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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...
Category

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

$2,108 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category

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

$21,225 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category

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

$4,101
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

Materials

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

$1,895
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...
Category

1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

$2,711
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

$20,857
Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin
By Robert Strahan
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an Irish well figured Satinwood rectangular Writing or Occasional Table complete with gilt tooled leather writing surface with lift up mechanism which coul...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin
Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin

Antique Irish Satinwood Writing Desk Lectern Side Table Robert Strahan Dublin

$1,530
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

$899
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

$11,054
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...
Category

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

$1,100
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 ...
Category

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

$4,866
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian burr walnut piano top pop up Davenport. The top of the davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, op...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport

$2,433
H 37 in W 23 in D 23 in
Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb campaign box Brass mounted tropical hardwood Not sure of its function. Possibly originally a gun case. Green baize interior. Also a removable tray with brass handles With ...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

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Brass

Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850
Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850

Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850

$750
H 4 in W 17.5 in D 9 in
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...
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1960s Italian Vintage Early Victorian Desks

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Brass

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC

$5,000
H 30.75 in W 50.5 in D 28 in
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

$4,866
H 31 in W 48 in D 26 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

$1,800
H 6.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian flame mahogany davenport, having a pierced brass gallery, above a rising fall, opening to two drawers, and two faux drawers, the left hand handle...
Category

19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

$1,738
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa 1825 Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

$895
H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a writing surface on original velvet. Top and bottom lift open to reveal storage areas...
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19th Century American Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Paper

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

$325 Sale Price
34% Off
H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality carved Chinese Chippendale style kneehole desk. The top of the desk has an intricately fretted gallery which is in perfect condition. Below this the desk h...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk
19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

$4,866
H 32 in W 39 in D 25 in
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage comp...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$723
H 9 in W 27 in D 22 in
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. English Circa 1865 The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
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1860s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

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Bronze

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table

$14,113
H 28.75 in W 38 in D 21.07 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk

$1,800
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Previously Available Items
Antique English Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful Walnut desk in perfect condition. The desk has 9 drawers and a black leather top. Original wooden knobs on the drawers. Beautiful warm color. Desk is finished all around so...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Desk
Antique English Desk

Antique English Desk

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 35.44 in
Early Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset brown leather with molded edge over a frieze with drawers on each side. Drawers in the pedestal bases on one side and cabinet doors on the reverse.
Category

1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Early Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

Early Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

H 30.25 in W 60 in D 38 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart C19th burr walnut desk of inverted breakfront form, the top inset with the original burgundy leather and tooling to the edge, above an arrangement of graduating drawers and c...
Category

1850s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
19th Century mahogany partners writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality mid 19th Century mahogany partners writing desk / table, the moulded edge top with mahogany crossbanding, having a green leather writing surface decorated with gold ...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany partners writing desk
19th Century mahogany partners writing desk

19th Century mahogany partners writing desk

H 29.5 in W 65.5 in D 41 in
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 Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table
19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table

19th Century Mahogany Partners Writing Table

H 29 in W 48.25 in D 35.5 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK

H 29.73 in W 47.64 in D 31.11 in
19th Century English Leather Top Oak Writing Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century English leather top oak writing table on castors with 3 drawers on both sides. 24” clearance from floor to apron. Wonderful patina to leather from years of use.
Category

19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century English Leather Top Oak Writing Desk
19th Century English Leather Top Oak Writing Desk

19th Century English Leather Top Oak Writing Desk

H 30 in W 71.5 in D 40.5 in
Original Antique Early Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Decorated Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1860 period ebonised & gilt bronze decorated pedestal desk What a find! This desk is sublime, a very rare and collec...
Category

1860s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Early Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Decorated Pedestal Desk
Original Antique Early Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Decorated Pedestal Desk

Original Antique Early Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Decorated Pedestal Desk

H 28.15 in W 47.84 in D 25.99 in
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with inset green leather top over three drawers over two pedestals with three drawers each, the back with same drawer configuration. Plinth base.
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 42 in
Antique Burl Walnut Ebony English Victorian Card Games Table Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English early Victorian Period well figured walnut and ebony Fold-over Card Table, firmly attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. Third quarter o...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony, Walnut

Antique Burl Walnut Ebony English Victorian Card Games Table Gillows Lancaster
Antique Burl Walnut Ebony English Victorian Card Games Table Gillows Lancaster

Antique Burl Walnut Ebony English Victorian Card Games Table Gillows Lancaster

H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in
19th Century Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality 19th dressing table / desk, having a lovely figured top with a moulded edge above a selection of nine oak lined graduated drawers with original turned wooden knob hand...
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1860s British Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Desk
19th Century Mahogany Desk

19th Century Mahogany Desk

H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century mahogany pedestal desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, the desk has an arrange...
Category

1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

H 31 in W 48 in D 30 in

Early Victorian desks for sale on 1stDibs.

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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