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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790
Located in Huntington, NY
An exceptional Late 18th century Mahogany Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the curved superstructure with pierced brass gallery, fitted with two banks of three ...
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George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Double-sided Leather Top Library Writing Table, circa 1795
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1795 English late George III period mahogany double-sided library or writing table of rectangular form, the replaced gilt-tooled 'coral' leather inset top with square re...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
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 large rectangular top features gently shaped edges and a smooth, generous surface tha...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut lady's writing desk features a gold tooled black leather top. A single drawer pulls out from the side using a ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer
Located in Odense, DK
A very fine 18th century primitive pine table from the, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The tabletop showcases the warm tones and subtle grain of pine, with a patina that has devel...
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French Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Chippendale Partners
Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany partner's desk in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. Possessing a large work surface with an inset gilt tooled brown leather top over a row of drawers to...
Category
English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$25,000
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Writing Table, C. 1780
Located in Doylestown, PA
A provincial Louis XV writing or side table in elm and walnut, French C. 1780, with original wood top, scalloped apron with a single drawer, on cabriole legs with carved “hoof” feet.
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Walnut
$1,200 Sale Price
35% Off
1750 Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Desk with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary desk showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. The carved and gilded trim of the base give a sense of movement and fluidity, lending the piece a captivating decorative charm. On the he top there is an elegant inlaid walnut rim, instead the drawers are beatifully underlined by a gilded one. Under the top there are two removable shelves opening on the front. The main feature of this magnificent desk is the possibility of being used in the center of the room, showing its best even in the back, having it perfectly finished, something that was not obvious for furniture of the same era.
Resting on tapered legs, this statuary desk attains an airly, elegant quality.
This masterpiece hails from the Mid-18th Century and was created by the Master Venetian cabinetmakers.
Referring bibliography:
This piece is featured in the book: Il mobile Veneziano del Settecento, G.Morazzoni, Gorlich Editore Milano, 1958 translated "The 18th Century Venetian Furniture", tav. 312 b...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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 piece boasts solid construction with tight joints and no woodworm, radiating character...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,917 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Spanish Walnut Writing Table
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Spanish walnut writing table with substantial solid single plank top over three drawers on splayed supports. Suitable for use as console or desk.
Category
Spanish French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century writing desk with five drawers. The desk is designed by the Danish royal neoclassical architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff.
Category
Danish Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$2,026 Sale Price
70% Off
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 the Georgian period, circa 1750. Exuding refined 18th century craftsmanship, this bu...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied chinoiserie scenes.
This stunning desk sits on tapering square legs and has three fitted d...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Cabaret Table In Cuban Mahogany, Louis XVI Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XVI period cabaret table in mahogany
rare table offering numerous functions. It can serve as a writing table with its beautiful tobacco-colored leather and two pull-out ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Table Console Desk
Located in Carimate, Como
A magnificent and impressive Italian antique walnut table with three full width shelves that can be opened from both sides with greatly carved and beveled top and beautiful carved tu...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th c. English Architect
s Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly grained single board top with molded edge over single wide drawer with pull out and d...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Period Walnut 1- Drawer Writing Table, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded and molded corners atop a conforming case housing one drawer, the case with a shaped apron, the drawer retaining antique brass pulls, raised on ...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique rectangular wooden desk with drawer, 1750s
Desk or writing table with a rectangular wooden top. The table features a hidden drawer on the front. The legs are square.
...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Barley Twist Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron, which contains a single drawer in the front. The table is supported on hand turned barley and vine twist...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
A French Louis XV style Painted Slant Front Desk, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant desk, the carved case features a fall-front writing surface that opens to reveal six small interior drawers. Below are three full-length drawers fitted with decorative bra...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An unusual late 17th century North Italian Baroque ebonized writing desk - of serpentine form. Featuring a knee-hole type design with a pull-out writing desk flanked by a pair of cup...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French 18th Century Louis XV Style Painted Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This archetypal 18th century Louis XV-style desk was given a distinguishing update in the 20th century: washing the pine construction in white paint and black pinstriping to accentua...
Category
French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk features man...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long) with retracting supporting brackets...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XVI writing desk in walnut. 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Louis XVI period writing desk from the 18th century, crafted in warm walnut with understated brass trim. This elegant secrétaire features a clean, architectural silhouette ...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 1/4in W: 32 1/2in D: 18in
This extremely rare and Important 18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail within the intricately done hand painted Chinoiserie gold and scarlet lacquered decorations as well as the extremely fine and crisp bronze ormolu mounts. The piece is also signed underneath of the desk. Pierre Migeon (1696-1758) Was one of the most prominent furniture makers of the 18th century and was known for for his impeccable quality as well as his ability to work with a variety of other extremely well known cabinet makers of the 18th C. Throughout his career a few very important people took a liking to his works and commissioned pieces from him such as Madame de pompadour and the Master of the Revels! The piece is equipped with a drop front writing area and 6 drawers and a secret compartment on the inside of the desk as well as two lockable drawers on the outside front of the desk. This piece was at one point a part of the inventory of the Hartman Galleries...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 drawer and a beautiful vintage patina with the original...
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Finnish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI Rolltop or cylinder desk, France, 1780. This original Louis XVI cylinder desk has an elegant mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. I...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Italian antique wooden writing table with shutter and brass key, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden writing table with shutter and brass key, 1700s
Wooden desk or writing desk. The upper part is composed of the top ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
18th Century Lacquered Tuscan Desk Table with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant lacquered wooden desk table from Tuscany, dating to the Louis XVI period, late 18th century. This refined piece features delicate hand-painted neoclassical decorations in ...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 George III slant front bureau or desk, English. Mahogany. A handsome example - the interior with obelisk inlays on the document drawers, the prospect door with bold s...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the 18th century. The desk is executed in walnut and cherrywood, richly inlaid with fine ...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
French Walnut Desk, Side Table or Writing Table, Louis XIII
Located in Labrit, Landes
French desk or side table, made circa 1660
Massive walnut and iron handles.
Nice antique patina.
The turned legs and bars are typical of the Louis XIII style.
Legroom height and dept...
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French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$3,159 Sale Price
20% Off
C. 1765 George III Period Gentleman
s Library Writing Table Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765 George III period Gentleman's Library Writing Table Chest, English. Folio stand or drawing stand rising writing surface. Each side with 14 drawers surrounding a paneled do...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1750s Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Lady Desk, by Adrien DELORME
By Adrien Delorme
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Dating back to the Louis XV period, this exquisite petite writing table bears the hallmark of Delorme (Adrien Delorme, granted the title of Maître on 22/06/1748). Functioning as a wr...
Category
French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Writing / Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut writing / occasional table, 18th century. With an overhanging 3 board top with molded borders, frieze with drawer and scalloped apron, resting on cabriole ...
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European Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684)
Dimensi...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing office Table Provencal Rustic . An exquisite French Provencal antique campagne Campaign High-end ...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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 remarkable piece. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge and a re...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Spanish Console or Sofa Table Three Deep Drawers circa 1700
s Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Spanish Library Table, Sofa Table or Console Table made probably in the late 1600s or early 1700s, with three very deep hand-carved drawe...
Category
Spanish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
Located in Huntington, NY
Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat/Desk, Louis XV period
3 working drawers on one side. Back side has 3 false drawers
Circa, 1760 with one Key
It's Old leather top in Useable but h...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Louis XV French Cherry Partner Desk with Bombe Drawers
Parquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined 18th-century partner desk was crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Built of solid wild cherry, the elegant writing table stands on carved cabriole legs em...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century hand carved French provincial desk. The desk is carved in walnut and is extremely heavy and sturdy after all the year's of use. The finish has developed a beautiful...
Category
French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$3,040 Sale Price
53% Off
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze ironworks, late 18th century.
Category
Mexican Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XVI Tulipwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive late 18th century French writing desk with a tooled black leather top, probably original, on a case with three drawers in f...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tulipwood
Monumental bureau plat
Located in Wien, AT
France, Louis XVI period, ca. 1780, by the ebenist Pierre Garnier (master from 1742), predominantly oak, mahogany veneered and with ebony marquetry, matted, double-sided drawer desig...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
$31,119
Louis XV Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Miami, US
This elegant Louis XV bureau plat, dating from circa 1750, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Constructed from tulipwood and kingwood, the desk features a luxurious l...
Category
English Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Writing Table - Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very handsome 17th century Spanish Writing Table - Desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully constructed from stunning walnut & chestnut with drawers, a ...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An 18th century Bombay form slant front desk that opens to reveal an inlaid central door with working key that reveals a compartment with a small drawer. Flanked by two "secret" comp...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Poplar
Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of poplar in the french 18th century, Louis XV period.
Height between the roof and the belt 20.87 in. (53 cm).
Totally authentic, this piece of furniture w...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Poplar
$2,029 Sale Price
34% Off
Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian fall front desk with burl wood inlay. With six drawers and two hidden storage areas. The top of this desk is 18th century, while the base, beau...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Experience the charm and elegance of Old World craftsmanship with this 18th Century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk, dating circa 1760s. A true antique treasure, this desk is a ...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine
$3,996 Sale Price
42% Off
18th Century Italian Louis XV Writing Table Inlaid Rosewood Center Desk
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant 18th century Italian rosewood center table from Tuscany, Italy, a rectangular shaped Louis XV veneered desk with one small drawer on the front, raised by elegant à cabriole legs with superlative and contrasting ebony and box wood inlaid profiles, ending with curled feet.
This antique Italian table...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
A fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster retaining e...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood & ebony line inlaid & satinwood banded throughout, having brass galleried top above ...
Category
English Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Center writing table
Cassina Brothers (Francesco and Giuseppe)
Milan, January 26, 1796
79.5 x 94 x 58.5 cm
State of conservation: excellent
The rectangular table features a minimall...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, 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 Street / Blackfriars
A very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partner...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and superb colour. The herringbone and cross-banded fall enclosing a fully fitted stepped interior with small drawers and central cupboard door all cross...
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Walnut
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