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Place of Origin: British
English Double Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double pedestal desk of mahogany from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring a gilt embossed leather-inset top in a lovely tan hue with mahogany surround, ...
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19th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780 Architects writing table or desk A v...
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1780s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Lancelot Desk/Dressing Table in red marquetry veneer and high gloss lacquer
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Stunning handmade writing desk which is also often used as a dressing table, Lancelot is stylish and soft with a curve shaped silhouette, curved ...
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2010s Modern British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Goatskin

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

English Walnut Burl Two-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two-drawer walnut writing desk is made for us by our English cabinetmaker. Using time-honored techniques, this table is created in just the same fashion as it would have been 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

Small Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top & Drawer, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
This small study desk is made with a green powder-coated steel frame and a contrasting deep green natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecological...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern British Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

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 Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Custom Build Swedish Style Dressing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom build Swedish style five drawer dressing table / kneehole desk. Can be made to your chosen dimensions and paint colour. Kneehole dimensions: 20" wide x 24" high. Reference: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian British Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Brights of Nettlebed, Stunning Double Side Pedestal Desk
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful and well made partners desk , it is double side , the front has eight drawers , the double side sims to have the same formation however th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare exa...
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19th Century Early Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian burr walnut piano top pop up Davenport. The top of the davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, op...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Georgian Architects Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian architect's table in richly stained oak with an adjustable slanting top and elegant brass hardware. Charmingly proportioned to serve as a console, end table, or desk. Engla...
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1820s Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Architects Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 18th century architects table with a single drawer which opens to reveal a several compartments. The front of the table is decorated wi...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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

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Oak

English Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Sheraton style light mahogany kneehole partners desk with oval leather top and inlaid trim.
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19th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Chippendale-style mahogany table, or desk. Circa 1950. LS5932456G
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chippendale-style mahogany table, or desk, with chinoisant decoration. English work circa 1950. Dimensions : H 76 x W 112 x D 61 cm Reference : LS5932456G
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1950s Chippendale Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

An Extremely Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Fine and rare Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed to the Oxford Street Workshop of Gillows. English c.1820-1830 With a raised back comprising a thre...
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Early 19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table Column shaped table legs. Desk with 2 drawers, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface with exce...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an outstanding example of refined Georgian-inspired craftsmanship. Designed in the classic Carlt...
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Early 1900s Adam Style Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Art Deco Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Art Deco burr walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s. The quality is outstanding, this is a large and impressive size. Ther...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

English Regency Style Table Lacquer Speckled by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive English regency style writing table or console table lacquer speckled by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Crafted from pi...
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20th Century Regency British Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With inset tooled brown leather top with cross banded edge over a frieze containing three drawers and on the reverse three working drawers. False drawers on ends. All with brass knobs. Raised on turned tapered legs headed by reeding. Ending on cup casters. Sold Florian Papp...
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1820s Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
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19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century walnut partners desk
19th Century walnut partners desk
$12,609 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A great looking antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from between 1830-1837. It was made by the company of renowned cabinet maker ...
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1830s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

English Pedestal Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English double pedestal desk of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a leather-inset top in black with mahogany surround, over a frieze of one long drawer between two op...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian British Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

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

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Mahogany

English Mahogany Inlaid Red Leather Top Rent Table with Original Casters, C 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four drawer red leather top rent table with circular swivel top, diamond bone escutcheons, checkered inlays, and terminating on a tripod base with original brass cas...
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1790s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

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

English Gothic Revival Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English leather top oak writing table with chamfered corners over two drawers having applied carved trefoil and quatrafoil decoration, standing on tressel ends similarly...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Aesthetic Mouvement Bamboo Slant Desk, 1880-1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a charming example of the Aesthetic Period in Colonial England at the end of the 19Th, century. This Bamboo Slant Desk, is C.1880-1910, is simple ...
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather ...
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1930s Georgian Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century carved Padouk wood desk, having a row of small drawers, and a rectangular door enclosing stationery divisions, projecting base with drawers to...
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19th Century Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mid-Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped stretcher table, the top inset with tooled red leather above a carved base , in amazing condition . D...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and a drawer with a sliding leather top supported on carved cabriole legs.
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Late 18th Century Chippendale Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Table Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (circa 1830) mahogany table desk with 3 beaded opposing drawers over a leather top with a molded edge and supported on carved cabriole legs (attributed to GILLOWS)
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19th Century Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the s...
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1880s George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

FULLY RESTORED MILITARY CAMPAIGN TWIN PEDESTAL DESK WiTH BROWN LEATHER TOP
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Fully Restored Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Twin Pedestal Desk. It is a stunning example of classic design and met...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Writing Desk in Solid English Walnut, Design No 5. By Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
English walnut desk, design no.5, 2019. This Desk was shown by the Connaught Brown Gallery of London at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht and the Masterpiece Fair in London in 2019. ...
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Early 2000s Modern British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W. Priest / 1&2 Tudor Street / Blackfriars A very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partner...
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18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, 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

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. English Circa 1865 The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
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1860s Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900. This is very well made and is a useful size, the...
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1890s Edwardian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other has slightly different dimensions and is listed under my other items. What a find, if you are in the market for this type of luxury antique militaria...
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19th Century Campaign Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality near pair of freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk's, both desks having a super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawe...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Amboyna Library Table in the Manner of Morel & Seddon
By Edwards & Roberts, Morel & Seddon
Located in London, GB
A library table in the manner of Morel & Seddon later retailed by Edwards and Roberts Of kidney form, the sled bases, standing on oblate bun feet having spandrel blocked end suppo...
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Early 19th Century George IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with rounded ends. Black inset leather with banded edge and brass edge. Conforming frieze with two drawers and opposing false drawers. Cast bronze star form kn...
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1810s Regency Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

1930's ART DECO WALNUT DRESSING TABLE QUEEN ANNE STYLE DESK
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This vintage Art Deco dressing table beautifully reflects the elegance and craftsmanship of the early-to-mid 20th century. Featuring a rich walnut finish, it...
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20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

George III Carlton House Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
English desk supported by truncated pyramidal legs with brass feet, has three drawers in the band; the top in the center has a Moroccan insert that can be lifted like a lectern and i...
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19th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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
$2,119 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique George III mahogany and satinwood writing table
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood lady's writing table, having a tambour top enclosing six small drawers and green leather writing surface. The tab...
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Late 18th Century Sheraton Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760. This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale period and during the reign of George III. It feature...
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Mid-18th Century George III Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

Victorian Library Table by Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome library table is a remarkable example of the English furnishings that represented wealthy Victorian tastes. The piece is attributed to Holland & Sons, a firm regarded as one of the most important cabinetmakers of the era. Crafted of rich mahogany with gilt brass mounts and a tooled leather writing surface, this table characterizes the superb craftsmanship of Holland & Sons and exudes Victorian elegance. The well-known British cabinetmaking firm of Holland & Sons was considered the top of their class in their day. Found in 1803 by William Holland...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Style Satinwood Kneehole Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
George III style satinwood kneehole desk. The rectangular top with a crossbanded edge above a large freeze drawer. To the recessed cupboard door with...
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine marquetry bureau plat, after Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th Century English Victorian marquetry inlaid bureau plat in the French style. Having wonderful scenes of garlands of flowers and ribbons to the top and frieze. Thre...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Burl Elm Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality ladies writing table most likely by Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a rectangular top with rounded ends and central leather writing surface. Raised brass gallery at...
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1820s William IV Antique British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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