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Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Queen Anne walnut writing desk, circa 1895.
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Wrought Iron

Walnut Writing Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut writing desk almost certainly by Gillows, the large rectangular rounded top with inset
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19th Century British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, Revived Polish, Czech, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839 Material: Walnut It has
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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Continental Louis XV style walnut writing desk from the 1920s is a stunning example
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1920s European Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer sell this stunning large French Empire style walnut desk having a gilt tooled
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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass, Ormolu

19th Century English Hand Carved Walnut Writing Desk and Cane Armchair
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century hand carved set of walnut writing desk resting on lion's paws with three front drawers
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Late 19th Century British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Maple, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Writing Desk with Drawers, 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic wooden writing desk with multiple drawers, both on the tabletop riser and beneath. The
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1870s Italian Modern Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco
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1910s German Art Deco Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest
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1860s British Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beautifully as a refined writing desk but also works well as a versatile work table or a slim console table in
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

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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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Boxwood, Walnut

Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with exceptional inlaid scenery
By Émile Gallé
Located in London, GB
An exhibition-quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

18th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Desk with Door and Drawers in the Interior
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish walnut writing desk with door and drawers in the Interior.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
, and suitable for daily use. Both practical and refined, the piece works equally well as a writing desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Metal

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined late 19th century French Louis XVI style walnut writing table, sourced in Provence. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and leather writing desk with a bank of four
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Bronze

Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Located in London, GB
A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

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
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1880s English Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Bronze

Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1910 Walnut Figured 5-Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality A fine early
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1910s British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Wood

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating
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Early 20th Century British Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Georgian Partners Desk Walnut Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Georgian style burr walnut 18 drawer partners desk This desk is raised upon a plinth
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1880s Georgian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut desk
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Seaford, GB
and practicality. Exquisite Design and Features This antique burr walnut writing desk is as
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1880s Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
this period. The walnut writing desk is composed of an oval body which is covered with tooled
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, crafted around 1830. Featuring five drawers framed with fine
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1830s Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Metal

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Edwardian inlaid walnut desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
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1830s British William IV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th Century Chippendale walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having
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1860s British Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI period writing desk from the 18th century, crafted in warm walnut with
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Writing Desk
Located in London, England
French two drawer bureau plat with brass moulds and parquetry inlaid top. Circa 1900. H 75cm (AH 63cm) x W 111cm x D 66cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian walnut leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut, Burl

Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut Metamorphic Writing Desk, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
internal and secret, with a flip down front allowing ease of writing, raised on carved circular tapered
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A footrest is built into
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut, Fir

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and early antique French inlaid walnut ormolu mounted desk / writing table
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Early 1800s French Louis XIV Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Ormolu

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its
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18th Century French Empire Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Two Sided Louis XV Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic provincial French writing desk from the 19th century that could also serve as a beautiful
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century Italian writing desk in solid blond walnut and weneer walnut, restored and
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Pine, Walnut

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
: Height: 60 cm (23.6 in) Width: 58 cm (22.4 in) This writing desk from the early 20th century is an
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1910s Czech Art Deco Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Oak

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Writing Desk Made of Walnut
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century Italian writing desk in renaissance revival style made of solid walnut. The table
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660 Massive walnut and iron handles. Nice antique patina
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Iron

Smaller secession writing desk
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Smaller secession writing desk in very nice original condition.
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1910s Hungarian Jugendstil Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Brass

Rustic 17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table
Located in Troy, NY
17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table, with a thick walnut one-plank top
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Wrought Iron

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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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Walnut

A George II Walnut veneered writing desk with replaced leather top
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George II walnut veneered writing desk with replaced leather top. Great color and patination.
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18th Century British George II Antique Walnut Writing Desk

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Leather, Walnut

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Antique Walnut Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique walnut writing desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every antique walnut writing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique walnut writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique walnut writing desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique walnut writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London, Maple & Co. and Charles Hindley & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Walnut Writing Desk?

An antique walnut writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,458, while the lowest priced sells for $297 and the highest can go for as much as $295,000.

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.