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Style: Early Victorian
Very Rare Convertible Desk, Partnerdesk, Dressing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Make-up table and desk as transformable furniture England Mahogany early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x 120 x 75 cm Description: Extremely rare and refined multifunction...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Victorian satin wood writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of outstanding quality, with gorgeous satin...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

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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Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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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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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality inlaid burr walnut kidney writing table, having a quality burr walnut kidney shaped top with kingwood cross...
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Early 19th Century Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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

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Brass

!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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1850s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare exa...
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19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

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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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Stunning 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk Stamped by Holland Sons
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th-century mahogany partners desk by Holland & Sons. Nine drawers on one side and two cupboards on the other. The top is fitted with a newly tooled light burgundy leathe...
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19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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 ...
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique writing table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany table with 2 drawers, suitable as a console table or writing desk. Beautiful patina and stylish legs. In very good, original condition. Origin: England Per...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

A Fine 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine and good looking pedestal desk, the leather top with brass bound edges, above a bank of four drawers on each side with one central drawer, the back with dummy drawers. Th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique Victorian leather top partners desk. This dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of extremely high quality, and...
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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

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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1850s French Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and really quite rare original early Victorian hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk A very decorative piece, originally made ...
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1850s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

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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Mid-19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early Victorian Burr Elm Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with maroon leather and banded edge over a drawer raised on a trestle base with turned stretcher and carved ends. Saber legs with casters.
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1840s English Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Barley Twist Desk with Carved Barley Twist Chair - 2 Piece Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Mahogany Barley Twist Single Drawer Desk with Hand Carved High Back Barley-Twist Chair - 2 Piece Set ***Cabinet sold separately. Circa Early 20th Century Dimensions: Desk...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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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1840s British Antique Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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Find a broad range of unique Early Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Early Victorian desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Gillows of Lancaster London, and Holland Sons. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,943 and tops out at $32,827 while the average work can sell for $6,850.

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