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English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English serpentine bow front writing desk or side table of mahogany from the late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English 19th c. Generous Partners Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and generously sized partners' desk with glowing color, the two sides made so that
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 1850s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine 19th Century English Hand-Painted Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
desk is a type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century in England. It is named after
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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

English Antique Adjustable Architect’s Writing Drafting Desk Table circa 1870
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADJUSTABLE ARCHITECT’S STAND WITH GILT-TOOLED LEATHER TOP, CONVERTING TO A WRITING TABLE English
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Oak, Pine

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, English, Correspondence Table, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather correspondence table
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak desk from the 19th century with ebonized accents, carved floral motifs and Greek Key
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Zebra Wood Military Campaign Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed
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Antique 1820s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Crystal, Brass

Mid 19th century English partners desk in the Chippendale taste
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century English carved desk in the chippendale taste circa 1860. Here we have a fine quality
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Red Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo English Partners Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
colored leather and gold embossed border. Distinctive and elegant, this English partner's desk has 9
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Antique 19th Century British Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo

Antique English Regency Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique English regency mahogany writing table, 19th century. With a single board rectangular top
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Writing Table In The Manner Of George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Early 19th century English REgency bird's maple writing table in the manner of George
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk with Drawers and Ormolu Mounts
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ground or pounded gold) is an 18th century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a
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Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Late Regency Oak Writing Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Late Regency (mid-19th Century) parcel ebonized & oak writing table with black leather
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Walnut Davenport Desk, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English "Davenport" walnut wood desk, 19th century. Desk with four drawers on the side, inkwell
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English George III Mahogany Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Regency Walnut Writing Table in the Manner of Holland &Sons
By Holland Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
A George IV walnut rectangular writing table, the top with inset leather scriver above a shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Writing Table by Gillow Co.
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Solebury, PA
A remarkable 19th-century kidney-shaped mahogany writing table by the esteemed Gillow & Co. is
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
reading/writing table featuring an adjustable top over a substantial base support. Retains the original
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Gothic Revival Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
19th century English leather top oak writing table with chamfered corners over two drawers having
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 19th Century Sheraton Satinwood Writing Table with Pull-Out Slide and Screen A fine quality
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Antique 19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique English Inlaid Walnut and Gold Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English inlaid walnut and gold bronze mounted writing desk with black leather top, Circa
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Satinwood Writing Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English satinwood writing table by Gillows.With original leather gilded decoration and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century English Burr Walnut Victorian Pedestal Desk w/ Tooled Leather Top
Located in North Salem, NY
A statement piece for any home office, den or living room! This attractive 19th century English
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English mahogany pedestal desk with tooled gilt oxblood leather writing surface, and featuring
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

English Carved Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century English bleached and limed carved pine desk. 1860. Code: 9008 Dimensions: W
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

English Chippendale Rosewood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Chippendale style rosewood double pedestal table desk with 2 drawers and brown
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English 19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Oval Partners Desk with Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
"English Georgian (19th Century) mahogany oval partners desk with fretwork carved doors and brown
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century English Edwardian period satinwood and leather top table. Very pretty color and the
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

English Regency Lyre Support Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (1840) rosewood single drawer table desk with lyre shaped side legs and
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Little 19th Century Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little desk made by Gillows of Lancaster in the 19th century. The drawer is stamped
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
English William and Mary Style Oyster Veneer Writing Table. Table is beautifully crafted with a
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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard w/ Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Mahogany Sideboard with Serpentine Front, Crossbanding, & Spade Feet
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Sheraton Mahogany Kneehole Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Sheraton style light mahogany kneehole partners desk with oval leather top and
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Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
By Edwards Roberts
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th Century) mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Child s Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century English mahogany child's desk with leather inserted top. 1880. Opening under
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Adam Satinwood Carlton House Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Adam style satinwood Carlton House design desk with painted floral decorative
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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Antique wooden English desk from the late 19th century with a leather top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
this desk, anything is possible! Its charm and luxurious appearance make it a desk that transcends
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Top Desk This stunning and rare 19th-century English
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Mahogany

French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing desk after Cressent. French, late 19th century Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk. Believe this to be from the 19th Century. Please
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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful English Desk, Light Mahogany , Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful English desk, light mahogany 19th century Classic English desk with real leather top
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Architect’s Table with Adjustable Kidney Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare 19th-century English architect’s table features a beautifully sculpted kidney-shaped top
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
Located in High Peak, GB
J00 Elegant Victorian mahogany dressing table / side table, having shaped upstand to figured mahogany top and 2 mahogany line drawers fitted with original turned knobs, standing on t...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Wooden Desk with Reading Stand
Located in London, GB
Antique English wooden desk with reading stand Beautifully carved from wood, this Victorian
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Regency Brass-Inlaid Portable Writing Desk on Later Stand, Secret Drawer
By Thomas Lund
Located in Morristown, NJ
& William Lund A fine English Regency period portable writing slope, early 19th century, crafted in figured
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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze ram heads & trim and
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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19th Century English Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century English writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every 19th century English writing desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century English writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century English writing desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Maple Co., Gillows of Lancaster London and Cope and Collinson each produced at least one beautiful 19th century English writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a 19th Century English Writing Desk?

Prices for a 19th century English writing desk start at $450 and top out at $176,552 with the average selling for $4,413.