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Place of Origin: British
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk in Mahogany
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique British campaign desk in mahogany, ca. 1890s, fitted with solid brass hardware. The sawhorse legs are fully collapsible.
Category
1890s Campaign Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Stunning Quality Inlaid Ladies Desk by Edwards & Roberts w. Leather Top
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional quality ladies desk / writing table by Edwards & Roberts.
With antique desks and bookcases having always been the most sought after antique pieces of furniture, we were ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
English Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Table of Large Scale, circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A circa 1830 English regency George IV / William IV period solid mahogany double-sided library or writing table of large scale and rectangular form, the possibly original black leath...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern G-Plan Desk Console Table, Black, Brass, Tola
By G-Plan
Located in Miami, FL
G-Plan Desk or Console Table, black wood base with brass stretcher and details, the top is African Tola Wood. Table has two drawers. The drawer pulls were replaced at some point.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'EDWARDS & ROBERTS' Circa 1870 in date.
This elegant desk is crafted from the most beaut...
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19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Burr Walnut & Carved Drum Table circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Drum Shaped Writing Table,
Recently Replaced Black leather inset top with gold tooling.
Single Drawer , others false drawer fronts,
Fine Carved & turned centre pe...
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1930s George II Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Mahogany Jacobean style writing desk with three paneled drawers, original brass drop pulls, classic barley twist legs assembled with a perfectly fitting solid wood antique chai...
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Early 20th Century Jacobean British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
William IV Maple Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular inset green leather with birds eye maple borders. The frieze with two drawers and two opposing false drawers all with decorated brass knobs. Trestle base with flattened b...
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1830s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date.
The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
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1880s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique estate pedestal desk. An English, quality mahogany and satinwood roll-top secretaire desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
A desk of superior...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Inlaid Wood English Writing Desk, 1880s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant English writing desk from the second half of the 19th century. Finished for the center furniture with a pleasantly inlaid in walnut, maple, palisander, mahogany and fruitwood...
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1880s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large Turquoise Study Desk with Linoleum Top and Two Drawers, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large turquoise study desk is made with a powder coated steel frame and a beautiful natural linoleum top made out of linseed oil. This modern minimal desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, in an asymmetric format with th...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century English mahogany pedestal desk with gilt tooled leather inset three-section top over central drawer with two banks of four drawers to either side, featuring fine deta...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Handcrafted English Desk
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using traditional woodworking and cabinetry techniques. The beautifully figured surface i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste by Japp of Montrose, dating to the late Victorian p...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare 18th century Chippendale period georgian mahogany partners pedestal desk having beautiful gilt tooled leather top over 18 drawers, 9 to e...
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Mid-18th Century Chippendale Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with Drawers~~c. early 19th Century
So versatile~~coul...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date.
The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side.
Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles.
The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath.
Complete with original brass locks and keys.
Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk.
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, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106
Dimensions in inches:
Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7
Mahogany
is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species.
Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Cream Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top and Drawer, Customisable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This study desk is made with a pearl powder-coated steel frame and colour matched natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological properties of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with moulded edge around the circumference, over a frieze of two dra...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with reeded edge around the circumference, over a frieze of two ...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
Category
19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.
A delightful example, with exquisite cr...
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The kidney-shaped desk in solid walnut was designed and made for a client's bay window home study; it has three main drawers of different depths that run on fully extendable Blum run...
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2010s Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th century mahogany partners desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed by a moulded edge over an arrangement of three freeze drawers. Above two pedesta...
Category
19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Adams style desk with beautiful wood quality and incredibly paint decoration of sprays of flowers and is in good condition with a minor crack on one cubby drawer t...
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1910s Adam Style Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Handcrafted English Oak Desk
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our new prime English oak 2 drawer dovetailed desk. Designed and handmade in England using skilled traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from the finest ful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany satinwood and Goncalo Alves marquetry inlaid and satin wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet mak...
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1880s High Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a walnut and Kashmir walnut partners desk made in England, circa 1890. The top of the desk is Walnut with 3 shaped pieces of beautiful brown lea...
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1890s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date.
The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal. The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard to each pedestal, each cupbpard is fitted with a central shelf.
The drawers are all fitted withbeautiful brass drop handles, the desk is complete with the original brass locks and key, and is raised on plinth bases.
Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk.
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, polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 79.5 x Width 166 x Depth 105
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 foot, 5 inches
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1860s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
E. 1900s Antique English, Walnut, Leather Top, London, Maple & Co, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Early 1900s Antique English, Walnut, Leather Top, London, Maple & Co, Writing Desk!
English walnut leather top writing desk, Maple and Co, London, early 20th century; 31"H ...
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Early 20th Century Other British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany crossbanding above four graduated drawers with original lock...
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18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions. Black/green, antiqued and gold tooled leather top. Three drawers each side with antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood
Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 George III slant front bureau or desk, English. Mahogany. A handsome example - the interior with obelisk inlays on the document drawers, the prospect door with bold s...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late 19th century English aesthetic movement writing table or desk featuring Middle Eastern Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of pearl medallion having a geometric arabesque design. The border of the table has a small galleried edge with geometric inlay and ebonized wood square corners. The desk is fronted by a wide drawer with carved scroll decoration and two round pulls. The case has dramatic, intricate open fretwork designs in a Moroccan school...
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19th Century Moorish Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
18th Century George II Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
George II walnut writing table, Mid-18th Century, the molded top having a tooled green leather inset writing panel, fitted with a genuine and false frieze drawer to either side, rais...
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18th Century George II Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome piece consists of two sections on a lifting ratchet, a fine mahogany Regency period reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. R...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Starbay , Stunning ‘ Richelieu’ Campaign Style Desk and‘Normandie’ Swivel Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer this stunning modern stained walnut and brass bound ‘Rochefort’ campaign style desk, with rectangular top and brown leather writing surface, above seven drawers, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Campaign British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with wonderful lines.
Designed by R. Bennet for G. Plan, England, circa 1970
Size: 29 1...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Matis Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Matis with structure in solid mahogany wood
in black lacquered finish. With brushed nickel finish feet on
each leg and with 1 drawer covered with suede leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery, ribbons and bows. Decorated on all sides this lovely piece can float in a room and...
Category
19th Century Adam Style Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date.
It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface.
One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf.
The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors.
The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent.
Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Regency Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Regency Period writing table or desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and s...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial partners desk hand crafted in mahogany with a brown tooled leather top, two drawers on either side and elegant turned legs on brass casters.
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Early 20th Century British Colonial British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by an English cabinetmaker with whom we have been associated for over 30 years, this walnut writing desk has Classic lines that would blend well in a modern setting. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Country English Pine Farmhouse Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century charming country English farmhouse desk, writing table, or server featuring a rustic aged patina. Constructed from pine fronted by two large storage drawers. The to...
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19th Century Country Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860.
The davenport is made from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interio...
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1860s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl
Regency Mahogany Dressing Table by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
This English Regency Mahogany dressing table by Gillows of Lancaster and London is Gillows at its finest. Superb quality mahogany and cabinet making, it could also use it as a writ...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having Attractive Old Leather, With Blind Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Highl...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
English 1870s Wood and Green Leather Partner's Desk with Multiple Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oversized wooden partner's desk from the late 19th century, with green leather top, gilt scrolling accents, multiple drawers and pull-outs. Created in England during the t...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of gorgeous quality. The moulded top of rectangular fo...
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1920s Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial campaign desk with a brown tooled leather top, brass hardware, keys to the top and side drawers, and sits on porcelain casters.
Category
19th Century Campaign Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment.
Beautiful burl wood cabinet.
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
Antique Large Mahogany Victorian Executive Desk, Ox Blood Faux Leather top, 6 dr
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Large Mahogany Victorian Executive Desk, Ox Blood Faux Leather top, 6 drawers, brass handles. A perfect addition to any modern or cont...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
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