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Period: 1880s
Antique French Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Entry Table
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table with Two Drawers~~ Leather Writing Surface with Warm Patina~~Double Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher~~ Versatile size~~28" ...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Rare Kingwood, Bronze and Leather Top Ladies Desk By Leon Dromard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning French Louis XV style ladies desk by renowned Parisian ébéniste Léon Dromard exemplifies the height of 19th-century French elegance and craftsmanship. Beautifully venee...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique 19th century French Louis XV bureau plat desk is a magnificent example of fine craftsmanship, luxury materials, and timeless design. Featuring a beautifully tooled black...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by our cabinet maker and the wood is raw to enhance its patina. Height between the roof ...
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French Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer handle Table height: 27.56 in. (70 cm) Hand carved oak R...
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French Louis XIII Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
**French Gilt Doré Bureau Plat Desk by Maison Millet – Exquisite 1890–1920s Ormolu Masterpiece** This exceptional **French gilt doré and mahogany bureau plat** is attributed to the ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare double-side Louis XV style flat desk, made of veneered wood, opening with three drawers decorated with a beautiful flower motif end-cut wood marquetry. With fine chased and gi...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Important Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Attributed to G. Durand, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Large veneered wood flat desk attributed to G. Durand, opening with three frieze drawers. Mounted with Rocaille style chiseled ormolu representing shells, foliage and flower garlands. Raised on four cabriole legs ornamented with chiseled ormolu. This flat desk is inspired by the one executed by the cabinet-maker Joseph Baumhauer, which was offered by King Louis XV to Empress Elisabeth...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Georgian Partners Desk Walnut Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Georgian style burr walnut 18 drawer partners desk This desk is raised upon a plinth base Circa 1880 The front of the desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany lined gradua...
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Georgian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Louis XV tulipwood and marquetry, ormolu mounted bureau plat, serpentine shaped writing table, circa 1880. The table having an inset brown & red hu...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writi...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s Profusely inlaid with : swags, shells, urns, bell flowers & foliage decoration, Satinwood, with Rosewood banding, boxwood line inlay, Curved back, Black leather inset top, with gold tooling, 4 drawers & 5 pigeon holes Pair letter slots...
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English Sheraton Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak Writing Table, Gothic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique correspondence desk. A Scottish, oak writing table in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Displaying exceptional craftsmanship and rich detail, this fine desk is a superb example of 19th century Gothic styling. Exquisite Gothic Revival aesthetic, with profuse carved detail and architectural presence Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues throughout Superb decorative detail, including rope twist borders, pierced fretwork and barley twist legs Upper gallery with twin drawers, ideal for documents, stationery and accessories Pull-out writing surface at a comfortable height of 73cm (28.75''), replete with a green baize insert in good order Lower drawer opens to reveal a suite of compartments, perfect for organising documents and correspondence Raised upon a set of bulb-carved, barley twist legs terminating in bun feet, offering excellent support Finished back panel allows for central room placement, ideal for library or study This antique correspondence desk is a magnificent display of late Victorian craftsmanship. This fine Scottish Gothic Revival...
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Scottish Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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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English High Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
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American Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. Measures: 4ft. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold t...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a striking gold tooled black leather inset writing surface which has a decorative geometric inlaid satinwood and ebony border around it. It features beautifully cast gilded Ormolu mounts including angels, pharaonic herms above paw feet and swan escutcheons. It is further enhanced with male masks wearing nemes headress's on the sides, making it an incredibly imposing and impressive item of furniture. The desk features seven drawers for maximum storage, it is freestanding with a beautifully panelled back and comes complete with the original working locks and keys. This desk will soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection, there is no mistaking the sophisticated quality and design and it is certain to enhance the style and elegance of any living area, bedroom, or reception. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x width 150 x depth 80 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x width 59.1 x depth 31.5 Empire style, is an early 19th century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until circa 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France. The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details displayed a high level of craftsmanship. 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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French Empire Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Inlaid Burled Walnut Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Just in from Avignon - this lovely French Louis XVI burled walnut desk has an inlaid molding on all five drawers and a beautiful red embossed leathe...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Compact Knee Hole Desk with Warm Aged Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome compact warm wood antique knee hole desk having 2 top drawers over 3 drawers on each side. Wonderful aged patina. Not finished on bac...
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American Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top
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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English Gothic Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Gorgeous French Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Table or Desk with Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very rare French Louis XV table with original gold gilt paint. Multi functional versatlle stunning accent table, side table or focal point that ...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Giltwood

Mahogany console desk, English, 19th century
Located in Nice, FR
This desk is solid mahogany, it dates from the 19th century, English origin. It is in good condition. Two drawers on the front with original entry. It can be used as a console or ser...
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English British Colonial Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bentwood

French Louis XV Style Blackened and Gilt Bureau Plat
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This elegant bureau plat features a beautifully shaped serpentine form, crafted in blackened wood with delicate gilt bronze mounts and ornate detailing. The desk is topped with a gla...
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French Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour Circa 1880 Very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt accents A superb 19th-century French Napoleon III writing desk,...
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Napoleon III Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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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English George III Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 Watchmakers desk in the Georgian taste with period brown leather top and sorting drawer...
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English Georgian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance leather top writing table is perfect for adding an Old World touch to any room! Boldly carved edging around the too...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Maison Lalande Mahogany Library Furniture, Paris, 1890-1900
By Maison Lalande
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine suite of Empire style ormolu-mounted mahogany library furniture, Maison Lalande, Paris, 1890-1900, comprising: a bureau plat, a large cartioneire and three tub chairs, each w...
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French Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Very Attractive Victorian Walnut Writing or Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Attractive Victorian Walnut Writing or Side Table This is a very attractive table, it has a very unusual shape withan inward curving front edge, the table has 3 drawers to the ...
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Adam Style Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the burea...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Sheraton Revival Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany 2 drawer Writing Table.< Circa 1880 This Writing Table is Raised Upon Tapered Legs. Featuring 2 Mahogany Lined Drawers. The Whole of the Writing Table Havin...
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Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Restored Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, circa 1880 Dutch inlaid extra large twin pedestal, double sided partners desk which has been fully restored A truly stunnin...
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Danish High Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very rare, original Antique Victorian Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Waln...
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English High Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely light satinwood writing console table with twin drawers and solid marble top A good looking and well made piece, the timb...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

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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British Aesthetic Movement Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Little Box for SESC Pompeia by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Design:Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, André Vainer Material:Solid Pine, Melamine laminate, with casters Designed by Lina Bo Baldi in 1986, this children's desk was created for insta...
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Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century. Recuperated out of France.
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French Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is a very rare and fine piece of English craftsmanship, the timber is sublime, it simply glows in any light, the gallery rail edge is a nice feature and reminds me of Navy map...
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English High Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1890 period. It is one of ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century Italian Inlaid Desk
Located in New York, NY
A stunning bone-inlaid walnut desk with scroll apron and pierced Baroque legs. Italy, late 19th Century. Handcrafted circa 1885, this beautiful desk shows an intricate geometric in...
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Italian Baroque Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone, Walnut, Ivory

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Antique French Empire Revival Cylinder Bureau 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An Empire Revival mahogany and parcel gilt cylinder bureau, Circa 1880 in date. The panelled roll top enclosing a green inset leather writing surface and an arrangement of drawers a...
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French Empire Revival Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having the original brass gallery to the breakfront top above an arched mirror backed reces...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a beautifully preserved historical piece the design for which has inspired furniture makers since the middle of the 18th cen...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

H. Nelson, Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped H. Nelson Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table decorated with a fine gilded and chiseled bronze mount. The tray, surrounded by a gilded bronze mold, is ...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Porphyry, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Double-Sided Desk with Brass Inlay and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant French double-sided writing desk in the Louis XV–Transition style, France circa 1880. This refined model features five drawers on each façade – four small drawers and one cen...
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Merryweather Holloway London 1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk A very fine desk indeed, made ...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut desk
Located in Seaford, GB
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk –  Elegance and Victorian Craftsmanship Discover the unmatched charm and sophistication of our 19th-century figured burr walnut twin pedestal desk, a f...
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Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk A wonderful desk, ...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece that once graced the era of Napoleon III. This desk is not just a piece of furnitu...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Brass

Small Victorian 1880 Solid Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk Lots of Drawers Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian walnut knee hole desk with lots of drawers and storage A fantastically well made desk, ideally suited for a location where s...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Louis XVI Style Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style wooden writing table. The rectangular top, surrounded on three sides by a fine pierced and gilt-bronze frieze, above a d...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish country 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Swedish Country Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table This is a very attractive table, it has a smooth rectangular top with slightly rounded corners and sturdy turned legs, there is a us...
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Arts and Crafts Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped rectangular leather-inset top set above a knee-hole with a...
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English Victorian Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with inset deep burgundy leather with bronze outer border over three drawers and opposing false drawers raised on cabriole legs and sabot feet. With key.
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French Louis XV Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table combines classic architecture with modern sensibilities creating a table that can be used for a wide variety of purposes, all while...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

"Japonisme" Writing-Table by G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Japonisme" writing table opening with a belt drawer with engraved decoration of bamboo and flowers and decorated with openwork leafy friezes in bronze, forming a writing tablet covered in velvet. It rests on four feet mounted at the corners of lion masks in gilded bronze and joined by an openwork spacer, and ending in lion paws. It is topped with a molded Griotte marble. Biography : Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) career began as a wood carver and he produced small furniture, sculpturally carved with naturalistic motifs and animals. In the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, his finely sculpted objects were well received. However, with the increasing importation of similarly produced Swiss and German articles, he found less opportunity for these and decided to inovate. G. Viardot succeded to his father’s business in 1861 installed rue Rambuteau in Paris. Around 1870 he turned to the idea of producing « Meubles genre Chinois et Japonais ». The taste in Europe for exotic furniture...
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French Japonisme Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

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