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Desks For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Hollywood Regency
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Oak

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 Honey Oak Victorian pedestal desk with aged hand dyed brown leather ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Oak

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1860 OLIVE WOOD DESK WRITING TABLE SUBLiME WOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original circa 1860-1880 Olive wood Italian desk ...
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1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Desks

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Wood

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly restored Victorian Rosewood with Marquetry inlay Davenport desk finished with a hand d...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

LOVELY BLACK LEATHER SURFACE PEDESTAL DESK EIGHT DRAWERS ON PLiNTH BASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this classic Mahogany desk with black leather top and gold tooling. This good looking and decorative piece ...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
Located in Pulborough, GB
The Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880, is a truly exceptional piece of furniture that marries style, func...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have possibly been used for giving lectures or for concierge admi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Pine

Victorian Mahogany Desk Hamptons and Sons London 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A free standing desk by Hamptons & Sons of Pall Mall London in flame mahogany Circa 1840 Refined piece of furniture, great for a home office set up The two drawers fitted with brahmar locks Hampton and Sons were cabinet makers of antique furniture...
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1840s Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, antique Lion's Hairy Paw desk in flamed mahogany with ori...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass, Paris, France, 1970s. This is a wonderful desk / table / vanity table in lacquered wood and brass by designer Jean Claude Mahey. A great and quintessential seventies Hollywood Regency design with hints to Art Deco and 1930s furniture. Great and deep 'Sang de Boeuf' red color and inlayed brass which gained a nice patination over time. This desk features nice proportions and clean lines, but looks very chique and rich due to the use of high gloss lacquer of a very grand quality. Seven or eight layers of lacquer are applied to the wood. There are three drawers at the front and a nicely finished backside, so this desk can be used as a freestanding unit in the room. The desk shows signs of wear and use, but this is inevitable with a lacquered piece of this age. But overall it is in a good vintage condition and perfectly usable in a stylish and elegant interior. Great as a writing desk or as a vanity desk. Please note: we also have the original table / desk lamp which belonged to this desk for sale...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks

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Brass

Jean Claude Mahey Set of Desk & Table Lamp in Lacquered Wood & Brass, 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jean Claude Mahey Desk in Lacquered Wood & Brass + Table Lamp, Paris, France, 1970s. This is a wonderful desk / table / vanity table in lacquered wood and brass by designer Jean C...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Desks

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Brass

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood pedestal desk, having a leather inset top, above three drawers each with brass handles. The top fits on to two tapered pedestals each wi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport, of unusual form, having a brass galleried top, above a green baise writing surface, with a hinged fall opening to an inter...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Maitland Smith style Tobacco Leaf Desk
Located in Raleigh, NC
A unique tobacco leaf wrapped desk with pencil drawer. Circa 1980s and possibly made by Maison Jansen. This piece is finished on all sides an...
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks

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Hardwood

LATE 20TH C WARING & GILLOW PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GOLD TOOLED RED LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 20th-century Waring & Gillow pedestal writing desk with a red leather top. This classic piece offers you six drawers and a cupboa...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare, 1883 dated honey oak partner desk with green leather top and brass presentation plaque to Reverend Frank H Fisher Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. What can I say, a 140 year old desk...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desks

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely antique late Victorian Carlton House writing desk or library table. Features a ""D"" form with seven drawers, lockable hutch compartment and green vinyl work surface. Ornately designed with a putti or cherub carving a long the knee-hole and tassel / ribboned medallion backing. The desk is supported by four reeded and tapered legs leading to peg feet. Front corners have a neat wrap around leaf motif. Finished in an Antique White that was painted in the 1940s. Hardware is brass. A Carlton House desk is a specific antique desk form within the more general bureau gradin...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desks

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Hardwood, Paint

English Pale Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English pale oak pedestal desk with leather insert. 1880. Knee hole dimensions: 27.5" w x 24.5" h. Reference: 7905 Dimensions 60.5 inches (154 cms) Wide 36 inches (91 cms) ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Located in Crawley, GB
A Beautiful early-Victorian walnut Davenport fitted with four side drawers and raised on carved scroll supports.With a lift lid desk with 2 internal d...
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant small 19th century mahogany pedestal desk from partridge & cooper London Holborn Very beautiful pedestal desk which has been worked on both sides which allows it to be place...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Mahogany partners writing table, having a black leather writing surface decorated with gilt and blind tooling , two drawers either side with the original brass ring hand...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Victorian Kidney Desk Walnut Writing Table, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite Victorian kidney desk in walnut Very cute piece, would work well in the middle of a room as beautiful from all angles We date this to...
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1850s Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

20th Century Oak Desk with Grapes and Vine Leaves Carvings & Sliding Shelves
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very solid and heavy, early 20th century carved oak desk in one piece. The practical desk is well decorated with vine leaves and g...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Desks

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Oak

19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels. Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Large Antique Quality Kingwood Ornate Ormolu Mounted Partners Bureau Plat-Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique Victorian quality freestanding kingwood ornate ormolu mounted partners bureau plat-desk having a light tan leather shaped top crossbanded in kingwood and a brass edge a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Other

Superb Quality Freestanding 19th Century Kingwood and Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality freestanding 19th century Kingwood and marquetry inlaid bureau, having a brass gallery running along the back and sides of the top, the shaped bureau fall below open...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Desks

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Kingwood

French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
French Hollywood Regency Style Ebony Lacquer Executive Desk / Writing Table A spectacular Executive Desk that can sit Center of any room or office. The finest ebony finish having b...
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2010s American Hollywood Regency Desks

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Bronze

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lap desk and document box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1825 and done in the period...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany pedestal desk. This mahogany desk features 9 graduated drawers with turned knobs. The top of the desk having a green leather writing surface (replacement) with h...
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1870s Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Fine Victorian Jas Shoolbred Green Marble Topped Watchmakers Desk Writing Table
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Victorian circa 1880 James Jas Shoolbred Watchmakers table / desk with green ...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Desks

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Marble, Brass

Large and Imposing Victorian Mahogany Partners’ Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and imposing Victorian mahogany partners’ desk, the rectangular top inset with replaced green leather within cross-banding and a moulded edge, the frieze with three drawers which can be opened from either side and thus extend across the full depth of the desk, above eight drawers and a kneehole, the ends fitted with a pair of cupboard doors with arched...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desks

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Bronze

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled leather inset to inverted breakfront top, over nine drawers with original turned wo...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully designed and shaped top glazed cabinet to the centre which opens to reveal a fitte...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century burl walnut davenport desk with Wellington locking bar for the five side drawers (one key locks all the drawers at the same time) on the right hand side. The left side has sham drawers. There is also a small drawer that stored an inkwell and pen rest, it pulls out and swings forward for ease of use. The writing slope is newly leathered in hand dyed and hand tooled full cowhide. When the writing surface is lifted there is a hold fast...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Brass

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany Writing Table, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk. Standing on a plinth base with an arrangement of 9 graduated Oak lined drawers. The writing surface with a gilt and blind tooled faded leather. c...
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1850s Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique campaign box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1820 and done in the period Victoria...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Brass

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors A good looking an...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

English Mid-19th Century Mahogany Writing, Library or Sofa Table Pedestal Ends
Located in Wells, ME
English Early Victorian mahogany leather top writing, library, or sofa table with bold pedestal ends. This simple yet handsome table has tapered, turned pedestal ends which are cente...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Cowhide, Mahogany

Victorian Serving Table Antique Oak Desk, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive oak serving table. This serving table stands upon ring turned and fluted legs. Could also function as a desk Featuring 2 mahogany lined drawers which retain their origi...
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1860s Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details and ebonized moldings. The very top with a 3/4 brass gallery and worn brass plaque...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desks

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Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Maple, Oak, Burl

Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully, Antique circa 1900, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top. It’s been lightly restored to...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century English Bonheur Du Jour Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Burr walnut, ebonised , ormolu and porcelain Bonheur du jour, the superstructure with pierced brass galleries above an open compartment with mirrored interio...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Burr Elm Davenport
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century burr elm Davenport, having brass gallery & gilt-tooled green leather swivel lift-up top enclosing small drawers, above 4 mahogany & cedar lined graduated drawers ending on plinth base. Stamped C. Hindley and Sons...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Elm, Burl

19th Century, Mahogany Partner Desk from England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb writing desk from the 19th century from English in mahogany. Elegant partner desk which has two drawers in the belt on each of its sides. It is rare to find double-sided writ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

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Mahogany

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown lea...
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Oak

Large English 1900s Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
This impressive English partners desk was made in the early 1900s from mahogany. Beautifully crafted, it retains the original handles and locks - made by Oakden and Sons locksmiths, who traded in London. See pictures for a closer look. The leather top has lovely gold tooling. This desk seats...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is a very rare and fine piece of English craftsmanship, the timber is sublime, it simply glows in any light, the gallery rail edge is a nice feature and reminds me of Navy map...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desks

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Satinwood

Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Desk, Ebony, Bronze, Leather, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency ebony and bronze mounted desk, writing table or vanity A stunning example of this highly sought after designers work. Bronze sabots and capitals shine on the sleek tapering legs with flame bronze mounts on the reeded centers leading to a knee hole, 18.5 by 24 inch wide, center having finished sides. The three over two drawers all having bronze framing and keyholes, the center lock missing. Each side with bronze framing and the reversed fully finished so this finely constructed desk can sit center stage in any setting. The writing or computer table...
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1930s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks

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Bronze

Gampel Stoll Style Stone Top Carved Elephant Desk and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stone top carved elephant desk and matching chair. All tusk are completely removable for safe transportation. Reupholstery is recommended on the chair. No chips or nicks to the stone...
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1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Desks

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Stone

A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gillows, the shaped leather-inset top above a central disguised frieze drawer and four drawers with brass ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Library Table by Holland & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome library table is a remarkable example of the English furnishings that represented wealthy Victorian tastes. The piece is attributed to Holland & Sons, a firm regarded as one of the most important cabinetmakers of the era. Crafted of rich mahogany with gilt brass mounts and a tooled leather writing surface, this table characterizes the superb craftsmanship of Holland & Sons and exudes Victorian elegance. The well-known British cabinetmaking firm of Holland & Sons was considered the top of their class in their day. Found in 1803 by William Holland...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany freestanding slide top Davenport by Charles Hindley and Sons, Oxford Street, London having a quality sliding and tw...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Other

Antique Arnold Bros Hardwood Chippendale Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 mahogany drop front bureau in the Thomas Chippendale style made and stamped by Arnold Bros A good looking and well-made p...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Desks

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Hardwood

CIRCA 1880 VICTORIAN GREEN MAN HiGH QUALITY CARVED OAK BUREAU
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Victorian solid oak bureau, writing desk. This bureau has exceptional colour and patina. The drawers are carved with green man handle...
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1880s European High Victorian Antique Desks

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Oak

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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