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Coromandel Writing Desk

Fine Quality Coromandel and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Period Kidney Lady Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Coromandel Victorian style kidney shaped writing table. The kidney shaped top having
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

William IV Library Table in Coromandel
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
William IV library table Produced in England in the Mid-19th Century this is a extremely rare example produced in Coramandel having solid drawer fronts thick veneers and simulated u...
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

William IV Library Table in Coromandel
William IV Library Table in Coromandel
H 27.56 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Burl Amboyne and Coromandel Ladies or Gents
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Brass

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Early Victorian Coromandel Writing Table
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unusual coromandel writing table, circa 1860. This freestanding writing table has a raised section
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony

Early Victorian Coromandel Writing Table
Early Victorian Coromandel Writing Table
H 38.59 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
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Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
By W.C. Fuller
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Magnificent coromandel writing slope by W.C. Fuller, London. Inlaid and engraved in mother-of-pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

19th Century English Black Lacquered Coromandel Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English black lacquered coromandel writing desk. The piece has carvings of a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Regency period coromandel wood writing table
Located in London, GB
An unusual early 19th century Regency period Coromandel wood reading or writing table, boxwood
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Mid-Victorian Coromandel Bow End Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mid-Victorian coromandel and ormolu mounted bow ended writing table raised upon fluted legs
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Black "Coromandel" Lacquer Campaign style Writing Desk with gold figural decoration on a pair of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Rattan

Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
Antique Coromandel Mahogany Mother of Pearl Victorian Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and rare example of an English well grained ladies Coromandel travelling writing slope of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Rare 19th Century Coromandel Early Victorian Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
bun feet and brass castors. Solid coromandel elements. Leather top writing surface lifts to
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Mother of Pearl Victorian English Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Coromandel interior travelling writing slope of generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Coromandel Writing Slope Box Casket Poss Irish Austins Dublin Mid-19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality well figured Coromandel writing slope with lavish Ormolu mounts with
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Antique 19th Century Irish Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
this Victorian Coromandel Writing Box. The Writing Box of rectangular shape veneered to the exterior in
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very lovely writing box with beautiful lines and wood.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

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Wood

A Victorian Gilt Metal-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A FINE VICTORIAN GILT METAL-MOUNTED COROMANDEL WRITING SLOPE By or in the manner of Betjemann
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

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Metal

Antique Coromandel Writing and Stationery Slope, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Victorian coromandel and brass writing and stationery slope of rectangular shape
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Antique 1840s English More Desk Accessories

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing Slope made by the world famous London box makers
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Writing Slope 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian Coromandel ormolu mounted writing slope, the lid applied with an oval
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Antique 1850s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Coromandel Writing Personal Book Holder, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel personal book holder attributed to the world famous London
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Mahogany Brass Inlaid English Writing Box Slope Mother Pearl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Coromandel and satinwood lined ladies or gents
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

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Brass

19thC Sterling-Mounted Coromandel Writing Slope By George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sterling-mounted coromandel writing slope box on stand, c.1875, sterling silver
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

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Sterling Silver

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality english well figured solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fine George IV Coromandel Freestanding Desk
By James Winter & Sons
Located in London, GB
A fine George IV coromandel free standing desk with inset teal leather skiver decorated with gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Coromandel Ebony Veneered Desk / Side Table
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A stylish designed midcentury desk. The whole is veneered with Coromandel / Macassar ebony wood
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of an Irish well grained Ladys or Gentlemans Coromandel Travelling
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Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bog Wood

Fine Quality Coromandel and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Period Kidney Lady Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Coromandel Victorian style kidney shaped writing table. The kidney shaped top having
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Lovely Art Deco Style Dutch Coromandel Ladies Desk Unique and Highly Practical
Located in Lisse, NL
design and also thanks to the color of the coromandel wood this Art Deco ladies desk is an absolute joy
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian coromandel writing slope retailed by Whittington of Neath and made by
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

British Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Slope or Lap Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely exceptional example of a mid-19th century writing slope/box. Made circa 1860 from rare
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Writing Box, veneered in stunning Coromandel with brass reinforced corners for extra
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Coromandel Writing Slope
Coromandel Writing Slope
H 8.25 in W 18 in D 10 in
Exquisite Empire Style Demi Lune Coromandel Desk
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Empire Style Coromandel Demi-Lune Writing Table, Circa 1900's. Satinwood cross banded borders
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Fine Quality Coromandel and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Period Kidney Desk
Located in Darwen, GB
A fine quality Coromandel and marquetry inlaid Victorian period kidney shaped writing table. The
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Antique 1880s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century French Napoleon III Coromandel and Bone Inlaid Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, late 19th century French, Napoleon III Coromandel and bone inlaid desk, with eight
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Coromandel Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Unusual shaped Coromandel writing box with ornate brass bands, inset with stunning tigers eye
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Coromandel Writing Box
Coromandel Writing Box
H 6 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Antique Coromandel Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Writing Box veneered in exotic coromandel with bold brass edging and ornate engraved vacant
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box
Antique Coromandel Writing Box
H 4.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Betjemann Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Betjemann Coromandel & Satinwood Writing box with stunning veneers, engraved gilded brass
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Antique 19th Century Desk Sets

Betjemann Coromandel Writing Slope
Betjemann Coromandel Writing Slope
H 5.75 in W 14 in D 11 in
George III Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional slope retaining its original royal purple writing surface and one original traveling
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

George III Coromandel Writing Slope
George III Coromandel Writing Slope
H 5.75 in W 14 in D 9 in
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
19th century Coromandel writing slope, circa 1860. Beautifully decorated box with a mother of pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century English More Desk Accessories

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Wood

19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
H 6.89 in W 13.98 in D 9.65 in
19th Century Victorian Coromandel and Satinwood Stationery Writing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique stationery cabinet veneered in sumptuous and striking coromandel with silvered handled
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Satinwood

Antique George Betjemann Coromandel Satinwood Silver Writing Box, 19th Century
By Toulmin & Gale, George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An unusual and rare design Writing Box by renowned cabinetmakers G.Betjemann & Sons, retailed by
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Sterling Silver

Antique Coromandel Mother of Pearl Abalone Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique writing slope veneered in beautiful figured exotic coromandel with exquisite ornate
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Coromandel Satinwood Brass Edged Leather Writing Box by Lund 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique coromandel and satinwood lined writing box by Lund of London, with brass edging and double
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Asprey Coromandel Brass Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Writing Box, 19th Century
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Asprey Coromandel writing box with beautiful mother-of-pearl, brass and abalone floral inlays. The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Near Pair of Late 19th Century Brass Bound Coromandel Wood Lap Desks
By Parkins & Gotto, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Glamis, Angus
An extremely fine near pair of coromandel wood lap desks or writing slopes. The inside of each
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes

Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Striking coromandel and satinwood lined writing slope with intricate engraved inlaid brass, pewter
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Coromandel Writing Slope
Coromandel Writing Slope
H 15 in W 10 in D 10 in
Coromandel Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite coromandel writing box with beautiful engraved brass and abalone pearl border running
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Coromandel Writing Box
Coromandel Writing Box
H 4.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Victorian Coromandel and Satinwood Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Coromandel and satinwood writing box with beautiful floral inlays comprising of mother-of-pearl and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique coromandel writing box with strong brass edging, double stringing on the front and top, and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique writing box veneered in Coromandel with brass edging and double stringing, with a large
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Coromandel writing box with double strung brass, brass edging, escutcheon and vacant
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Brass

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Antique Victorian Coromandel Wooden Lady's Gentlemans Vanity Jewelry Casket Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Absolutely Stunning & Rare early Victorian well figured brass mounted Coromandel Ladies or Gentleman’s Vanity Jewellery Casket of generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ninete...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Estate Desk, Scottish, Oak, Library Table, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique estate desk. A Scottish, oak library table with leather skiver in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderfully stout, and fasci...
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Large Antique Campaign Calamander And Brass Writing Box. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful calamander writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Working secret drawers New leather With Key
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Antique 1860s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves Vanity Box 1860s
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Victorian Gonçalo Alves table top Vanity Box, circa 1860 in date. The fitted interior reveals a lift-out compartment tray, dressed with a green velve...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
By Napoléon III
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

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Brass

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Italian carved mahogany writing table is said to have been crafted specifically for use by King Carlo Alberto (Charles Albert of Sardinia, 1798-1849). Both beautiful and functio...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
Royal Italian Writing Desk and Armchair
H 32.75 in W 54.5 in D 33 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

William IV Antique Library Table
Located in New York, NY
A William IV Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk. Wonderful 19th century William IV Library Table with rosewood top with molded edge and skirt, having rosewood banded apron set on ...
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Antique 1840s English William IV Console Tables

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Rosewood

William IV Antique Library Table
William IV Antique Library Table
H 29 in W 30.5 in D 47.5 in
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rare English Regency Writing Desk With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells & Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Desk Sets

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Brass

A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Enamel Inlays
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Victorian Japanned Writing Slope With Decorative Floral Elements Enamel Inlays & Gilt Swallows. The slope features a black fitted interior finished with a black velvet s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Desk Sets

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency brass mounted Gonçalo Alves campaign writing slope, circa 1820 in date. The beautifully polished goncalo alves case has a wonderful age-related patina and a key...
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Antique 1820s Regency Desk Sets

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Wood

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Brass

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930 Born in the United States in the early 20th century, ...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut, Burl

Regency Walnut Leather Top Library Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality tapered leg walnut, gilt and painted leather top library table. Burgundy tooled and gilt leather top. Tapered pedestal legs ending in small platform with gild details an...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Giltwood, Paint, Walnut

Regency Walnut Leather Top Library Table
Regency Walnut Leather Top Library Table
H 28.75 in W 48 in D 26.5 in
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Trestle Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most distinctive antique, circa 1870, Portuguese Renaissance Revival carved walnut trestle table with beautifully aged warm, rich dark patina! Born in Portugal during the second h...
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Revival Tables

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Walnut

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Coromandel Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the coromandel writing desk you’re looking for. Each coromandel writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect coromandel writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A coromandel writing desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made coromandel writing desk over the years, but those crafted by George Betjemann & Sons, Asprey International Limited and Toulmin & Gale are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Coromandel Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a coromandel writing desk at 1stDibs is $2,608, while they’re typically $729 on the low end and $44,779 for the highest priced.
Questions About Coromandel Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.