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Place of Origin: British
George I Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century English walnut secrétaire kneehole desk. George I-period (1714-1727), circa 1720. Of exceptional waxed honey colour and lovely old patina, with well-matched veneers. With a quarter-veneered top. Six short drawers below a hinged fall revealing a writing section, all surrounding a central recessed cupboard. There is a small, shaped pull-out drawer fitted in the apron. All finely inlaid with herringbone lines. Raised on its original bracket feet. Swan-neck handles probably fitted later in the 18th century. Locks and keys are mostly original. Walnut veneered and crossbanded sides. Nb. Having a fitted secrétaire (secretaire) drawer distinguishes this antique walnut kneehole desk...
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Early 18th Century George I Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mahogany library table. Carved vetruvian scroll detail. Top now covered in blue/grey felt. Kneel hole height 22.5 inches.
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bonheur Du Jour Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
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 Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an 19th century Dutch Marquetry Bureau. The sloping fall inlaid with flowers enclosing a shaped interior of drawers and pigeon holes. The ...
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

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 Early Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Sublime Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk with Green Leather Writing Slope Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely high quality hand made Victorian Mahogany pedestal desk with green leather top and hidden wri...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Gothic Revival circa 1840 solid oak partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin Where to begin, this desk has been on a journey, when I first received the piece it looked like it had been French polished and waxed around 20 times, it had a very clumpy sticky finish, my restorers have stripped back all that horrible guck, they have then lightly stained and French polished it the correct way which has kept all the period patina and simply made it golden, The leather top and writing slope top has been replaced with fully aniline natural cattle hide leather that was plain, I’ve then had my leather polishers dye it this gorgeous whisky brown colour. Lastly there was various small timber repairs which have been done with antique timber...
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1840s Gothic Revival Antique British Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Antique Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with gilt bronze mounts and giltwood highlights, of freestanding form, with very gentle inver...
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20th Century Regency British Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English ladies writing desk with finely painted satinwood. The desk has two drawers and two doors. The handles are sterling ...
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely flamed mahogany, Thomas Chippendale Revival twin pedestal, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good looking and well made desk, it is a copy of an original Thomas Chippendale...
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20th Century Victorian British Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chippendale Style Partners Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
This superb desk is a copy of one made by Thomas Chippendale in 1766 for Sir Rowland Winn. The original masterpiece of English cabinetry is at his residence, Nostell Priory in York...
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1940s George III Vintage British Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique English Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1875-1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany writing desk on casters, exceptional quality and design, Circa 1875-1895.
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from mahogany. The top is covered in the original tan leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by a shaped mahogany border. The desk...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Quality Mahogany Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality mahogany floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a quality floral marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers, p...
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18th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Other

Edwardian Campaign Writing Desk , Inlaid Stationary Desk, Traveling desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very campaign writing desk is a rarely seen Edwardian travelling writing desk .It is in the Sheraton style and features magnificent satinwood inlay to its panels. The work of in...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks

Materials

Wood

Minimalistic Vintage Totally free-hanging teak 1960 Retro Desk, shelves cupboard
Located in Markington, GB
Sought after wall unit, totally free-hanging XXL sideboard / Desk, it comes with a two open cupboards (with lights), desk, two lovely floating bookshelf and 1 large shelf above the d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Desks

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Teak

George III Period Mahogany Fitted Desk Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany desk or sometimes called architects desk, with fitted top drawer containing a baize lined wiring surface below which is a fitted section contains alphabet inlaid letter boxes The double top drawer slides out on hidden rollers and the baize section then slides back. Original swan neck brass handles and fine flame mahogany. finished with dummy drawers to the back making this a free standing desk. A model is in the Gillow design...
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18th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800-1820 original Georgian / Regency Military campaign desk with large top map drawer ...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique British Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional mid-19th century pedestal desk in figured mahogany; the front with blind pilasters; mahogany lined drawers hung with fine cast loop handles; the top fitted with slides...
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1840s Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This campaign chest/desk is quite a find. Fanciers of this type of dual purpose antique will not be disappointed in this piece!  
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Late 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite partner's desk is a fine example of Chippendale-style furniture, characterized by its intricate and ornate design. The desk features gadroon carving along the edges, a...
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Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III mahogany freestanding library desk in the Chippendale style. Designed to be used in the centre of a room and with storage to front and back similar to a partners’ desk,...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Architect's Desk, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century English Georgian Architect's desk, Circa 1830.
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Early 19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other has slightly different dimensions and is listed under my other items. What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria...
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19th Century Campaign Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque, brass lined case, string inlay, intriguing pop up hidden compartments, brass recessed ...
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19th Century Campaign Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Stained Solid Oak Desk with Side Shelves
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak English Arts & Crafts desk with built in side shelves and removable top for ease of movement make this a practical gem. Original hardware perfectly intact and united by str...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique English Regency Mahogany Kneehole Desk c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique English Regency Mahogany Kneehole Desk, dating back to circa 1820, is a striking example of the elegant and functional furniture of the Regency period. Its rich mahogany...
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1820s Regency Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century walnut Davenport desk, ca 1880 An 19th Century English walnut Davenport desk. The left side with drawers is the "bl...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Edwardian, Crotch Mahogany Woman's Petite Drop Front Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
This late 19th, early 20th Century Edwardian Style, Crotch Mahogany woman's drop front desk is so beautifully unique and perfectly petite to fit in so many compact room-scapes! The f...
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Victorian gilt-bronze mounted marquetry inlaid Bureau De Dame. This richly decorated bureau de dame is of bombe shape beautifully inlaid overa...
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Ormolu

English Mahogany William IV Carved Mahogany Library Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Handsome hand carved Mahogany library table on casters, ,1830-1840. Fine detail carving with sturdy scrolling legs united by stretcher. Dovetailed drawers. Recently French polished. ...
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1830s William IV Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Birdseye Maple Partners Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Milford, NH
A great size rectangular kneehole partners desk in birdseye maple with tooled green/yellow leather top with three fitted frieze drawers on each side, supported by double pedestals, e...
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional pair of fully restored, Regency circa 1810-1820, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have ever seen this size, designed as open library bookshelves...
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1810s Regency Antique British Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George III Burr Walnut Bureau Circa 1775
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An absolutely wonderful example of a Georgian bureau with exceptional coloring and a fall front revealing a red leather writing interior, with pigeon holes, drawers, cupboard and bible ends. All above 2 short over three long drawers and standing on bracket feet. Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use. Old marks, some openings to joints, some chips, losses, replacements to veneers and inlays. Overall solid and stable. Handles are replacements throughout. The interior marked and warn, and with signs of marks and stains to the writing surface. Provenance: The Fulwood Collection The Fulwood Collection comes from a Grade II listed rectory in the North of England. Formerly the childhood home of Sir Douglas Bader. The rectory was acquired by the late owner approximately 15 years ago. The house was formerly split into two separate houses, and with care he lovingly refurbished it back into a single house and refurnished in a blend of the Grand Tour style with Welsh and English provincial tastes. This property contained fine furniture, works of art, paintings, ceramics and other miscellaneous items some of which have been purchased by “The Englishman’s Antiques
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1770s Georgian Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Louis XV style Walnut, Ebony and floral marquetry Bureau Plat in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock, the serpentine shaped top inset with a panel of tooled leather within a border of scroll work and floral trails, the corners with shell and cabochon and foliate clasp mounts, above two frieze drawers decorated with floral marquetry and similar opposing dummy drawers, on cabriole legs applied with scrolling foliate and rocaille mounts trailing to sabots. Footnotes: Edward Holmes Baldock (1777-1845) is documented in London Trade Directories of the period in various capacities but first appears listed at 7 Hanway Street, London in 1805 described as a '..dealer in china and glass'. But by 1826 the various facets of the business included '..buying and selling, exchanging and valuing china, cabinets, screens, bronzes etc'. Baldock's business seems to have largely involved trading in foreign items and between 1832-7 he was the purveyor of earthenware and glass to William IV and later purveyor of china to Queen Victoria from 1838 until his death. He is known to have repaired, re-modelled and adapted furniture...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique British Desks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Other

Cylinder Bank Desk
Located in South Salem, NY
A Cylinder bank desk. Some scratches to wood, two legs are not fixed and wobbly, roll up opening works difficult, item is refinished.
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Victorian Games Table circa 1840 Drop Middle Secret Drawers and Buttons
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1840 early Victorian English Oak games table This table is a bit of mystery, it has a square drop section in t...
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1840s Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Oak

IMPORTANT WALNUT & BROWN LEATHER DOUBLE SIDED PARTNERS DESK CUSHION DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Antique Victorian circa 1880, Walnut twin pedestal, double sided partners desk with hand dye...
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1880s High Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique burr walnut marquetry inlaid bureau having a quality burr walnut rectangular top above a pretty crossbanded marquetry inlaid fall...
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1920s Vintage British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Custom Walnut Shaped Top Partners Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three part, English walnut burl modified partners desk with uniquely shaped top and pedestals. File drawer to one pedestal, graduated drawers to the other. Opposite side has three dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian British Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood inlaid pedestal desk. Having its original Moroccan embossed leather top, inlaid decoration to the top, the drawer fronts and sides having classical swag, foliate and shell marquetry inlay...
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Late 19th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks

Materials

Satinwood

British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century British colonial partners desk hand crafted in well grained mahogany with a tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on either side over two pedestals ...
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19th Century British Colonial Antique British Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Clerk's Desk, English, Leather, Partner, Home Office, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipping clerk's desk. An English, mahogany and leather partner desk, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Wonderfully wide example, with a broad w...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Coromandel and Gilt Brass Pedestal Desk by Wright & Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Writing Desk Constructed in coromandel, with extensive gilt brass work fittings; rising from castor shod toupie feet, the two pedestals housing three lockable graduated drawers, with gilt brass cock beadings, and foliate cast swan neck handles; three long drawers in the apron, the fielded panelled sides having fitted extensible slides; the writing surface with an inset tooled leather, and having an outer moulded gilt brass guard edging; the superstructure of gilt brass trellis work, housed within turned and fluted columns, incorporating an upper shelf with an arcaded gilt brass gallery. A virtually identical desk...
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

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 Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Other

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Secretaire Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany secretaire desk/cabinet having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped top above a secretaire drawer with ebony inlay stringing and original brass h...
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19th Century George III Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass, Other

Early 20th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Early 20th Century kidney shaped desk. Flame mahogany veneered on solid mahogany. Three upper drawers with two lower cupboard sections alos with interior drawers. Dimensions: H ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Early Georgian antique walnut bureau
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An early eighteenth century veneered walnut bureau of a good original colour and patina.
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1720s George II Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Solid Oak Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique oak desk, having an arrangement of nine drawers, remaining in very good condition for its age. Width: 107cm Depth: 54cm Height: 77cm
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Early 20th Century British Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Manner of George Bullock, Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Lap Desk
By George Bullock
Located in Morristown, NJ
c.1800, England, Regency brass inlaid rosewood lap desk in the manner of George Bullock. Rectangular box with double-hinged lid, opening to tooled na...
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Early 18th Century Regency Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

English 18th C. Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English 18th Century Spinet Case by Crang & Hancock London Converted Writing Desk This is a fine example of the English spinet in its most fully devel...
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18th Century Baroque Antique British Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood

Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Flame Mahogany Desk. Five pull out drawers with an open bookshelf to side. Original brass handles and stretcher. Wear consistant with age. Dimensions: H 76cm W 120cm D 6...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging. Stunning burr wood exterior. Original dark blu...
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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, with a rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded an...
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1810s Regency Antique British Desks

Materials

Amboyna

STUNNING SMALL BURR & BURL YEW WOOD WiTH GREEN LEATHER TOP TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, small Burr & Burl Yew wood green Leather topped small pedestal desk Please note the delivery ...
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20th Century Victorian British Desks

Materials

Leather, Yew

An Unusual Early 20th Century George I Style Free Standing Pedestal Desk
By Charles Tozer
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual early 20th Century George 1st style free standing pedestal ,desk with brass open plate handles . The shaped draws to each pedestal have unusual oyster Veneers with walnut cross banding and reeded surrounds. The top retains its original brown tooled leather . The quality of this desk and choice of veneers would suggest the leading maker in Georgian style furniture of the time . W. Charles Tozer of 25 Brook Street, London, In 1920, W. Charles Tozer was a cabinet maker, working in London, possibly at Brook Street. He is known to have retailed furniture, including a japanned bureau...
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Early 20th Century George I British Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A beautifully crafted 19th-century French Bonheur du Jour (lady’s writing desk), showcasing classic Louis XV-inspired design. Made from rich walnut, this elegant piece features an upper glazed cabinet with shaped glass and two interior shelves, resting above a bank of six small drawers. Below, the shaped writing surface leads to two spacious drawers, all adorned with ornate gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts in the Rococo taste. The whole stands gracefully on cabriole legs, with additional ormolu mounts on the knees and feet. The sinuous form and high-quality craftsmanship highlight the fine detailing and curves typical of French design during this period. This piece originates from France and dates to the mid-to-late 19th century. It is constructed from solid walnut, with its original ormolu mounts and escutcheons intact. The cabinet includes a glazed upper section with two interior shelves, a shaped serpentine front, and functional drawers. The cabriole legs and scalloped apron add to its elegance. It is in excellent antique condition with a rich, warm patina. This would make an exquisite hallway accent, bedroom writing desk, or collector’s display cabinet...
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19th Century Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., England, a figured mahogany lap desk banded in brass to protect a piece that was in regular use and likely travelled with the owner. The hinged top opens to a gilt tooled l...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exceptional early 18th-century English desk from the William and Mary period, crafted in richly figured burled walnut veneer over oak and pine secondary woods. Compact yet refined...
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Early 18th Century William and Mary Antique British Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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