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Place of Origin: British
Burr Walnut Partner Desk Specially Designed to Hide & House Computer Equipment
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Burr Walnut with leather top twin pedestal partner desk specially made hide computer equipment
I don’t see ma...
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20th Century Art Deco British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,848 Sale Price
30% Off
Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut top with original walnut gallery, shaped burr walnut lift up writing slope with original lea...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
By Maple & Co.
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,648 Sale Price
30% Off
Rosewood Ladies' Desk by S.& H. Jewell From the Late 19th Century
By S. & H. Jewell
Located in Opole, PL
Rosewood Ladies' Desk by S.& H. Jewell From the Late 19th Century
A piece of furniture veneered with rosewood, dating to the late 19th century. The rectangular form includes four sm...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Georgian mahogany writing table with burgundy leather inset top over three-drawered apron with central drawer stepped above two side drawers, standing on four bold square section l...
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1770s Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750.
The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,213 Sale Price
24% Off
George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine George III-period mahogany partner’s desk, circa 1800.
This is a very good quality Georgian English partner’s desk of classic proportions.
Excellent deep, rich color and pati...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England circa 1880 burr walnut and brown leather twin pedestal partner desk
A good looking and well made desk, the timbe...
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1880s High Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,848 Sale Price
30% Off
English Charles II Olivewood Oyster Veneer Side Table, circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English pre-William-and-Mary, circa 1680 Charles II period side table of rectangular form, the moulded-edge parquetry top inlaid with olivewood 'oystering' within geometric st...
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Late 18th Century Charles II Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period.
The quality is fantastic, this is very well made a...
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1860s High Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Pine Desk/Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a great little English pine Desk/Side Table with two drawers resting on four turned legs. The warm color of the English pine makes for a great transitional piece.
Dimension...
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1880s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partners library writing table is a remarkable piece. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge and a re...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Gothic Revival Victorian Oak hall table with two large drawers
Please note the de...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,034 Sale Price
20% Off
English Period 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Period 18th century Queen Anne walnut lowboy.
Refined walnut Lowboy with elegant scalloped apron from the Queen Anne period, about ...
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18th Century Queen Anne Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$6,720 Sale Price
30% Off
William IV Style 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 late 19th century, in the William IV style, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - eac...
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Late 19th Century William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a label beneath the top with the production year of 1951.
It is of outstanding quality...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Large Customisable Study Desk with Modesty Panel and Two Drawers
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This large beetroot color 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 has two steel dra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mahogany three drawer writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany three drawer writing table the rectangular top with inset brown tooled leather top above three drawers with brass handles. Raised up on reeded turned legs with brass casters...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A late 19th century mahogany dressing table desk by renowned English furniture maker Heal and Son.
The rectangular top with a splendid ogee moulded edge and round corners displays a...
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Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Style Inlaid Walnut Chinoiserie Style Top Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a diamond in the rough. This is a superb smaller scale Edwardian English desk that has intricate satinwood inlay and gorgeous design and...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Butternut Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by sloped lidded piers, each with a single drawer. The shaped molded edge top with in...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$2,151 Sale Price
39% Off
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table attributed to Gillows having brass bound cusped-corner top with ebony line inlay and satinwood feather-banding surrounding center field of bookmatched amboyna, the double elliptical high arched stretchers joining gilt-brass-mounted end supports having turned calamander spindles and braces issuing turned finials between ebony downswept legs ending in acanthus-leaf-cast brass casters.
Several 'spindle end' writing tables were featured in the 'Gillows Estimate Sketch Book' of 1818, and a table of similar end supports stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER is illustrated in Susan Stuart's 'Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840', Vol. I., Woodbridge: Antique Collectors’ Club, 2008. pl. 329, p. 301, stating "a table frame with spindle ends was supplied in the 1820s by Gillows of London to display marble brought back from the Grand Tour by the Tempests of Broughton Hall...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Palisander
Emilio Desk/Dressing Table
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Emilio is a versatile piece of furniture made from a luxurious blend of marquetry wood veneers, solid natural timber, and bronze. Emilio is designed to take centre stage in your dres...
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2010s Modern British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$33,104
English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with original brass handles. 1780.
Height to underside of desk: 26-inches
Code: 8925
Dimensions:
W: 34" (86.4 cm)
H: 36.5" (92.7 cm)...
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18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,448
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$5,165 Sale Price
30% Off
Charming Old English Pine Desk with Great Details
Located in Bronx, NY
Charming old English pine desk with great details the desk has nine drawers, many of which lock (key included). The finish has been left natural so it has a lot of character.
Category
1940s Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
$1,450 Sale Price
65% Off
18thC Writing Table or Dressing Table, George III Sheraton Period circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very well made writing or dressing table, dating to the English George III period of the late 18th century, circa 1790.
This is a lovely piece of English furniture with cl...
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Late 18th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century walnut partners desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th Century walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having a wonderful figured top that is sectioned with crossbanding and herringbone inlay and having a...
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1890s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Carlton house style desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany Carlton house style desk, the raised superstructure, having an arrangement of short drawers with turned handles. Above the inset green tooled leather. To the freeze fitted w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,586 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Walnut and Satinwood Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco walnut and satinwood leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, this is an impressive size, with a gene...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
I’ve only ever seen one o...
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1840s Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$2,848 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather-inset top, above three drawers in the frieze and four graduated drawers in each pede...
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1850s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels.
Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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1890s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted interior with original ink wells, leather hinged writing surface with four fitted interio...
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1840s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine regency mahogany davenport desk with brass mounts and leather inset top. Circa 1815.
Dimensions: Height 36 x width 14 1/2 x depth 18 5/8 inc...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Organic bespoke - Menhir Sculptural Table/Desk Designed by Toad Gallery London
By Toad Gallery
Located in London, GB
Named after standing stones, typically dating from the European middle Bronze Age and found at archaeological sites solely as monoliths, or as part of a group of similar stones with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Steel
English Writing Table or Desk of Patinated Oak with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of a handsomely patinated oak from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with moulded edge around the circumference, over a...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess.
Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$5,241 Sale Price
21% Off
19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the curved superstructure with pierced brass gallery, fitted with two banks of three drawers to the centre, flanked by cupboard doors, the left & right with a document slot above, the reverse inlaid with oval panels, with a gilt tooled burgundy leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers on turned gadrooned and fluted tapering legs with brass caps.
Circa 1880
Dimensions:
H: 41 1/4 in / 104.8 cm
W: 61 in / 154.9 cm
D: 32 1/2 in / 82.5 cm
Footnote:
This particular design of desk owes its name to the one supplied to the Prince of Wales for Carlton House by the court cabinet maker John Kerr in 1790. Its design was later published by George Hepplewhite in 1792 and in 1793 by Thomas Shearer. The publication in Sheraton’s The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing-Book of several plates illustrating the interiors of Prince George’s recently built palace raised the interest for its interior decoration.
Three years later, the name Carlton House desk appears for the first time in the Estimate Sketch Book of Gillow of London and Lancaster. A Gillow’s sketch from 1798 differs slightly from Hepplewhite’s and it is closer in design to the present lot, most noticeably displaying the turned and fluted legs and the pierced brass gallery. The design of this desk similar to known Gillow’s stamped models, the type of construction and the typical square brass handles strengthen an attribution to this firm.
Literature:
‘H. Roberts, 'The First Carlton House Table...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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18th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,400 Sale Price
67% Off
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Freestanding Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany freestanding leather top writing desk having a leather writing surface with a quality mahogany crossbanded edge above two mahogany cockbeeded oak...
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19th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a simple English 19th century pine shop counter from an auctioneer in Alsace! Complete with a hole for accepting cash payments inside the drawer. The desk is flanked with tal...
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19th Century Other Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Very Large Mahogany Centrepiece Partners’ Desk in the Chippendale Style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large mahogany centrepiece partners’ desk in the Chippendale style, attributed to Maples or Gillows, of oval form with a replaced green leather top, the frieze with six small ...
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Early 1900s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Partner's / Architect's Desk, circa 1820-1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian mahogany partner's / architect's desk, Circa 1820-1830.
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Mahogany & Ebony Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an English pedestal desk with two faux drawers just under the ebonized top. All sit on a curved pedestal atop a plinth base with bun feet on top of metal casters. The base is...
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19th Century Other Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Calligrapher's Extending Table, English, Cantilever, Chairside, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique calligrapher's extending table. An English, mahogany cantilever chairside or wine table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Fascinating metamorphic table w...
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1820s Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany two drawer writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany writing table the large rectangular top with inset black tooled leather with gilt-tooled border. Above the frieze fitted with two drawers, all raised up on cylindrical suppo...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge, the edge with rich gadroon carving, over three drawers, standing on boldly carved...
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18th Century George II Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Queen Anne Style Console or Desk Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Simply stunning console table or petite writing table desk lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Beautifully crafted in the...
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19th Century Queen Anne Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870, gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface, triple frieze drawers with Bramah l...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
A William IV Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Constructed from fine San Domingo mahogany, the desk raised on a plinth and two pedestal supports, each set with three drawers having brass hand...
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19th Century William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VINTAGE FULL LEATHER DESK WITH THREE DRAWERS MADE BY ESQUiRE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Absolutely Stunning Vintage Full Leather Desk With Three Drawers.
Made by Esquire is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and luxury. The desk is...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
19th Century English Writing Desk, Partner Style, Leather Top, Wood Grain Veneer
Located in Madrid, ES
This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer. It is "partner" or "center" in de...
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Mid-19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$5,830 Sale Price
25% Off
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Located in NICE, FR
The Up&Up is an exquisite creation, meticulously crafted from finely-worked burr walnut. Its removable lid unveils a thoughtfully designed interior, perfect for storing pens and othe...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid throughout and with fabulous marquetry detail depicting Neoclassical motifs of urns...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut leather top desk in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality, with beautiful and intri...
Category
1930s Queen Anne Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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