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Style: Early Victorian
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 Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk With Cigar box mahogany drawers & brass hardware With 3 keys. Also comes with later glass top
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk

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 Antique Early Victorian Desks

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Brass

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany pedestal desk, the moulded edge top having a brown leather writing surface decorated with gold and blin...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare exa...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Amboyna

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, absolutely massive Estate made desk, Island or pair of Sideboards hand carved in the Thomas C...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs

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 Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box
Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Antique English Wood & Brass Travelling Lap Desk and Document Box

Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk Give you office, living room or bedroom a distinctive flair with this exquisitely decorated, custom crafted, lap des...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk
Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk

Antique Italian Mahogany Inlaid and Hand Painted Angled Lap Desk

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and really quite rare original early Victorian hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk A very decorative piece, originally made ...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk

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H 6 in W 20 in D 11 in
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Antique Burl Walnut Ebony English Victorian Card Games Table Gillows Lancaster

H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in

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Find a broad range of unique Early Victorian desks 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 desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Early Victorian desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Holland & Sons. 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 desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $899 and tops out at $22,640 while the average work can sell for $3,988.

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