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Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fall-front bureau. An English, oak five-drawer writing cabinet, dating to
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1750s British Georgian English Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE
England, circa 1780 with scrolled cupid's bow apron
Item # 312EKH07Q
A beautifully patinated writing table from the G...
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18th Century English George III English Antique Desks
Materials
Oak
English Edwardian Brass Fox Letter Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century English Edwardian letter holder combines utility with charm, showcasing a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Multi-tonal Hardstone Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (19th Century) footed rectangular inkwell composed of a hardstone mosaic inlaid
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Arculus Walsh Walsh Paperweight Old English Millefiori
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Arculus Walsh Walsh paperweight – “1848” Old English paperweight Concentric Polychrome
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1890s British English Antique Desks
Materials
Art Glass
Single Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Table Ball Claw Feet English Mid 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
For the discerning eye, this table/desk is an amazing example of beautiful English Chippendale
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19th Century English George I English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sterling silver Victorian inkstand.
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Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century Tufted English Chesterfield Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a large scale, handsome tufted Chesterfield style Italian leather chair. The chair provides a comfortable and luxurious seating option for any room in the home or offi...
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19th Century Italian Chesterfield English Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period writing table from the early 19th century, with red lacquered, black and
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area
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19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Small English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th Century English bureau with an antiqued painted blue finish and ncie fitted interior
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18th Century English Georgian English Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted
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1790s English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the prettiest Antique English Edwardian period Adam style Bonheur du Jours or
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style English Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
$4,150 Sale Price
27% Off
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table
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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century English Regency Amboyna and Brass Inlay Library Table
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A library table in the manner of Gillows
Constructed in amboyna, with cut gold brass inlay work, and bronze feet; of rectangular panelled end support form, braced by pairs of car...
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19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter
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Mid-19th Century Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Other
English Regency Cherub Inkwell with Candleholder
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency figural inkwell with candle holder.
In finely cast and original patinated
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1810s English English Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
18th C. English Architect
s Table w/Unique Legs, Expanding Top,
Candle Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English expandable architect's table with candle stands from the 18th century. This antique
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18th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique English Arculus Pink Chequer Glass Paperweight
By Clichy, Baccarat, Saint Louis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English rare chequer glass paperweight.
By Arculus.
With pink latticinio rods and
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Early 20th Century British English Antique Desks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Edwardian English Glass and Silver Match Strike
Located in High Point, NC
This lovely match striker has a silver top, which has been well polished and loved over the years. It is mounted on the rim of the glass threaded base.
The silver cap is most lik...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian English Antique Desks
Materials
Silver
Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
whilst conveying refreshments to the English camp – for their messmate – H.S.H. Prince Victor of
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1880s English English Antique Desks
Materials
Metal, Silver
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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Early 19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Hand-Crafted Regency Mahogany Armchair, English, Circa 1825
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an extremely beautiful and stately, English Regency chair in solid mahogany, Circa 1825
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1820s American Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
English George III Chippendale-Style Mahogany Library Table Adjustable Book Stan
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome "neat and plain" George III Chippendale-style Gentleman's library writing table with adjustable writing slope / book stand, mahogany with leather work surface, gilt emboss...
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18th Century English George III English Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular
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Early 1800s English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
c. 1930 English Art Deco Brass Inkwell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930 Art Deco brass inkwell, English. Cast in 2 parts & hinged. Warm patina. Lacks glass
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany letter holder with tiered slotted dividers and brass handles on each
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
c.1920
s carved frame open arm desk chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a lovely quality English country house open armed desk chair. The carved legs and shaped
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1920s English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Sterling Silver Victorian Inkstand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome double inkwell from the Victorian era.
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Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Documents Case, Chinese Laque
Located in Esbeek, NL
19th century English documents case
Chinese laque
Good condition, slightly cracked.
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19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
English McClark Tartanware Ink Stand Circa 1810 to 1840. Rare.
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Hardwood
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian Kidney shaped writing desk
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very good quality early 20th century mahogany and inlaid writing desk
English circa 1900 with
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Early 1900s English Edwardian English Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$3,223 Sale Price
20% Off
English Victorian Bronze Ship-Wheel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze silver plated ship-wheel design desk clock on rectangular rouge marble
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19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
English Art Nouveau Copper Inkwell, 1890-1910
Located in Delft, NL
An English Art Nouveau copper inkwell.
An Art & Crafts English yellow with red copper inkwell
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Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Copper
English Brass Scale by Banfield of Brighton
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
English brass scale by Banfield of Brighton.
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19th Century English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of
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19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Regency Walnut Writing Table in the Manner of Holland &Sons
By Holland
Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
legs with brass toe caps and castors.
Circa 1830
English
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19th Century English Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian cut glass and English sterling silver mounted desk inkwell has a plain square form.
The antique
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1890s British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze Mounted Shagreen Inkstand, English, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Mounted shagreen inkstand, English, circa 1820.
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1820s English English Antique Desks
Materials
Shagreen
English Victorian Silver and Cranberry Glass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian silver plated inkwell with 2 cranberry glass wells and back handle.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Silver
English Victorian Bronze Double Inkwell with Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze double inkwell on oak base with jockey and horse motif and crystal wells.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
English Victorian Silver and Blue Glass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver and blue glass inkwell.
Marked: George Fox, London, 1878.
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Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Silver
English Victorian Plated Gilded Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With serpents handles and a bird finial, the border with a double row of upright leaves separated by ribbon tied bands.
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Early 1900s British English Antique Desks
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from mahogany. The top is covered in the original tan
Category
19th Century English Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mahogany Partnersdesk English 19th Century
Located in MILL, NL
Large desk / partner desk. Original from England, c. 1890. Entirely in mahogany. With red inlaid
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1890s English English Antique Desks
Materials
Mahogany
English Officers Equestrian Silverplate, Enamel
Hoof Inkwell
By Elkington
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Officers Equestrian silver plate, enamel and hoof inkwell, an exquisite example with a
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1890s English High Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Silver Plate
$962 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique English Brass, Cobalt and Porcelain Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely inkwell, typical of the period.
Category
Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Brass Calendar and Letter Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, stately desk calendar and letter holder from the Victorian era. It's hand-forged from
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
George I Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century English walnut secrétaire kneehole desk.
George I-period (1714-1727), circa
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Early 18th Century English George I English Antique Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Brass Double Ink Stand, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass double inkwell stand circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Boulle Inkwell by JC Vickery
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
The inkwell with a square base having four faceted faces leading up to a central boulle lidded square glass inkwell with brass collar. The Boulle work finished in typical fashion wit...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Inkstand and Pen Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming little piece
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Late 19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Bachelor
s Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor’s writing slope. An English, coromandel and satinwood correspondence
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1830s British Regency English Antique Desks
Materials
Brass
English Regency antique inkwell ecrier in patinated bronze
Located in London, GB
A fine English Regency period patinated bronze inkwell in the shape of a long ship. The main body
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19th Century English English Antique Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Draughtsman
s Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian English Antique Desks
Materials
Wood
English Porcelain Cherub Inkwell, Moore, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Impressed "Moore" on the bottom of the base.
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1870s British English Antique Desks
Materials
Porcelain
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English Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of English antique desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct English antique desks — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of English antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. English antique desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many English antique desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Maple
Co., Hobbs
Co. and Crisford
Norris produced popular English antique desks that are worth a look.
How Much are English Antique Desks?
Prices for English antique desks start at $2 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $3,486.
Questions About English Antique Desks
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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