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Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the
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Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Writers Desks
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Ebony
H 8.08 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
18th Century Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau
Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function
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Late 18th Century North American Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Cherry
Writers Desk Handyman Deluxe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This elegant desk has been assembled from various bits rescued from the streets of Amsterdam. With
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Late 19th Century Dutch Early Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
decide if you want it displayed closed or open to view. A fine writer's slope (as the English call it) or
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Wax Jack or Wax Tape Holder in Gilt Bronze with Antique Wick
Located in Firenze, IT
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This desk or writer's candleholder is a superb piece for the collector.
Europe, 19th century.
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19th Century European Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 2.96 in
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish writer's desk from circa 1900 with later grey paint, single center drawer with
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Early 1900s Swedish Schoolhouse Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writers Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Gustavian writers desk manufactured circa 1820. The desk has straight and tapered legs with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
Mahogany / Walnut Writers Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Mahogany drawers and top with walnut frame and cubbies. Comes with original keys.
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Late 18th Century British Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wood
H 33.27 in W 61.23 in D 25.6 in
Ornate 19th Century Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Extraordinarily detailed 19th century handcrafted writer's desk with exceptional floral marquetry
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
London, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Elegant writer's desk from the coveted Maple & Co
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 37.21 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
London, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Elegant writer's desk from the coveted Maple & Co
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 37.21 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
Clock Cabinet with Writers Flap from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clock cabinet with writers flap manufactured around the year 1800.
The cabinet is scraped to
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
Strindberg Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognize immediately. The Strindberg lamp was originally inspired by a lamp on Swedish writer, August
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Writers Desks
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Brass
19th Century Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Charleston, SC
but is not working condition, now only decorative use.
Height of writers desk is custom made for
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Blown Glass, Pine
19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
in brass. The writers desk has an interior with multiple small drawers, each with a wood knob
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
Unusual Swedish Antique Tall Country Secretary Desk in Painted Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
writers desk - see picture. Nothing that effects the function. Height to writers desk is 72cm, totalt
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Black Neoclassical Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
condition. Healthy and solid frame, height to the writer’s desk is 78 cm.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
cm
Depth 42 cm
Height to writers desk is 78 cm.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Writing Desk in Teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
detailed arm on the black lacquered wooden legs. In absolutely excellent condition.
Writers desk designed
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1850s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 21.66 in
Ebonized Black Forest Writer's or Speciman Table Top Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Finely carved black forest wood, topped with a gallery. Four Drawers/
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19th Century German Antique Writers Desks
Antique French TAHAN Napoleon III Era 15.5" Writer's Chest Slope
By Tahan Paris
Located in South Coast, CA
Exceptional & rare antique French Napoleon III era TAHAN marked 15.5" desk or table top writer
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo
Located in South Coast, CA
Fantastic antique Napoleon III era 13" writer's box, double inkwell or inkstand with rear
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
Absolutely magnificent & rare 19th century French Napoleon III era ecritoire or writer's box with
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Spanish Silver Wax Jack or Wax Taper Holder
Located in Firenze, IT
and maker’s hallmarks on the drip plate.
This desk or writer's candleholder is a superb piece for the
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Silver
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Pasadena, CA
and red tooled leather top writer's desk.
Ormolu mounts and trim.
Resting on cabriole legs.
With
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Writers Chair, Thonet 6078, Austria, 1923
By Thonet
Located in Achterveld, NL
This rare Thonet chair is a so called writers chair / desk chair. Because of the position of the
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Beech, Rattan
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Antique Writers Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique writers desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and steel, all antique writers desks available were constructed with great care. Antique writers desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique writers desks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Folk Art and Victorian antique writers desks are of considerable interest.
How Much are Antique Writers Desks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,945, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $7,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Writers Desks
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.