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Period: Early 1800s
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height-adjustable desk, architect's table, around 1800 France Mahogany circa 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 78 x 84 x 50 Height-adjustable to approx. 120 cm, can be folded up...
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French Louis XVI Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800

Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed sides. The top is provided with inlaid green leather; the drawers have divided small...
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Scandinavian Empire Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres

Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres

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 Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Leather Top Writing Table
English Chippendale Leather Top Writing Table

English Chippendale Leather Top Writing Table

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
A Connecticut mahogany slant front desk on french feet with original 15 star eagle pulls, circa 1800. Some provenance and notations with dates on lopers. Friction fit interior door....
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American Federal Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and beautiful hand crafted wrought-iron stretchers. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th century, this walnut writing desk or table features a curved hand carved rectangular top showcasing a raised shelf with two petite drawers...
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Italian Baroque Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base

Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality and has a lovely bow fronted design. It...
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British George III Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk

English Mahogany Sheraton Bowfront Server
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this server have cockbeaded edges. The center drawer has an arched apron below. The top has a carved tripled reeded edge on the front and sides.
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English Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Sheraton Bowfront Server
English Mahogany Sheraton Bowfront Server

English Mahogany Sheraton Bowfront Server

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular compartmentalized side drawers with original brasses, supported by four reeded ringed...
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English Regency Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original and restored Georgian English pedestal desk in oak with a hand dyed brown leather writing surface, circa 1800 A very well made and...
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk

George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine George III-period mahogany partner’s desk, circa 1800. This is a very good quality Georgian English partner’s desk of classic proportions. Excellent deep, rich color and pati...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800

George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800

Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small ladies' desk with three drawers and large gilt bronze fittings on the front. The desk stands on high pointed legs with ball feet and is inlaid with fillet strips and framing pa...
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Louis XVI Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800
Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800

Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Georigian secretaire bookcase in mahogany Stand out example of English furniture making, great piece as both a desk and a bookcase Top half features the glass fronted cabin...
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Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800
Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Georgian Secretaire Bookcase Desk Mahogany 1800

Louis XVI Cherrywood Tric Trac Table
Located in Essex, MA
With removable rectangular top with inset leather and wood border, the reverse in green baize. All opens to a backgammon table with ebony playing surface. Each side with a small draw...
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French Louis XVI Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Louis XVI Cherrywood Tric Trac Table
Louis XVI Cherrywood Tric Trac Table

Louis XVI Cherrywood Tric Trac Table

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1800 English made Pollard oak writing bureau with ornately hand carved claw & bal...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs
Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs

Antique Georgian Period Writing / Side Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and unusual antique Georgian period writing / side table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1810 period. It is of very fine quality, the rectangular to...
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British George III Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing / Side Table
Antique Georgian Period Writing / Side Table

Antique Georgian Period Writing / Side Table

Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian period leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is very well made and is a lovely size....
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British George III Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Georgian Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted interior and a green felt writing surface.
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British Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk

Neoclassical Style Lombard Table, circa 1800
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In marquetry de various woods, bone and nacre. Top with floral motifs and arabesques. Hercules fighting a lion in the center top. Drawer in front. Giuseppe Maggiolini style in la...
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Italian Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Lombard Table, circa 1800
Neoclassical Style Lombard Table, circa 1800

Neoclassical Style Lombard Table, circa 1800

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800-1820 original Georgian / Regency Military campaign desk with large top map drawer ...
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer

Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy
Located in Godshill, 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...
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Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy
Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Georgian Oak Side Table or Writing Table A Georgian Country Oak Lowboy

Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Godshill, 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 ...
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Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk
Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk

Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk

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