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Style: Late Victorian
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled walnut. Black cast iron hardware. Fully marked. In the Gallery we have excepts from the Smithsonian Institution publication concerning the history of “The King of Desks ….Wooten Patent Secretary” by Betty Lawson Walters (a copy of which will be furnished with the desk upon purchase). Wooten Desks...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Late 19th C. Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Four-Part Handcrafted Victorian Walnut Cylinder Front Rolling Desk with felt lined pull out tray. On original wooden wheels. Easily breaks down in parts to facili...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1810 American slant-front desk of well figured solid flame birch, cherry, and birch. Classic mix of woods. Yellow pine secondary wood, typical of the upper South (Kentucky...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Wood, Cherry, Birch

Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks of drawers, interior compartments and paneled on all sides. Nice old finish in gre...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks

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Oak

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 Antique Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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 Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Hardwood

Late 19th Century French Mahogany Louis XV Style Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French 'bureau plat' or writing desk, each pedestal with two drawers and standing on elegant cabriole legs with ormolu feet, and united by and 'x' stretcher. Fini...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Mahogany

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back
Located in Miami, FL
A more compact version of a classic model, this functional pedestal desk in light, golden oak is unusual in that it can float in a room and has the original casters, making it mobile...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Oak

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptionally rare 19th century English eclipse patented telescopic desk. Made of oak in the Rococo style in Great Britain, circa 1880. Fully marked as “The Eclipse” ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Brass

Late Victorian Burl Walnut Cushion Curve Pedestal Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1900 late Victorian burl walnut with brown leather writing surface pedestal desk made by Withy Grove Stores LTD Manche...
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Early 1900s English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare solid mahogany with brass trim Army & Navy C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple desk...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Brass

1820s English Mahogany Partner's Desk with Greek Key Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th-century English mahogany partner's desk. A tooled gilt Greek key pattern borders the molded black leather top, and on either side, two sets of four stacked drawers and one...
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19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Golden Oak Secretary / Desk, Carvings, Mirror, Drawer, American, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This dazzling golden oak secretary/desk is feast for the eyes. The leaf drops down for use, and opens up displaying a little drawer and a bunch of cubby holes. Above the desk area is a shelf w/carved sides and, a curvy beveled mirror, w/carving as well. Below the desk is a drawer w/ original brass handles, and a door w/ fancy applied carvings. The legs are reeded, a nice look for this style. The drop leaf is very stabile to write on, and the if you partially pull out the drawer, the leaf will rest on it for extra support. All that being said, the best part of this is the rich color and the aesthetic appeal of this piece of furniture. One of the nicest examples of turn of the century American oak...
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Early 1900s American Antique Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk surface, five storage cubbies, three upper drawers and four lower drawers with scu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Late Victorian Desks

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Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dating from Circa 1860. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with an inset faded green and gilt tooled leather writing surface over four drawers, two on on either side. It is raised on four elegant shaped tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors. It is a partners desk and finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room. Complete with working locks and keys. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 143 x Depth 114 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 foot, 9 inches A partners desk is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal...
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1860s English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
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Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Desks

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Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There...
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Late 20th Century Danish Late Victorian Desks

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Teak

French 18th Century Directoire Roll Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and classically designed French Directoire “D” roll top desk. The desk is topped with a polished piece of St. Anne gris marble. Directly beneath the marble are three draw...
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18th Century French Antique Late Victorian Desks

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M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
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M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
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H 41 in W 45.5 in D 29.5 in
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
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Golden Oak Secretary / Desk, Carvings, Mirror, Drawer, American, ca. 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
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Early 1900s American Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Brass

Antique Late Victorian Quartersawn Oak Executive Kneehole Library Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
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19thc American Oak Mercantile Country Store Desktop Clark's Spool Cabinet
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1890s American Antique Late Victorian Desks

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American Victorian Carved Oak Secretary Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Victorian Mahogany and Brass Mounted Campaign Desk
Located in Essex, MA
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Harrods Antique English Library Two Person Octagonal Partner Desk Inc Bookcases
Located in GB
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1880s English Antique Late Victorian Desks

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Leather, Oak

Small Antique Edwardian Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a small Edwardian antique inlaid bureau which has a fall down front with pretty shell inlay and satinwood crossbanding. It has a fitted interior, four long drawers cross band...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Desks

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Small Antique Edwardian Inlaid Bureau
Small Antique Edwardian Inlaid Bureau
H 37.8 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Double Sided Victorian Oak Oxblood Leather Top Library Writing Desk with Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely double sided, really quite rare circa 1900 English oak with oxblood leather gold leaf embossed writing surface library table or desk ...
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Late Victorian Mahogany Desk by Jas. Schoolbred
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Late 19th Century English Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Late Victorian desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late Victorian desks made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks, popular names associated with this style include Army & Navy CSL, Derby, and Wooton Desk Co.. 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 $628 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $3,660.

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