Antique Writers Desks
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
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA . Exquisite
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19th Century English Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 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
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Cherry
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gillows, the shaped
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
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Walnut
H 28.75 in W 52 in D 22.5 in
Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a rognon, being of kidney form to allow a writer to easily pull up to the table. Intricately
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Writers Desks
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Brass
H 29.38 in W 34.88 in D 18.5 in
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
of the celebrated poet Lord Byron. She was an important figure, a mathematician and writer, who is
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique Writers Desks
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Oak
H 31 in W 60 in D 34 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder
This double inkwell desk set
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Porcelain Inkwell France Early 1900s Embossed Gold Accents Hand-Painted
Located in Bastogne, BE
object that adds a touch of vintage charm and sophistication to any desk or display.
The inkwell is
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Writers Desks
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Porcelain
H 3.55 in W 7.68 in D 5.52 in
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
fantastic gift for a writer, Arts and Crafts collector, Tiffany enthusiast or anyone interested in the
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 0.5 in W 19.25 in D 2 in
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, EC4. William Sansom, a friend of Rosoman's who would go on to become a novelist and travel writer
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather
H 32.09 in W 24.41 in D 28.55 in
Vintage sterling silver scottie dog letter opener, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
the avid writer you know.
It is fully hallmarked for sterling silver, Birmingham Assay office 1935
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.9 in W 0.75 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Watercolour - The Letter Writer
Located in Corsham, GB
man with a book carefully balanced on his lap and a selection of delicate inkwells on his desk
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19th Century Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Gracefully concealed writing desk fit for a
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Late 18th Century British Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wood
H 43.51 in W 42.52 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
By David Duncan
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, writers and collectors of antique lighting and desk accessories.
Condition
This antique wax jack candle
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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
used.
An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history
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19th Century English Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 5.91 in W 14.97 in D 10.24 in
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter, Theodore Roosevelt, First Edition, 1905
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
captions.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was a writer, historian, explorer
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Early 1900s American Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 9.75 in W 6.88 in D 2.38 in
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, First Edition 1905
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
captions.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was a writer, historian, explorer
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Early 1900s American Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
H 9.69 in W 6.82 in D 2.25 in
Decorative Terracotta Bust of Cervantes
Located in Madrid, ES
Enhance your collection with this decorative terracotta bust of the renowned Spanish writer Miguel
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1890s Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Terracotta
Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
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He was one of the more prolific and most popular French writers of the 19th century
Abroad well
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Mid-19th Century Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
H 7.3 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in
Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Located in London, GB
This beautiful devotional oil painting depicts the saint, writer, and theologian Alphonsus Liguori
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Late 18th Century Gothic Antique Writers Desks
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Panel, Oil
H 24.02 in W 15.36 in D 2.37 in
circa 1880 French Plaster Sculpture of Francois Rene De Chateaubriand
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a fantastic desk accessory for the office of any scholars, politicians, or writers.
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1880s French Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Plaster
H 20.75 in W 12.125 in D 16.5 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Oak
Les Amateurs d'Estampes
By Félix Vallotton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
for artists, poets, musicians, and writers, as he drew closer to Toulouse-Lautrec and the bohemian
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Woodcut
Carl Kauba, Frightened by the Frog, Viennese Bronze Sculpture, circa 1915
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
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This charming desk figurine in dark brown patinated Viennese bronze by the famous
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 7.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
Furniture Corporation; tables and a desk in the living room by Wabash Cabinet Company of Wabash, IN; with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 66.75 in W 47.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
bedroom by Tennessee Furniture Corporation; tables and a desk inthe living room by Wabash Cabinet Company
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in
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Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of mahogany featuring velvet drop front writing surface that leads to multiple cubbies ...
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Late 18th Century Sheraton Antique Writers Desks
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Mahogany
H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
English Mahogany Secretary Desk, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
English Mahogany secretary desk, 19th century
Three pieces: Crown, upper drawers and lower cabinet. Lowest draw pulls out as a secretary desk.
Measures: 21" deep x 46.5" wide x 80.5"...
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19th Century British Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing table has one exterior drawer, a built ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Large and Imposing Victorian Mahogany Partners’ Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and imposing Victorian mahogany partners’ desk, the rectangular top inset with replaced green leather within cross-banding and a moulded edge, the frieze with three drawers w...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
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Mahogany
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Writers Desks
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Stained Glass, Wood
H 88.59 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
19th Century 3-Piece Diminutive Lacquer Secretary Desk with Nice Chinoiserie
Located in Milford, NH
A fine three-piece diminutive black lacquer secretary desk with extensive chinoiserie or japanned decoration, including a base table, brass-handled lap desk, and two door cabinet wit...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Writers Desks
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Mahogany
H 64.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Aesthetic Movement Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bonheur du Jour secretary desk cabinet,
circa late 1880s.
Dark walnut with finial accents and turned legs. The hinged writing surface opens to reveal a fitted interior with 5 drawe...
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Late 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 101 in W 164.5 in D 27 in
Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pulpit in oak with double flight of stairs richly carved with monsters.
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Oak
Pair of Late Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Porters Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of late Victorian, fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather porters armchairs
These are a real statement piece and lo...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writers Desks
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Leather
H 63 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
19th Century Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A lovely architectural form secretary with marquetry inlay doors.
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19th Century English Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Restored Chesterfield Sofa Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted sofa chaise lounge in whiskey brown leather.
A very rare example, I have never seen this back before, i...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 25.2 in
Monumental Oak Door, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
These high oak carriage doors were made at the end of the 19th century and belonged to a typical Haussmannian building in Paris. In very good condition, the details have been careful...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Oak
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry and campaign handles
A very good looking early Victorian piece, this is fundamen...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Writers Desks
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Tapestry, Oak
H 43.31 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in
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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
Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
inlaid mahogany tambour estate writing desk.
The secretaire is fully fitted with lettered pigeon holes
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1790s British Hepplewhite Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.25 in W 42.75 in D 26 in
George Eliot's Writing Table
Located in Dorking, GB
revolving tray.
A writer like George Eliot might have used one section for her reference books, another
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1860s English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
Double Bronze Inkwell/Pentray by Gustav Gurschner made in Austria
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in New York, NY
Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna. He married the writer Alice Pollak in 1897. In 1898, he participated in the inaugural
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
Gustav Gurschner Bronze Figural tray made in Austria
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in New York, NY
studied under August Kühne and Otto König at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna. He married the writer Alice
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Georgian Gold Shakespeare Seal Fob
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
English writer and Poet William Shakespeare.
Fobs and seals were a decorative accessory in the late 18th
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1780s British Georgian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
A lacquered and gilded wood credenza laccata con alzata
Located in New York, NY
194.
This rare credenza and desk for a standing writer has a super structure containing four
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Writers Desks
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
Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique pedestal desk. An English, stout oak writing desk with Gothic revival taste
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Late 19th Century British Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Oak
H 30.32 in W 60.83 in D 32.49 in
Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
British Gothic Revival lap desk. The desirable wood case with brass plating opens to reveal a royal blue
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand-Carved Oak Writing Desk Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
leather top and single drawer, this desk would make a lovely addition to a writer's nook and is sure to
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1880s French Louis XIII Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30 in W 47 in D 28 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Desk or Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
office, this desk would make a lovely addition to a writer's nook and is sure to inspire all of one's
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 57.5 in L 30 in
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Oak Desk or Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II style hand carved oak writing table or desk features hand
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 34.5 in D 22.5 in
Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
will, to conveniently increase its useful working surface. The table-writer was made between 1840 and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
stunning desk set of inkstand and ink rocker blotter was made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1900. Unmarked
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period Baccarat crystal desk inkwell from the late 19th century with Bamboo
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Crystal
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Carved Inkwell, Swiss Milk Cow, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
the writer to sprinkle the sand on the paper before inking to aid in the drying process. Excess pounce
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Cut Glass, Wood
Antique Refurbished Depression Era Royal Junior Portable Typewriter c.1930
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
marketing in the 1930s for this model stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers."
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 11.5 in
1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
, Czech artists, writers and furniture makers were inspired by modernist theories and experimented with
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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Chrome
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter c.1935
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
for this model stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pleasing detail
Stationery trays within ideal for the travelling writer
Scrolled foliate motif embossed
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Late 19th Century British Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather
H 3.75 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
Egyptian origin because Herodotus, the Greek traveller, was one of the first classical writers to describe
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1890s Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Amethyst, Marble
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Victorian Rosewood Davenport
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
pop-up document holder and pen tray, perfect for a writer or a scholar's use.
Adorning the top is a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked by wardrobe wings
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1810s American Federal Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
Original Antique French Oak Arts & Crafts Style Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding antique French white oak Arts & Crafts style dining table or desk. This fine table has
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Early 20th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Winston Churchill Signed Photograph
Located in Jersey, GB
nation.
In addition to his political career, Churchill was a renowned writer and was awarded the Nobel
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Early 1900s Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Paper
Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
captions.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was a writer, historian
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Early 1900s American Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Paper
"Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter" Signed by Theodore Roosevelt, 1905
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
tissue guards.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was a writer, historian
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Early 1900s American Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 2.88 in
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
Materials
Brass
STEUBEN 1915 Antique Arts & Crafts Table Lamp With Gold Aurene Art Glass
By Steuben Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau table lamp by Roycroft and Steuben.
This is a fabulous table-desk lamp, created in New
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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century French Hotel Clerks Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite freestanding hotel clerk's desk from the late 19th century. Born in France, durning
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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, oak and leather correspondence table, dating to the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.91 in W 36.23 in D 23.82 in
19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
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This desk is not merely a functional workspace; it's a statement piece. Perfect for writers, thinkers
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19th Century Swedish Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wood
H 30.75 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in
Gilded Age Desk Accessory
Located in Southbury, CT
A desk accessory from America's gilded age featuring —naturally— gilded bronze, a kingfisher, a
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1880s American Gilded Age Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Leather and Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very attractive writing desk from the first half of the 19th century, the desk features a trio of
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century French Country Table
Located in High Point, NC
Rustic yet elegant, this antique wooden table makes a perfect writer’s companion. Built in France
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Wood
Pen box in the shape of a law book from the famous Maison Maquet in Paris
By Maquet
Located in Knivsta, SE
, aristocratic elites and some famous writers.
Wear consistent with age and use
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19th Century French Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Leather
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H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
Fully Functioning Early 20th Century Underwood No. 5 typewriter Serial #23201
By Underwood Universal
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, journalists, government officials, and writers throughout the first half of the twentieth century. Later
Category
Early 1900s American Industrial Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Metal
H 9.5 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Antique Art Deco Royal Portable Typewriter, c.1936
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
the 1930s for this model stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers.".
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Rare Two Tone Royal "P" Portable Typewriter, c.1928
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
stated "Designed for children, housewives and letter writers.".
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Rare Duotone Red Royal "P" Portable Typewriter c.1931
By Royal Typewriter Company 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
writers."
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Metal, Steel, Nickel
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
was given to the Captain James Norman Hall. WWI Flyer and Writer. 1887-1951. Most probably the
Category
1910s French Industrial Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gustavian period Swedish cream/grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1800 with three drawers
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Brass
H 38.5 in W 29.73 in D 20 in
Victorian Industrial Cast Iron Drafting Table or Desk by J. Foot & Son of London
Located in San Diego, CA
Victorian industrial cast iron drafting table or desk by J. Foot & Son of London, circa late 1800s
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Iron
H 46.5 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Italian Antonio Canova White Marble Hand Sculpture, Early 19th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
writer or the artist in your life. The piece would be a beautiful addition to a desk, bookcase or an
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Marble
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
without locks. The bureau has a working lock and key to the writer’s top. From northern Sweden, circa 1790
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
original light paint. Antique hardware and lock and key in working condition. The interior to the desk has
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Writers Desks
Materials
Pine
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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?
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Questions About Antique Writers Desks
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.