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Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this antique victorian oak library table, moulded top with gilt tooled
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian period writing desk. This was made in England, it
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table. Circa 1860 This Writing Table Features Lyre End Supports, a
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Antique 1860s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Desk Kidney Form Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
walnut Victorian style kidney desk Swivel chair is not included - but is available so please email us if
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique Victorian oak leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Oak & Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, English, Circa 1880
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique Victorian oak & mahogany desk, writing table, English Beautiful antique oak & mahogany
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Victorian Inlaid Satin Walnut Twin Pedestal Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk writing table C1890. This is a lovely
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian walnut writing table, circa 1850 in date. One of the drawers is stamped by the
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian brass strapwork mounted amboyna writing slope, with a fall
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table USA, Late 19th
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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1880, H022
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian walnut pedestal desk, writing table, Scotland 1880, H022 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut
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Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James
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Antique 1880s European High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely light satinwood writing console table
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4565 fine quality Victorian satin writing table or dressing table, having shaped upstand
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satin

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 20.08 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
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Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique Victorian Arts & Crafts folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak
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Antique Late 19th Century Mission Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with inset brown leather top with gold tooling, over three drawers. The reverse finished so can float in a room. Raised on circular tapered turned legs. Casters.
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Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 1850s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk 1870, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Massive mahogany teilweise furniert. Balusterförmige Tischbeine. Beidseitig profilierter 2 Schübiger Zargenkasten, gering überstehende Tischplatte. Schreibfläche mit außergewöhnliche...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 6ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian antique partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Oak 2 Drawer Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Louis XV style oak 2 drawer writing desk console table. Item features
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Victorian-Style White Painted Wicker and Wood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Victorian-style white painted wicker writing desk with a wooden rectangular with
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Vintage Writing Desk, English, Steel, Victorian Pine, Shop Retail, Display Table
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage writing desk. An English, steel, oak and Victorian pine shop retail display table
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Late 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian oak writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English oak writing table with green leather and 2 drawers. The table is on
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Victorian oak writing table
19th Century Victorian oak writing table
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 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. It
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk
Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27 in
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Boxwood, Walnut

Beautiful Victorian Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning Victorian rounded rectangular writing table, tooled
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Beautiful Victorian  Leather Top Writing Table
Beautiful Victorian  Leather Top Writing Table
H 29.14 in W 41.34 in D 26.38 in
English Bamboo Desk or Writing Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century three drawer desk featuring leather panels on top, foldout writing shelf
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

English Antique Victorian Gothic Carved Oak-Leaf Writing Library Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEO-GOTHIC CARVED OAK-LEAF WRITING TABLE England, ca. 1880 Item # 311PZH09A A brilliant library
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Stunning Victorian Library Writing Table or Desk Brown Leather Top Gillows Legs
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian library table writing desk with brown
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Style Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Victorian-style bowfront Campaign desk, the flip-top enclosing a fitted interior and a leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese High Victorian Desks and Writin...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Style Campaign Desk
Victorian Style Campaign Desk
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
ST039 Attractive Victorian satin birch dressing table or writing table, having oversailing top with
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
H 29.528 in W 42.126 in D 20.472 in
19th Century Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Desk.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
19th Century Victorian Period Partner's Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine late 19th century, Victorian period mahogany partners writing table with unusual features
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
This Victorian Style Library Table with a Black Writing Surface is surely to be a focal point to
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Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
that required writing slopes to share it sitting at opposite sides like a partner desk but this is of
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut writing table, having an inset leather top, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Victorian Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of victorian writing desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian writing desks — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. Victorian writing desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian writing desks bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made victorian writing desks over the years, but those made by Maple & Co., Gillows of Lancaster & London and Holland & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Victorian Writing Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,908, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $118,327 highest priced.
Questions About Victorian Writing Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.