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Style: Victorian
Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Striking craftsmanship, fine materials and a delightful form enhance this quality desk Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks present exceptional caramel hues and fine grain interest Captivating, rouge marble display plinth with a three-quarter brass gallery Trio of drawers to the upper section, of field panel finish and accessed by brass drop handles Roll top tambour activated by opening the main drawer, redolent of Riesener...
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1850s French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Large Revolving Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A attractive large early single pedestal Victorian Mahogany revolving Drum Table with a newer gold tooled leather top. Nice original finish with a great color and patina to the aged...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved barley twist supports are in very good condition. The apron is heavily carved as well.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1890s Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique two tone watchmakers/jewelers desk with fifteen drawers, two shelves and canvas surfaced slide out work top. This desk also has a foot rest. The ...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side. Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles. The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath. Complete with original brass locks and keys. 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 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7 Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk C1880 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date. The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Flame Mahogany & Crossbanded Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Victorian Revival crossbanded flame mahogany desk dating from the late 20th Century. This desk has been beautifully made from ...
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1980s Vintage Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry & Ormolu Bonheur de Jour Bureau 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut and ormolu mounted inlaid  Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk, circa 1860 in date.  The gorgeous grain and colour  of the burr...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

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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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.
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1880s American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800's
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather & Son, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interio...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Maple, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

Stunning Victorian Hobbs&Co London Partners Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian partners desk made by Hobbs&Co London around 1880 . It is double side desk which two people can sit facing each other , with nine ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality, One Piece, Mid 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk Of Eleven Drawers Having Replacement Gilt Tooled Leather Top And Original Turned W...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having Attractive Old Leather, With Blind Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Highl...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Mahogany and burr leather top pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mahogany 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 ...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk handcrafted in mahogany with the original tooled leather top on a double pedestal form with eight drawers in the front, brass hardware, and block f...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. Measures: 4ft. The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold t...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Melodeon Rosewood Desk with Scroll Form Legs C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Melodeon Rosewood Desk with Trestle Base having Scroll Form Legs C1860 Measu...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk - C. 1870
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Presenting an exquisite Victorian Burr and Figured Walnut Davenport Writing Table Desk dating back to approximately 1870. This charming piece exudes age and character, making it a ra...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany satinwood and Goncalo Alves marquetry inlaid and satin wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet mak...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
"An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled red leather inset top. Features 2 hand dovetailed drawers within the frieze, squa...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Large Mahogany Victorian Executive Desk, Ox Blood Faux Leather top, 6 dr
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Large Mahogany Victorian Executive Desk, Ox Blood Faux Leather top, 6 drawers, brass handles. A perfect addition to any modern or cont...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Carved Writing Table In Oak ( REF AF-3576 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 19th-century writing table in oak showcases exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The piece is in excellent condition, demonstrating the durability and timeless appea...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian rosewood freestanding davenport having the original brass gallery to the top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

1961 Hand Painted Custom Victorian Foldable Bed Tray Lap Tray
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an amazing vintage wood lap tray - perfect for breakfast in bed. It could also be used as a writing or reading table. This table tray is very versa...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk With Cigar box mahogany drawers & brass hardware With 3 keys. Also comes with later glass top
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1840s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
English Victorian Davenport Desk Lift Top Pop Up Mechanism Concealed File Compartment. Beautiful burl wood cabinet.
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple, Oak, Burl

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have possibly been used for giving lectures or for concierge administration. Made from pin...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table, having a quality burr walnut kidney shaped top with kingwood cross...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass galleries, mirror to the centre with a pretty inlaid rail above flanked by two faux ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

19th Century English Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson
Located in Essex, MA
A Signed 19th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by William Richardson of Leeds and Bradford. Original leather top. Beautiful mellow patina, carved neoclassical legs with "lamb tongu...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian burr walnut writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1850 period. The quality is outstanding, this is as fine a writi...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Pop Up Davenport with Scroll End Supports, maple fitted interior with writing slope and ink bottles, scroll end supports flanking drawers on plinth ba...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Heal and Son Mahogany Writing Desk
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...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Good Quality Bureau In Mahogany ( REF AF-3581 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
A remarkable 19th-century mahogany bureau of exceptional quality, showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanship. This substantial piece, known for its sturdy and heavy construction...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstanding, t...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1870 period. It is of outstanding quality, it stands on beautifully turne...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, 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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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Mahogany Twin Pedestal Partner's Desk of Antique Quality from the 1920s
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique mahogany twin-pedestal partner's desk of exceptional quality. The desk boasts fantastic proportions, a rich color, and a well-developed patina. Remarkably, there is no evide...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. The sunken central superstructure is flanked on either side by columns of five...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental English partner desk desk, 1870 writing desk, mahogany one sides profiled three-door frame, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface decorated with extraordinary gol...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

​​Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shap...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, 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...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels. Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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1890s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NL
This exceptional Victorian Davenport desk, crafted from burr walnut inlays and mahogany, is a prime example of 19th-century craftsmanship. The desk features a molded writing slope wi...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb. It includes a hand...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Victorian Sycamore Partners Desk
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fabulous Victorian partners desk in beautiful mellow sycamore - double pedestal with front drawers and cupboard rear with tooled leather insert top c1860 - 66"ww x 36"d x 32"h (25...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Sycamore

19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table, the moulded edge top having a black leather writing surface with gold and blind tooling, two oak lined drawers below with engraved bra...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Victorian Style Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Victorian-style bowfront Campaign desk, the flip-top enclosing a fitted interior and a leather writing surface, with five drawers surrounding the kneehole, on tapering splay legs j...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Inlaid Birdseye Maple Secretary Desk 19th Century
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a spectacular type two Birdseye Maple Desk with the most beautiful detailed inlay. The most endearing part of this desk are the legs, shaped by a master furniture maker they ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

!9th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany writing table with 2 drawers on both sides. This means that the table can also be used by 2 people. Green mixed gold-edged leather top. The table is in ver...
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1850s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian 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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian 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 Holland & Sons, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Maple & Co., and Howard & Sons 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 $380 and tops out at $159,824 while the average work can sell for $3,886.

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