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Period: Mid-19th Century
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child
s or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare antique English inlaid rosewood child's or ladies writing desk with lift-up sloped lid with handsome gilt and tooled leather writing surface; fitted interior. The ink bottles ap...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$2,290 Sale Price
22% Off
Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather-inset top, above three drawers in the frieze and four graduated drawers in each pede...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly crafted from cherry wood.
An authentic piece of Biedermeier furniture with an elegant des...
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German Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality Victorian burr walnut piano top pop up Davenport. The top of the davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, op...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style French Bureau Plat, Circa 1860 - 1890 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style mahogany writing desk with satinwood and French walnut marquetry with bronze banding. The desk is double sided with the original...
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Unknown Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Console with Marble Top and Iron Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring rustic refinement and classical detail to an interior with this striking antique console table. Crafted in Spain circa 1860, the piece features a richly carved oak base topped ...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes
This is a very r...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The desk top is inset with a leather skiver, decorated with gold tooling. Below this three drawers, each ...
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European Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak.
Standing on 4 twisted turned table legs with 5 long frame d...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century walnut writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century walnut writing table, the shaped top having a black leather writing surface decorated with blind and gold tooling, finely carved ormolu moulded edge run...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Writing Desk In Gustavian Style Painted In Grey From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Grey painted writing desk in the style Gustavian from the 1840s. The desk is freestanding and stamped with "Nordisk Films Kompagni".
H - 128 cm, W - 62 cm and D - 62 cm.
Category
Danish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany acanthus carved gadrooned partners desk with baize writing surface, eight drawers with the original wooden knobs, flanking acanthus carved corners, four lower acant...
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American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality figured mahogany pedestal desk: Good model with raised drawer mouldings, false drawers on the back, oak drawer linings and recently fitted dark green hide.
Category
English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,394
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
This is of outstanding quality, it is a great si...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Writing Desk, Partner Style, Leather Top, Wood Grain Veneer
Located in Madrid, ES
This mid-19th century English writing desk features handsomely inlaid rich-grained mahogany veneer. It is "partner" or "center" in de...
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British Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century burr walnut davenport, the sloping top has the original tan colour leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, which lifts...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early Victorian Mahogany Writing Table With Cope
Collinson Casters
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular top with inset brown leather over two drawers flanked by rounded paneled ends, raised on lotus carved turned tapered legs and casters.
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century
The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender drawers on each side,
with gilt-bronze mounts and inset tooled green leather writing su...
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Vintage and fantastic desk or writing table in walnut wood. The rectangular top ...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Large Empire desk, France, circa 1870. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique Empire desk from the second half of the 19th century, France.
This piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The desk top has been cove...
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French Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive 9 drawer fronts decorated with flora, fauna, pagodas, and classic Japanese scene. ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870, gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface, triple frieze drawers with Bramah l...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Desk with "open" shelves from 1850 Italian
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique desk with "open" shelves
Antique desk with "open" shelves, Italian
Peculiar center desk, cherry wood with "open" shelves with and turned legs.
Can also be used as a display ...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa...
Category
English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt bronze oversized fittings
A very decorative and collectible desk in period lightly restored condition throughout. The desk comes complete with all original gilt bronze fixtures and fittings including two keys for the locks. It has four large drawers to the front, the left drawer is a very large single drawer with a safe drawer...
Category
French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
$5,735 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully made from satin wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-188...
Category
British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze
Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of female figures, incense burners, acanthus decoration and garlands.
Rectangular plate w...
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European Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine gilt bronze mounted parquetry kidney shaped writing table attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.
English Circa 1865
The rosewood lozenge trellis inlaid kidney shape...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19Thc Pine Farm Table /Coffee Table W/Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pine Farm table / coffee table in a dry surface.Condition is very good with drawers below the top.Great size for a coffee table.
Category
American Adirondack Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a rectangular shaped top with an ormolu moulded edge, decorative shell engraved corner...
Category
French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
English Rosewood Early Victorian Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This table completely made from the solid is of exceptional quality. The woods selected for the top are well figured and done not in veneer but from the solid timber. The top is supp...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Leather Top Austrian Empire Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare antique leather top Austrian Empire desk, dating from around the 1830-1850 period.
This has a beautiful and very useful design, the quality is outstanding. ...
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Austrian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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
English 19th c. Generous Partners
Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and generously sized partners' desk with glowing color, the two sides made so that business partners could collaborate over the same writing surface, now suitable for cent...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for King Charles XIV. The desk having two drawers with ornate ...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Gothic Revival circa 1840 solid oak partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
Where to begin, this desk has been on a journey, when I first received the piece it looked like it had been French polished and waxed around 20 times, it had a very clumpy sticky finish, my restorers have stripped back all that horrible guck, they have then lightly stained and French polished it the correct way which has kept all the period patina and simply made it golden, The leather top and writing slope top has been replaced with fully aniline natural cattle hide leather that was plain, I’ve then had my leather polishers dye it this gorgeous whisky brown colour. Lastly there was various small timber repairs which have been done with antique timber...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and extremely important hand carved walnut fully stamped library table by Angiolo Barbetti of Firenze
What a find… this table is by one of the finest Italian carvers of all time, dating to circa 1860, Barbetti’s works sell in the hundreds of thousands, they are highly collectable, impossible to find and when they do come up for sale they usually end up in museum collections, they are simply that good
This is an Italian carved walnut library or centre table, the cartouche shaped top with gadrooned edge and leather inset, the carved and pierced frieze incorporating a central shell motif flanked by scroll motifs with swags of flowers, each conforming cabriole shaped leg incorporating similar motifs and joined by an X-stretcher centred by a seated cherub, on scroll carved feet, the underside with branded stamp 'BARBETTI, FIRENZE'
What more can I say! The condition is period correct and very fine, we have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, it is in gallery ready order throughout
Dimensions:
Height 82.5cm
Width 142cm
Depth 76cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
Angiolo Barbetti (1805 - 1873) was a skilled carver, designer and decorator, with a flourishing atelier in Florence during the nineteenth century. After working in his father Massimiliano's atelier in Siena, he took up an apprenticeship with Giovacchino Guidi (d. 1842), considered one of Siena's finest ebenisti.
By 1826-7, he had established a workshop on the Piazza San Giovanni, Siena and in 1830 exhibited his first works at the Istituto delle Belle Arti, Siena. In 1842, Barbetti moved his workshop to Florence, establishing himself near the ponte alle Grazie.
Important commissions from this period included carvings for the interiors of Villa San Donato for Prince Anatoly Demidoff. Barbetti took part in many of the international exhibitions of the second half of the nineteenth century, including the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, where he was awarded a medal for a suite of carved walnut furniture. Following the exhibition, the suite of furniture was purchased by the South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it remains today.
Joined in the business by his four sons Rafaello, Egisto, Ottavio and Rinaldo by the beginning of 1860, the firm of Barbetti continued to find international success exhibiting successfully at the 1861 Florence exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the Vienna Exhibition of 1873. Makers Bibliography: Meyer, Jonathan, Great Exhibitions: London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851 - 1900, Antique Collectors Club (Woodbridge, UK), 2006, p. 41. Simone Chiarugi, La bottega di Angiolo Barbetti a Siena e Firenze , in C. Paolini, A. Ponte and O. Selvafolta, Il bello ritrovato , Novara, De Agostini, 1990, pp. 220 223. Simone Chiarugi, La fortuna...
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Italian High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Foldable Patent Secretary with Ink Drawing, English 19th-Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This filigree patent secretary, also known as a folding travel desk, is made of mahogany veneer and is decorated on the edges with fine thread i...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century William IV Rosewood Library Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century William IV rosewood library table. The rectangular top with rounded corners features a red tooled inset leather writing ...
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Irish William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier
Year 1847
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
If you are looking for desk lamp to match your desk, we have what you need.
If you have any q...
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French Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard
Sons
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique burr walnut desk by Howard & Sons. This desk is of the highest quality. It was made in England by Howard and Sons, it dates from the 1860-1880 per...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Charles X desk in mahogany feather with two drawers, mid-19th century
Located in Catania, IT
Charles X mid-1800s mahogany feather banded writing desk with inlays
and two drawers and with arched legs joined by crossbar with 4 wheels.
The desk measures:
Length when closed c...
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English Charles X Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$2,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Serpentine Cabriole Legs 19th C
A mid 19th century burr walnut rectangular double serpentine center table, the satinwood banded top an...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
$3,550 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century early Victorian leather top writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century early victorian leather top writing table circa 1840.
Fine quality mahogany and leather library table which would function perfectly well as a desk.
Original leather t...
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English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany two drawer writing table, the moulded edge top having a black leather writing surface with gold and blind tooling, two oak lined drawers below with engraved bra...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Neo-Gothic Oak Writing Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare neo-Gothic writing table with superb carved detail mainly in a foliate design: striking pointed-arch pierced ends and carved stretcher, knobs and escutcheon; the rectangular t...
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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Desk, Attributed to Gillows
Located in Solebury, PA
A stunning 19th-century davenport desk crafted in flame mahogany exudes elegance and functionality. Its compact, inclined writing surface is complemented by a hinged lid that unveils...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is very well made and is a lovely, compact siz...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period.
It is of superb quality and has a usefu...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
This is of wonderful quality and is a very useful size, w...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kingwood marquetry writing table in the French taste, of shaped rectangular form inset with the original leather, with disguised frieze drawers on one side, set on cabrio...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Victorian writing table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian mahogany writing desk. With three drawers on each side. In perfect condition. Beautiful leather top with concealed molding. Stylish legs. The table can se...
Category
English Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$4,524
19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Office Desk with Brass Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Portuguese rosewood office desk with brass fittings.
Category
Portuguese Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Feminine Boulle Bureau
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French feminine Boulle bureau (office desk, escritoire).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour writing table. The top, of arched form, has an ornate brass pediment, flanked by...
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French Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Burr Walnut 19th Century Fine Quality Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Mid 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Of Good Proportions, Having Attractive Replacement Gilt Tooled And Decorated Leather Inset To Crossbanded To...
Category
English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Italian Antique Desk in Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant Italian walnut desk dating back to the mid-19th century.
Featuring simple lines and a lack of excessive ornamentation, the legs are crafted with refined turn...
Category
Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique partnersdesk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique oak partners' desk with nine drawers on each side. In very good condition throughout. Lovely light color and patina. Gold-edged green leather top. The desk is of hi...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,322
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