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

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Rosewood

Antique English Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century English desk having a leather top on a case with three drawers in front, brass hardware and faux drawers on the sides and back, all this sitting on turned and r...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century pollard oak davenport desk circa 1850. We are pleased to offer this elegant example of a davenport made in pollard oak. Top surface with original brass gallery, le...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Stunning Patina 19th Century Pitch Pine Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Quality 19th-century Pitch Pine Partners Pedestal Desk with Lovely Colour and Patina A stunning late 19th-century pitch pine partners desk of exceptional quality featuring ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Stunning Victorian 1880 Marble Topped Satinwood Console or Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely lovely light satinwood writing console table with twin drawers and solid marble top A good looking and well made piece, the timb...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Merryweather Son, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique single-piece show desk. An English, oak and leather pedestal desk for central room placement by Merryweather & Son, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 190...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian burr walnut free standing pedestal desk by Druce & Co, of rectangular form with a later green leather inset top above three disguised fri...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

A Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Palatial Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat. This palatial bureau plat is of grand proportions. The top is of serpentine rectangular out-shape and is...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

A Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by Deighton Dunthorne, 320 High Holborn, London.
Located in London, GB
Featuring a gilt-tooled dark red leather writing surface. The upper section comprises a central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers. Below, the twin pedestals each contain three g...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak, Pine

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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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Victorian English Writing Desk Writing Table c1870s
Located in High Peak, GB
P0305 Fine quality, English solid mahogany Victorian side table / writing table / dressing table, having figured, solid mahogany top with moulded edge above two oak lined drawers wi...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Restored Victorian Carved Walnut Whatnot Console Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Restored Walnut Console Table with Burr Walnut Wood. A walnut console table with inlaid burr walnut wood and a whatnot design is a beautifu...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Extending Writing Table Desk, Burr Yew Wood Brown Leather Gold Leaf Embossed Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood writing table or desk with extending, gold leaf embossed brown leather top A good look...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Yew

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely flamed mahogany, Thomas Chippendale Revival twin pedestal, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good looking and well made desk, it is a copy of an original Thomas Chippendale...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Antique circa 1850 Patrick Beakey Dublin Oxblood Leather Demilune Gallery Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning rare and original Mid Victorian circa 1850-1860 Partick Beakey of Dublin Ireland Demi Lune Library writing table or desk with oxblood leather writing top and brass gallery rail A very rare and luxury desk...
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1850s Irish Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Mahogany Kidney Shaped 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A quite exceptional quality late 19th century mahogany kidney shaped writing table, having gilt tooled decoration to leather inset top, over one drawer to frieze, with superb marquet...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Gillow s of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow's of Lancaster circa 1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley twist legs An exceptionally rare example of a High Victorian Library desk...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Constructed in Circassian walnut, with line and marquetry inlays; rising from turned oblate bun feet; the lower section housing a hinged door with fretwork panelling, opening to reveal four lemonwood faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels above and below, the slide opening to reveal an easel support writing slope with inset tooled leather and a pen and ink tray...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Leather

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price This is a very rare and fine piece of English craftsmanship, the timber is sublime, it simply glows in any light, the gallery rail edge is a nice feature and reminds me of Navy map...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb. It includes a hand...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored circa 1870 hardwood and Parquetry Bonheur Du Jour with marble top surmounted by brass gallery rail, leather top and f...
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1870s French Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

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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1860s British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Victorian Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 2 drawer desk or writing table Circa 1880 Raised upon ring turned legs with brass castors The table features 2 mahogany lined drawers which retain their original t...
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1880s Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather writing surface with a mahogany edge above nine mahogany cockbeeded oak lined drawers ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Lovely Vintage Writing Table Desk in Hardwood with Silk Embroidered Glass Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage writing table with silk embroidered top and glass protector A very good looking and well made p...
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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Silk, Glass, Hardwood

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having the original brass gallery to the breakfront top above an arched mirror backed reces...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Victorian Satin Birch Writing Table c1860
Located in High Peak, GB
ST039 Attractive Victorian satin birch dressing table or writing table, having oversailing top with ebonised edge and three frieze drawers with ebonised turned knobs, all standing on...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English Mahogany Student Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This desk features a gallery surround that walls off the ink and pen wells at the back area above the sloped and leathered writing surface. Inside, two generously sized drawers offe...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

American Victorian Walnut Leather Topped Desk with Pullout Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian walnut desk in shaped rectangular form with black leather desktop having a gold embossed border, 2 pullout drawers, molded edges, turned H-form cross stretcher wit...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mah...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Small Victorian Oak and Ebony Partner’s Desk, Attributed to Holland and Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Victorian oak and ebony partner’s desk, attributed to Holland and Son, the shaped rectangular leather-inset top set above a knee-hole with a...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Oak

Antique Thomas Turner Manchester English Mahogany Writing Desk Library Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Thomas Turner English Victorian era writing desk. Made from solid mahogany with a tooled red leather inset top. Features 2 hand dovetailed drawers within the frieze, squar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu, Brass

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
elegant mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century from England Very beautiful pedestal desk which has been worked on both sides which allows it to be placed in the middle of a ro...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Victorian Carved Oak Draw Leaf Library Table, England, c. 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Victorian oak draw-leaf library table features a parquet top and bold carved griffin supports. The apron is detailed with hand carved trim, adding texture and depth. Its sculptu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

​​Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shap...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany 18 drawer partners desk This desk stands upon a plinth base Circa 1860 The front of the desk having an arrangement of 9 oak lined graduated drawers with turned kno...
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1860s Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine Original Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brown Leather Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Burr Walnut with age brown leather writing surface twin pedestal desk This is an important and sophisticated piece of English Victorian furniture...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Restored Antique Russian Hardwood Gilt Metal Partner Desk Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wer are delighted to offer this beautiful fully restored very large Russian Mahogany & Gilt metal extending desk with matching hand dyed brown leather throne...
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1860s Russian Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

English Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Dressing Table
Located in High Peak, GB
J00 Elegant Victorian mahogany dressing table / side table, having shaped upstand to figured mahogany top and 2 mahogany line drawers fitted with original turned knobs, standing on t...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport with carved cabriole supports on a sloping leathered writing surface. Satinwood interier inside with two drawers and two dummy drawers. O...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique English Victorian Double Sided Oak Twin Pedestal 18 Drawer Kneehole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1880 Victorian English oak antique knee hole 18 drawer desk A wonderful desk, ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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 Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Laptop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Hampton Son s Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall, all other drawers have Hobbs & Co locks, the handles are all period correct and original The top has multiple patina marks and colour variations, the timber on the desk is in a similar order, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it Dimensions Height 71.5 cm Width 137 cm Depth 80 cm Legroom Height 56 cm Width 60 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point In 1830 William Hampton opened a shop for the sale of general household furniture in Cranbourn Street. He was subsequently joined by his two sons George and William Powell (the sons of George Hampton; Harold, Fred and Clarence also later entered the business). In 1869 the business expanded with new premises on the corner site comprising 8 Pall Mall East and 1-3 Dorset Place (now Whitcomb Street). Throughout its history the firm suffered a number of serious fires, the first of which occurred in 1890. As the firm continued to expand it took over control of a number of other firms, beginning with James Coulson and Co of Lisburn, Northern Ireland in 1898, and in the early 1950's Goodall, Lamb and Highway of King Street, Manchester and Robson and Sons...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Rare Victorian Burr Oak Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Merryweather Holloway London 1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk A very fine desk indeed, made ...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English Victorian mahogany double pedestal desk newly refinished with a traditional French polish and fitted with a new gilt tooled leath...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut desk
Located in Seaford, GB
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk –  Elegance and Victorian Craftsmanship Discover the unmatched charm and sophistication of our 19th-century figured burr walnut twin pedestal desk, a f...
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1880s Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Rosewood and Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Victorian rosewood and marquetry writing, having a green leather writing surface, decorated with blind and gold tooling above an arrangement of 9 drawers, each with or...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

GEORGINAN STYLE ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860 VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED OCCASIONAL TABLE DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Georgian style mid Victorian Circa 1860 hand painted Pine occasional table or small desk with...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Leather Topped Desk in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinguished leather-topped desk exudes classic Victorian charm. Constructed from sturdy walnut, it features ample storage with multiple drawers, each adorned with timeless rou...
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1860s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Small Victorian 1880 Solid Walnut Knee Hole Writing Desk Lots of Drawers Storage
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian walnut knee hole desk with lots of drawers and storage A fantastically well made desk, ideally suited for a location where s...
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1880s English Antique Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Holland Sons, Gillows of Lancaster London, Maple Co., and Howard Sons Ltd. 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 $380 and tops out at $159,824 while the average work can sell for $3,886.

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