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English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A truly magnificent mahogany George II style bookcase fitted writing desk and a chest of drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Walnut Military Campaign Chest or Lap Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1820 and done in the period Victorian style. The lap desk is composed of walnut with brass mounts
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, flanking pigeon holes, three interior
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Antique 1810s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, central prospect door with key, flanking pigeon holes
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Antique 1810s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Root Writing Desk with Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English oak root writing desk with bronze fittings.
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Mid-20th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Oak

19th Century Regency Mahogany Chiffonier Secretaire
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a beautifully articulated and unusual English Regency mahogany chiffonier secretaire. The
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Antique 1830s English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Silver Plated Gallery Top Footed Holding Base / Cut Glass Inkwell
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of refinement to your desk or workspace with this English Silver Plated Gallery
Category

Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Important Original Edward Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Thomas Chippendale, Edward Roberts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
copies of the 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. There workmanship included furniture with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

EARLY 19th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CHERRY ROLLER DROP-DOWN TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
the neoclassical period, around the early 19th century. Measurements: H x W x D 124 x 113 x 65cm
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks

Materials

Cherry, Maple

IMPORTANT ROYAL DRUCE CO LONDON 1840 s RESTORED BURR WALNUT TWIN PEDESTAL DESK
By Druce Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
, created by one of London’s most prestigious 19th-century furniture makers: Druce & Co. of Baker Street
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine Original Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brown Leather Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather writing surface twin pedestal desk This is an important and sophisticated piece of English
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Georgian Davenport Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in New Orleans, LA
cabinetmaker Gillows of Lancaster and London and crafted of luxurious rosewood, the 19th-century desk is
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Gillow s of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
By Gillows of Lancaster London, Waring Gillow
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
furnisher in English history, Gillows of Lancaster and London The desk is made from Cuban Mahogany, it
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with high-quality English novelty inkwells of the late 19th century, designed to delight as much as
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Oversized Antique English Olivewood Stationery Cabinet by Betjemann Leuchars
By Leuchars Son, George Betjemann Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Cabinet dates to the later Victorian period during the 19th century circa 1880. The stationery cabinet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Beachwood, OH
English Brass Bound Mahogany Lap Desk, Late 19th Century 20 inches wide This is an elegant English
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Late 19th Century More Art

Materials

Brass

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870. Fine quality english made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
quality furniture, as well as good copies of the 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. Their
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows
Category

Antique 1860s English Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Chinese Rosewood Console or Writing Desk Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Antique English Chinese Rosewood Console or Writing Desk Table. all hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Teak and Mahogany Campaign Chest Coffee Table / Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
European English market. Early 19th century. Chest has two old professionally done patch repairs to the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Burl Walnut Tunbridge Writing Slope Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English burl walnut and ebony inlaid tunbridge writing slope box / lap desk, circa
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
replaced and the brasses are replaced but both changes appear to be late 19th century. Of interest is the
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Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Butlers Secretary c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
grandeur and functionality of early 19th-century design. The mahogany boasts a rich, deep patina, enhanced
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Walnut Campaign Butler s Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut Campaign butler's desk from the 19th century with writing area, three drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Antique English Mahogany Pembroke Writing Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
Early to mid 19th c., England, rectangular Regency Pembroke writing table mahogany top over two
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Mahogany Box with Unfolding Desk and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign period box on legs from the 19th century revealing a desk with drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted
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Antique 1840s English William IV Desks

Materials

Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk or side table of mahogany from the late Georgian Era
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an elegant English mahogany writing box dating back to the late 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Ship s Purser s Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk Occasional Side Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
the British Army or the Royal Navy. This desk form was popular during the 19th century. There have
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Writing Desk or Side Table of Mahogany with Two Drawers on Casters
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk or side table of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Ebony

Antique English Regency Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood Library or Writing Table firmly
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gentleman s Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing cabinet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

English XIX Georgian Pembroke Drop-Leaf Writing Table / Desk with 1 Deep Drawer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Georgian 19th century Pembroke drop-leaf writing table or dining table with one deep end
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Antique Early 19th Century English Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Slide from the Georgian Period
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Georgian period, featuring a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Console Table Writing Desk Jacobean Barley Twist Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Console Table Writing Desk Jacobean Barley Twist Carved Oak c1890 . Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Regency Rosewood Lady s Writing Desk Occasional Side Table 19Ct
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood Regency Period rectangular Lady’s
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Desk, English Side Table, Correspondence, Study, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, mahogany side table, dating to the late Victorian
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Lady s Writing Desk Occasional Side Table 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English Georgian flame mahogany rectangular Lady’s twin drawer Desk
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Either English regency or American Federal mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century. With a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Console Table, English, Side, Occasional, Writing Desk, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comfortable height for use as an occasional writing desk Arrangement of three draws to front with blind pulls
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Hallway Side Table, English, Portico, Writing Desk, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
room or study as a striking desk A charming piece of early 19th century English craftsmanship, this
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Antique 1820s British Regency Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Jennens Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Regency Georgian Travelers Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
writing box. A superb example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this piece features a breathtaking burl wood
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Located in Lymington, GB
 early-19th century rosewood and brass-inlaid bonheur du jour or writing desk (or chevret) of the highest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Victorian Library Table by Holland Sons
By Holland Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
the most successful firms of the 19th century. They worked extensively for the British Royal Family
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oak Corner Chair with Carved Back Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak corner chair from the 19th century, distinguished by its sculptural form and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Country House Pine Table with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English pine table, notable for its simplicity and authentic country house character
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Antique 19th Century English Country Side Tables

Materials

Pine

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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.