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Regency Desk Sets

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

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Style: Regency
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique officer’s campaign correspondence box. An English, flame mahogany and leather writing case, dating to the Regency period, ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Leather, Wood

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency
Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

Antique Officer's Campaign Correspondence Box, English, Writing Case, Regency

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The beautifully polished goncalo alves case has a ...
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1820s Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Wood

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe

19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox
By Parkins & Gotto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox. Item features a brass ormolu, glass inkwells, bun feet, beautiful wood grain, original label, no key...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Wood

19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox
19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox

19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and handles, 19th century. Key included. Other features include fine tooled leather insert and a draw...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle, fruit and flower handles, having cut-glass inkwells, quill holders, candleholder and ce...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on op Above the slope there is a compartment for storage writing implenments and two i...
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20th Century Spanish Regency Desk Sets

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Wood, Walnut, Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an ivory pot and two ivory pen holders above a curved pen tra...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Ivory, Tortoise Shell

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

Regency Rosewood Country House Letter Box
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
REGENCY LETTER RACK, ANSWERED AND UNANSWERED. A wonderful letter box, with fretwork design, made from rosewood. There is a central divider within the box to separate the letters. The...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Country House Letter Box
Regency Rosewood Country House Letter Box

Regency Rosewood Country House Letter Box

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French or...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Regency Tooled Leather Desktop Secretaire Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A Regency tooled leather work desktop secretaire cabinet, the hinged lid enclosing a partitioned compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, th...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Leather

Regency Tooled Leather Desktop Secretaire Cabinet
Regency Tooled Leather Desktop Secretaire Cabinet

Regency Tooled Leather Desktop Secretaire Cabinet

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French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in
Antique Bronze Pen Tray & Double Inkwell Desk Set 19 Century, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Double Bronze Inkwell Bronze Ink Stand with central handle and two pen holders flanked by lidded inkwells. Manufactured in France, 19th Century. Made using traditional technology by...
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Antique Bronze Pen Tray & Double Inkwell Desk Set 19 Century, France
Antique Bronze Pen Tray & Double Inkwell Desk Set 19 Century, France

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Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...
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Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
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Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Rosewood

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Victorian Hand-Crafted Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior With Secret Compartment SLOPE 23 Brass front ...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope

H 6.11 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
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Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

H 3 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
Located in London, GB
À beautiful bronze patinated iron inkwell/paperweight in the shape of a nautilus shell.
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Iron

19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight
19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight

19th century nautilus inkwell/paperweight

H 3.35 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
Located in London, GB
English Regency patinated bronze and ormolu double inkwell. Set upon a rectangular base with mercury gilt ormolu moulding of "stiff leaf and dart" design. The inkwell holder itself, ...
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English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount

English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount

H 4 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA . Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition conside...
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Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
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H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large antique letter rack, made of carved wood. The wickerwork is also made of carved wood. With three compartments. Made in France around 1890-1...
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1890s French Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack
Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack

Late 19th Century Large Walnut Carved Desk Letter/Stationery Rack

H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer,...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Brass

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Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830

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Previously Available Items
Vintage Italian Regency Executive Leather Desk Blotter Pad & Letter Box - 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Desk Sets

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Leather

Vintage Italian Regency Executive Leather Desk Blotter Pad & Letter Box - 2 Pcs
Vintage Italian Regency Executive Leather Desk Blotter Pad & Letter Box - 2 Pcs

Vintage Italian Regency Executive Leather Desk Blotter Pad & Letter Box - 2 Pcs

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
19th Century Regency style Copper Desktop Stationery Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique letter box. The box comes from England and dates from about 1900. The box has a walnut interior with four compartments. The outsid...
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1890s English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Copper

19th Century Regency style Copper Desktop Stationery Box
19th Century Regency style Copper Desktop Stationery Box

19th Century Regency style Copper Desktop Stationery Box

H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
Pair Of Regency Bronze Letter Holders
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of bronze letter pockets with gothic design. Circa 1825
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Bronze

Pair Of Regency Bronze Letter Holders
Pair Of Regency Bronze Letter Holders

Pair Of Regency Bronze Letter Holders

H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 2.17 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency traveling lap writing desk with original brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key. Outstanding sti...
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Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 7 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Regency Rosewood Book Carrier
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality late regency period rosewood book stand, or book carrier, having elegant spindle turned upright supports and scrolling ends to ...
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Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Book Carrier
Regency Rosewood Book Carrier

Regency Rosewood Book Carrier

H 7.75 in W 15.5 in D 11 in
Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4.5" H x 6" W x 4.25" D.
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Metal

Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder
Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder

Vintage Modern Regency Style Gold Metal Toast Rack Letter Holder

H 4.5 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Feet 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency silver plated toast rack letter holder ball feet (B). Item featured is raised on ball form feet, shaped divider, 6 slots, very nice antique item, quality Engl...
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Silver

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Feet 'B'
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Feet 'B'

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Toast Rack Letter Holder Ball Feet 'B'

H 7 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
Large 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen-Tray
Located in London, GB
A large early 19th Century bronze and ormolu Pentray, having original heavy glass inkwells housed in pierced Gothic containers with central wafer box surmounted by well-cast greyhoun...
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Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen-Tray
Large 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen-Tray

Large 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Pen-Tray

H 6 in W 20 in D 9 in
Antique 19th Century English Regency Style Inkstand
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful rosewood inkstand with 2 glass inkwells with a center square glass canister. The top with a place for pens on the front and back with a slim drawer for paper. Each side wit...
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1880s English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Glass, Rosewood

Antique 19th Century English Regency Style Inkstand
Antique 19th Century English Regency Style Inkstand

Antique 19th Century English Regency Style Inkstand

H 6.75 in W 15.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French “Grand Tour” Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Desk Set, Encrier or Pentray, of outstanding quality and compact proportions, early Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency period...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Desk Ink Set Encrier Acanthus Grand Tour Regency

H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a remarkable writing slope remaining in superb original condition throughout. The rosewood veneers are chosen carefully for their chaotic and very pleasing swirling grains, t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 16.25 in D 9.63 in
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English Regency walnut traveling lap writing desk with brass corner mounts and hardware, including lock and key. Other features in...
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1810s English Antique Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.25 in

Regency desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency desk sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency desk sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $418 and tops out at $4,923 while the average work can sell for $1,877.

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