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Period: 19th Century
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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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved ...
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French Renaissance Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier writing table was made circa 1825. Ebonized Biedermeier pieces were mostly made in Vienna, Austria and account for only 1-2 % of all Bie...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pearwood

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery. Dimension...
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American Classical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique metamorphic table to desk, circa 1850-1875. Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk w...
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Campaign Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century Goncalo Alves partners desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large early 19th Century Goncalo Alves (also known as tigerwood) partners desk, the moulded edge top having a olive green coloured leather writing surface decorated ...
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British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chippendale Style Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made 19th Century Two Drawer Writing Table suitable as a desk or console. Peg constructed with dove-tailed drawers, brass batwing pulls and angle cut legs all in a fine s...
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Chippendale Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Fine Quality Inlaid Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table. A highly desirable piece with sought-after marquetry inlays. This exceptiona...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Swedish Genuine Desk with Original Paint from the Gustavian Period
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian desk from the gustavian period. The desk is in original untouched condition with the original, first layer of paint. Made by hand in northern Sweden around ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Country English Pine Farmhouse Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century charming country English farmhouse desk, writing table, or server featuring a rustic aged patina. Constructed from pine fronted by two large storage drawers. The to...
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English Country Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Biedermeier secretary from around 1890, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier secretary from around 1890, Northern Europe. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: mahogany Dimensions: height 104 cm width 101 cm depth 57 cm
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Unknown Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe ...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à cylindre, is among the most celebrated masterpieces of 18th century furniture design—an unparalleled example of French craftsmanship and regal opulence. Originally commissioned by King Louis XV in 1760, the project was entrusted to ébéniste du roi Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763). However, Oeben passed away before its completion and his successor, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), finalised the desk in 1769. During the 19th century, several master cabinetmakers sought to replicate this extraordinary creation, including the esteemed Emmanuel Alfred Beurdeley (1847–1919). The present example, produced circa 1890, was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where it garnered admiration for its exceptional artistry. Following the exhibition, it was acquired by financier George Jay Gould I (1864–1923) and later photographed in the Lakewood, New Jersey residence of his wife, actress Edith Kingdon Gould (1864–1921). This magnificent desk is crowned with a decorative clock, draped in festoons and accompanied by two playful putti and a finely sculpted dog. Twin ormolu urns rest atop an openwork gallery, leading to additional flower-filled ormolu vases. Flanking the central roll-top panel are finely cast ormolu figures of Apollo and Calliope, each supporting a twin-light scrolling acanthus candelabrum. With a turn of a key, the roll-top slides open to reveal an exquisite arrangement of three pull-out shelves and three drawers, each front panel adorned with delicate ormolu banding and intricate floral trellis parquetry. A gilt-tooled leather writing surface unfolds, featuring a pop-up central panel that lifts to reveal a folding folio stand alongside three additional storage compartments. Below, a central kneehole drawer, embellished with an ormolu bow, is flanked by twin-divided drawers, all decorated with finely detailed floral marquetry. Every aspect of this Bureau du Roi is a testament to superior craftsmanship, featuring elaborate marquetry and parquetry designs. The upper section consists of three panels, with the tambour roll-top inlaid with intricate mythological motifs. Two side medallions bear Latin inscriptions drawn from Cesare Ripa’s Iconologia (1555–1622): NON. NISI. GRANDIA. CANTO. / IRRIDENS. CUSPIDE. FIGO. and BREVI. COMPLECTOR. SINGULA. CANO / PASTORUM. CARMINA. LUDO. These decorative elements, along with the marquetry on the roll-top and upper surfaces, celebrate the arts, literature, and architecture. The bombé sides of the desk are richly decorated with marquetry panels depicting symbols of both naval and terrestrial warfare, framed by elegant ormolu laurel swags. These ornamental details complement a series of exquisite blue and white Wedgwood Jasperware medallions...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Side Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table. Fantastic clean lines and a simple style. This exceptional piece fe...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Louis XIV Style Library Table by Francois Linke
Located in Chicago, IL
Francois Linke is among the most important furniture makers of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He is most noted for his commission of the Ras al-Tin Palace in Alexandria...
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French Louis XIV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top and a built in adjustable slope. Circa 1860 this represents one of the finest examples of cabinet work...
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British Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Pine One Drawer Writing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine one drawer writing table which was most likely painted originally and stripped and wax finished in the last 30 years. It has a pl...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Regency Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Regency Period writing table or desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and s...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-century table with wheels realized by italian manufactory in the mid-20th Century. Central drawer. Good condition.
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Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French 1890s Inlaid Louis XV Bronze Mounted French-Polished Writing Table Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular fully restored and French-polished inlaid marquetry inlaid mixed woods French marquetry Desk or library table. The desk ha...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too. Add some French Architecture to your home.
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. This is of outstanding quality, it is a great size ...
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British Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 18th century or early 19th century Spanish Colonial, most probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk. The mesquite (perhaps sabino) wood structure...
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Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Chippendale Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale mahogany leather top table, the three drawers with mahogany secondary wood and retaining their original open fretwork brass pulls. The straight legs with molded f...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV French Style kidney form writing desk, 19 th century bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
The quality of this desk is exceptional and the wood And construction are extremely well done. It is a signed Piece in the center drawer V. Raulin. It is late nineteenth Century an...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

French Antique Writing Desk / Writing Table in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5624 Fine quality late XIXth century French mahogany writing desk of generous proportions, having original tooled green leather to the top which has a brass edge flanked by two sli...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Desk. Item features dovetail joined top and bottom, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain and patina, 9...
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Unknown Chippendale Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome piece consists of two sections on a lifting ratchet, a fine mahogany Regency period reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. R...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV Maple Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular inset green leather with birds eye maple borders. The frieze with two drawers and two opposing false drawers all with decorated brass knobs. Trestle base with flattened b...
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English William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!! Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak , 19th C., 1800s! Elevate ...
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French Other Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Louis XVI Style French Bureau Plat, Circa 1860 - 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style mahogany writing desk with satinwood and French walnut marquetry with bronze banding. The desk is double sided with the original...
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Unknown Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Barley Twist and Iron Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Walnut Barley Twist and Iron Writing Table is a beautiful, classic piece of furniture. This table features intricate barley twist detailing and a solid iron b...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Regency Period Mahogany And Brass, Square, Partners Writing Table, Having Attractive Gilt Tooled Leather Top With Crossbanded Edge, Over Four Drawers And Four ...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Pine Country Home Folk Art Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country home dining table in folk art. The table is well suited to hold two chairs on each of the longer sides. Made during the 1820s to 1830s the table is solid pine with a ...
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Swedish Country Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

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 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut with marquetry veneers of walnut, mahogany and cherry. Pine as a secondary wood. ...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III flame mahogany inlaid and crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1810 in date. The desk is made from beautiful flame mahogany with highly deco...
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English George III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Desk with Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design 19th French hand carved oak wood table desk with iron stretcher. This antique French hand carved oak wood desk features a bea...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery, ribbons and bows. Decorated on all sides this lovely piece can float in a room and...
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British Adam Style Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Vintage Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Aesthetic Movement Partners Desk. A large late 19th century walnut pedestal partner's desk. The Victorian rectangular desk with a tooled green leather writing surface, each pedestal ...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery. Handsome old worn tooled leather ...
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Campaign Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Hans Olsen Dark Walnut and Teak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design, this writing desk by Hans Olsen epitomizes minimalist elegance. Crafted from dark walnut and teak, the desk features a teak surface framed by a sleek walnut border, creating a harmonious contrast of wood tones. The piece is further elevated by solid teak cylindrical legs, each rounded for a soft, sculptural presence. With its clean lines and understated elegance, this desk seamlessly integrates into a variety of interior styles, from contemporary minimalist to vintage-inspired modern. The piece is both practical and timeless, embodying the ethos of Mid-Century Modernism and Scandinavian design principles. Perfect for those seeking a classic Mid-Century desk, this piece serves as both a workspace and a work of art, with refined materials and thoughtful proportions. This Hans Olsen desk...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Walnut

Portuguese Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wonderfully vibrant and elaborate Portuguese writing or library table made of solid rosewood, with single plank top with gadrooned edge over two drawers with raised cushion fronts ...
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Portuguese Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

English Pine Two Drawer Table
Located in Wilson, NC
English pine two drawer table in England, they refer to this as ''pitch pine'', here we call it ''heart pine'', by whatever term, it is beautiful wood...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Writing Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, early Biedermeier writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined de...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, is a timeless piece of furniture exuding elegance and functionality. The...
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Danish Brutalist Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany table from the 19th century, with single drawer, small compartment and reeded legs. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a rectangular top with rounded corners and small compartment, sitting above a single drawer fitted with round beaded pulls. Raised on four reeded legs mounted on casters, this 19th century English mahogany table...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Neoclassical Style French Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Neoclassical leather topped desk with three drawers. Finished in a painted hunter green color with brass accents. Top is a pale green leather.
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique White Wicker Dressing Table / Desk & Chair Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique wicker vanity / desk with matching chair. Chair seat cushion has been reupholstered in a pink & white plaid cotton fabric. A ver...
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American Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker

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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British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers & Strong Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and strong turning legs and stretcher.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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American Federal Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side. Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles. The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath. Complete with original brass locks and keys. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7 Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1890-1900. It is of lovely quality and is a useful size...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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