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Period: Mid-19th Century
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
This table was made in the mid-Victorian period — possibly about 1860. It measures 18 inches diameter across the top and the gallery tray has a slightly wider dimension of 24 inches....
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original condition with the original blue toned paint. Dated 1850 and monogrammed in black. T...
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Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Louis XVI Neoclassical Design Rouge Veined Marble Top Table 1800's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Louis XVI Design Rouge Veined Marble Top Decorative Painted Side Table Raised on fluted legs 1800's Marble can be removed from table base.
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Large Antique Mahogany Conference Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large impressive mahogany conference table library table writing table. The table is made entirely of solid mahogany. Fluted legs Green leather top The table has 8 drawers and is sui...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique desk of the highest quality. This was made in England by Howard and Sons, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Mid Victorian circa 1850-1860 Partick Beakey of Dublin Ireland Demi Lune Library writing table or desk with oxblood leather writing top and brass gallery rail A very rare and luxury desk...
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Irish High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Small 19th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany writing table with 2 drawers. Gold-edged Burgundy leather top. Table stands on porcelain wheels. Entirely in ...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant turn...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a rectangular shaped top with an ormolu moulded edge, decorative shell engraved corner...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pinewood Desk Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Gustavian style hand carved pinewood painted console, desk table with simple drawer and clasical hardwarwe, painted in light grey typical Scandenavian taste. the top is paint...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods
Located in Alba, IT
Important rectangular desk table, finely inlaid in various woods. The table top is made up of several vases with flowers that alternate with floral elements, animals, butterflies an...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...
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American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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English Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Directoire French Shop Counter
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French oak shop counter. With an exceptional curved shape with column detailing to the front. Behind three useful storage drawers and a space for a use as a desk. circ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Leather Top Carved Cherry Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This versatile, antique fruitwood end table could easily be mixed into any room in your home. The simple, traditional Louis Philippe style side table was carved in the Poitou region ...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Cherry

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s. The quality is superb and this is of useful proportions,...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The richly figured mahogany case showing a finely turned baluster gallery over a hinged leather topped writing compartment, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers with satinwood fronts & turned pulls. The writing compartment having the added feature of enabling it to slide over the front of the base, thereby allowing for greater ease & comfort when seated in front. The base is flanked on either side by twin draw-out bookshelves, the right side featuring a small retractable drawer fitted for writing implements over four tiers of drawers with original functioning locks & key, the left side is similarly complimented by four tiers of false drawer fronts. The front of the base showing a richly figured mahogany panel sided by hand carved corbel...
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian partners writing table, crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dating from Circa 1860. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with an inset faded green and gilt tooled leather writing surface over four drawers, two on on either side. It is raised on four elegant shaped tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors. It is a partners desk and finished on all sides so that it can stand freely in the middle of a room. Complete with working locks and keys. 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 and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 143 x Depth 114 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 4 foot, 8 inches x Depth 3 foot, 9 inches A partners desk is an antique desk form, which is basically two pedestal...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century, William IV Period, rosewood writing table having blind tooled leather inset to crossbanded top, over two drawers with original turned wooden knobs opposed by two false drawers, to extremely elegant shallow frieze, raised on reverse tapered, faceted, end supports with elegant carved scrolling feet and original recessed brass castors. Dating to the William IV period, which of course has a most distinctive style of its own sitting, despite not lasting very long between the late regency and victorian periods of english furniture making, this writing table has a lot of stand out features. Firstly it is a great size. A little bigger than many, indeed big enough to use as a day to day desk for working at, whilst not being overpoweringly large like many earlier georgian writing tables which one may find. It is also of exceptional quality. Clearly constructed in a top workshop it is constructed using high end, decorative rosewood veneers on the outside and a lot of mahogany as secondary timbers on the inside which is a great sign of quality. The entire table oozes class and sophistication in fact from top to bottom. The original turned wooden knobs are a nice feature, as is the high support...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled leather inset to inverted breakfront top, over nine drawers with original turned wo...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
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 ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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 Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis Revival gilt bronze mounted wood bureau plat, Circa 1860 in date. The rectangular top has a decorative g...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Writing Table makes the perfect choice for a student desk, a family room, or a library! Hand-c...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Napoleon Kingwood Marble Free-Standing Writing Table Attributed to Sormani
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Napoleon kingwood marble free-standing writing table attributed to Sormani, the shaped rectangular top inset with Breche d’Alep marble within ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table is truly an intriguing design! Crafted from solid old-growth oak, it features a plank top resting over an artistically sculpted c...
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Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf. The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors. The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent. Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood from the period in Austria around...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV rosewood library table. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a red tooled inset leather writing ...
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Irish William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Rosewood

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak. Standing on 4 twisted turned table legs with 5 long frame d...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue gustavian style country desk in pine from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The table is a genuine Swedish country house furniture and has the authentic patina of time. Made with ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Secretaire flap "Billet douce", also called "portfolio" Veneer of Amboyna burl, rosewood and blackened sticks, resting on two pilasters carried by two fluted pads connected by a turned and fluted spacer. It opens with a flap, Interior in lemontree presenting, in addition to a tablet sheathed in leather, mail lockers and a pen tray with its original glass tank...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table
Located in Seaford, GB
We are pleased to offer one of the finest pieces of furniture we have ever bought. A wonderful Partners Writing Table or Desk. It has a makers stamp on each drawer of ‘La Porte Barme...
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German Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid 19th century, fully professionally restored Diminutive George III Walnut And Block Front Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored thro...
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American George III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique estate pedestal desk. An English, quality mahogany and satinwood roll-top secretaire desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. A desk of superior...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Fine 19th C Mahogany George 11 Writing Desk in the Manner of William Harllett
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century George 11 mahogany and leather top writing desk. Hand carved and details on both sides. Beautiful quality with a felt top writing surface. In the manner of W...
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English George II Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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 Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut writing table, having an inset leather top, with two turned and carved legs united by a central stretcher, standing on scroll feet ra...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal. The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard to each pedestal, each cupbpard is fitted with a central shelf. The drawers are all fitted withbeautiful brass drop handles, the desk is complete with the original brass locks and key, and is raised on plinth bases. 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 79.5 x Width 166 x Depth 105 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 foot, 5 inches Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully made from satin wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-188...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date. The top section with a...
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Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century metamorphic Syrian writing table, the duel hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top to reveal a green baize writing surface, various ...
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Syrian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality furniture craftsmanship. Enlarge photos to appreciate the beauty of the wood, note...
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Danish Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and I would date it from the 1840-1860 period. It appea...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender drawers on each side, with gilt-bronze mounts and inset tooled green leather writing su...
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This desk has double exposed peg construction. Two drawers have recessed panels framed by carved moldings. The sides have deep recessed panels. The top has a shrinkage crack at the b...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Mahogany Lectern by Yabsley of Plymouth
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large mahogany lectern by Yabsley of Plymouth, the octagonal support set on a cruciform base with scroll feet and bold scrolling brackets, surmounte...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

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...
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French Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French 19th Century Gothic Style Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Gothic style writing table.
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French Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Oak

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition. Stunning stretchers & base. This piece is in remarkably p...
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Empire Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. This elegant little desk is perfect for a small working space. The writing top fo...
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French Directoire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A large mid 19th century Mahogany writing having black gilt tooled moulded edge rectangular top above six oak lined drawers, supported on reeded tapering legs ending on original bras...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. English Circa 1865 The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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