19th Century Walnut Writing Desks
to
210
1,427
931
2,417
10
362
129
97
88
56
44
40
22
10
7
5
5
5
3
3
40
2,308
67
10
40
8
7
16
2
2
1
1
2
2,153
1,890
541
334
332
2,142
849
660
503
297
2,427
2,417
2,422
11
11
5
5
3
Sort By
Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu-Mounted Pedestal Desk with Cabinet Top
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
/269
Circa 1870
An outstanding 19th-century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk of rare form and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. “Bonheur Du Jour” Desk, Signed Roux Et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine and fully restored Queen Anne slant front desk was crafted in burled walnut on an
Category
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk or Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
as a “bureau plat,” likely dating from the early 19th century. Crafted from a warm-toned walnut, the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Desk
Please note extraordinary "Tunbridge" inlaid burr walnut exterior, mother of pearl, original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Desks
Materials
Satinwood, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Louis XV Style French Provincial Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Louis XV Style French Provincial Desk. Desk features an aged patina with warm, rich
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Walnut
Petite French Louis XV Style Walnut Slant-Front Desk, Stamped, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer and inner compartments from the early 19th century. This petite French desk was born during the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine late 19th century French writing desk secretary with dore bronze mountings and Marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Quality Dore
Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Paul Sormani Louis XV Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk – Exceptional Quality
Parisian
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Brass
Tunbridge Ware Correspondence Box by Edmund Nye 19th Century
By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Mid 19th century Tunbridge ware stationery box by Edmund Nye, manufacturer.
The dome-shaped top is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ash, Walnut, Satinwood, Boxwood
$1,768 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Item Code: 1265
A fine quality Victorian Davenport desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
writing surface extends forward making the total depth of the desk 42 ½”D. The main writing surface is 29
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Walnut Inlaid Bureau de Dame
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century French gilt metal mounted walnut and marquetry bombe bureau de dame, in Louis XV style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks
Materials
Walnut
$3,248 Sale Price
40% Off
Late 19th Century Small Ladies’ Writing Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Masterfully Crafted Small Ladies’ Writing Desk
A superbly detailed ladies’ secretary desk, richly
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Glass
Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a quality burr walnut
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Walnut
Important Original Edward
Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Edward
Roberts, Thomas Chippendale
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
Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Located in Crawley, GB
A Beautiful early-Victorian walnut Davenport fitted with four side drawers and raised on carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Desks
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,069 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Empire Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Westfield, MA
mounts to the veneered edges—demonstrates precision and artistry evocative of early 19th-century French
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut
Burl Four-Drawer Drop Front Secretary c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
front desk dates to circa 1880. The piece features intricate carvings and a rich walnut finish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Desks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing desk and storage compartments and pigeon holes, lower
Category
Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Desks
Materials
Burl, Walnut
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
$1,195 Sale Price
20% Off
Empire Inkwell in Mahogany and Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts, circa 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
overall aesthetic of the piece.
A decorative and functional desk accessory from the early 19th century
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival writing desk. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
$3,290 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Antique Fine Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding kidney shaped writing desk
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Bonheur de Jour Bureau Desk - Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Bonheur de Jour Bureau Desk / Writing Table
Full of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler
s Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Provincial Style Walnut and Rouge Marble Top Writing Hall Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive hall table, writing table or desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Biedermeir Coffee Table or Writing Desk in Walnut, Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
desk) in light walnut; the top, well proportioned and made more harmonious by rounded corners, is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique 1840s English William IV Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian American Carved Griffin Desk Attributed to RJ Horner
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, showcasing the bold and elaborate designs for which Horner’s
Category
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Oak
$5,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Walnut Writing Table With Contemporary Oak Top
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This elegant writing table dates from the late 19th century and showcases the timeless appeal of
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe End Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Secrétaire
Located in Southampton, NY
XVI, is a refined example of 19th-century French furniture. The 'top drawer' pulls out and opens as a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk
Cupboard
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
A Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase. This 3 in 1 piece has a bookcase, writing area, and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Empire Walnut Secretary
Located in Houston, TX
or cantilevered desk. Under the dark grey marble top is a secret, entablature drawer. A cantilevered
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Fluted Legs Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
Height from the floor to the bottom drawer: 23.42in
An 19th century Spanish baroque desk, or
Category
Antique 1890s Spanish Baroque Console Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Transforming Table, Ladies Desk, Secretaire, Walnut, France ca 1860
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique secretary, lady's desk
France
Walnut
around 1860
Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 59
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian carved walnut table.
Stunning 19th century Italian carved walnut table or
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Miniature Bombé Commode in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
items, or as a sculptural accent on a console, writing desk, or étagère.
A charming 19th-century French
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This stunning Biedermeier secretary desk is an authentic antique piece crafted from walnut wood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Pine, Walnut
$6,579 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Burled Walnut Campaign Chest
Located in Solebury, PA
A rare and exquisite 19th-century Chinese campaign chest, meticulously crafted for the European
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Amboyna
Biedermeier Walnut Tub Chair with Curved Crest Rail, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Biedermeier tub chair has the quiet, confident presence that walnut furniture
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
this unusual and charming carved walnut inkwell and pen tray dating to the turn of the 20th century
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century German Writing Chest, Biedermeier Secretaire, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
half of the 19th century were intensively occupied with the myths of Greek and Roman antiquity. As
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
19th Century Gustavian Style Walnut Secretaire Avatant
Located in Madrid, ES
A Swedish writing desk, made of walnut wood, also decorated with gilded lateral grooves in the late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
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
Danish Walnut 19th-century escritoire / Secretary, Victorian style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This 19th-century secretary desk, also known as an escritoire, is a stunning piece crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Caned Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This graceful armchair captures the late 19th century French fascination with reviving the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Italian Walnut Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
drawers this chest would be actually perfect as a little jewelry box or placed on top of a writing desk to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau Bookcase ‘Secretaire’
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century Spanish Walnut Bureau bookcase ‘secretaire’ with fretwork open swan neck
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL STANDING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small piece of furniture in carved solid walnut, with a folding top for standing writing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "19th Century Walnut Writing Desks", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
19th Century Walnut Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 19th century walnut writing desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century walnut writing desks — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. We have 2351 antique and vintage 19th century walnut writing desks in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of 19th century walnut writing desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 19th century walnut writing desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 19th century walnut writing desks over the years, but those made by Edwards
Roberts, Gillows of Lancaster
London and Maple
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 19th Century Walnut Writing Desks?
19th century walnut writing desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,184, while the lowest priced sells for $144 and the highest can go for as much as $486,675.
Questions About 19th Century Walnut Writing Desks
Prices for most 19th century walnut writing desks on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
Only experienced, professional sellers who have applied and been thoroughly vetted by our team of experts can sell 19th century walnut writing desks and other quality items on our site. Learn more about becoming a 1stdibs seller.
The 1stdibs Buyer Protection Guarantee provides coverage for qualified purchases in the unlikely event that the item arrives not as described or is damaged. We’ll work with you and the seller to find a resolution, ensuring your satisfaction. View details
We have partnerships with the world's best shipping providers to facilitate seamless and fully-insured delivery from the seller's location directly to you, wherever you are in the world. Our logistics team is comprised of dedicated members who arrange all the details with our partners, servicing and supporting all shipments. Learn more about shipping on 1stdibs.
For your convenience, we offer multiple payment methods, including all major credit cards and PayPal. For many purchases we also offer financing options or wire transfer. Learn more about payment options on 1stdibs.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
This Alain Delon–Designed Table Is Almost as Handsome as He Was
Fans of the French film star may be surprised to learn that he had a flair for furniture with sleek lines and disco-era flash.
Uchronia’s Plant Stand Gives Pots a Pretty Perch with All the Trimmings
Like other pieces in the firm’s Candy Box collection, the cheerful limited-edition design showcases French craft.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Inspired by the Cosmos, Sandra Nunnerley’s Nova Table Has a Futuristic Feel
The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.
This 19th-Century Gilded Desk Displays a Fanciful Kingdom in Marquetry
The stately piece brings both gravitas and whimsy to any work space.
In Guadalajara, These Luscious Side Tables Are Chiseled from Volcanic Rock
Use them as tables or stools, indoors or out.