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Period: Late 19th Century
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.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning, absolutely massive and extremely well-appointed kingwood and rosewood desk. The desk dates to the 1880s era and is in good condition for its age, but will show m...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
German Black Forest Oak Side Table with Turned Bobbin Legs, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This German Black Forest side table / desk from the late 19th century features a rectangular top with molding. The top sits on a richly carved apron, adorned with foliage motifs. The...
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German Black Forest Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant tea table was crafted of in late-19th-century France in the Louis XV-style, defined by its scalloped apron and thin cabriole legs. The s-form legs curve outwards from th...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
David Waddington. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel gilt writing desk with cantered corners and incized floral decoration and a tower turned gallery. Stamped David Waddington Ulphosterer Bolto...
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English Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronze work characterize this tambour front roll top writing desk by François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Linke is celeb...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890. Beautiful old leather.
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English Chinese Chippendale Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine English 19th Century Mahogany Secretary-Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine English table with a "hidden" writing desk/ secretary opening via three articulated compartments.
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British Edwardian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
By Maison Léger
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry desk by Maison Léger
French, c. 1880
Height 80cm, width 185cm, depth 98cm
This very impressive desk was crafted around 1880 by...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
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...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer, pu...
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Unknown Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC George II Style Mahogany and Cross Banded Kneehole Desk with Quarter Veneered Sides - Drop Down Cubby Hole, Camphor Lined Drawers and missing Writing Slope * 22.5"w x 17"d...
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English George II Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or ...
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English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4637 Fine late Victorian satinwood bureau, having arched tambour top which open to reveal pigeons holes, small inlaid drawers and slide out, green leather writing surface, all abov...
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English Sheraton Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Lovely Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this lovely antique walnut and gilt metal mounted kidney shaped writing table in Louis XV style, late 19th century; the top with inset gilt tooled leathe...
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British Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
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Spanish Gothic Revival Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece that embodies styles influenced by the three greatest eras of human endeavor! The u...
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French Napoleon III Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer on one-side with hand-cut dovetail construction....
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French Country Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
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...
Category
French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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 Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English 1880s Faux-Bamboo Desk with Copper Hued Leather Top and Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo desk from the late 19th century, with copper leather top and five drawers. Created in England during the later years of the 19th century, this desk features a ...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a breathtaking desk! Featuring parquetry and Sevres porcelain plaques inset into the secretary desk with beautiful crisp bronze and done in the manner of Francois Linke or an...
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French Louis XVI Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A William IV mahogany writing table, with fine patinated to the top and sides, the frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, with...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one side and real working drawers to the other.
The leather top is in good condition ...
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English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century Louis XIV style mahogany and brass inlaid drop-front freestanding secretary desk in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. The slender mahogany body ...
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French Louis XIV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk having bronze mounts, claw feet and resting on slabs of green marble (optional) C 1890.
Category
French Empire Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers, 66X92X43, Louis XV style.
Category
French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a lovely brass banded serpentine top, bronze mounts, and one large drawer. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced. The wri...
Category
French French Provincial Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Rococo Style Walnut & Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant French rococo style bureau plat writing desk made in walnut with ormolu accents.
Features a top with a tooled leather writing-surface w...
Category
French Rococo Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing desk with secrets by Leglas-Maurice
By François Leglas-Maurice
Located in Paris, FR
Large double-sided Renaissance-style writing-desk with secrets, stamped and inscribed by François-Pierre Leglas-Maurice.
It won a gold medal at the 1...
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French Revival Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Pearwood
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a gold embossed leather desk surface, with a gilt bronze filigree...
Category
Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Wicker and Oak Library Table by Heywood Wakefield With Original Label
Located in Hudson, NY
Heywood Wakefield library table. With quarter sawn, oak top and woven wicker pedestal legs, apron, and stretcher. This wicker table drew on the Aesthetic Movement and Japanese influe...
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American Aesthetic Movement Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Spanish Baroque Table with Dark Walnut Solomonic Legs with Carved Structure and
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque Spanish colonial fratino table dark walnut solomonic legs with iron stretcher, exquisite walnut wood Fratino trestle table with antique 19th cen...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century carved oak desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century carved oak desk, the shaped top having a carved moulded edge, green leather writing surface decorated with gilt and blind tooling, the front of the desk...
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Grain-Painted English Pine Kneehole Desk from Collection of Michael S. Smith
Located in Southampton, NY
Grain-painted English pine kneehole desk, probably late 19th century, from the collection of Michael S. Smith. This is a well constructed desk with generous storage/shelving. Outside...
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English Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Victorian solid Mahogany writing table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5557 Victorian solid mahogany writing table or dressing table, having shaped upstand to the back, figured mahogany top, panelled sides and two mahogany lined, moulded frieze drawer...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English 1870s Faux Bamboo Walnut Desk with Oval Top, Drawers and Root Style Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo walnut desk from the late 19th century, with oval shaped top, two drawers and bamboo root style feet. Created in England during the third quarter of the 19th c...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted Architects Davenport designed to stand at to work, with stylised floral details in reds an...
Category
English Gothic Revival Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Marquetry Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality Victorian Sheraton revival marquetry inlaid carlton house desk attributed to Edwards & Roberts. The top having to marquetry inlaid boxes...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine quality Louis XVI Bonhuer du juer, circa 1880.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century French LOUIS XVI style, Sevres style porcelain mounted Bonheur du jour. Having an inset white marble top, ormolu gallery + mounts. Three drawers abov...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand.
Zebrawood with brass handles and toed leather interior
Dedicated black 1892
18 x 10.5 x 20
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table, Circa 1885.
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Satinwood Parquetry Writing Desk circa 1890
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Late Victorian Freestanding Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian freestanding satinwood Carlton House desk, the curved rectangular top with the typical arrangement of six small drawers and a central cupboard around three sides, en...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
By Heal's
Located in Faversham, GB
A late 19th century mahogany dressing table desk by renowned English furniture maker Heal and Son.
The rectangular top with a splendid ogee moulded edge and round corners displays a...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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 Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Sheraton revival Satinwood desk.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century Satinwood Sheraton revival knee hole desk, having its original gilt tooled inset leather top, five graduated Mahogany lined drawers with carved giltw...
Category
Sheraton Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
A fine 19th French Louis XVI kingwood writing desk by P. Sormani. gilt bronze
By Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood parquetry and gilt bronze writing desk . Fine quality signed Paul Sormani
Category
French Belle Époque Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table.
Circa 1890
This Writing Table Stands Upon Elegant Tapered Legs with Spade Feet and Brass Castors.
The Table Features 2 Mahogany Lined ...
Category
Sheraton Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Spanish Carved Walnut Baroque Partners Desk Writing Trestle Table 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique 19th century Spanish Baroque carved walnut & hand-forged iron trestle partner's table or desk, circa 1880.
A partner's table allows two people to sit opposite each other with drawer space on both sides, this very nice example in the Spanish baroque taste has a carved gadrooned top. To each side are three carved fronted drawers, each with the original brass teardrop shaped pulls with a six petal floral brass lock escutcheon. Each side having corresponding carving, at each corner of the desk are a pair of carved acanthus...
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Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1890. Made of wild cherry timber, the large writing table ...
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French Louis XV Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
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 Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century Rustic Desk ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Rustic desk ~ sofa table was hand-crafted from solid oak to last for centuries! The thick plank top has four mitered corners eliminating sha...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptionally rare 19th century English eclipse patented telescopic desk.
Made of oak in the Rococo style in Great Britain, circa 1880.
Fully marked as “The Eclipse” ...
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English Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved superstructure with divided compartments, the shaped top with a brass moulded edge, green leath...
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French Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
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