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Style: Georgian
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge, the edge with rich gadroon carving, over three drawers, standing on boldly carved...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Architect’s Desk attr. Gillows of Lancaster circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECT'S DESK IN MANNER OF GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
England, circa 1790 with alphabetized rent drawers interior unmarked
Item # 405KYH28Z
This remarkable architect's pedestal desk was almost certainly crafted by Gillows of Lancaster, London circa 1790. It features a rectangular top inlaid with maroon gilt-tooled leather bordered by a molded edge. Below this is situated a full-width frieze drawer which is decorated to appear as two false drawers over pedestals containing three graduated drawers on either side of an open kneehole. The desk stands on a molded plinth base fitted with casters.
The top drawer reveals a sliding gilt-tooled leather writing surface with a central panel that can be lifted on ratchet supports to hold and display documents. This surface slides back to uncover a lower compartment with an open storage area, flanked by three lidded compartments labeled alphabetically within oval reserves. The back of the desk is designed for a tidy appearance, making it suitable for placement in the center of a room, featuring two full-width faux drawers above faux cabinet doors in the pedestals.
While the present example is not marked by Gillows, it is almost without question a product of their workshops and is firmly attributed to their design books. The alphabet inlaid drawers were inspired by designs popularized by Thomas Shearer’s The Cabinet Maker’s London Book of Prices (1788-1803). These were employed in designs published by Gillows, such as the 'bureau writing-table' with a double-ratcheted top made for the Earl of Shrewsbury in 1789 and a writing-table from 1794 (see Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, L. Boynton, ed., 1995, pl. 24 and 41). A similar design appears in the firm’s 1798 Estimate Sketch Book (p.1481), preserved in the Westminster City Library. The drawer design is further seen on pedestal desks stamped by Gillows, including the library table provided by the firm in 1778 to Denton Hall (see C. Gilbert, The Life and Works of Thomas Chippendale, London, 1978, vol.II, p.246, pl.449).
Gillows produced many variations of this desk style, including those with ratcheting tops for standing use, enclosed kneehole designs, various types of pulls, and subtle dimensional adjustments. Examples can be seen well into the George IV period and the influence of this form on later desks by Gillows can be seen as the tastes changed into the second half of the nineteenth century.
Sir Walter Scott acquired a similar desk from Gillows for his Edinburgh house in Castle Street in 1810, later moving it to his study at Abbotsford in 1826. In a letter to J.B. Morritt of Rokeby Hall, Yorkshire, dated May 1810, Scott wrote: ‘You know I fell in love with your Library table and now the The Lady [The Lady of the Lake] has put crowns into my purse I would willingly treat myself unto the like...’ On 9 August, Scott wrote again to Morritt: 'I must not omit to tell you that Gillows table has arrived and gives great satisfaction. Everyone that sees it likes it so much I dare say I shall have some commissions to send him. His bill did not much exceed yours being about £30 ready money’. The Gillow archives from 1810 record: ‘pack for W.Scott Esq., Castle Street, Edinburgh, case containing mahogany bureau writing table Double Elevating tops cupboard in center complete writing drawers’. (See C. Wainwright, The Romantic Interior, Fig 162 & 163).
A few open-market examples of nearly identical desks...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather top on a mahogany case with four drawers on either ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Leather Top Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from high-quality wood, this table boasts a luxurious figured walnut finish that exudes timeless sophistication. The top is adorned with a rich black leather surface, providing a smooth and stylish area for writing, reading, or working on your laptop.
The pedestal desk features nine spacious drawers, adorned with elegant brass handles, offering convenient storage for your writing essentials and office supplies. The classic design is complemented by rounded ends adding a touch of traditional charm to any room. Perfect for a study, home office, or living room, the English Leather Top Writing Table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Walnut
English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and leather top with carved edge.
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and d...
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1760s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Oak Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare 18th century oak bureau of particularly small and diminutive proportions. the fall with a moulded book-rest, opening to reveal a steppe...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good quality George III period mahogany kneehole desk with moulded edge top above a long drawer and arrangement of three graduated small drawe...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Style Wood & Hogan Burr Walnut Partners Desk Bench-Made in England
Located in North Salem, NY
For the person who appreciates high quality in all details. This desk will make the impressive statement needed.
NEW English Bench-Made Wood & Hogan Walnut Early Georgian Style Partners Desk with Three Panel Gilt and Blind Tooled Leather Top on Plinth Base. End Panels, Drawer Fronts and Cabinet Doors with Walnut Crossband and Herringbone Inlay. Solid Brass Decorative Back Plate Handles on all Drawers and Solid Brass Lifting Handles on Ends. Top with Recessed Break on User's Side, Matching Tooled Leather Dictation Slide on Visitor's Side, as well as, Sliding Writing Tablets in Each Top Side Drawers on User's Side.
User's Side with 6 Fitted Box Drawer...
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20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of drawers with desk secretaire by Gillows of Lancaster and L...
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1790s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1790 Gillows Cuban Hardwood Library Secretaire Desk Writing Table I Bramah Lock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 George III Library writing desk secrataire by Gillows of Lancaster and London
A rare find, looking through Gillows of ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and shelved cabinets on one side and open bookcases with adjustable shelving on the othe...
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1960s American Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by Hobbs & Co
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by hobbs & co circa 1900.
Beautiful desk in the adams style circa 1900. Stamped by hobbs & co of london. Mahogany lined drawers. Shaped fro...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
A George III Mahogany and Red Leather Topped Writing Table
Located in London, GB
With adjustable ratcheting writing slope, three front drawers and brass handles, on straight mahogany legs.
English, c.1760
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Bow Front Inlaid Ladies Dressing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany bow front ladies dressing table with hinged top, single drawer, original brasses, satin wood inlay, compartmentalized fitted int...
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1790s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE
England, circa 1780 with scrolled cupid's bow apron
Item # 312EKH07Q
A beautifully patinated writing table from the George III period, this intelligently conceived and finely proportioned table features a rectilinear top with an integral coved-bead edge projecting over three drawers, these each hand-dovetailed with applied cockbead molding surrounding ovular bail pulls. The shaped apron features a cupid's bow in the center of all three sides and the table is raised over straight tapering legs. It is a positively glowing table...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is very well made, with a useful and smart design. The woo...
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1950s British Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Walnut and burr leather top pedestal desk circa 1990.
Good example of a 19th century designed desk. Which is in 3 sections, being the top and 2 pedestals.
Top surface with green le...
Category
Late 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful probably, 19th century oak partners desk, with a leather writing surface. Each side has a bank of drawers and a cupboard door for serious storage, or you can put both ban...
Category
1890s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Georgian George II Oak Lowboy Dressing Table 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A good and early antique Georgian oak lowboy/dressing table, circa 1750.
The George II lowboy having an overhanging top, with a carved kneehole wit...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Rent Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with inset red leather and banded edge, over a long drawer opening to A-Z lidded compartments. The pedestals below each with three drawers. All with classic Gill...
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1770s Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 19th century circa 1820 mahogany writing desk dressing table.
Solid and no loose joints. Full of age, character and charm. The drawers slide freely. ...
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1820s Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five-drawer cabinet with conforming guard over fitted drawers, resting on a table with ...
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1790s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ivory, Satinwood, Rosewood, Leather
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long) with retracting supporting brackets...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine Yew Wood Wood Gilt-Embossed Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with fine satinwood string inlaid carved edges and three-part gilt embossed leather surfaces. The frieze with three drawers over twin leather top slide pull returns. The side...
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20th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780 Architects writing table or desk
A v...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with all new olive tooled leather and central hinged rest, over a pair of drawers over two small drawers, raised on square tapered legs with spade feet. The back is p...
Category
1790s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Desk / Console Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Georgian style desk / console table. It was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality and has a lovely design...
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1950s British Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Circa 1790 George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This George III table has gold embossed trim around a beautifully weathered dark green-blue leather tabletop. The square body has been made entirely from mahogany with a mahogany ven...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Architects Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 18th century architects table with a single drawer which opens to reveal a several compartments. The front of the table is decorated wi...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful English Chippendale crotched mahogany architect’s desk or design table with adjustable rectangular top that raises from a flat position to an elevated standing position, ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th C. Irish George III Carved Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Irish George III knee hole desk in dark mahogany with shaped top with carved edge and canted corners. With a long apron drawer over two side drawers flanking the carved leafy open...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century oak desk on later stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak desk on later stand, the sloped desk having a hinged lift up lid opening to reveal a large compartment space with six moulded front drawers, the outside of the desk ...
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1780s British Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century Great Quality Bureau In Oak ( REF AF-3519 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This impressive 18th-century antique oak bureau is a stunning example of classic craftsmanship and elegance.
Standing on traditional bracket feet, the bureau has a sturdy, balanced ...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
20th English Georgian Oak Two Drawers Lowboy or Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
20th English Georgian oak two drawers lowboy or desk with lyre legs.
Category
Early 20th Century European Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied chinoiserie scenes.
This stunning desk sits on tape...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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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Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
English Regency Style Writing Sofa Table with Leather Surface, Brass Fittings
Located in Toronto, CA
Step into the timeless charm of 18th century England with our exquisite leather top sofa table, writing desk. Crafted with meticulous attention ...
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19th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rare 1794 George III Gillows of Lancaster Double Sided Postmasters Sorting Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare 1794 George III Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided postmasters desk i...
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1790s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Rare And Important Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a flame mahogany banded top over a shaped apron with a single drawer. With fine openwork...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A small George III roll top desk with tambour front. Mahogany with satinwood inlay around drawers and sides. Interior has cubbyholes. Two small drawers and straight legs on casters.
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from high-quality wood, this table boasts a luxurious figured walnut finish that exudes timeless sophistication. The top is adorned with a rich black leather surface, providing a smooth and stylish area for writing, reading, or working on your laptop.
The table features two spacious drawers, adorned with elegant brass handles, offering convenient storage for your writing essentials and office supplies. The classic design is complemented by slender, square tapered legs with brass-capped feet, adding a touch of traditional charm to any room. Perfect for a study, home office, or living room, the English Leather Top Writing Table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with Lion head handles and brown leather surf...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and beautifully designed antique Georgian style bureau. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, it is great looking and extremely...
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1950s British Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely figured walnut, rectangular quarter veneer top over top over a drawer and kneehole with door and small drawer flanked by drawers raised on bracket feet.
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Early 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880-1900 Watchmakers desk in the Georgian taste with period brown leather top and sorting drawer...
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1880s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century George III Style Figured Mahogany Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century, nice quality, double pedestal writing desk, with gold embossed leather inset writing surface, all in one piece, on bra...
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1930s American Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1940s Traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian Mahogany Desk Table
By John Scalia, Schmieg & Kotzian
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional John Scalia for Schmieg & Kotzian mahogany library writing desk table.
Schmieg and Kotzian was a well-known furniture manufacturing company in New York City for ...
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1940s American Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Sheraton Period Rosewood Artist's Boneur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 18th century Sheraton period rosewood artist's Bonheur du Jour boxwood and ebony strung and satinwood banded throughout, having brass galleried upper part above fold-...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
George III Carlton House Desk Mahogany United Kingdom XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
English desk supported by truncated pyramidal legs with brass feet, has three drawers in the band; the top in the center has a Moroccan insert that can be lifted like a lectern and i...
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19th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only the most current and fashionable people of the time. The table has a serpentine top...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Period Georgian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian mahogany partners desk.
This quality desk features 9 oak lined drawers.
Period Georgian antique
The drawers having ebonised turned knobs and wonderful flame mahogany timbers...
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1980s Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Walnut Dressing / Bedside Table Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive English walnut dressing table or bedside table with period brass hardware.
George II period circa 1750
Solid walnut and wal...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This is in the Georgian style, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, this has a beautiful inset leather ...
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1930s British Vintage Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Georgian mahogany writing table with burgundy leather inset top over three-drawered apron with central drawer stepped above two side drawers, standing on four bold square section l...
Category
1770s English Antique Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Georgian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Georgian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Georgian desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Thomas Chippendale, and Bevan Funnell Ltd.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $885 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $6,500.