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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. I...
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1860s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid 19th Century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. Marquetry boxwood, rosewood & ebony line inlaid and satinwood throughout, having brass galleried t...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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1890s British Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5445 Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, having original leather to the top above three frieze drawers and further three graduated cedar and mahogany lined drawers with figured mahog...
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19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Writing Table With Brown Leather Top. This Edwardian 1880s writing desk table is a magnificent ...
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19th Century British Edwardian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table
Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

Edwardian 1880s Stamped Maple & Co Brown Leather Sheraton Writing Desk Table

Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing Napoleon III center table (or 'Table de Milieu') in ebonized fruit wood, rectangular in shape, with rounded sides. Its ornate top, which is bordered all around with a gilt bronze frieze and two further inner bands, features at its centre an intricate marquetry inlaid design of a foliage cartouche framing a vase of flowers. The smoothly curving belt of the table encloses a frieze drawer on one long side, with a repeat, inlaid design that echoes that of the top. The table rests on four turned, tapered and fluted legs, ending in toupie feet, and these are connected by two half-moon spacers...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period
Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period

Antique Ebonized Fruitwood Center or Writing Table, Napoleon III Period

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Waring & Gillow Paris writing table with the original hand dyed brown leather top ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP
WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

WARING & GILLOW PARIS THOMAS CHIPPENDALE TASTE LiBRARY DESK BROWN LEATHER TOP

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
By Warren Platner
Located in Köln, NRW
Knoll International complete office by Warren Platner desk + sideboards Desk: frame steel columns with special cast iron foot brackets chrome-plated...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards
Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards

Knoll International Complete Office Warren Platner Desk and Sideboards

Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Designed by Robert Slezak in the 1930s. Material: beech, chrome-plated steel. Wood is completely restored. New polish and professionally cleaned chrome. 8 drawers and locks are fully functional. Tubular steel with original chrome plating...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia
Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia

Bauhaus Restored Beech Writing Desk Made in 1930s by Robert Slezak, Czechia

Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Charles II revival C1920 oak and elm writing desk or dressing table. Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The oak l...
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1920s Charles II Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing

Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive mahogany inlaid satinwood crossbanded top with a green leather writing surface above ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk

Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked with a side locker, with three green leather inserts an...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2 burr walnut veneered drawers and a pull out and ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall front opens to reveal an interior of leather writing surface, and bank of three drawe...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A William IV mahogany writing table, with fine patinated to the top and sides, the frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, with...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
William IV Mahogany Writing Table

William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists of various writing instruments including ink wells, various compartments and a time piece, the writing slope also lifts up to reveal further storage space, the underneath of the writing slope is marked “J.C VICKERY” Standing on elegant cabriole legs. Circa 1910. JC Vickery is a British consumer goods company founded in 1890 London. John Collard Vickery and his then partner, Arthur Thomas Hobbs, bought up the long established business of William Griggs...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It has a strong neoclassical...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk

Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality rare pair of 19th century French Vernis Martin cylinder top desks, each having marble tops with brass gallery, above a hand painted cupboard, flanked by mi...
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19th Century French Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks
Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Pair of 19th Century French Vernis Martin Cylinder Top Desks

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
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 Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality small late 19th century French Boulle inlaid bureau plat, having an inset leather top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer with a Bramah lock...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century We present you an elegant and exquisite Victorian vanity table composed ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century
Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century

Elegant Mahogany Vanity Table in Light Brown From the Late 19th Century

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century, William IV period mahogany library writing table. Rectangular green tooled leather top above frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, comprising two drawers with...
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in GB
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 Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter galle...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in GB
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 Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 solid walnut twin pedestal oversized knee hole desk This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and ...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk

Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table of mahogany with extension plates, in great antique condition from the 1840s. Fully extendend the table measurese 151 cm.
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1840s Danish Other Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s
Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s

Dining Table of Mahogany with Extension Plates, 1840s

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Regence Style gilt bronze Mounted Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke. French, circa 1890. Linke Index No. 795. Signed to the gilt bronze border ‘F....
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890

Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5242 Attractive mahogany table, having original leather writing surface showing extensive usage and good antique character above frieze drawer fitted with original working lock and...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table
19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table

19th Century Mahogany Writing or Side Table

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverte...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier desk with burl and inlay. Single drawer with key.
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890
By Charles Cressent
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat in the manner of Charles Cressent. French, circa 1890. With one central frieze drawer and two shaped end drawers, on cabriole ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat in the Manner of Charles Cressent, circa 1890

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid walnut Renaissance Revival trestle table which features carved trestle ends depicting griffins with female busts, northwind fac...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table

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 English Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame

American Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable wood top, cast iron base drafting table. This table adjusts in height from tallest position (42") to lowest (30.5") and the to...
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Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

American Drafting Table
American Drafting Table

American Drafting Table

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III flame mahogany inlaid and crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1810 in date. The desk is made from beautiful flame mahogany with highly deco...
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1810s English George III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating back to approximately 1860. This exquisite desk stands as a testament to the timeless...
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk

French Tulipwood Writing Desk

Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more affordable shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with solid Maple top, wooden base and solid cast iron b...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930
Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930

Antique Hamilton Mfg. Co. Drafting Table with Footrest c.1930

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are five dovetailed drawers all with brass original ha...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top Mahogany top with removeable book rest, Top lifts up and adjusts the height with the rachet support, inside fitted with pen tray and i...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top

American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany.. Large and handsome antique oak partner's desk, Gorgeous grain, brass hardware.carving to the massive feet.Drawers ...
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1920s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany

American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany

Oak Desk, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Desk England circa 1820 Estate made desk with two front drawers, stretcher, and angled surface. 58.75”L x 32.75”d x 32”h
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1820s English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Oak Desk, England circa 1820
Oak Desk, England circa 1820

Oak Desk, England circa 1820

Blue Painted Pine Farm Table Writing Table With 2 Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The cheerful blue painted finish has a distressed patina revealing years of use in this small farm table from Sweden. Notice the two usable drawers with brass pulls that add function...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Blue Painted Pine Farm Table Writing Table With 2 Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Blue Painted Pine Farm Table Writing Table With 2 Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Blue Painted Pine Farm Table Writing Table With 2 Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish elaborately carved wood desk, with trestle-legs and forged-iron stretchers, from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique table from Spain has a rectangular-shap...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved
Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved

Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A large Empire style mahogany bureau plat or writing desk with a dark green leather writing surface above a central long drawer, flanked to each side by a short drawer. The square ta...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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Early 20th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III elle ouvre à un tiroir en façade (serrure mais absence de la clé) Repose sur quatre pieds fuselés et cannelé...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III
Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

Amsterdam School Cubist Desk by Anton Hamaker for 't Woonhuys, 1930s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is most probably designed by the Dutch architect and furniture designer Anton Hamaker. He has more than four hundred buildings to his name and in addition to being an archi...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Amsterdam School Cubist Desk by Anton Hamaker for 't Woonhuys, 1930s
Amsterdam School Cubist Desk by Anton Hamaker for 't Woonhuys, 1930s

Amsterdam School Cubist Desk by Anton Hamaker for 't Woonhuys, 1930s

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality regency davenport, circa 1820. Spindle gallery to the top leading to the original leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers....
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk

19th Century Bureau De Dame
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century French Bureau De Dame in good condition with brass gallery to the top and decorative inlay to the fall that pulls down to reveal three small drawers and fitted leather w...
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1890s Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Bureau De Dame
19th Century Bureau De Dame

19th Century Bureau De Dame

Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk Side Dressing Bed
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Introducing an Antique Fine Quality 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing Table, which also serves as a desk, dressing lamp, or large bedside table, showcasing a classical Georgian ...
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19th Century Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk Side Dressing Bed
Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk Side Dressing Bed

Antique 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk Side Dressing Bed

Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a striking rectangular dining or desk table that summarizes the essence of Danish Art Nouveau craftsmanship, hailing from the early 20th century. Crafted with meticulous ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century
Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century

Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century

Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV / XVI transitional style leather topped mahogany veneered small writing table or "Table a ecrire" late 19th century, and with rectangular leather inset top with three-sided ...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C

Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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