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Style: Victorian
Large 19th Century oak partner desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive 18 drawer oak partners desk, 9 drawers on both sides. In beautiful light oak color with aged green leather top. Desk is completely in original condition with beautiful ha...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks

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Oak

1890s Antique English Carlton Writing Desk with Mahogany and Inlay Veneers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the past with our beautifully hand-crafted antique English lady writing table desk, a masterpiece from the 1890s known as the Carlton Desk. This exquisite piece has been me...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

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Brass

MUSEUM QUALITY ANTiQUE PARTNER DESK 17TH CENTURY HAND CARVED RELIGIOUS PANELS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Exhibition Museum quality, hand carved Walnut double sided partner desk circa 1860...
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1860s European Antique Victorian Desks

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Birds Eye Maple Writing Slope Edwards Roberts
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English well figured Birds Eye Maple Wood Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian teak davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality mid 20th Century teak davenport, the top structure having two panelled hinged doors opening to reveal various compartments, the desk section having a panelled hinged d...
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1960s Indian Vintage Victorian Desks

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Teak

Victorian Revival Pedestal Desk Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian revival Walnut Pedestal Desk. This Desk Stands Upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Ball and Claw Feet. Circa 1920 Having an Arrangement of 7 Mahogany Lined Drawers. The Drawers ...
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1980s Vintage Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Architect's Mahogany Pedestal Desk Drafting Table 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good and unusual 19th century antique mahogany pedestal architect's drafting table, desk, circa 1870. The desk/drafting table having a hinged lift up writing/drawing surface that c...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sterling-mounted coromandel writing slope box on stand, c.1875, sterling silver mounts hallmarked George Betjemann & Sons, hinged top opening to inset leather writi...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, absolutely massive Estate made desk, Island or pair of Sideboards hand carved in the Thomas C...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart C19th burr walnut desk of inverted breakfront form, the top inset with the original burgundy leather and tooling to the edge, above an arrangement of graduating drawers and c...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Five-Drawer Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Victorian 5 drawer Davenport Desk with large storage cabinet. Features 2 drawers on left side and 2 drawers on right side, a large two doors storage cabinet with a doo...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1900 Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk. This Wonderful Desk Features an Arrangement of 9 Mahogany Lined Drawers. Each Pedestal Being of a Bow Form. Circa 1900 The Drawer Fronts Having Wond...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Of Good Practical Proportions, Having Attractive Gilt Tooled Leather Inset Top, Over Nine Freize Drawers With Ori...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Cylinder Desk 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bookcase. This Quality Bookcase Stand Upon Bracket Feet. The Lower Doors Being of a Paneled Form. The Cylinder Section Opening to Reveal a Pullout Leather...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a quality mahogany breakfront shaped top crossbanded in satinwood with a red leather...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany 9 Drawer Desk. This desk is raised Upon Turned Bun Feet. Circa 1850 Having an Arrangement of 9 Mahogany Lined Drawers. The Drawers...
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1850s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1911 Mahogany , brass inlays and leather inset traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 20.5" in Width x 11" in Depth x 19.5" in height Lap desk without stand is 20" W x 10.5"D x 7.5"H.
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1810 American slant-front desk of well figured solid flame birch, cherry, and birch. Classic mix of woods. Yellow pine secondary wood, typical of the upper South (Kentucky...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Birch

Antique Victorian quality walnut leather top freestanding kneehole desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality walnut leather top freestanding kneehole desk having the original gallery back and red leather writing surface above seven drawers with the original brass h...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Roll Top Desk, By Derby, Circa 1920
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice “S-scroll” roll top desk in golden oak by Derby Co. of Boston, circa 1920, with double banks of drawers, interior compartments and paneled on all sides. Nice old finish in gre...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
a large scale desk / English library table, very generous proportions, painted and gilded Chinoiserie design with faux bamboo trim, embossed leather writing / work surface with slant...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian walnut kidney desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian walnut kidney writing table This Victorian walnut kidney writing table was made circa 1870. It is of a dramatic kidney shape with the top in b...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working lock and key, small inlaid brass plaque, very nice antique. Circa 19th Century. Measu...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow
Located in Essex, MA
Kidney shaped top with conforming inset green leather and brass gallery over a central drawer flanked by smaller drawers and three drawers on each side of the knee hole. The reverse ...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk with Secret Drawer, 1830s
By Antonio Sotomayor
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Discover the timeless charm of a Victorian desk crafted in England in 1830. This elegant Cuban mahogany desk is a true testament to the quality craftsmanship and refined style of the Victorian era. With a meticulously designed layout, this desk not only provides a functional workspace but is also a work of beauty in itself. The rich tones of Cuban mahogany impart a natural warmth and elegance to the room, while the intricately carved details and delicate finishes add a touch of sophistication. Functionality is also a hallmark, with numerous drawers providing ample storage space for your documents, supplies, and personal effects. What makes this desk even more special is its hidden drawer. Cleverly concealed among the others, it conceals a secret compartment where you can discreetly store your most precious items. The desk's top is covered with an elegant leather writing surface, offering a smooth and durable area for writing, working, or simply placing items. Furthermore, the desk's top section is adjustable, allowing you to find the best working posture. An ingenious feature of this Victorian desk is its adjustable lectern. This lectern can be raised to create a convenient bookstand, allowing you to read and study comfortably while staying focused on your work. Whether you're a Victorian antique furniture...
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1930s British Vintage Victorian Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Small Writing Table With Two Drawers In Mahogany 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine mahogany writing table with two drawers from the 19th century from England Elegant desk which has two drawers in the belt which is entirely in solid mahogany The desk rests o...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality French Antique Victorian Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality French antique Victorian kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau/desk having the original ornate ormolu gallery above two drawers and boasting ormolu beading above the kingwo...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Other, Ormolu

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis & James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Victorian Walnut Shaped Writing Table. Circa 1860 Standing on Shaped Carved Legs with a Ring Turned Stretcher and Turned and Carved Uprights. The Kidney Shaped top featuring a...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

EXQUISITE FLAMED HARDWOOD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LiBRARY PEDESTAL 2 PERSON DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made, Flamed Mahogany library pedestal desk with hand dyed brown leather top designed fo...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique English Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English partners desk crafted in mahogany in three-piece construction, featuring the original tooled leather top, African Bubinga wood drawer and door fronts, b...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super quality, antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire desk with 35 drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers w...
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1880s Swedish Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Portable Lap Desk Letter Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Oak Wood Desktop Lap Desk Letter Holder. Item features a lift front with fitted interior, small glass inkwell, lion head drop ring handles, raised on turn c...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Quality Satinwood Freestanding Marquetry Inlaid French Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality satinwood freestanding marquetry inlaid French bureau having the original brass gallery, beautiful floral marquetry inlaid top above a satinwood floral marq...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal gallery above a devine shaped inlaid marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interi...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th English Brass Banded Mahogany Lap Desk With Gilt Tooled Leather
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., England, a figured mahogany lap desk banded in brass to protect a piece that was in regular use and likely travelled with the owner. The hinged top opens to a gilt tooled l...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

A Victorian Good Quality Pedestal Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Good Quality Pedestal Desk The desk is made in one of the loveliest woods, figured Birch which has a wonderful dark gold colour, each of the pedestals has three graduat...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Birch

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass gallery above a lift up stationary box above a writing slope with the original leathe...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a lift up lid and a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top A good look...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Yew

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

Materials

Oak

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors A good looking an...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 Honey Oak Victorian pedestal desk with aged hand dyed brown leather ...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly restored Victorian Rosewood with Marquetry inlay Davenport desk finished with a hand d...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk in Three Parts, Tooled Leather
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century mahogany pedestal partners desk with drawers and cupboards. This classic partners desk comes in three parts, as most desks made in the earlier part of the 1...
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1850s English Antique Victorian Desks

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Cowhide, Mahogany, Oak

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very r...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Lovely Vintage Writing Table Desk in Hardwood with Silk Embroidered Glass Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage writing table with silk embroidered top and glass protector A very good looking and well made p...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Silk, Glass, Hardwood

LOVELY BLACK LEATHER SURFACE PEDESTAL DESK EIGHT DRAWERS ON PLiNTH BASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this classic Mahogany desk with black leather top and gold tooling. This good looking and decorative piece ...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

LATE 20TH C WARING & GILLOW PEDESTAL DESK WiTH GOLD TOOLED RED LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 20th-century Waring & Gillow pedestal writing desk with a red leather top. This classic piece offers you six drawers and a cupboa...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
Located in Pulborough, GB
The Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880, is a truly exceptional piece of furniture that marries style, func...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

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 admi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

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Pine

ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, antique Lion's Hairy Paw desk in flamed mahogany with ori...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the fi...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport, of unusual form, having a brass galleried top, above a green baise writing surface, with a hinged fall opening to an inter...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CIRCA 1860 OLIVE WOOD DESK WRITING TABLE SUBLiME WOOD
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal house antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original circa 1860-1880 Olive wood Italian desk ...
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1860s Italian Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood pedestal desk, having a leather inset top, above three drawers each with brass handles. The top fits on to two tapered pedestals each wi...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1870 solid walnut twin pedestal oversized knee hole desk This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and ...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks

Materials

Burl

Victorian desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian desks 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 created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian desks 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, popular names associated with this style include Holland & Sons, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Army & Navy CSL, and Biedermeier. 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 differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $64,951 while the average work can sell for $3,886.

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