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Regency Desks and Writing Tables

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Period: Late 20th Century
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House
By Chelsea House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century regency style fax bamboo writing desk / console table by Chelsea House. It has a painted distressed ivory finish. It is marked and in very good condition....
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Late 20th Century Chinese Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House

Regency Style Faux Bamboo Writing Deak / Console Table By Chelsea House

Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Rosewood Library Table. This Library Table Stands Upon a Platform Base with Boldly Carved Lions Paw Feet. The Column Being of a Carved Form. Period Regency The Table Features...
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1980s Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique
Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique

Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-mat...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished
Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

Baker Furniture Regency Rosewood Drop Leaf Writing Desk or Console, Refinished

Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage boho regency writing desk by Whitecraft Furniture. Features a pencil reed frame with a wicker glass top. Drawers are accented by wooden sea shell handles.
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1980s Philippine Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Glass

Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft
Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft

Boho Chic Reed and Wicker Writing Desk by Whitecraft

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency writing desk. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. Beautiful tessellated coconut shell frame with a hand painted leather top. Wrought iron and bras...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Coconut Shell Writing Desk

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style writing desk or console table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

Baker Furniture English Regency Burled Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Germantown, MD
A very rare, limited edition Lexington Furniture's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany and Tooled Leather Slant Top Drafting Desk, drafting table with brass ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray
Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray

Lexington's Palmer Home Collection Mahogany Tooled Leather Drafting Desk W/ Tray

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Baker Furniture Regency style burled writing desk. Featuring a beautiful rectangular burled wood top, Regency sty...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk
Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk

Vintage Baker Furniture Regency Style Burled Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic Vintage Regency writing desk. Beautiful hand painted detail with scenes of gladiators. Passed down through three generations in one family. A real collectors piece. Acqui...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency burlwood laminate saber leg tall secretary desk display curio bookcase. Item features tall shapely cabriole/saber legs, broke...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate, Burl

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display
Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

Vintage Italian Regency Burlwood Laminate Saber Leg Tall Secretary Desk Display

English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant Theodore Alexander leather and walnut diminutive writing desk. The central drawer with two D shaped drawers one on each side, the top w...
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Late 20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander
English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander

English Regency Style Writing Table by Theodore Alexander

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Startlingly beautiful bird’s-eye maple drop-leaf writing desk having gorgeous satinwood and ebony inlay and elegant detailed lyre motife legs. with leaves open 64.5 W.
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1980s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Lyre Motife Birdseye Maple Drop-Leaf Writing Desk

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Wicker Desk & Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage wicker reed/rattan table or writing desk with a wicker chair. Bothe pieces are early 19th century and freshly painted light grey. Excellent vintage condition.
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1930s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Reed, Wicker

Wicker Desk & Chair
Wicker Desk & Chair

Wicker Desk & Chair

H 30 in W 48 in D 23.25 in
Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This an elegant piece with an untimeless beauty. The dimensions, the proportions, the wavy edge and the slender legs are elements of value. It can be useful as console or desk; in...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved
Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved

H 30.12 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Side Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping quote to your location. This item is somewhat fragile. It may need a crate or in-home delivery depending on your location. Singl...
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1980s Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Travertine

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Side Table
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Side Table

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Side Table

H 30.5 in W 16 in D 13.25 in
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Bamboo, Burl

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table

Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 32 in
English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored Mahogany & Burl-wood library table with a single generously sized drawer, classic design elements in the column corners with drop finials supported on vase turned & sp...
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1940s American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table
English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

H 32.25 in W 45.5 in D 19 in
Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fraser, MI
Maitland Smith Writing Desk. Mahogany Drawers. Stone rectangular tiles assembled in a surface covering described as tessellated.
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1980s Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone

Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith
Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith

Tessellated Stone Writing Desk by Maitland Smith

H 29.13 in W 50 in D 28 in
French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare item from Baker furniture. It's a French Louis XV style secretary desk in walnut with a mesh grill set for the doors. The desk measures 89 tal...
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1990s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition
French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition

French Louis XV Baker Furniture Louis XV Secretary Desk Collector's Edition

H 89 in W 47 in D 22 in
Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! This is a Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture Co. it has a black leather top and bronze appointments. The chinoiserie pastoral scenes are on a bla...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts
Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts

Louis XV Style Desk By Baker Furniture Co. With Bronze Mounts

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 27.5 in
Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Mahogany Adams Style Regency writing table desk. Additional information: Materials: Mahogany Please note that thi...
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19th Century Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century
Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century

Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century

H 36 in W 68 in D 30 in
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
An 19th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid oak with lyre shaped legs joined by solid wood stretched. Two drawers with original iron drawer pulls. The top is...
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1890s Spanish Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console

19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console

H 29.73 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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1880s French Antique Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s

Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s

H 27.25 in W 35.75 in D 16.38 in
Baker Furniture Contemporary Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture contemporary console table This table measures: 76.5 wide x 14.5 deep x 34.5 high This piece has some light scratches, but...
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2010s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Baker Furniture Contemporary Console Table
Baker Furniture Contemporary Console Table

Baker Furniture Contemporary Console Table

H 34.5 in W 76.5 in D 14.5 in
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21st Century Custom Red Campaign Style Desk with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your work or home office with our stunning 21st-century campaign desk, beautifully restored and refinished by our professional craftsman ...
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1990s European Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

21st Century Custom Red Campaign Style Desk with Brass Accents
21st Century Custom Red Campaign Style Desk with Brass Accents

21st Century Custom Red Campaign Style Desk with Brass Accents

H 31 in W 48 in D 19 in
Baker Furniture Regency Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Baker Furniture desk is in the Regence style with its simple form, stylized Louis XVI legs, flutes and medalions. The top has a diamond pattern and the interio...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Regency Desk
Baker Furniture Regency Desk

Baker Furniture Regency Desk

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 24 in
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany & Leather Regency Writing Desk / Game Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style writing desk / game table by Maitland Smith. Mahogany with banded drawer fronts, tooled & embossed leather top, reversible & removable top center section, slide-out s...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany & Leather Regency Writing Desk / Game Table
MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany & Leather Regency Writing Desk / Game Table

MAITLAND SMITH Mahogany & Leather Regency Writing Desk / Game Table

H 30.25 in W 49.75 in D 24.5 in
Jean Claude Mahey, Desk, 1980
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Desk by Jean Claude Mahey with three drawers in ash burl wood.
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1980s French Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jean Claude Mahey, Desk, 1980
Jean Claude Mahey, Desk, 1980

Jean Claude Mahey, Desk, 1980

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency writing desk. Beautiful hand painted detail with scenes of gladiators. Passed down through three generations in one family. A real collectors piece. Acqui...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Paint

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Gladiator Writing Desk

H 37 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Eglomise Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Writing desk. Made by the iconic Theodore Alexander. A chic Eglomise glass top with a gilt and silvered frame. Signed on the drawer interior. Acquired from...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver

Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Eglomise Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Eglomise Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Eglomise Writing Desk

H 30.25 in W 48 in D 28 in
Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho dual purpose piece of furniture. Beautiful chest of drawers with a concealed flip top writing desk. Perfect for small sp...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Flip Top Writing Desk

H 32 in W 29 in D 19 in
Vintage Regency Councill Furniture Fretwork Leather Top Writing Desk
By Councill
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Fretwork writing desk. Made by the iconic Councill Furniture group and marked on the drawer inside. Beautiful inset leather top with gold leaf detail. Acqu...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Regency Councill Furniture Fretwork Leather Top Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Councill Furniture Fretwork Leather Top Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Councill Furniture Fretwork Leather Top Writing Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in
Late 20th-C. Mario Buatta For John Widdicomb Regency Style Cabinet / Desk
By Mario Buatta
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! So versatile. It is a regency style cabinet designed by Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb. It is black with a warm creamy ivory/ soft yellow interior. The piece is two pie...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Late 20th-C. Mario Buatta For John Widdicomb Regency Style Cabinet / Desk
Late 20th-C. Mario Buatta For John Widdicomb Regency Style Cabinet / Desk

Late 20th-C. Mario Buatta For John Widdicomb Regency Style Cabinet / Desk

H 77.75 in W 37.5 in D 18.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Writing Table Made by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency style mahogany writing table with a tooled leather top. With a super structure with two long drawers on either side and two short inner drawers, a tooled leather top,...
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1980s North American Vintage Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Regency Mahogany Writing Table Made by Baker Furniture Company
English Regency Mahogany Writing Table Made by Baker Furniture Company

English Regency Mahogany Writing Table Made by Baker Furniture Company

H 31.75 in W 42 in D 24 in
Vintage Regency Baker Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage marquetry writing desk. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful detail on top with chic lyre legs and wrought iron cross...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Baker Marquetry Writing Desk
Vintage Regency Baker Marquetry Writing Desk

Vintage Regency Baker Marquetry Writing Desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Regency Sligh Brentwood Greek Key Executive Desk
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Greek key executive desk. Made by the iconic Sligh group. Gorgeous gilt detail highlights the rich wood grain. Drop down front drawer panel for easy keyboard use. ...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Regency Sligh Brentwood Greek Key Executive Desk
Vintage Regency Sligh Brentwood Greek Key Executive Desk

Vintage Regency Sligh Brentwood Greek Key Executive Desk

H 29 in W 58 in L 29 in

Regency desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency 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 Regency 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, Ira Yeager, and Maitland Smith. 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 $1,095 and tops out at $162,452 while the average work can sell for $7,229.

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