Writing Table Antique

18th Century Walnut Table

19th Century French Writing Desk

Writing Desk Oak Leather

Writing Desks With Brass Legs

Regency Rosewood Table

George III Mahogany Writing Desks

English Regency Desk

20th Century Mahagony Writing Desk

Antique Early Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$1,291

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.

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1830s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Blue Rococo 18th Century Writing Table With Drawer, Finland

$4,870

A Blue Rococo 18th Century Writing Table With Drawer, Finland

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful 18th Rococo writing table in absolutely original condition. The table features a single drawer and a beautiful vintage patina with the original blue colour.

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18th Century Finnish Rococo Writing Table Antique

Materials

Pine

Mid-19th Century Austrian Country Tyrol Writing Table Desk, Solid Fir, Restored

$3,043

Mid-19th Century Austrian Country Tyrol Writing Table Desk, Solid Fir, Restored

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-19th century Austrian country Tyrol writing table desk, solid fir, restored and wax-polished.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Fir

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

$3,500

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 size.

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19th Century French Louis XIV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

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

A beautiful and compact writing table that is versatile enough to be used as a console or foyer table.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table

$3,480

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 that is perfect for completing a home office, serve as a vanity table, or even behind ...

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Early 20th Century French Country Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer

$3,800

Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A richly detailed Spanish Colonial style writing table, showcasing masterful hand-carved craftsmanship and a timeworn painted patina.

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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique

$3,279

Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This Writing Table is Free Standing.

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1920s Chippendale Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$1,502

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period.

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1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mixed Woods Marquetry Inlaid Writing Table, Northern Italian, Late 18th Century

$22,000

Mixed Woods Marquetry Inlaid Writing Table, Northern Italian, Late 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fine Magilini style walnut and intricately inlaid fruitwood, walnut, black walnut, satinwood and rosewood center or writing table with one drawer on elegant tapering legs.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat Writing Table

$10,684

Late 19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat Writing Table

Located in Benington, Herts

A very fine quality and chic late 19th century ebonised French bureau plat / writing table. French likely Paris made circa 1890 Of large size, this fine bureau plat or writing ...

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1890s French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ebony

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

$9,884Sale Price|30% Off

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

Located in North Salem, NY

Fine Wood & Hogan English bench-made mahogany Chippendale style three drawer writing table with tooled leather shaped top and pull out slides on each end.

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18th Century English Chippendale Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Scottish Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany from Regency Era

$9,850

Scottish Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany from Regency Era

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Scottish writing table or console desk of mahogany from the Regency period, featuring a beautifully moulded top with shaped edge and gallery, over a frieze of three draw...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

$2,151

Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique Georgian Period leather top writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period.

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Early 1800s British George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Napoleon III Style Writing Table In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

$2,517

Napoleon III Style Writing Table In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Napoleon III Style Writing Table in Marquetry and Gilt Bronze. An elegant Napoleon III style writing table, resting on four turned legs joined by a serpentine stretcher, centered wi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

$74,449

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Footnote: In describing this table (plate 275) Susan Stuart attributes it to Gillow & Co because of its similarity to a rosewood writing table in the Estimate Sketch Book of June 182...

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1820s English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

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

$6,500

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

Located in Buchanan, MI

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

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Early 19th Century English George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Georgian Oak Writing Table with One Drawer, Country Style

$1,776

19th Century Georgian Oak Writing Table with One Drawer, Country Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Early 19th Century Oak Writing Table This is a good honest country made piece, it has one long drawer, square slightly tapering legs and a good flat top The table is sound and u...

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19th Century Georgian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table

$2,900

Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table

Located in Shippensburg, PA

GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE England, circa 1780 with scrolled cupid's bow apron Item # 312EKH07Q A beautifully patinated writing table from the G...

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18th Century English George III Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts mahogany desk writing table Philip Webb for Morris & Co

$13,321

Arts & Crafts mahogany desk writing table Philip Webb for Morris & Co

By Philip Webb

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Arts & Cafts mahogany writing table or desk the design attributed to Philip Webb for Morris & Co.

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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

$1,350

Early 20th Century French Oak, Writing Table, Game Table, or Breakfast Table

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Found in the region of Normandy, this French writing table from the turn of the early twentieth century is constructed of solid oak and features a single drawer on one side.

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Early 20th Century French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

$2,800

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak.

Category

19th Century English William IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique George III mahogany and satinwood writing table

$18,444

Antique George III mahogany and satinwood writing table

Located in London, GB

An unusual late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood lady's writing table, having a tambour top enclosing six small drawers and green leather writing surface.

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

$1,161

1920's English Art Nouveau Solid Oak Writing Table Bureaux

Located in Leicester, GB

Beautiful brass plate handles with a classic Art Nouveau pattern. Inside the writing table there are a host of small compartments for storing envelopes, cards, pens etc.

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1910s British Art Nouveau Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

A Louis XVI Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table By Emmanuel Zwiener

$88,808

A Louis XVI Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table By Emmanuel Zwiener

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This fine petit bureau plat or writing table has exceptional gilt-bronze mounts.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons

$3,097

Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top with moulded edges above a disguised single frieze drawer, the end supports compri...

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1880s English Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780

$3,800

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Louis XVI carved walnut writing table with a tooled inset brown leather top, standing on elegant cabriole legs ending on cloven hoof feet.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Portuguese Early 19th Century Baroque Style Walnut Writing Table with Drawers

$14,000

Portuguese Early 19th Century Baroque Style Walnut Writing Table with Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

The construction suggests it was intended to present beautifully in the center of a room, making it well suited as a library table, writing table, center table, or statement desk.

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table

$14,635

18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table

Located in IT

It has a beautiful wavy line with slender but solid legs. The writing table have the original elegant black leather insert with gold decoration, plenty of space for your writing need...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century

$3,950

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fine quality 19th century Italian writing table of elegant proportions with amazing neoclassical details.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England

$2,895

Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English diminutive writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Regency style, featuring a rectangular top over a frieze of one drawer with two knobs, and mounted to a t...

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19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Dressing

$1,908Sale Price|30% Off

Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Dressing

Located in Wisbech, England

Georgian Cuban Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Desk Side Dressing.

Category

Late 18th Century Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

William IV Writing Table

$3,500

William IV Writing Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine William IV writing or side table of very clean architectural form, the well figured single board mahogany top over drawer and supported by trestle ends joined by turned stretche...

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1840s English William IV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s

$2,641

Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table with Lyre Legs and Leather Top, 1920s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

This dramatic base gives the piece a sculptural presence, making it suitable not only as a writing table but also as a library table or statement centre table.

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1920s Spanish Baroque Revival Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815

$6,800

American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American Sheraton Mahogany bow front one board top writing table with a central single drawer with lions head brass pulls, string inlays, and resting on the original turned bulbous r...

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1810s American Sheraton Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid

$8,950

18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is multi functional as it can sit center room in any office or in any room in the home.

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1860s Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis Phllippe Style Oak Writing Table or Desk

$5,800

19th Century Louis Phllippe Style Oak Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century writing table or desk made in the French Louis Philippe taste.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak

Regency Diminutive Writing Table

$8,850

Regency Diminutive Writing Table

By John Mclean

Located in Greenwich, CT

One of the "fashionable Pieces of Cabinet Furniture" included a "Pouch Table", whose design was taken and "executed by Mr.

Category

19th Century Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Danish Blue and Black Baroque Writing Table Console

$5,850

19th Century Danish Blue and Black Baroque Writing Table Console

Located in Round Top, TX

The lack of a front stretcher allows one to place a chair in order to use this as a writing table or desk. The base has a newer, distressed blue painted finish which is complimented ...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Baroque Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style

$980Sale Price|20% Off

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style

Located in Labrit, Landes

Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century.

Category

1880s French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Leather Top Writing Table

$3,260

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Leather Top Writing Table

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Elegant yet understated, this antique writing table can serve as a desk, side table, or console in a study, library, bedroom, or living room.

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

$3,893

19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table in the Sheraton Style

Located in Martlesham, GB

A super quality 19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped superstructure with two short over one long oak lined drawers with original turned ...

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1890s British Sheraton Writing Table Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

$28,000

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

With inset tooled brown leather top with cross banded edge over a frieze containing three drawers and on the reverse three working drawers. False drawers on ends. All with brass knob...

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1820s English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Restored ArtDeco Oak Ash Writing Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s

$4,800

Restored ArtDeco Oak Ash Writing Table, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Restored ArtDeco Oak ash writing table with many drawers and shelves. Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Material: Oak, Ash, Revived Polish, Glass Number of Drawers: 6 Leg s...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Writing Table Antique

Materials

Oak, Lacquer, Ash

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

$16,500

Regency Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with inset tooled red leather top and cross banded edge over three drawers front and back. Raised on circular tapered legs. Casters. Sold Bonhams , London, February 1...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table

$16,122

Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table

Located in London, GB

An unusual fine quality mid-19th Century serpentine-shaped Writing Table, having coromandel end-grain moulded edge top and tulipwood crossbanding throughout.

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Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Rosewood Writing Table

$21,500 / item

Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt with black leather top and gilded greek key design trim. 2 drawers on front and 2 false drawers on backside. With original castors and hardware.

Category

Early 19th Century English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

$6,895

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons

$15,985

A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons, the shaped top set above a narrow frieze with two disguised drawers, all raised on four turned and gi...

Category

19th Century English Writing Table Antique

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table

$4,843

Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shap...

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19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Karpen Brothers Mahogany Art Nouveau Desk Writing Table Library Table Circa 1905

$2,849

Karpen Brothers Mahogany Art Nouveau Desk Writing Table Library Table Circa 1905

By Karpen & Bros.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Karpen Brothers Mahogany Art Nouveau Desk Writing Table Library Table Circa 1905 Dimensions : 60" Wide X 36" Deep X 30" Tall This stunning table was made in the early 20th century ...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Writing Table Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Leather Top Writing Table with Flouted Legs.

$6,850

Late 19th Century English Leather Top Writing Table with Flouted Legs.

Located in Shelton, CT

Late 18th century English writing table crafted in warm-toned wood, featuring a classic red leather top with gilt-tooled border.

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19th Century English Regency Revival Writing Table Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Rosewood Writing Table

$7,500

Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The shaped rectangular top fitted with hinged side compartment‚ above a reeded frieze drawing and a leather inset slide‚ raised on turned columnar supports joined by two baluster-tur...

Category

19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

$10,500

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this fine William IV, early Victorian period late regency style solid mahogany double-sided rectangular form library writing table attributed...

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1830s English Regency Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Lovely Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table

$2,049

Lovely Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sake this lovely antique walnut and gilt metal mounted kidney shaped writing table in Louis XV style, late 19th century; the top with inset gilt tooled leathe...

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Late 19th Century British Louis XV Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Wooden Writing Table with Fluted Legs

$2,395

19th Century French Louis XVI Wooden Writing Table with Fluted Legs

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th-century French writing table captures the refined neoclassical elegance of the Louis XVI style.

Category

19th Century French Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century mahogany twin pedestal desk, dressing writing table

$1,908Sale Price|30% Off

Antique 19th Century mahogany twin pedestal desk, dressing writing table

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique, fine-quality large 19th Century mahogany twin-pedestal desk, dressing, or writing table. Exhibiting a lovely age, color, and patina, it stands on concealed brass and ceramic...

Category

19th Century Writing Table Antique

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

$21,660Sale Price|27% Off

Large Biedermeier Writing Table Early 19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The light bird's-eye maple veneer is contrasted by ebonized details. This writing table would work great in the atmosphere of a library and in its clear Biedermeier design goes well ...

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Early 19th Century English Biedermeier Writing Table Antique

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

$5,895

Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with moulded edge around the circumference, over a frieze of two dra...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Writing Table Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk

$5,396

Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning Renaissance Revival circa 1850 burr walnut writing table after Pugin What a piece! This writing table or desk is stunning, it offers huge amo...

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1850s English Renaissance Writing Table Antique

Materials

Walnut

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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

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.

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