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Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Classical faux porphyry library table
Northern European, 19th century
Measures: Height 31 1/4 in, width 47 1/4 in, depth 25 3/4 in.
2206.
Category
European Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An early Victorian porcelain and ormolu mounted rosewood and tulipwood jewellery coffer on stand or coffre a bijoux attributed to Johann Martin Levien (1811-1871)
Circa 1845, an identical model forms part of the Royal Collection
The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style porcelain plaques painted with a trio of putti and four pairs of putti, variously allegorical of viniculture, geography, astronomy, literature, music and fire making, each plaque set within a shaped C- and S-scroll, floral, foliate and rocaille panel mount, the superstructure comprised of a hinged top enclosing a velvet lined interior, above a cavetto leaf mounted panelled frieze, with canted floral clasped angles, over a re-entrant panel mounted hinged fall front enclosing two pigeon holes, two short mahogany lined tulipwood veneered drawers and one shelf, on a stand with a shaped apron mounted with four oval Sevres style painted porcelain plaques, each within a ribbon tied entwined twin oak...
Category
English Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tulipwood
French Louis XVI Style Side Table or Writing Table, Entretoise Legs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style side table or writing table, Entretoise legs.
Lovely model decorated with musical instruments, scrolls, ribbons and feathers in the classical Louis XVI vernac...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Cupboard Writing Desk, 1840
Located in Milano, IT
Center unit finished on all four sides. Made of oak, it is completely veneered in mahogany feather and decorated with carved mahogany moldings and pilasters. Consisting of two doors superimposed by a drawer under the top with an internal lectern. On the sliding surface there is a riser with a retractable...
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Italian Other Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Early 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Window or Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming early 19th century mahogany kidney shaped window or writing table with pieced end supports.
This table is in lovely country house condition, circa 1810.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period mahogany, burl walnut and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by most elegant circular tapered legs w...
Category
French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...
Category
British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Renaissance Revival Library Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Renaissance Revival Library table, Mid/late 19th century
In satinwood, burl, ebony, and other timber with marquetry veneer...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood, Burl
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with rich wrap around ormolu sabots. Ormolu ...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Table, Hungary, circa 1820-1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique oval 19th century Biedermeier writing table, Hungary circa 1820-1830, bird's-eye maple veneer, burl walnut and elmwood veneer with akanthus leave marquetry on the top. The tab...
Category
Hungarian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted center table by Paul Sormani
The rectangular top above a frieze drawer, raised on square tapered legs on turned feet joined by shaped stretchers, ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt bronze oversized fittings
A very decorative and collectible desk in period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk comes complete with all original gilt bronze fixtures and fittings including two keys for the locks. It has four large drawers to the front, the left drawer is a very large single drawer with a safe drawer...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good Regency mahogany occasional table or writing table on a four-splay base. The drawer pulls out and the top hinged section slants for writing on; there is also a small ink drawer
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency free standing Gonzalo Alves writing table or library table, the rectangular top set above two frieze drawers on one side and dummy drawers to the reverse, raised upon ...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine classical regency table shows all the signs of a London cabinet making firm. The proportions are great being not overly large but it carries weight and looks masculine and ...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
- Marquetry wood
- Gilt and chiseled bronze
- 1880 period
- Leather top
- Three drawers.
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Louis XVI style French bureau plat after Zweiner
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality, elegant late 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood serpentine shaped bureau plat, having an inset suede covered writing surface, a single frieze drawer, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts with entwined leaf decoration, the central mount representing a military helmet and flag. Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in scrolling ormolu feet.
Attributed to Joseph- Emmanuel Zweiner.
Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (b. 1849) was a preeminent cabinetmaker (ébéniste) of German descent, who became one of the most famous furniture...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Regency Gilt Bronze Mounted Rosewood Writing Table in the style of John McLean
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The bronze-mounted rectangular top with rounded incurved corners‚ above a single frieze drawer‚ raised on a trestle base ending in downswept legs on casters joined by a turned stretcher.
This very elegant table beautifully illustrates the most refined Regency furniture where rosewood is contrasted with gilt bronze. This type of furniture is traditionally associated with the celebrated cabinet maker John McLean (1770-1825) who is believed to have furnished pieces to the Prince Regent...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The shaped rectangular top fitted with hinged side compartment‚ above a reeded frieze drawing and a leather inset slide‚ raised on turned columnar suppo...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Small Wooden Table w/Drawer Presented on Flute-Carved Legs, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood table with drawer from the 19th century. This antique table from Italy has a rectangular-shaped top, which overhangs an apron which houses a single drawer at o...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique circa 1880 Victorian Pollard Oak Partner Desk Green Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare circa 1880 Pollard oak partner desk with green leather top
What can I say, a 140+ year old desk, in ...
Category
English High Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and really quite rare original early Victorian hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk
A very decorative piece, originally made ...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Writing Desk In Gustavian Style Painted In Grey From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Grey painted writing desk in the style Gustavian from the 1840s. The desk is freestanding and stamped with "Nordisk Films Kompagni".
H - 128 cm, W - 62 cm and D - 62 cm.
Category
Danish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier
Year 1847
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
If you are looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need.
If you have any q...
Category
French Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Oak Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous hand-carved table made of oak. Imported from Spain. This table features one drawer in the center and can be used as a desk.
Category
Spanish Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Empire Style Desk, Wood and Bronze, Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Empire Style Desk, Wood and Bronze, Jansen
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk
This is a rare piece indeed has a drop leaf in each side and a drawer to the front, the table has an ...
Category
Georgian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Kidney Shaped Mahogany Writing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and large-scale French 19th century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table with one drawer. The table is raised on a scrolled lyre-shaped supports joined by a geometric ...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful neoclassical austrian Biedermeier desk from about 1830.
Nice book-matched cherry veneer on softwood.
Hexagonal veneered columns ...
Category
German Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Softwood, Cherry, Glass
19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The commanding presence of this 19th-century French desk is attributed to its square pedestal structure. The ensemble of six drawers is perched upon two sturdy legs, which also doubl...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1815 Regency bow front kneehole partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet
A good looking and well-made ...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Period English Regency Desk or Sofa Table in Style of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Essex, MA
Period English mahogany desk or sofa table in style of Thomas Hope
Mahogany with figured mahogany inlays
Original canopic figures in Egyptian Revival neoclassic
Exquisitely carv...
Category
English Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Antique Russian Hardwood & Gilt Metal Partner Desk & Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wer are delighted to offer this beautiful fully restored very large Russian Mahogany & Gilt metal extending desk with matching hand dyed brown leather throne...
Category
Russian Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Carved empire desk, in walnut with opening side shelves, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire desk table, hand-carved in walnut wood, has carved details and columns, desk drawers, top lined in red leather with opening side she...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat, with a Breche d'Alep marble top.
The bureau plat having a rectangular breche d'Alep marble top above a frieze fitted with three ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Belgian Notary Desk Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original notary desk or writing furniture from the 19th century in Belgium. Made of solid oak.
Standing on lion feet, 2 firmly connected base cabinets, ea...
Category
Belgian Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
19th Century Régence Napoleon III Ebonized Desk/Bureau Plat Stamped Gros/Paris
By Benjamin Gros
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent and rare French 19th century Napoleon III ebonized black lacquer Bureau plat or writing desk made in the Régence/Louis XV style made by Benjamin Gros/Paris, ca. 1855.
Rais...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Mahogany Royal Crown Stamped Pembroke Table
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Royal Pembroke Table
Scarcely found Royal Pembroke table previously owned by the marquess of Salisbury.
It is stamped to the underside—the 'S' standing for the Salisbury f...
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gothic Revival Oak Writing Table by J. G. Crace, c.1850
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival Oak Writing Table by J. G. Crace, after a design by Pugin
With extensive gothic carving work, the sides with strapwork carving centred by a monogram reading “MP”, t...
Category
Gothic Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
A Super Example Oa A Chinese Export Amboyna And Ebony Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An early 19th century Chinese export campaign desk with fine fitted brass handles and reeded ebony around the well figured amboyna drawer fronts and top. The long slim top drawer wit...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ivory, Ebony, Amboyna
Early Victorian Rosewood Writing Table by Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The rectangular gilt tooled leather inset top above two short frieze drawers, on fluted ring-turned baluster twin columnar end supports, terminating in recessed castors, one drawer s...
Category
English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table
A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy, this is a charming piece with a decorative kneehole to the centre front
The Low Boy stands on square slightl...
Category
Georgian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Italian Walnut Writing Table - Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular hinged top concealing a fitted interior of three small drawers above a writing surface , raised on shaped trestle supports with underscrolled feet joined by arched iron s...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique China Trade Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique China Trade desk
A fine China Trade desk in padouk with well-carved hairy paw feet and ebony and bone inlay; recessed military handles and carryi...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Fine Regency "Ribbon" Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany with inlaid ebony. Bronze fittings and original castors.
Category
English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of four drawers on each side with one central drawer, the back with dummy drawers. Th...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Late 19th Century Marble & Bronze Neoclassical-Style Library Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Neoclassical-style library table.
Late 19th century.
With green veined marbled top raised on gilt-metal winged half-figure legs
Measures: 31.5" H x 102.5" W x 45.25" D.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for King Charles XIV. The desk having two drawers with ornate ...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Fine Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Plat Attributed to François Linke
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine and Important Louis XV style Bureau plat attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) after a model by Jean François Oeben. Typical of the work by François Linke, this desk featur...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Petite, 19th Century Veneered Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-carved and inlaid, c. 1825, Italian, single drawer, tapered leg writing desk with extended tablets on the interior. The whole in walnut, pear, and olive woods with...
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Olive, Pearwood, Walnut
19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century William IV circular mahogany drum table with tooled green leather inset to top and drawers to frieze. With a turned pod supported by three splayed legs terminating in br...
Category
English William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Side Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
The beautiful neoclassical style designs of Jean-Henri Riesener (1735-1806), perhaps the most celebrated cabinetmaker of all time, are the inspiration for this wonderful antique side...
Category
French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style French Marquetry Roll Top Bureau De Damme
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century roll top bureau de damme in the Louis XVI style, with fine veneers and panels of floral and musical inspired marquetry, the superst...
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French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Regency Walnut Writing Table in the Manner of Holland &Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A George IV walnut rectangular writing table, the top with inset leather scriver above a shaped frieze drawer, raised on pairs of turned side supports with lotus collars and stretche...
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
Located in High Point, NC
This antique ecritoire was crafted in 19th century France. A heavily distressed wooden ecritoire, this desk organizer flaunts a spacious case with an elegant slant top and a subtle c...
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and 1870, originating from the artistic craftsmanship of Belgium. This unique piece st...
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Belgian Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Style Poudreuse / Desk, Paris Around 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine wood veneer with thread inlays and decorative brass fittings. Curved cover plate with hinged middle part, inside with mirror. Four-drawer body with sideboard, on graceful, curve...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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