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Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the

Category

1880s English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Boxwood, Kingwood

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.

Located in Hudson, NY

This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported

Category

Late 18th Century French Directoire Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts

Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI style side table writing table / nightstand with ormolu mounts. Unusual small writing

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This

Category

Early 19th Century British William IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England

Category

1890s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table

Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A charming early 19th century mahogany kidney shaped window or writing table with pieced end

Category

1810s English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table /  Library Table
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table /  Library Table

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table / Library Table

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine Regency writing table or sofa table, the rectangular top with finely rounded edges and

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Writing Table or Side Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Writing Table or Side Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Writing Table or Side Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant, simple, classic French fruitwood writing table, side table or desk, early 19th century

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table

Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form

Category

Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Writing Table Antique

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830

Located in Belmont, MA

Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple

Category

1820s Hungarian Biedermeier Writing Table Antique

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk
19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk

19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk

Located in Troy, NY

19th Century English Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk. Elegant Regency writing

Category

19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Superb Antique French Marquetry And Bronze Mount Writing Table
Superb Antique French Marquetry And Bronze Mount Writing Table

Superb Antique French Marquetry And Bronze Mount Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful workmanship distinguishes this lovely French Writing Table which is both bold and

Category

19th Century French Baroque Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Writing Table Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset

Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Louis XVI-Style Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an outstanding example of a late 19th century late Louis XVI-style small writing table

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique Georgian leather top writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates

Category

1820s British Georgian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

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

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE
EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE

EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant carved and ebonized walnut writing table, with a smooth top and two drawers onthe front

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Writing Table Antique

Materials

Nutwood

Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815
Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815

Regency Partners Writing Table, Mahogany & Brass, Square, Circa 1815

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Regency Period Mahogany And Brass, Square, Partners Writing Table, Having

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Walnut Desk / Writing Table

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

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Table of Fine Quality
French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Table of Fine Quality

French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Table of Fine Quality

Located in Benington, Herts

/ writing table. French, circa 1870. A very attractive and of the finest quality Kingwood bureau de

Category

19th Century French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

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

Category

1860s British Late Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Writing Table
Vintage Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Writing Table

Vintage Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Classic vintage art deco desk or writing table Circa 1920 on this on trend piece of furniture Clean

Category

1920s Art Deco Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table

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

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian writing table
Victorian writing table

Victorian writing table

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

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

Category

1850s English Early Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux
English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

Located in Leicester, GB

writing table there are a host of small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc. A perfect

Category

1910s British Art Nouveau Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table

Neoclassical Style Mahogany Card, Dressing, and Writing Table

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style mahogany card, dressing, and writing table French, 19th century Measures

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Burr Walnut Writing Table, Probably by Gillows. The rectangular top has a

Category

19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regency Birdseye Maple Writing Table, Tooled leather top, 1830
Antique Regency Birdseye Maple Writing Table, Tooled leather top, 1830

Antique Regency Birdseye Maple Writing Table, Tooled leather top, 1830

Located in Montreal, QC

A fine quality English Regency bird-eye maple writing table or desk. The rectangular table with

Category

1820s English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Birdseye Maple

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed

Category

19th Century English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table
Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Christies label- London, 1994. A finely made French 18th c. writing table with ormolu mounts and

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Arts and Crafts Writing Table, Pitch Pine, 2 Drawers, Vintage, 1910
Arts and Crafts Writing Table, Pitch Pine, 2 Drawers, Vintage, 1910

Arts and Crafts Writing Table, Pitch Pine, 2 Drawers, Vintage, 1910

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Pitch Pine Writing Table A good Heavy quality Pitch pine side table or writing

Category

1910s Arts and Crafts Writing Table Antique

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Table, France, Circa 1880

Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Table, France, Circa 1880

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful Louis XVI style wooden writing table. The rectangular top, surrounded on three sides by a

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

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

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Edwardian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A smart and beautifully designed antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made

Category

1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
19th century early Victorian leather top writing table

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

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table is a lovely piece of antique furniture

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste

A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste, of shaped rectangular form inset

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Kingwood

Fine French Country Style Leather Top Writing Table
Fine French Country Style Leather Top Writing Table

Fine French Country Style Leather Top Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Louis XV country style writing table in a distressed white on pale wood finish overall. Finely

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Great Color and Patination
George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Great Color and Patination

George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Great Color and Patination

Located in Buchanan, MI

A George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century having two slides. Great color and patination

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine C19TH  French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
Fine C19TH  French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table

Fine C19TH French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table

By Jean-François Oeben

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine C19TH French Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table Black Leather inset top, gold

Category

1870s French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Chinese Chippendale pagoda desk or writing table is a remarkable example of craftsmanship. The highly

Category

Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C
Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950. Pine pupitre Good antique condition

Category

Early 20th Century French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Pine

French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820
French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820

French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French black lacquered and foliage painted writing table with hinged interior compartment, original

Category

1820s French Louis Philippe Writing Table Antique

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

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Writing Table Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing table antique for your home. A writing table antique — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing table antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A writing table antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made writing table antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, François Linke and Maple & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Writing Table Antique?

A writing table antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,619, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $1,740,240.

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.

Questions About Writing Table Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
    In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.