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19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ desk is an ode to a bygone era before the digital
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Writing Table Antique
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Victorian English partner desk column shaped legs writing table
Column shaped table
Category
19th Century English Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an
Category
Late 19th Century English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Metal, Brass
George III Mahogany Writing Table 19th Century Great Color and Patination
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George III Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century having two slides. Great color and patination
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Wood Lyre-End Sofa / Writing Table
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking English Regency mahogany sofa / writing table with lyre ends and ebonized detailing
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1820s English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian walnut leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it
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1890s British Late Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine and Rare 19th Century Regency Calamander and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare English Regency Calamander and inlaid brass writing table . The finest brass inlay
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Early 19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.
Pine pupitre
Good antique condition
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Early 20th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Pine
$942 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Tulipwood and Inlaid Writing Table Early 20C Exceptional Quality
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau Tulipwood and Inlaid Writing Table Early 20C
The inverted breakfront top centred by
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Writing Table Antique
Materials
Satinwood
Well Figured Refinished Antique Tiger Maple Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique writing table with fine traditional form and graining. The table with a shaped open back
Category
Late 19th Century Chippendale Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
French Paper Mache Black Lacquered
Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French black lacquered and foliage painted writing table with hinged interior compartment, original
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1820s French Louis Philippe Writing Table Antique
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Paper
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an inset
Category
Late 19th Century English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Category
Early 19th Century English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Spanish Baroque Walnut Writing Table Console with Iron Stretchers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique early 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk, writing table or console, made of solid
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Writing Table Antique
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Austrian Country Tyrol Writing Table Desk, Solid Fir, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century Austrian country Tyrol writing table desk, solid fir, restored and wax-polished
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique
Materials
Fir
Olivewood Writing Table by Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This freestanding writing table has a rectangular leather inset top surmounted by a gallery with an
Category
1860s English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Edwardian Quality Burr Walnut Freestanding Oval Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality burr walnut freestanding oval shaped writing table having an oval shaped
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W.Priest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Writing Table Stamped W. Priest / 1&2 Tudor
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18th Century British George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XVI Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XVI period ormolu-mounted writing table with a drawer on one end and a writing slide on the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
$5,400
Italian Baroque Walnut Writing Table with Hinged Top, c1700
Located in valatie, NY
An Italian Baroque walnut writing table with unique hinged top, the rectangular top with bread
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
H. Nelson, Writing Table, France, Circa 1880
By Henri Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped H. Nelson
Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table decorated with a fine
Category
1880s French Louis XV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
A Blue Rococo 18th Century Writing Table With Drawer, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful 18th Rococo writing table in absolutely original condition. The table features a single
Category
18th Century Finnish Rococo Writing Table Antique
Materials
Pine
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat
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19th Century French Louis XIV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance leather top writing table is perfect for adding an Old World touch
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Colonial Mahogany Handmade Writing Table Cum Console On Porcelain Castors
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
writing table that is versatile enough to be used as a console or foyer table.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique William IV Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique William IV leather top desk / writing table. This was made in
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1830s British William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
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Early 20th Century French Country Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from
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19th Century French French Provincial Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
Mixed Woods Marquetry Inlaid Writing Table, Northern Italian, Late 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
rosewood center or writing table with one drawer on elegant tapering legs. Beautiful marquetry and
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table is truly an intriguing design! Crafted from
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Wood
Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table
Located in North Salem, NY
Fine Wood & Hogan English bench-made mahogany Chippendale style three drawer writing table with
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Desk Writing Table Walnut Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut chippendale Style writing table.
circa 1920
This Writing Table Stands upon Typical
Category
1920s Chippendale Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly detailed Spanish Colonial style writing table, showcasing masterful hand-carved
Category
19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood, Paint
Striking Goncalo Alves
Albuera Wood
Writing Table Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking Goncalo Alves (Albuera wood) writing table attributed to Gillows and Bullock, the
Category
1820s English Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Late 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant and understated neoclassical writing table in walnut, dating from the late 1700s. The
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Writing Table Antique
Materials
Walnut
Arts
Crafts mahogany desk writing table Philip Webb for Morris
Co
By Philip Webb
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Arts & Cafts mahogany writing table or desk the design attributed to Philip Webb for Morris & Co
Category
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
18th Century English George III Writing Table Antique
Materials
Oak
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak
Category
19th Century English William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Victorian Birch or Satinwood Writing Table, Attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland
Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian birch or satinwood writing table, attributed to Holland and Sons, the leather-inset top
Category
1880s English Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Birch, Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
French 19th Century Louis XV Bombe Marquetry Writing Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a bombe shape reflecting the Louis XV style well
Category
19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis XVI carved walnut writing table with a tooled inset brown leather top, standing on elegant
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18th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique French Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique French chestnut writing desk with 2 drawers. Beautiful weathered patina. In perfect
Category
Early 19th Century French Writing Table Antique
Materials
Chestnut
Antique George III mahogany and satinwood writing table
Located in London, GB
An unusual late 18th century Sheraton period mahogany and satinwood lady's writing table, having a
Category
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Portuguese Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A wonderfully vibrant and elaborate Portuguese writing or library table made of solid rosewood
Category
Early 19th Century Portuguese Writing Table Antique
Materials
Rosewood
Italian, Sicily, Louis XV Period Rosewood
Brass Writing Table, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
this versatile and layered writing table is epertly crafted of rosewood veneers with brass
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
A Louis XVI Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table By Emmanuel Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bois Satiné Parquetry Inlaid Writing Table, By Emmanuel
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Writing Table Antique
Materials
Bronze
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset red leather over two drawers with wood knobs. and raised on turned tapered reeded legs.
Category
1830s English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William IV writing or side table of very clean architectural form, the well figured single
Category
1840s English William IV Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
$3,500
Regency Writing Table or Side Table of Mahogany on Pedestal Base from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English diminutive writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the Regency style
Category
19th Century English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Metal, Brass
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with new tooled brown leather and banded and carved edge. Frieze with two drawers on each side with ring handles. False drawers on sides with handles. Elegantl...
Category
1820s English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular red tooled leather top with cross banded edge over three drawers and three on the reverse, all working so can function as a partners desk with brass ring handles. raised ...
Category
1810s English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Writing Table Antique
Materials
Mahogany
American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton Mahogany bow front one board top writing table with a central single drawer with
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1810s American Sheraton Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with rounded ends. Black inset leather with banded edge and brass edge. Conforming frieze with two drawers and opposing false drawers. Cast bronze star form kn...
Category
1810s English Regency Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Beech Writing Table, Desk or Side Table, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French writing table, little desk or side table, circa 1900.
Made in the art Nouveau period : the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Writing Table Antique
Materials
Brass
$942 Sale Price
34% Off
Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian Cuban Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Desk Side Dressing.
This exceptional
Category
Late 18th Century Writing Table Antique
Materials
Wood
$1,919 Sale Price
30% Off
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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 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 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 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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