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Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Writing Table.
Circa 1890
This Writing Table Stands Upon Elegant
Category
1890s Sheraton Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Writing Table
Located in London, England
Ebonised Edwardian writing table with Birds Eye maple panel inset top. Circa 1890.
H 75cm (AH
Category
1890s Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$4,683
18th Century French Walnut Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut writing table with a banded and beveled edge around the top, following down to
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
William IV Burl Elm Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Fine quality ladies writing table most likely by Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a rectangular
Category
1820s English William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century walnut writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing
Category
1860s British Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George II Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
George II walnut writing table, Mid-18th Century, the molded top having a tooled green leather
Category
18th Century British George II Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut, Leather
$2,990 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Category
19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chippendale Style Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made 19th Century Two Drawer Writing Table suitable as a desk or console. Peg
Category
19th Century Chippendale Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Writing Table in Burr Yew
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Writing Table
A pretty little French Art Deco ladies writing table produced in the 1920’s
Category
1920s French Art Deco Writing Table Antique
Materials
Yew
Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830
Regency English Stripped Pine Faux Bamboo Writing Table
sku 1532
W85 x D46 x H75 cm
Category
19th Century Writing Table Antique
Materials
Pine
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table, the moulded edge top having a black leather writing
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
19th Century English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Oak, Leather
19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period well figured rosewood writing table, having rectangular top
Category
1820s Writing Table Antique
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Antique English Oak Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Antique English writing table with great traditional form, peg construction and
Category
19th Century English Jacobean Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Louis XV style black lacquered writing table or bureau plat. With three working drawers
Category
1890s French Louis XV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large late 19th century French Louis XVI style painted writing table or bureau plat. With fluted
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
An Early 19th Century Oak Writing Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Early 19th Century Oak Writing Table
This is a good honest country made piece, it has one long
Category
19th Century Georgian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English Regency period rosewood writing tables with gold tooled green leather tops. The
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional parquetry inlaid writing table with Neoclassical designs, inlay with satinwood
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique
Materials
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
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
Category
19th Century English Georgian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Cedar
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from the
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped leather writing
Category
1890s British Sheraton Writing Table Antique
Materials
Satinwood
Rustic Art Populaire Writing Table, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; Writing Table; France; 19th Century Design; Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Writing
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King
Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Mahogany top with removeable book rest,
Top lifts
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$1,979 Sale Price
20% Off
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany three drawer writing table with circular brasses and terminating on
Category
1790s English Hepplewhite Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular writing table fitted with two frieze drawers and with pull-out candle slides to the
Category
1790s English George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Fine Early 19th Century Writing Table Stamped Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century mahogany writing table with 6 drawers, 3 to the back and 3 to the front
Category
19th Century English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$14,842 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian English Writing Desk Writing Table c1870s
Located in High Peak, GB
P0305 Fine quality, English solid mahogany Victorian side table / writing table / dressing table
Category
19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
A mid-19th century Italian walnut writing table with cabriole legs.
Measurements:
Length (side
Category
19th Century Italian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
$12,000
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a lovely brass banded serpentine top, bronze mounts
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a lovely brass banded serpentine top, bronze mounts
Category
19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century Regency period rosewood writing table, having rectangular bow end tooled
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Portuguese Carved Chestnut Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Portuguese carved chestnut two drawer writing table/ desk. Carvings on all sides
Category
19th Century Portuguese Writing Table Antique
Materials
Chestnut
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Category
18th Century French French Provincial Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany writing table with tooled leather top. Supported by cabriole legs adorned
Category
19th Century British Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved
Category
1890s French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Kingwood
Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it
Category
1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian satin wood writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
1840s British Early Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Antique Georgian Period Console / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian period console / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
1790s British George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table
By Maple
Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Writing table circa 1880s
Kidney Shaped top , with Black
Category
Early 20th Century British Sheraton Writing Table Antique
Materials
Satinwood
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
George I Style Burl Walnut and Walnut Writing table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George I Style burl walnut and walnut writing table, circa 1920's.
With a book matched burl
Category
1920s English George I Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Very Fine 19th Century English Regency Writing Table
Located in Richmond, VA
Very fine English Regency bronze mounted mahogany writing table. Single board top made of beautiful
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partners library writing table is a
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian inlaid writing table / desk. It was made in England, it dates from
Category
Early 1800s British George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Regency Writing Table
Located in Solebury, PA
An exquisite writing table featuring a figured mahogany top adorned with charming clover-leaf
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay. Stunning example of marquetry
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Mahogany Writing Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Tulipwood Parquetry Writing Table, after the model by
Category
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
$2,800 Sale Price
39% Off
Antique early 19th century Birdseye Maple writing table
Located in London, GB
A fine William IV period Birdseye Maple Writing Table in the manner of Holland & Son, having tan
Category
19th Century English William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine quality 19th century Italian writing table of elegant proportions with amazing neoclassical
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England
Category
1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique English Georgian Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C. 1760-1780. An early and exceptional Antique writing table, English and likely Irish. With a
Category
18th Century English Georgian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Fench Art Deco Writing Table, Bronze Feet, Brass Strips, circa 1928
Located in Köln, NW
French Art Deco writing table "Bureau plat Neoclassique". bronze feet, brass strips. Green leather
Category
1920s French Art Deco Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Edwardian desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830.
Galleried top with leather
Category
Early 19th Century English William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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Writing Table Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writing table antique for your home. A writing table antique — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a writing table antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A writing table antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made writing table antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster
London, François Linke and Maple
Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Writing Table Antique?
A writing table antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,619, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $1,740,240.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About Writing Table Antique
- How do I identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished. - What is an antique rent table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a kitchen table is antique, look under the table and on the legs for a maker's mark. It may be carved, branded or stamped onto the surface or appear on a paper or metal label. Using the marking, you can consult trusted online resources to learn about the maker and view catalogues of their pieces, searching for tables similar to yours. If your kitchen table was produced at least 100 years ago, it is an antique. Keep in mind that not all antique furnishings have maker's markings. In the event that you're unable to locate a mark, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate your piece for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
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