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Style: Victorian
Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow
Located in Essex, MA
Kidney shaped top with conforming inset green leather and brass gallery over a central drawer flanked by smaller drawers and three drawers on each side of the knee hole. The reverse ...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk A wonderful desk, ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks

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Leather, Oak

Rare Victorian Four-Sided Quad Pedestal Desk in Flamed Hardwood Green Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare flamed mahogany quad four sided pedestal partners desk with green leather top This is a very rare and collectable desk, designed for four people to use at the same time, having quad pedestals you can use four office chairs...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Bureau, French, Marble Top, Kingwood, Marquetry Desk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau. A French, marble top, kingwood, marquetry desk dating to the turn of the 20th century, circa 1900. An interesting and unusual antique bureau The kingwo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks

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Kingwood

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset with a leather skiver, decorated with gold tooling. Below this three drawers, each ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster
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 English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English Victorian mahogany double pedestal desk newly refinished with a traditional French polish and fitted with a new gilt tooled leath...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a very nice Quality Victorian burr walnut davenport/desk. The raised top lifts to reveal compartments for envelopes pens etc. The fall has a green leather insert which is ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Fine Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully, Antique circa 1880, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top. What a desk….. these cushion curved drawer desks almost never come up for sale, they are based on early Regency pieces which screamed English fine...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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 Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the fi...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport circa 1860 Burr Walnut with 4 Drawers to the side and a lift up pen holder on top Finished with claret tooled leather acting as a writi...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Measures: 46"W x 26.25"D x 29.13"H. Good original vintage...
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1890s American Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very r...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian burr walnut writing table, with gilt brass mounts, the raised back with a pierced gallery above a mirror and fitted with five drawers, above a ha...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing or Sewing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique early Victorian 19th century inlaid burr walnut writing or sewing table is an exquisite example having a superior quality burr walnut lift up top with beautiful satinwood inlay with a fitted writing slope inside, one frieze fitted drawer with satinwood inlay, one satinwood inlaid sliding burr walnut sewing box...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut Pop Up 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Burr walnut Victorian pop up Davenport desk This Davenport stands upon turned feet with carved and shaped supports. Circa 1860 The right hand side having 4 mahogany lined drawers wit...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Burl

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks writingdesk, greeting station A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

English Victorian Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian burl walnut double pedestal kneehole desk with 8 drawers and a vanity panel center with a brown leather top having a gold tooled border.
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20th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk. Circa 1860 This wonderful desk stands upon a plinth base. We can ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - so please get in touch for shipp...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour writing table. The top, of arched form, has an ornate brass pediment, flanked by...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table This is a very sturdy double sided writing desk, very rare and very attractive, the de...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Super Small Victorian Writing Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian writing desk or hall table with original leather, two drawers, turned legs and standing on brass cup castors, super condtion. 29" high 29" wide 18" depth You ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Antique 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous period Victorian pedestal desk in mahogany Eight drawers with locks so ample storage Refinished leather top in red with gilt embossing Circa 1880 This has ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
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 Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Anglo Indian teak davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality mid 20th Century teak davenport, the top structure having two panelled hinged doors opening to reveal various compartments, the desk section having a panelled hinged d...
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1960s Indian Vintage Victorian Desks

Materials

Teak

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow's of Lancaster circa 1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs An exceptionally rare example of a High Victorian Library desk...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Arnold Bros Hardwood Chippendale Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner Dimensions : 38" Tall X 30" Wide X 20" Deep This gorgeous...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Victorian Games Table circa 1840 Drop Middle Secret Drawers and Buttons
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 British Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Late Victorian Burl Walnut Cushion Curve Pedestal Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Victorian Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 5 drawer writing table This writing table has an arrangement of 5 mahogany lined drawers with turned knobs Circa 1860 The writing table is raised upon ring turned ...
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1650s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Davenport Desk Walnut Victorian Secretaire 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk Hand crafted from burr walnut with amazing patina Lovingly restored and refinished brown tooled leather writing surface with gilt ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Ladies Desk, 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Victorian walnut Bonheur du jour, having a mirror to the centre, glazed cupboards either side, an inlaid fall front bureau, opening to reveal compartments, drawers and...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a lift up lid and a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1883 REVEREND FRANK H FISHER GIFTED ViCTORIAN OAK PARTNER DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1860 OLIVE WOOD DESK WRITING TABLE SUBLiME WOOD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French kingwood bonheur du jour having a quality shaped gallery top with ornate ormolu mounts, two brass column...
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1860s French Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Victorian French Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French quality rosewood marquetry inlaid bureau having the original ornate brass gallery above a quality rosewood marquetry inlaid fall opening to reveal three draw...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall, all other drawers have Hobbs & Co locks, the handles are all period correct and original The top has multiple patina marks and colour variations, the timber on the desk is in a similar order, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it Dimensions Height 71.5 cm Width 137 cm Depth 80 cm Legroom Height 56 cm Width 60 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point In 1830 William Hampton opened a shop for the sale of general household furniture in Cranbourn Street. He was subsequently joined by his two sons George and William Powell (the sons of George Hampton; Harold, Fred and Clarence also later entered the business). In 1869 the business expanded with new premises on the corner site comprising 8 Pall Mall East and 1-3 Dorset Place (now Whitcomb Street). Throughout its history the firm suffered a number of serious fires, the first of which occurred in 1890. As the firm continued to expand it took over control of a number of other firms, beginning with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and in the early 1950's Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany 2 drawer writing table. Circa 1870 This writing table comes with the makers mark of Holland and Sons The writing table is raised upon ring turned legs with original brass ca...
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1870s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Small Late 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality Late 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Attractive Tooled Leather Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Nine Highly Figured Drawers...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality French antique Victorian kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau/desk having the original ornate ormolu gallery above two drawers and boasting ormolu beading above the kingwo...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks

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Other, Ormolu

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a quality mahogany breakfront shaped top crossbanded in satinwood with a red leather...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

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 English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

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 Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Davenport Desk Burr Walnut 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian burr walnut Davenport. This davenport features 4 mahogany lined drawers to the right hand side and faux drawers to the left hand side. Circa 1860 The Davenport is raised up...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Acrylic, Walnut

Victorian desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 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 Holland & Sons, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Army & Navy CSL, and Biedermeier. 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 $550 and tops out at $64,951 while the average work can sell for $3,886.

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