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Item Ships From: London
Antique George IV Goncalo Alves Writing Table Desk Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This monumental early George IV antique library writing table is crafted from beautiful Gonçalo Alves  and dates from Circa 1820. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with th...
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1820s English George IV Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...
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1870s Victorian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and handmade in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
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 Victorian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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 Victorian Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date. The rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very...
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1870s French Empire Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Empire Revival Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, Circa 1870 in date. This imposing Empire Revival partners desk is mounted with fine ormolu...
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1870s Napoleon III Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

1970s Renato Zevi Vintage Chrome Brass Glass Console Table Desk Romeo Rega Sofa
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing console table in large proportions that came from a grant residence in Hyde Park London and used to decorate one of their entrance rooms. The table ordered on this...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Chrome

French 1970’s designer desk
By Roneo, Paris
Located in London, GB
A chrome and metal French designer 1979’s desk by Roneo, Paris.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

1940s colonial style mahogany desk with faux bamboo detail
Located in London, GB
A striking yet understated mahogany Swedish desk from 1940s with a simulated Faux bamboo border to the top and rattan style side panels in a warm mid brown colour. The knee hole is f...
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1940s Swedish Colonial Revival Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Handcrafted English Oak Desk
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Our new prime English oak 2 drawer dovetailed desk. Designed and handmade in England using skilled traditional furniture making techniques. Completely handcrafted from the finest ful...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival hand painted and inlaid satin wood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900 in date. This exquisite desk is made from the finest...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Kidney Shaped Desk in Walnut by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The kidney-shaped desk in solid walnut was designed and made for a client's bay window home study; it has three main drawers of different depths that run on fully extendable Blum run...
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2010s English Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'EDWARDS & ROBERTS'  Circa 1870 in date.   This elegant desk is crafted from the most beaut...
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal. The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard to each pedestal, each cupbpard is fitted with a central shelf. The drawers are all fitted withbeautiful brass drop handles, the desk is complete with the original brass locks and key, and is raised on plinth bases. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79.5 x Width 166 x Depth 105 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 foot, 5 inches Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1860s English Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model 305 desk, 1953 Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master-cabinetmaker Ejner Pedersen for his company PP Mobler c1970s. The whole desk including le...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Ole Wanscher 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
Ole Wasncher - Rare Mahogany Desk This beautifully elegant desk in a classical style was designed by Danish master Ole Wanscher in the 1950s and produced by his long-time collaborat...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a decorative ormolu bod...
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1920s French Empire Revival Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 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 Victorian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Satinwood Marquetry Carlton House Writing Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very attractive Carlton House Desk which has been hand crafted from the very finest satinwood and decorated with inlaid marquetry and dates from the late twentieth cen...
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1990s English London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, by the world renowned cabinet maker, Gillow & Co, Circa 1880 ...
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1880s English Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Pogatschnig Desk by Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in London, GB
Compact desk in stained wood with curved laminated legs and structural detailing, featuring four drawers with brass handles. A functional and elegant piece with early modernist influ...
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1940s Italian Bauhaus Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk was designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was produced by cabinetmakers Haslev ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Fragment Trestle Series Desk/Table by Toad, bespoke edition
Located in London, GB
Elegantly combining antique hand forged iron with beautiful fragmented live edge Tivoli marble. Available to order - lead time: 6 weeks.   
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in London, England
Sven Langkilde - Rare Mahogany Desk This delightful and sophisticated desk was made in highly limited quantities by Danish designer Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company La...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Erik Risager-Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk, c1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in London, England
Erik Risager-Hansen - Writing Desk, c1960s Rarely seen desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish master Erik Risager-Hansen (also known as Severin Hans...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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

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Mahogany

Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Pebble Edge English Walnut Dining oval Table by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Pebble Edge Oval Table on Chapel Legs: The pebble edge refers to the tabletop edge, which takes inspiration from the perfect skimming stone, a stone that has been smoothed and made tactile by natural forces. The photographs show it with the Carol Bentwood walnut chairs. The two pieces of English walnut used for the top are joined centrally along the live edge and held in place with butterfly ties on the underside. The tabletop stands...
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2010s English Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at the annual Cabinetmaker’s Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen in...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1950s Italian ash wooden desk with two drawers in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ‘modernist organic ‘Italian design desk/console table with 2 drawers , tapered legs crafted in Italy around 1950, this piece is a stunning example of the era's design sensibilities.The juxtaposition of blond wood with darker wood drawers...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ash

Oak Art Deco Desk with Bronze Handles
By Abbess
Located in London, GB
A freestanding oak Art Deco style pedestal desk with bronze handles by Abbess. Each pedestal having one writing slide over four drawers with bronze han...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

1960s Danish "901" Executive Desk in Rosewood & Chrome by Bodil Kjaer
By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An iconic executive "model 901" desk in Rio rosewood & chrome by Danish designer Bodil Kjaer. Made circa 1965 for the Danish manufacturer E. Pedersen & Son, it is in superb restored...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles
Located in London, GB
A charming and more unusual C19th swedish fall front pine bureau on bracket feet. The top drawer fall front reveals an interior with a small central niche flanked by three long shall...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Campaign Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Frank Brangwyn. A rare desk originally designed for the 1931 Pollard exhibition
By E. Pollard & Co, Frank Brangwyn
Located in London, GB
Frank Brangwyn. E Pollard and Co. A rare desk originally designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition where it can be seen in a room setting in the original photographs from 1931. See ...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis Revival gilt bronze mounted amaranth bureau plat, Circa 1860 in date. The shaped top has a decorative gilt ...
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1860s French Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century French bureau plat of good scale, in mahogany with kingwood veneer crossbanding, with brown leather writing surface with gilt tooling to the border, opening ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hans Wegner Danish Oak PP-305 Desk, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner, P.P. Møbler 1
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model 305 desk, 1953 Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master-cabinetmaker Ejner Pedersen for his company PP Mobler c1970s. The whole desk including le...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early 1961 Peter Løvig Danish Teak Executive Desk – Freestanding with Bookcase
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in London, Park Royal
An exceptional early production model of Peter Løvig Nielsen’s iconic Danish teak executive desk, date-stamped 16 March 1961. Designed during the golden era of Scandinavian modernism...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk, book-matched pippy English oak, printer and file drawer By Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Desk is crafted from solid English pippy oak. The drawers run on fully extendable, concealed soft close runners. The bottom drawer can be used for files. On the left side of the ...
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2010s English Mid-Century Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Burr Walnut Kidney Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
Elevate your workspace with this exquisite burr walnut kidney-shaped pedestal desk featuring a luxurious hand-tooled leather writing surface. Organize your essentials effortlessly wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency London - Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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 Victorian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

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 Victorian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

A Very Fine C19th Ormolu Mounted Bureau de Dame by Maison Mottheau
By Maison Mottheau et Fils
Located in London, GB
A French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood , Tulipwood and Parquertry Bureau De Dame dated C1880s The mount are by Maison Mottheau Lovely Bombe Shaped Decorated with Sunburst Parquetry and Angel Candelabras...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

French Mid 20th Century Modernist Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
A midcentury modernist desk in blonde and black lacquered oak, in the manner of Jacques Hitier. Featuring clean lines and a “floating” top with a single angular-fronted drawer. Frenc...
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Mid-20th Century French London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Table Desk by Edwards & Roberts 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves writing table by Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1850 in date. The top is inset with a gold tooled burgundy leather writing surface abo...
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1850s Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Italian Rattan and Bamboo Desk / Vanity Table Vivai del Sud C.1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in London, GB
A Vivai del Sud pedestal table Rome, Italy, C.1970. Constructed in in rattan, bamboo and cane. Ideal as a small desk or vanity. The Knee hole width measures 39cm. In excellent condi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Handcrafted English Desk
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
A totally unique handcrafted modernist desk designed and made in England by our craftspeople using traditional woodworking and cabinetry techniques. The beautifully figured surface i...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
A rare mahogany version of the Cavaletto or TL2 table designed by the great neo-rationalist designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
This vintage teak desk combines form and function with effortless style. Crafted from richly grained teak, the desk features a balanced and symmetrical silhouette with six drawers—th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk
Teak Desk
$3,220
Knoll by Florence Knoll Ebonized Oak Mini Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Florence Knoll in 1954, the Mini Desk is part of the High Table range manufactured by Knoll. Constructed from a slimline polished chrome frame, the desk has a...
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2010s Italian London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s, Danish Roswood Wall-Mounted Bar / Desk by Erik Buch for Dyrlund
By Erik Buch, Johannes Andersen, Dyrlund
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Closed dimensions - height: 55cm, depth: 39cm, width: 127cm Open dimensions - height: 78cm, depth: 70cm, width: 127cm A beautifully figured 1960s Danish rosewood wall-mounted bar or desk by Erik Buch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood & ebony line inlaid & satinwood banded throughout, having brass galleried top above ...
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Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine Example of a Style of Louis XV Writing Desk by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
A very Fine Writing Desk by Paul Sormani Lovely Gilt Bronze Mounted It Revives Famous XV period C1880s Stamped P.Sormani on Lock
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of contrasting beech and teak woods throughout. The piece utilises the juxtaposing colours to ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a striking gold tooled black leather inset writing surface which has a decorative geometric inlaid satinwood and ebony border around it. It features beautifully cast gilded Ormolu mounts including angels, pharaonic herms above paw feet and swan escutcheons. It is further enhanced with male masks wearing nemes headress's on the sides, making it an incredibly imposing and impressive item of furniture. The desk features seven drawers for maximum storage, it is freestanding with a beautifully panelled back and comes complete with the original working locks and keys. This desk will soon become the centrepiece of your furniture collection, there is no mistaking the sophisticated quality and design and it is certain to enhance the style and elegance of any living area, bedroom, or reception. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, French polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x width 150 x depth 80 Dimensions in inches: Height 29.9 x width 59.1 x depth 31.5 Empire style, is an early 19th century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America until circa 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the rule of Napoleon I in the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style was called Louis XVI style, in France. The Empire style was based on aspects of the Roman Empire. It is the second phase of neoclassicism which is also called "Directoire", after a government system. Furniture typically had symbols and ornaments borrowed from the glorious ancient Greek and Roman empires. The furniture was made from heavy woods such as mahogany and ebony, imported from the colonies, with dark finishes often with decorative bronze mounts. Marble tops were popular as were Egyptian motifs like sphinxes, griffins, urns and eagles and the Napoleonic symbols, the eagle, the bee, the initials "I" and a large "N." Gilded bronze (ormolu) details displayed a high level of craftsmanship. Flame mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1880s French Empire Revival Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th century French oak desk with three drawers
Located in London, GB
C19th French country house oak desk with three deep drawers. This is a solid and understated bureau Plat in an earlier C18th style. The central drawer being shallow with later hardwa...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry. A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive from...
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique London - Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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