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Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
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
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Antique 1890s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique piece of furniture with a multiplicity of uses. It could be a desk or a ladies
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
With Brown Leather Top. This Edwardian 1880s writing desk table is a magnificent piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
Located in Leicester, GB
Stunning English Edwardian slim cabinet bureaux in Mahogany. Beautiful inlay decoration. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
English Edwardian Writing Table Bureaux
H 47.25 in W 24.02 in D 13 in
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stunning Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian satinwood kidney shaped desk, of fabulous quality, finely carved and line
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique kneehole desk. An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian mahogany leather top nine drawer kidney shaped desk, of stunning quality
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk in the Carlton house style, finely carved, line inlaid and cross
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian mahogany wood partner's desk, rectangular with tooled leather top and nine drawers
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20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Partner's Desk
Edwardian Mahogany Partner's Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
A Fabulous Edwardian Desk attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts, richly patinated, line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Stunning Edwardian Leather Top Desk after Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk in the manner of Edward
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian satinwood kidney shaped desk, having a quality green leather
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid bow fronted writing table having the original brass
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid desk by Maple & co. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk by Maple & Co
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk by Maple & Co
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 22.84 in
Edwardian Desk Chair Set Mahogany Maple and Co
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Eye catching Edwardian desk and matching chair set both in mahogany Circa 1910 and originally made
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

English Edwardian Quarter Sawn Oak Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome oak English library writing table or desk made in the Edwardian taste. The desk features
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20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Edwardian Inlaid Side or Writing Table by Hampton and Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous Edwardian inlaid side or writing table, finely carved and of fabulous quality with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "Hidden Desk", Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Design Antique English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany "hidden desk", Circa 1890-1910. Fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full
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Antique 19th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Kidney Shaped Kneehole Writing Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English kidney shaped kneehole writing desk from the Edwardian era, featuring a demi-lune
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful English Edwardian double pedestal, roll top oak desk. Handsomely made by ‘HLL’ Harris
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Asprey & Co. London Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Desk 1920s
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Oak

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood, An absolutely stunning Adams
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Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
table or desk, dating to the Edwardian period and later, circa 1910. Lovingly patinated with remnants
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

English Edwardian Writing Table in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0611 Fine quality English Edwardian writing desk of narrow proportions, having maroon leather
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Early 20th Century English Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Black leather panels.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Desk
Mahogany Desk
H 30.38 in W 53 in D 29 in
Antique oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique oak partner desk with 9 drawers on both sides, 1 of which is a double archive
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique oak partner desk
Antique oak partner desk
H 30.32 in W 55.91 in D 44.89 in
Edwardian English Marquetry Side Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
William and Mary style burl walnut table with exquisite marquetry detailing, circa 1900. The top is banded and has a beveled edge surrounding a profuse floral and bird design marque...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Olive, Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany reading table having a quality lift up
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
1920s Walnut kidney shaped desk with green leather insert with gold tooling to the edge and motif
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
1920s Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
H 47.25 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated
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Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large and Impressive Early 20th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
leather writing surface divided into three shaped sections, the front of the desk having an arrangement of
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful and well made partners desk , it is double side , the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Freestanding Desk Attributed to Lysberg & Hansen of Copenhagen
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in London, GB
A freestanding mahogany desk attributed to Lysberg and Hansen. The desk is finely carved with
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top and hand carved legs in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Edwardian period, Sheraton Revival inlaid desk. Having a fire
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Exhibition Quality Mahogany Cylinder Desk, Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
inkwells, pen tray and leather writing section, the base having long frieze drawer flanked by two small
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk
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Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
character. The desk's faux bamboo design, a popular motif in Victorian and Edwardian furniture, adds a
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20th Century English Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Pine

Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very good quality early 20th century mahogany and inlaid writing desk English circa 1900 with
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3169, exceptional Sheraton Revival, Edwardian rosewood bureau, writing table, having original
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
Sheraton Revival Rosewood Cylinder Bureau
H 54.14 in W 25.99 in D 21.07 in
19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English Edwardian period satinwood and leather top table. Very pretty color and the
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Quality Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a quality Edwardian antique mahogany bow front inlaid side/writing table having a low back
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table/Desk
Quality Edwardian Mahogany Writing Table/Desk
H 35.44 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid writing desk, having the original brass gilded gallery
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid writing desk
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid writing desk
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H 40.16 in W 38.19 in D 23.23 in
Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in Charleston, SC
Quite possibly one of the prettiest Antique English Edwardian period Adam style Bonheur du Jours or
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Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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Edwardian Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the edwardian writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each edwardian writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a edwardian writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each edwardian writing desk bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one edwardian writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maple & Co., Edwards and Roberts and J Foot & Son produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Edwardian Writing Desk?

Prices for a edwardian writing desk start at $100 and top out at $50,000 with the average selling for $2,778.
Questions About Edwardian Writing Desk
  • 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 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 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 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.