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Place of Origin: British
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one side and real working drawers to the other. The leather top is in good condition ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied chinoiserie scenes. This stunning desk sits on tape...
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1780s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with Lion head handles and brown leather surf...
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1780s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative trim and green leather top.
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19th Century Adam Style Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period writing table from the early 19th century, with red lacquered, black and gilt chinoiserie decor and cabriole leg...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa...
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1850s High Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Mahogany

Voysey Style of Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Table with Dove Cut-Outs below the Top
By Charles Voysey
Located in London, GB
C F A Voysey in the style of. An Arts & Crafts oak dining or library table with four stylized floral cut-outs flanked by dove cut-outs to each corner to the angled apron underneath ...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th century Hepplewhite Satinwood Writing Table with Work with Silk Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic Hepplewhite satinwood writing table featuring leather covered slide, a work basket and a divided drawer. Original finish, brass pulls and knobs. The silk fabric on the basket...
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1790s Hepplewhite Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt with black leather top and gilded greek key design trim. 2 drawers on front and 2 false drawers on backside. With original castors and hardware.
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Early 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

English 1880s Faux-Bamboo Desk with Copper Hued Leather Top and Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo desk from the late 19th century, with copper leather top and five drawers. Created in England during the later years of the 19th century, this desk features a ...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt high...
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19th Century Campaign Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage walnut desk, made in England and dating from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, this is beautifully designed with ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted Architects Davenport designed to stand at to work, with stylised floral details in reds an...
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Floating Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Extending Desks, 1970s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and sleek Mid-Century Modern executive desks by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. The desks features stunning solid walnut grain and sleek midcentury design. The desk is fi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

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Nutwood

Late 19th Century Georgian Style Burl Walnut and Leather Top Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous wear and patina on this burl walnut and leather top Georgian style desk from late 19th century. Early Georgian style with burl walnut and leather top raised on pad feet with...
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Late 19th Century George I Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A serpentine curved front, small English kneehole desk in classical mahogany Georgian styling. The gold(ish) brown antique looking tooled leather...
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20th Century Georgian British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding keyboard shelf A good looking and well made desk with a premium vintage green le...
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20th Century Modern British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and is decorated on the edges with fine thread i...
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S DESK IN MANNER OF GILLOWS OF LANCASTER England, circa 1790 with alphabetized rent drawers interior unmarked Item # 405KYH28Z This remarkable architect's pedestal desk was almost certainly crafted by Gillows of Lancaster, London circa 1790. It features a rectangular top inlaid with maroon gilt-tooled leather bordered by a molded edge. Below this is situated a full-width frieze drawer which is decorated to appear as two false drawers over pedestals containing three graduated drawers on either side of an open kneehole. The desk stands on a molded plinth base fitted with casters. The top drawer reveals a sliding gilt-tooled leather writing surface with a central panel that can be lifted on ratchet supports to hold and display documents. This surface slides back to uncover a lower compartment with an open storage area, flanked by three lidded compartments labeled alphabetically within oval reserves. The back of the desk is designed for a tidy appearance, making it suitable for placement in the center of a room, featuring two full-width faux drawers above faux cabinet doors in the pedestals. While the present example is not marked by Gillows, it is almost without question a product of their workshops and is firmly attributed to their design books. The alphabet inlaid drawers were inspired by designs popularized by Thomas Shearer’s The Cabinet Maker’s London Book of Prices (1788-1803). These were employed in designs published by Gillows, such as the 'bureau writing-table' with a double-ratcheted top made for the Earl of Shrewsbury in 1789 and a writing-table from 1794 (see Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, L. Boynton, ed., 1995, pl. 24 and 41). A similar design appears in the firm’s 1798 Estimate Sketch Book (p.1481), preserved in the Westminster City Library. The drawer design is further seen on pedestal desks stamped by Gillows, including the library table provided by the firm in 1778 to Denton Hall (see C. Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, London, 1978, vol.II, p.246, pl.449). Gillows produced many variations of this desk style, including those with ratcheting tops for standing use, enclosed kneehole designs, various types of pulls, and subtle dimensional adjustments. Examples can be seen well into the George IV period and the influence of this form on later desks by Gillows can be seen as the tastes changed into the second half of the nineteenth century. Sir Walter Scott acquired a similar desk from Gillows for his Edinburgh house in Castle Street in 1810, later moving it to his study at Abbotsford in 1826. In a letter to J.B. Morritt of Rokeby Hall, Yorkshire, dated May 1810, Scott wrote: ‘You know I fell in love with your Library table and now the The Lady [The Lady of the Lake] has put crowns into my purse I would willingly treat myself unto the like...’ On 9 August, Scott wrote again to Morritt: 'I must not omit to tell you that Gillows table has arrived and gives great satisfaction. Everyone that sees it likes it so much I dare say I shall have some commissions to send him. His bill did not much exceed yours being about £30 ready money’. The Gillow archives from 1810 record: ‘pack for W.Scott Esq., Castle Street, Edinburgh, case containing mahogany bureau writing table Double Elevating tops cupboard in center complete writing drawers’. (See C. Wainwright, The Romantic Interior, Fig 162 & 163). A few open-market examples of nearly identical desks...
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18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin pedestal desk, rectangular top with inset tooled writing surface above three frieze, thre...
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Early 20th Century Empire British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top
By John Marsh and Edward Jones, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, attri. probably made by Marsh Jones and Cribb of Leeds. A super quality Gothic Revival oak library or Sofa table with semi-circular veined marble top, arched supports...
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1880s Gothic Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Antique 19th Century Good Quality Bureau In Mahogany ( REF AF-3581 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
A remarkable 19th-century mahogany bureau of exceptional quality, showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This substantial piece, known for its sturdy and heavy construction...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Oval Partners Desk with Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
"English Georgian (19th Century) mahogany oval partners desk with fretwork carved doors and brown leather top. Has damage to veneer and one caster ...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Richard Bridgens English Renaissance Revival Oak Partners Desk
By Richard Bridgens
Located in London, by appointment only
RICHARD BRIDGENS PARTNERS DESK & CHAIRS Stock Number: 37331 A rare English architectural partners desk in oak with its original tooled leather top. With three drawers on each side, ...
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Early 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality figured mahogany pedestal desk: Good model with raised drawer mouldings, false drawers on the back, oak drawer linings and recently fitted dark green hide.
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English Inlaid Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This antique mahogany dressing table has acquired a rich patina over the years as the mahogany has warmed to a rich honey brown. The to...
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19th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Ebony, Satinwood

A George IV Century Holland and Sons Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine mahogany writing table on four masculine legs, terminating in cope castors with two drawers above, deep rich timber top with stamp. England, 1820 H 80 x W 122 x D 57 cm...
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1820s George IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts...
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1860s Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
$2,151 Sale Price
36% Off
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...
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Early 19th Century William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
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1790s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique English Campaign Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British colonial desk Crafted in mahogany in a campaign form with the original red leather top, nine drawers in front with a unique kneehole cabinet, brass hardware ...
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Early 20th Century Campaign British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Early 18th Century Georgian George II Oak Lowboy Dressing Table 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A good and early antique Georgian oak lowboy/dressing table, circa 1750. The George II lowboy having an overhanging top, with a carved kneehole wit...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique William IV Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique William IV leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. This is of wonderful quality, it...
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1830s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality and has a lovely bow fronted design. It...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19th Century walnut writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century walnut library table, the large rectangular top with rounded ends having tooled inset leather writing surface. The frieze is fitted with long drawer supported on twin ca...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

RARE THEODORE ALEXANDER ART DECO STYLE OFFICE DOUBLE SiDED DRAWERS DESK
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Truly Rare Theodore Alexander Art Deco Style Office Desk. A stunning statement piece destined to elevate any office room or workspace. Craf...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890. Beautiful old leather.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine George III Mahogany Reading Stand and Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular tilt-top of finely figured timber with removable reading ledge; raised on a turn columnar support and three downswept cabriole legs terminating in pad-form feet. P...
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English Crossed Sabre Leg Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Handcrafted for us by a small workshop in England, this writing table embodies the quality and appearance buyers of bespoke English furniture have come to expect over the last 300 ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Small 19th Century Burl Walnut Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small pure antique desk with warm lived-in Patina The walnut has a very warm color. Beautiful tan color gold-edged leather top. Leather is in one piece. Perfect quality an...
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1860s Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing table with Aesthetic Period taste, dating to the Victorian ...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Desk.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops, having a highly decorative panel between, supported by a beautiful figured walnut top. The kneehole has two drawers on either side, flanked by a gallery and two shelves raised by tapered legs on solid brass...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique William IV Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique William IV writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period. It is of superb quality and is a great size. Thi...
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1830s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather top on a mahogany case with four drawers on either ...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Campaign Style Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this high quality desk crafted in the Campaign taste is such a striking element for the tasteful study. This handsome campaign desk follows the design tradition of the master cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th century who were commissioned by Officers in the British Army to create heirloom quality pieces that were not only exquisitely hand-crafted but also practical to set up when on the campaign trail. It features a rectangular top provides a convenient writing surface with French dovetail...
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Mid-20th Century Campaign British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early Victorian Burr Elm Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with maroon leather and banded edge over a drawer raised on a trestle base with turned stretcher and carved ends. Saber legs with casters.
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1840s Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan, M...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Formica

Fine 19th C Mahogany George 11 Writing Desk in the Manner of William Harllett
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century George 11 mahogany and leather top writing desk. Hand carved and details on both sides. Beautiful quality with a felt top writing surface. In the manner of W...
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Mid-19th Century George II Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
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19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Waterfall Parchment Console Table Handmade in UK Contemporary 21st Century
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
Jean-Michel Frank inspired console table in parchment by Simon Orrell Design Measures: Width 160cm Depth 58cm Height 75cm Finish: Parchment - Goat Skin ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco British Desks and Writing Tables

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Goatskin

Fine Early 19th Century Writing Table Stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany writing table with 6 drawers, 3 to the back and 3 to the front, with Egyptian mask handles, green leather top, all suppor...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Bow Front Inlaid Ladies Dressing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany bow front ladies dressing table with hinged top, single drawer, original brasses, satin wood inlay, compartmentalized fitted int...
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1790s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table circa 1890. We are pleased to offer this free standing mahogany writing desk in the ...
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Late 19th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Pine Faux Bamboo Desk with Two Drawers and H-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine faux bamboo desk with two drawers and cross stretcher. Introduce a touch of rustic charm and timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite English pine faux bamb...
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20th Century Rustic British Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Pine

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British desk with faux painted original surface and hand painted marbleized green banding. The rectangular top, protected by removable glass, is a writing surface above three frieze ...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated compartments.
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular green inset leather top with crossbanded brass inlaid edge over two drawers with brass inlays all around and false rear drawers raised on a trestle base with scrol...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Art Deco Burr Walnut Desk by Hampton’s of Pall Mall
By Hamptons
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Burr Walnut Desk by Hampton’s of Pall Mall
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1930s Art Deco Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top by Heal's of London
By Heal's
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the 19th century, in the William IV style, from the celebrated English design company, Heal’s of London. Featuring an inset emb...
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19th Century William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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