...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Country Victorian Writing Desk Antique

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Victorian Writing Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic victorian writing desk antique available at 1stDibs. Each victorian writing desk antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian writing desk antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right victorian writing desk antique, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one victorian writing desk antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Holland & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Victorian Writing Desk Antique?

The average selling price for a victorian writing desk antique at 1stDibs is $2,946, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $109,597 for the highest priced.

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.