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Period: Mid-19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk C1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian piano front Davenport Desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is crafted from fabulous burr walnut and the hinged pull out writing slope features an inset ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C 139x107cm
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany  pedestal partners desk, circa 1850 in date. The rectangular top is  inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing sur...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique 6ft Victorian Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C 183x105cm
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Victorian antique partners library table is crafted from beautiful flame mahogany and dates from Circa 1860. It features a striking inset green leather writing surface...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Desk, Green Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period walnut desk features a gold tooled green leather top. Two drawers of dovetail construction fit into the apron on either side of t...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Chinese Scroll Foot Writing Desk, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The streamlined form of this 19th-century Chinese writing desk is softened with subtle carved embellishments and a lovely, timeworn patina. Crafte...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Mid-19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style writing table is constructed of solid walnut and features paneled sides. Two drawers of dovetail construction are appointed with br...
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French Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English partners' desk in nicely figured mahogany with a plinth top and molded edges having an inset leather writing surface with a gilt tooled border over two drawers...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850. The sandalwood body of faceted recta...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian flame mahogany and satinwood crossbanded pedestal partners desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side of the desk is fitted with nine drawers, three drawers in the frieze and three drawers in each pedestal. The other side of the desk has three drawers in the frieze with a cupboard to each pedestal, each cupbpard is fitted with a central shelf. The drawers are all fitted withbeautiful brass drop handles, the desk is complete with the original brass locks and key, and is raised on plinth bases. Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79.5 x Width 166 x Depth 105 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 5 inches x Depth 3 foot, 5 inches Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

William IV partners writing desk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Impressive antique mahogany William IV writing table that can be used from both sides. It is in perfect, original condition. It stands on brass casters. One side has real drawers, th...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful Gustavian writing table desk from the second half of the 19th century with stunning patina in a grey white painted finish with the usual marks of age. It has a lovely feel...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Italian, Emiliana, Late Neoclassic Turned Walnut 1-Drawer Table, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
fairly straight forward rectangular 1-drawer walnut writing table until you notice the turning on the legs, there's a first time for everything and these are exceptional
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid 19th century English partners desk in the Chippendale taste
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century English carved desk in the chippendale taste circa 1860. Here we have a fine quality chippendale inspired desk, not to be confused with numerous modern reproductions or...
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English Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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.
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English Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner s Writing Table Desk
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality antique French rosewood & kingwood marquety inlaid & ormolu mounted partner's writing table or Bureau Plat, in the manner of Jacques Dubois, circa 1860. This very...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Folding Military Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Civil War era British campaign writing desks. Made of mahogany featuring a folding form that opens to a writing surface complete with ...
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Campaign Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker, is a timeless piece of furniture exuding elegance and functionality. The...
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Danish Brutalist Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III. Brass decorations. Opened dimensions: H77xL113xP56 cm. Signs of age, otherwise good condition.
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk. Our outstanding antique French Louis XV style Boulle inspired bureau plat, desk or writing table was expertly crafted in the mid 19th ...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner s Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th Century Chippendale walnut partners desk of exceptional quality, having a wonderful figured top that is sectioned with crossbanding and herringbone inlay ...
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British Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860 in date. It is made from fabulous burr walnut, the rectangular top with a fabulous inset gold tooled green leather writing surface. One side has an arrangement of three drawers in the frieze over a pair of pedestals each with three graduated drawers, the other side has a central frieze drawer with a cupboard in each pedestal, each opens to a central shelf. The desk is fitted with the original turned walnut handles and it stands on a plinth base raised on brass castors. The desk has its original locks and keys and the locks are stamped H&C, By Royal Letters Patent. Instil the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous decorative antique desk...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk With Cigar box mahogany drawers brass hardware With 3 keys. Also comes with later glass top
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, crafted around 1830. Featuring five drawers framed with fine thread inlays and adorned with escutcheons. The gracefully curved S-shaped legs are j...
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Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with an inset tooled black leather writing surface with banded edge over a frieze containing two drawers with opposing working drawers on the reverse all with brass knobs...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid 19th Century High-Adjustable Architect s Table, Mahogany, France, circa 1850
Located in Greven, DE
High-Adjustable Architect's Table France Mahogany Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x 93 x 56 cm, height adjustment: 79 - 120 cm Description: Rare writing and drawing tab...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. The quality is fantastic, this is very well made a...
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British Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport Desk c.1860 19t Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Davenport desk, crafted from beautiful burr walnut with striking  inlaid decoration and  Circa 1860 in date. The desk features a beautiful green...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having Attractive Old Leather, With Blind Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Highl...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Victorian Secretary Desk Circa. 1800 s
Located in Fulton, CA
American Victorian secretary desk made of solid walnut. Circa. 1875. Drop-front desk with birdseye maple detail. Carved walnut pulls with "rac...
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American Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

19th Century rosewood library table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century rosewood library / writing table, the top cross banded in rosewood and having a black leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, having two fri...
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British Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

William IV Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with rounded corners over a drawer flanked bu carved Vitruvian scrolls. Trestle base with stretcher and ending on melon form feet. Floor to underside 24.75.
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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 age, yet can serve as a splendid end table, library table or laptop desk with aplomb...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A very smart and well made antique Victorian Walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-80’s. It is of lovely quality and is a useful size...
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British Late Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

A Nineteenth Century French Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century French bureau plat of good scale, in mahogany with kingwood veneer crossbanding, with brown leather writing surface with gilt tooling to the border, opening ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular tribute to the wood sculptor's art! A brace of magnificently rendered cherubs appear on ...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Sheepskin, Oak, Paint

19th century William IV mahogany library desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century william iv mahogany library desk circa 1835. We are pleased to offer this William IV period library table in it's original patina. Writing surface showcases the beauti...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent original antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880. It is of great quality and is a lovely size. The ...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19th Century English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top revealing a built in adjustable slope. Circa 1860 this represents one of the finest examples of cabine...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique c.1840 Large 19th Century Partners Writing Library Desk – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1840 Large 19th-Century Partners Writing Library Desk – Fine Quality Table A rare and impressive antique partners desk, dating from around 1840. Crafted in mahogany, ash a...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Early 19th Century Goncalo Alves partners desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large early 19th Century Goncalo Alves (also known as tigerwood) partners desk, the moulded edge top having a olive green coloured leather writing surface decorated ...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pinewood Desk Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Gustavian style hand carved pinewood painted console, desk table with simple drawer and clasical hardwarwe, painted in light grey typical Scandenavian taste. the top is paint...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a br...
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French Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with Gilt on the pages of the leather bound book. Looks to be original tassle.. Possibly...
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American Folk Art Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous French antique ormolu mounted bureau plat which features fine quality floral marquetry and which dates from around 1860. This beautiful piece of furniture has been made with artistic marquetry requiring the highest level of craftsmanship. The surface of the table top of this antique ormolu mounted bureau plat features very intricate floral marquetry decoration. Using a number of different and exotic veneers which include walnut, goncalo alves, satinwood, burr walnut, and purpleheart, the level of detail present here can only be described as extraordinary. The central panel is worthy of particular attention, it being inlaid with a representation of an urn on a flower filled satinwood background together with a decorative border of foliage which has been rendered in mahogany and burr walnut. As you can see from the images provided the imposing table top is completed with a highly decorative ormolu border which adds an additional level of elegance to this antique bureau plat...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant turn...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. The quality is fantastic, this is very well made a...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent antique flame mahogany architectural biedermeier secretaire abattant, circa 1840 in date. The top section with a p...
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Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original condition with the original blue toned paint. Dated 1850 and monogrammed in black. T...
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Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. This elegant little desk is perfect for a small working space. The writing top fo...
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French Directoire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

English antique desk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
A beautiful, pure antique burl walnut desk with a leather top. It is in perfect, original condition. It has a wonderfully weathered look and a warm color. It is finished all around, ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved partners desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th Century Anglo-Indian carved padauk partners desk, having a nice figured top with an ornate carved border and gadrooned edge, a selection of eight graduate...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Padouk

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Napoleon III Boulle desk of very high quality, 1860 France
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a beautiful grain and patina.
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique European rosewood writing table. Hidden beneath the flip top, a desk in excellent condition. Stunning stretchers base. This piece is in remarkab...
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European Empire Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
Rosewood Flip Top Writing Desk
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19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...
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American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Louis Philippe pine desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric. Ten drawers of different size. Table height: 31.50 in. (80 cm) Height between the floor and the ...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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