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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Early Louis XV Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with inset reddish brown leather and gilded outer edge. The frieze with single drawer. Raised on cabriole legs and hoof feet.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Cherrywood Bureau de Pente Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names, including bureau dos d’âne and secrétaire à dessus brisé, and they almost always featured a fold-down writing surface. Four long, slender cabriole legs, which are typical of Louis XV writing desks, provide a sturdy base for the beautiful desk. The curvaceousness of the legs continues throughout the desk, from the subtly contoured sides to the highly sinuous apron on all sides. Set within the apron are two drawers with round bronze pulls that flank a faux center drawer with a foliate and shell handle. The fold-down writing surface, which has a functioning lock with a foliate escutcheon, opens to reveal eight small arbalete drawers arranged in four columns. Above the topmost drawers of each column is an open storage compartment. There are two more larger storage compartments in the center above a false-bottom hidden compartment. The fold down writing surface is held by a set of polished steel arms. A graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

17th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This fantastic Spanish walnut table dates to the 1600s and has incredibly turned legs and stretchers known as discus or lentil carvings. Each long sid...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII period walnut writing table from circa 1630 with two lateral drawers, barley twist base, black painted top and carved X-Form cross stretcher accented with central...
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French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th century English painted oak bureau with brass swan neck handles. 1820. Code: 9064 Dimensions: W: 31" (78.7 cm) H: 36" (91.4 cm) D: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Small George III Mahogany and Leather Writing Table
Located in Solebury, PA
A charming and compact 18th Century George III mahogany and leather writing table, both structurally sound and suitably sized, presents a delightful aesthetic. Four slender drawers a...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian walnut secretary slant-lid desk is a fine example of timeless European craftsmanship, blending rustic provincial charm with elegant utility. Handcrafted in Italy during the 1700s, the desk features a rich Circassian walnut grain, highlighted by warm patina that only centuries of use can create. The slant-lid opens to reveal a practical writing surface and compartments for documents, letters, and small essentials, making it as functional today as it was in the 18th century. The exterior is adorned with geometric inlay panels, showcasing the artistry of Italian cabinetmakers of the period. The piece is supported on turned baluster legs connected by a serpentine stretcher, ensuring both stability and visual appeal. Its compact yet refined proportions make it a versatile addition to a study, library, or living space, offering both storage and display value. Perfect for collectors of European antiques, Italian provincial furniture...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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 1720. Of exceptional waxed honey colour and lovely old patina, with well-matched veneers. With a quarter-veneered top. Six short drawers below a hinged fall revealing a writing section, all surrounding a central recessed cupboard. There is a small, shaped pull-out drawer fitted in the apron. All finely inlaid with herringbone lines. Raised on its original bracket feet. Swan-neck handles probably fitted later in the 18th century. Locks and keys are mostly original. Walnut veneered and crossbanded sides. Nb. Having a fitted secrétaire (secretaire) drawer distinguishes this antique walnut kneehole desk...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Tuscany Walnut Veneered Writing Table
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant writing table in walnut veenered poplar. Top centered by a star motif, a comfortable drawer in the band, curved legs typical of mid-18th century Tuscan manufacture.
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

18thC Writing Table or Dressing Table, George III Sheraton Period circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very well made writing or dressing table, dating to the English George III period of the late 18th century, circa 1790. This is a lovely piece of English furniture with cl...
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British Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century Russian Empire freestanding brass striped mahogany writing table / desk with an black leather insert top above three drawers. Russia, circa 1790 - 1810.
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Russian Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire i...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rococo desk from the late 1700s. The desk is a country house furniture in rococo style with a large drawer. Heavily curved rococo legs and also a curved table top and...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

18th century Hepplewhite Satinwood Writing Table with Work with Silk Basket
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic Hepplewhite satinwood writing table featuring leather covered slide, a work basket and a divided drawer. Original finish, brass pulls and knobs. The silk fabric on the basket...
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English Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George I Walnut Desk or Dressing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early Georgian walnut kneehole desk pr dressing table, the top with well figured quarter veneered book-matched top having crossbanding, herringbone inlay and ogee molded edge, o...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Writing Desk / Center / Side Table Rustic Farm
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique French Hand Carved Wood Writing Desk / Center / Side Table Rustic Farm . 18th century French Provencal walnut writing table the walnut gives it much Charm and warmth . It cou...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

17th Century Spanish Console
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Spanish walnut console table with two drawers, splayed legs and iron stretcher. The top is a single piece of walnut.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge, the edge with rich gadroon carving, over three drawers, standing on boldly carved...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Louis XVI Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Louis XVI walnut slant-front secretary desk is a fine example of 18th-century French craftsmanship and sophistication, ideal for collectors and interior enthusiasts seeking time...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Spruce, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect s Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood Stone CA . Rare large 18th century Regence Period chateau 18th Century Table D’appui Regence console...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique George 11nd small Kneehole Desk, English Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine original antique kneehole desk or dressing table from the mid-18th century, thought to have the provenance of being part of the es...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk / Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk / Chest – Fine Quality This fine-quality early 18th Century Queen Anne escritoire is full of authentic charm...
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British Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Very Rare 18th Century Maggiolini Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
Very rare 18th century Italian neoclassical desk attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini. The piece is composed of extensive inlay ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Charles II Olivewood Oyster Veneer Side Table, circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English pre-William-and-Mary, circa 1680 Charles II period side table of rectangular form, the moulded-edge parquetry top inlaid with olivewood 'oystering' within geometric st...
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English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombé Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality late 18th century Dutch Marquetry Bureau. The bureau is profusely inlaid all over with various birds and flowers, butterflies etc. The fall front opens to r...
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Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Wrought Iron Vargueno
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) wrought iron mounted walnut vargueno on later stand with a fall front enclosing 3 long drawers.
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant fall-front desk dates to around 1730 and is veneered with a beautiful marquetry of walnut and walnut root on a pinewood corpus. The piece displays a fine interplay of wa...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Walnut

18th Century Spanish Baroque Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Spanish Baroque center table made of solid walnut with lyre shaped legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. Two dovetailed drawers with hand-carved decoration and ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th c. French Bureau de Dame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 18th-century French lady’s writing desk, or bureau de dame, crafted in warm walnut with graceful cabriole legs and serpentine lines characteristic of the Louis XV period. ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular removable green leather top with reversible felt playing surface , exposing a backgammon playing surface. Opposing chip drawers and raised on square tapered fluted legs e...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptionally fine example of an early 17th Century Spanish renaissance walnut vargueno / bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand. Sp...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Writing Table, Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 17th century Spanish Renaissance writing table is constructed of solid walnut and features an impressive 30-inch wide top made from a single plank of walnut. The top joins ...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Small Walnut Veneered Desk Inlaid With Different Woods, Tuscany, Late 18th Centu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This late 18th-century Tuscan writing desk is constructed with a walnut veneer and detailed with contrasting inlaid woods that define its linear edges and emphasize its geometric cla...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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 inset writing panel, fitted with a genuine and false frieze drawer to either side, rais...
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British George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy English...
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Chinese George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Padouk

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 18th century French ladies secretary desk is a fine example of Louis XV craftsmanship, beautifully constructed in kingwood and walnut with e...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

18th Large Spanish Dining or Desk Table with Solomonic Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish refectory desk table with solomonic legs and iron stretcher Original perfect condition Top table in perfect shape. Very heavy piece
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Mahogany and Brass Mounted Bureau a Cylindre, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk with a 1/4 cylinder top that opens to reveal a leather writing surface with pigeon holes and drawers. The gallery with white Carrara marble top.
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

High-Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - Early 18th Century Desk Side Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Introducing an antique quality early 18th Century oak writing table, versatile as a desk or dressing table, boasting a classical Early Georgian design. With remarkable age and charm,...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany crossbanding above four graduated drawers with original lock...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century, Louis XV Provencal Center Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV table from Provence. Made of solid walnut with deep hand-carved apron and thick cabriole legs. Two dovetailed dr...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and a drawer with a sliding leather top supported on carved cabriole legs.
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French hand carved walnut writing table with two side drawers resting on curved decorated legs. The table is in it authentic condition with no restorations made. The con...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Italian Walnut Trestle Leg Iron Stretcher Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wood trestle-leg table with forged-iron stretcher bars, from the 18th century. This antique table from Italy has clean, simple lines, and features a rectangular-shaped top, raised upon a pair of trestle sawhorse-style legs, with a wood brace supporting them just above the feet. The underside of the table is braced by a pair of hand-forged and twisted iron stretchers, which meet at the underside center of the top, creating visual interest and further embellishment to this piece. The walnut wood has has a warm patina with some cracks and prior repairs (see additional images) ; a reflection of it's history and age. The iron stretcher pieces unhook from beneath and allowing the legs to fold down- making the table collapsible and easy for transport. Leg clearance is approximately 28" between skirt and floor. This 18th century Italian trestle table...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the open panel 82 cm, H of the desk top 69,5 cm This elegant desk was made in France ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1780 Chinese Export Solid Camphor Wood Campaign Roll-Top Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese export solid camphor wood campaign bureau à cylindre or roll-top desk, circa 1780. An extremely rare example - entirely of beautifully figured camphor wood which has mellowed...
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Chinese Campaign Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Original George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Lion Head Handle
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 Lion head handles and brown leather surf...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain -
Located in Madrid, España
Walnut buffet table with turned legs and "H" shaped jamb, back cover - Spain - 17th century
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Monastery Trestle Table One Plank Walnut Biscione Milan Armorial 14-16 seat 10ft
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A massive, 14-16 seater, antiquarian, milanese, renaissance-revival, monastery, trestle table with 10ft long, 4 ¼” thick, single plank walnut top & oak trestl...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Spanish 18th Century Walnut Reflectoire Table or Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding 18th century Reflectoire table or desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Masterly constructed from walnut with a stunning solid board top. Wonderful patina.... This ta...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
A signed piece with rectangular top with inset green leather, possibly original , over a frieze with one central drawer flanked by drawers each with round original wreath rings...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian walnut library table or writing desk. Desk features three drawers amongst beautifully floral carved apron. Legs are carved in an old style swirl-twist shape on b...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, a...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

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 George III period, this intelligently conceived and finely proportioned table features a rectilinear top with an integral coved-bead edge projecting over three drawers, these each hand-dovetailed with applied cockbead molding surrounding ovular bail pulls. The shaped apron features a cupid's bow in the center of all three sides and the table is raised over straight tapering legs. It is a positively glowing table...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Early 18th Century Georgian George II Oak Lowboy Dressing Table 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A good and early antique Georgian oak lowboy/dressing table, circa 1750. The George II lowboy having an overhanging top, with a carved kneehole wit...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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