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Period: 19th Century
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features a gold tooled red leather top surrounded by a bronze trim border. The corners are detailed with bronze striated plaques. Two drawers of dovetail construction are fitted with bronze square drop handles. The table rests...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two pullout leaves with a central tabletop that drops down. There are two drawers, one ha...
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English American Classical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Chippendale Flamed Mahogany Partner's Desk, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chippendale Flamed Mahogany Partner's Desk, Circa 1880.
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English Chippendale Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century walnut writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, finely carved ormolu moulded edge run...
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian white painted "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table.
Traditional tapered fluted legs with diamond accent above.
Floor to skirt height:...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Fruit Wood Two Drawer Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
French fruit wood two drawer desk or writing table, the top has outstanding color and patina ; the two drawers with ring pulls and overlapping edges over scalloped aprons, center wit...
Category
French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a very stylish and unique office furniture set custom made for an Austrian attorney. It consists of a writing desk (dxwxh: 80x150x80cm), one bigger armchair accompanying the ...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Single Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Table Ball Claw Feet English Mid 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
For the discerning eye, this table/desk is an amazing example of beautiful English Chippendale design with exemplary 19th century craftsmanship. From ornately hand carved cabriole le...
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English George I Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century burr walnut Dutchess dressing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian 19th Century burr walnut Dutchess dressing table. Lovely age colour and patina.
A very rare breathtaking decorative find.
No loose joints and no wood...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery.
...
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American Classical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar
Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing table or desk of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a leather top embossed with gilt edge, with shaped gallery back, over a frieze of two fitted dra...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Antique Louis XV Style French Oak Desk from Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Chicago, IL
19th C. Antique Louis XV Style French oak desk with two drawers and original hardware. Its carved back and side aprons and sabre legs lend a regal standing to this piece.
Additio...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th Century!
French Napoleon III period writing desk, mid to late 19th c., superstructure with two drawers, over shaped drop-front writing surface, opening to leather lining, with two additional drawers, lower case fitted with single frieze drawer, on cabriole legs, approx 42"h, 31.5"w, 20.5"d
Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
212t20
The top priority of Napoleon III style furniture was comfort. However, the furniture remained highly decorative. This attention to form, as well as function, can be seen in intricately upholstered chairs...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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German Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Spruce, Cherry
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with a vertical superstructure on reeded cabriole legs with a turned stretcher and the original ...
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English George IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, early Biedermeier oval writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825.
The table is attributed to the most prolific Viennese cabinet maker during the Biedermei...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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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British Edwardian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975
Scotland 1810
Solid Oak
Original finish
Rectangular solid oak top
Locking fall front writing s...
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North American Georgian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area, checkerboard and two drawers. This 19th-century English satinwood desk and game table is a ...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus
Located in Essex, MA
The identical desk and possibly the same one pictured in Les Ebenistes Du XIX Siecle by Denise Ledoux-Lebard. Page 621. Provenance Sothebys London November 27th 1964. A fine desk new...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk. There is a small blemish in the leather as shown in the pictures.
Category
English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Italian Rustic Kitchen Table or Writing Table in Poplar Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful very nice Italian solid poplar and oak wood kitchen table, 1850s. The table is very simple and linear, characterized by solid legs. Equipped with a two large drawers. This ...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar, Oak
Regency Mahogany Dressing Table 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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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Victorian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Table
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival (late 19th Century) carved oak rectangular table resting on two wide carved legs connected at center under the tabletop by two arching carved open su...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
An Important Regency Burr Oak Partners Desk
Located in Dublin, GB
An Important Regency Burr Oak Writing Table
The rectangular top with a thick band of burr oak and black leather writing surface with two draw leaf ends, above six opposing well shaped drawers, with ebonized mouldings, resting on superbly carved winged ebonized oak Gryphons, with interlocking tails.
The design for this table closely...
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Italian Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century Wabi Sabi French Farm Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful cross leg table that features a stretcher and excellent patina and more. This table is perfect for any wabi sabi, traditional, farmhouse or more design space. Per...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Horner School Inlaid & Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary in the manner of Horner offers mahogany construction with upper having glass enclosed display in arched form with inlaid satinwood floral elements throughout, ov...
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American Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Ochre Painted George III Pine Table, England, Early 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
England, Early 19th Century
Painted George III pine table. Completely untouched with original brass handles.
H 75 x W 92 x D 65 cm
Category
English George III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Fine 19th Century Sheraton Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome antique writing Table in original condition. The top with a shaped 3/4 gallery and fine thin banding on the front. The long frieze drawer with the same banding and fine pa...
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Sheraton Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional walnut Biedermeier desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated propo...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Populaire Writing Table, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Populaire; Folk Art; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; Writing Desk; Rustic; Travail Populaire; Antique; 19th Century; Writing Table;
19th-century folk art writing desk, a timeless piece ...
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French Rustic Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French LXV Period Cherrywood Writing Table or Desk, 1 drawer, 1 slide, mid 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top with rounded corners formed of three boards resting atop a case fitted with one long drawer and one long writing slide, having a descending shaped apron and raise...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French transitional kidney-shaped desk. 19th century French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis XVI is timeless, elegant, and understated it works we...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Walnut Campaign Travelling Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut campaign travelling desk, opening to a maroon leather interior, the frame remains in very good condition fo...
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English Campaign Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood with excellent proportions. The flat top can house inkwells and the slant utilized for writing or drawing. The lid opens on hinges to reveal a storage compartment. A wonderful piece to incorporate in your decor if you like to sit and spend time on the floor or it may be raised by easy customization to act as a bed desk...
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Indian Anglo Raj Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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.
Category
American Federal Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut. The top and frieze have a gracefully curved serpentine shape with a small storage...
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Late Victorian Flame mahogany string inlaid and satinwood crossbanded pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date.
It is made from fabulous flame mahogany...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Aged Japanese Office Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
46 1/2" W x 28 1/8" H x 28 1/4" D
Kneehole: 17 1/2" W x 23" H x 26" D
Drawers: 10" W x 5" H x 14 1/2" D
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Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Partner Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak partners desk that can be used from 2 sides. Entirely in very good condition. Green gold-edged leather top. The desk has no drawer in the middle and therefore ...
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Indian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular hand-paint decorated satinwood Carlton House desk with beautifully painted cherubs and musical instruments, flowers and figures. The desk is in its original fin...
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English Adam Style Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Mahogany dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany Dressing or Writing Table, the rectangular top with a raised three-quarter gallery, above an arrangement of drawers with turned knob handles...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional Empire secretary bookcase in fine burl ash wood. Denmark or North Germany, circa 1800. The bookcase features a tiered bonnet w...
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Scandinavian Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Burl
19th Century French bronze mounted leather top writing desk / tric trac table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century French bronze mounted leather top writing desk / tric trac table featuring a removable top that has an inset tooled leather desk on one side and a baize lined card playi...
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French Directoire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gillows - Mid 19thC Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk shaped rectangular top with dark blue tooled leather inset flanking a central raised sloped writing surface enclosing a hinged storage compartment, two frieze drawers with blind fretwork decoration above the pedestals each supporting three drawers with brass bail handles, each pedestal with locking bars...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, 19th C., 1800's!!
19th Century Empire Caved Desk With Tooled Leather Top, Height: 28 in. by Width: 52 in. by Depth: 22 in.
Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
t15
As per Worth Point, Empire style furniture tends to be massive in scale, imposing, and abundantly adorned, reflecting Napoleon's magnificence.
Empire furniture has simple geometric shapes with distinct angles. Decorations and motifs are symmetrically placed on both sides.
Like Neoclassic style furniture, ancient Roman and Greek elements strongly influence Empire pieces.
The Empire style furniture is characterized by war and the classical world—coat of arms, trophies, and spires became common motifs. Roman mythological themes frequently appeared in furniture designs such as eagles, winged lions, and deities. These were commonly seen as chair armrests and table legs.
Unique motifs that appeared during the Empire period were initials "N" and "J" encircled by laurel wreaths. Bees, swans, bows, and arrows, and the lyre came into fashion prominent.
The furniture uses imported dense woods, such as mahogany and ebony.
Empire style chairs are stiff and sculptural. Typical Empire style chairs include square, rectangular, or rolled-over chair backs.
The Empire tables are bulkier and more circular than neoclassical. Tables of this period range from massive dining tables to small guéridon tables...
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European Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional Biedermeier single drawer table was made during the early Viennese Biedermeier period, circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticat...
Category
Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish office writing desk in Gustavian black paint with five drawers, red leather embossed top and the original brass hardware.
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Leather
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Student Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ student desk is a remarkable example of the furniture maker's craft, performed on a diminutive scale perfect for townhomes, apartments, libraries, studies, and a student's bedroom! Created entirely from old growth oak, it was literally designed to last for centuries. A single steel pendant pull for the drawer is the only other material used. Hand-carved bas relief covers the entire half-bullnose bevel around the perimeter, underneath a subtle ogee bevel surrounding the solid plank top. Another tier of ogee trim in reverse appears under the carved edging, and that's just the surface! The apron is a marvel of wood sculpting, with elaborate scrollwork and stylized naturalistic foliates in glorious full relief appearing on all four facades, framed by amazingly lifelike full relief busts...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux ...
Category
English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and petite antique Arts & Crafts period writing bureau in oak. This was made in England, it dates from around 1880-90’s.
The size of the pull...
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British Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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