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Period: Mid-19th Century
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
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner
s Writing Desk
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk
This desk has functional drawers on both sides, a true partner's desk. This desk is...
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English Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,217 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique William IV Walnut Partners Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique William IV walnut partners writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
The quality is outstanding, this is as fine a ...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Small Empire Desk, France, 1840
A simple yet elegant Empire-style desk, crafted in 1840. Made of solid oak and veneered with beautiful pyramidal mahogany, it reflects the classic ch...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
Category
English Chippendale Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Writing Desk in Solid Walnut and Weneer Walnut, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century Italian writing desk in solid blond walnut and weneer walnut, restored and finished with shellac and wax; new top in real leather.
Bottom of the drawers and back of ...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pine, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning Biedermeier secretary was crafted in Denmark during a peak era known for high quality furniture craftsmanship. Enlarge photos to appreciate the beauty of the wood, note...
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Danish Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
European Empire Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,306 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house furniture from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pi...
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Swedish Country Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Padouk
19th Spanish Sturdy Side Table with Carved Turned Legs and Double Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and double stretcher, one in solid iron and one in the lower part leg to leg in wood.
The top has a beautiful grain and patina
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Lady
s Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking craftsmanship, fine materials and a delightful form enhance this quality desk
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select stocks present exceptional caramel hues and fine grain interest
Captivating, rouge marble display plinth with a three-quarter brass gallery
Trio of drawers to the upper section, of field panel finish and accessed by brass drop handles
Roll top tambour activated by opening the main drawer, redolent of Riesener...
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French Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
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 England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
This is of wonderful quality, it...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is multi functional as it can sit center room in ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
French Louis XVI Bureau a Cylindre, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
19th century desk with a Cylindre roll top opening to a leather top that pulls out for ease
In use. Gilt bronze mounts with floral gilt center decoration with wreath. Square tapered...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany kneehole desk, the rectangular moulded edge top having a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, a selection of nine graduate...
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British Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry.
A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive from...
Category
English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Rosewood American Rococo Revival Sofa Table or Writing Table NYC, circa 1840
By Meeks
Sons Manufactory 1
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful American Rococo Revival sofa table in rosewood with shaped drop-leaves, escargot feet, and well-articulated foliate carvings on apr...
Category
American Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
Category
Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Fir
$3,710
ANTIQUE RESTORED C HINDLEY
SON ENGLISH OAK GREEN LEATHER DOUBLE SiDED DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important fully restored C Hindley & Son’s circa 1845 English Oak & Green Leather double ...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th C. Spanish Walnut Single Plank Top Side Table Desk with Carved Lyre Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1870, this antique side table or writing desk is constructed from solid walnut and features a warm, rich patina developed over time. The rectangular single-pla...
Category
Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Believed by our experts to date from around 1860, this antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour is an imposing and functional item of furniture that is so typical of the Victorian era.
We ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Nutwood, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind, rare 19th century Biedermeier writing desk out of Austria veneered in fine nutwood/ walnut. Artfully crafted around 1830 in Vienna, this delicate Biedermeier so-called...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare antique Victorian burr walnut leather top kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
The quality is outstanding, t...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique William IV Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique William IV writing desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period.
It is of superb quality and is a great size. Thi...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Kidney-shaped Veneer Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French kidney-shaped veneer writing table, topped with a leather-covered desk and opening with two belt drawers.
Molded base joined by spacer and finished with casters. Decorated wit...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk.
Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep
History/Back Story:
Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration.
During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848.
For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics.
However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects. His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
English Burl Walnut Leather Top Davenport with Acanthus Cabriole Legs Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut Davenport desk with carved floral fret work, hinged lid revealing fitted interior with original ink wells, leather hinged writing surface with four fitted interio...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Davenport mid-Victorian burr walnut and marquetry desk, 19th century, circa 1860
Located in NICE, FR
The Up&Up is an exquisite creation, meticulously crafted from finely-worked burr walnut. Its removable lid unveils a thoughtfully designed interior, perfect for storing pens and othe...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Architect
s Plan Table in Mahogany
Located in London, GB
A rare William IV architect's plan table in mahogany, the top inset with gilt tooled leather above a hinged false drawer front revealing three baize lined trays, on carved bun feet a...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (...
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American American Classical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
French Walnut Louis Philippe Period 1-Drawer Table, ca. 1840 and later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming case housing on drawer, the case raised on (later) turned legs
Category
French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table.
Exceptionally fine quali...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood
$32,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with five drawers. Simple lines and squared legs in a...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of the revival of the style that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III who we can t...
Category
French Renaissance Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk 19th Century Italy Walnut Drawers Louis Philippe Green Leather Top Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Center Desk of 19th Century, Italy , in Walnut with 5 Drawers, style Louis Philippe with Green Leather Top, Restored and wax polished.
Height under chair 65 cm (26 inches)
All original, with its beautiful antique furniture...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Slant Front 2 Drawer Desk, ca 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of walnut with ebonized details , the rear of the top is level while the front and majority of the hinged top slopes slightly downward, the tops with a raised g...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected by a smooth stretcher. Its rectangular tabletop includes a wide drawer fitted with...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Measures cm: H 74, W 102, D 56.
Category
Austrian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fir
19th C. Louis XV Style French Bureau with Sèvres Porcelain, ALIX
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
Elegant Louis XV style French bureau desk, made in Paris circa 1850, crafted in fine precious woods with beautiful chevron marquetry and a warm, well-preserved patina.
The central up...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with rounded corners and beautiful tooled brown leather writing surface with banded wood border and brass edge over a central long drawer and flanked by two draw...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian Empire Painted and Parcel Gilt Bureau Plat
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The boldly proportioned painted and parcel gilt desk. Having 2 large drawers with fine carving details and finished on all sides. Condition is original, but can be "cleaned up" for a...
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Italian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning Renaissance Revival circa 1850 burr walnut writing table after Pugin
What a piece! This writing table or desk is stunning, it offers huge amo...
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English Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique Walnut
Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk,
England, Circa 1860
An exceptional mid-19th century English Davenport desk, crafted from the finest figured walnut and exquis...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Heavily Carved Oak Secretary Bookcase Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or gentleman’s office with this exquisite antique two-piece desk cabinet, crafted in southern France circa 1860. Built of solid oak, the composition features a writi...
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French Louis XIII Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk.
Circa 1860
This des has an arrangement of 9 mahogany lined drawers which retain their original turned knobs.
The desk is raised upon a plinth b...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around 1860-1880.
It is of fantastic quality and has a lovely design. The top has an inverte...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
!9th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany writing table with 2 drawers on both sides. This means that the table can also be used by 2 people. Green mixed gold-edged leather top. The table is in ver...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19thC English Elm Topped Tavern Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870
19thC English Elm Topped Tavern Table with Iron Stretcher, Pine legs, and Banded Top.
(losses)
sku 1086
W115 x D46 x H72 cm
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1850s Barley Twist Library Table
Located in New York, NY
1850s Barley twist table. Has a single pull-out drawer and a finial to the center of the stretcher. Can also be used as a desk.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful original Biedermeier Desk or Writing Table from Austria about 1830.
Beautiful book-matched cherry veneer on softwood.
Six hexagonal veneered columns on a veneered pedest...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Softwood, Cherry, Glass
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s.
In very nice condition.
Dimensions: H:74.5cm W:104cm D:53cm
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
This is of outstanding quality and is a ...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather top with Chinoiserie inspired designs and gilt bronze mounts. Original key
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English Louis XV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
I’ve only ever seen one o...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 from around the 1830-1840’s period.
This is of wonderful quality, it sits on beautif...
Category
British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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