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Style: Victorian
VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original castors and VR stamped locks for Victoria Regina...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime exceptionally rare circa 1880 Pollard oak partner desk with oxblood leather top made by and fully stamped Howard & Son’s Berners Street
What can I say, a 140 year old desk, in one of the best timbers around and made by one of the greatest furniture makers England has ever produced. Howard & Son’s history is extensive, I’ll include a short bio below
The desk has the normal partner desk drawer configuration, there are divider slots and some dividers in most drawers, most likely this was a watch makers desk...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and extremely important hand carved walnut fully stamped library table by Angiolo Barbetti of Firenze
What a find… this table is by one of the finest Italian carvers of all time, dating to circa 1860, Barbetti’s works sell in the hundreds of thousands, they are highly collectable, impossible to find and when they do come up for sale they usually end up in museum collections, they are simply that good
This is an Italian carved walnut library or centre table, the cartouche shaped top with gadrooned edge and leather inset, the carved and pierced frieze incorporating a central shell motif flanked by scroll motifs with swags of flowers, each conforming cabriole shaped leg incorporating similar motifs and joined by an X-stretcher centred by a seated cherub, on scroll carved feet, the underside with branded stamp 'BARBETTI, FIRENZE'
What more can I say! The condition is period correct and very fine, we have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, it is in gallery ready order throughout
Dimensions:
Height 82.5cm
Width 142cm
Depth 76cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
Angiolo Barbetti (1805 - 1873) was a skilled carver, designer and decorator, with a flourishing atelier in Florence during the nineteenth century. After working in his father Massimiliano's atelier in Siena, he took up an apprenticeship with Giovacchino Guidi (d. 1842), considered one of Siena's finest ebenisti.
By 1826-7, he had established a workshop on the Piazza San Giovanni, Siena and in 1830 exhibited his first works at the Istituto delle Belle Arti, Siena. In 1842, Barbetti moved his workshop to Florence, establishing himself near the ponte alle Grazie.
Important commissions from this period included carvings for the interiors of Villa San Donato for Prince Anatoly Demidoff. Barbetti took part in many of the international exhibitions of the second half of the nineteenth century, including the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, where he was awarded a medal for a suite of carved walnut furniture. Following the exhibition, the suite of furniture was purchased by the South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it remains today.
Joined in the business by his four sons Rafaello, Egisto, Ottavio and Rinaldo by the beginning of 1860, the firm of Barbetti continued to find international success exhibiting successfully at the 1861 Florence exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the Vienna Exhibition of 1873. Makers Bibliography: Meyer, Jonathan, Great Exhibitions: London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851 - 1900, Antique Collectors Club (Woodbridge, UK), 2006, p. 41. Simone Chiarugi, La bottega di Angiolo Barbetti a Siena e Firenze , in C. Paolini, A. Ponte and O. Selvafolta, Il bello ritrovato , Novara, De Agostini, 1990, pp. 220 223. Simone Chiarugi, La fortuna...
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1860s Italian Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Work Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut work table, the rectangular-shaped burr walnut lifts up top, opening to reveal a green leather writing slope and fitted interior above frieze drawer and storage compartment be...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Merryweather Holloway London 1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk
A very fine desk indeed, made ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset with a leather skiver, decorated with gold tooling. Below this three drawers, each ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4565 fine quality Victorian satin writing table or dressing table, having shaped upstand, stunning top with moulded edge and 2 oak lined drawers fitted with original turned knobs, ...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satin
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian burr walnut piano top pop up Davenport. The top of the davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, op...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely circa 1900 Late Victorian French Pine Brown Leather Gold Gilt Desk Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique French circa 1900 late Victorian pine writing table, desk or occasional centre table with brown leather top and giltwood frame
...
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Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pine
Adjustable Citronnier Wood Reading Table, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Adjustable citronnier wood reading table, England, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and really quite rare original early Victorian hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk
A very decorative piece, originally made ...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one side and real working drawers to the other.
The leather top is in good condition ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Victorian Walnut Marquetry Writing Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut marquetry writing table attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, the shaped rectangular top with an oval panel inset with tooled green leather, the frieze with two sma...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
Believed by our experts to date from around 1860, this antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour is an imposing and functional item of furniture that is so typical of the Victorian era.
We ...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow's of Lancaster circa 1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs
An exceptionally rare example of a High Victorian Library desk...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Late Victorian Burl Walnut Cushion Curve Pedestal Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1900 late Victorian burl walnut with brown leather writing surface pedestal desk made by Withy Grove Stores LTD Manche...
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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour writing table. The top, of arched form, has an ornate brass pediment, flanked by...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped rectangular leather-inset top set above a knee-hole with a...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top with moulded edges above a disguised single frieze drawer, the end supports compri...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather-inset top, above three drawers in the frieze and four graduated drawers in each pede...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality English 19th century Victorian Amboyna Pedestal Desk. The desk top, having a superstructure with two cupboards with brass gallery tops, each panelled with ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian mahogany slant front desk with gallery and turned legs and spindle design stretcher (signed HERTS BROTHERS, in drawer).
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Marquetry Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A good writing table in the Manner of Holland & Sons
Constructed in mahogany, with specimen wood inlays, and gilt bronze mounts; of rectangular form, with bowed ends, rising from ri...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak
An exceptionally rare exa...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Amboyna
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original early Victorian Holland and Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped.
A very rare...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Walnut
Small Mahogany Bow Front Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Small, English, mahogany single drawer side table on delicate, turned legs; brass knobs break the plane of the bowed drawer front. A nice, quality table with clean lines that would b...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Rosewood Early Victorian Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This table completely made from the solid is of exceptional quality. The woods selected for the top are well figured and done not in veneer but from the solid timber. The top is supp...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reveal four lemonwood faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather and a pen and ink tray...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
English Mahogany Student Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This desk features a gallery surround that walls off the ink and pen wells at the back area above the sloped and leathered writing surface. Inside, two generously sized drawers offe...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Barley Twist Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian barley twist writing table / desk. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1850-1860 period.
It is of extr...
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1850s Swedish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is very well made and is a very useful size, ...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th century Victorian burl walnut pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Victorian burl walnut pedestal desk circa 1870 .
The desk has a fantastic grain and colour with a wonderful patina .
It has 9 hand dovetailed mahogany lined drawers ,The...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A High Quality 19th Century figured Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport with a pop up top. The pull-out fitted interior, includes: red leather adjustable writing surface slope with...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk by Howard & Sons
Located in London, GB
A top quality antique Victorian solid walnut desk by renowned cabinet makers Howard & Sons. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period.
It is extremely well...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian walnut pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of outstanding quality, it is extremely well made and stu...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb Victorian burr walnut parquetry and ormolu mounted Bureau De Dame, circa 1870 in date.
The fall front features a decorative Jasperware ormolu mounted plaque and opens to...
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1870s French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Figural Carved Solid Mahogany R.J. Horner Partners Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany pedestal desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, the desk has an arrange...
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1840s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th century Mahogany pedestal desk, the top with a leather writing surface and nine drawers, all with fitted with brass swan neck ...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th English Victorian Walnut Desk Writing Tables, 1850s
Located in Roma, RM
Early Victorian English writing desk, in walnut and walnut burl, boxwood inlay. Legs joined by crosspiece and carved in the classic manner of the Victorian period.
Desk in excellent...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Boxwood
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Desk, 1860s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare Victorian center desk, in mahogany circa 1860, we note that the legs of the desk are a work of art of carving, in the best English tradition of that period. Present eight wheels...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English 19th Century Coromandel and Gilt Brass Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A very fine writing desk firmly attributed to Wright & Mansfield.
Constructed in coromandel with extensive gilt brass work fittings; rising from caster shod toupie feet, the two pedestals housing three lockable graduated drawers, with gilt brass cock...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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