Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Gothic Revival Style
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic Revival
Antique Gothic Desk w. Hand Carved Church Windows, Holy Men, Chimeras & Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique early 1900s, solid nutwood, Gothic Revival writing table.
If you are a collector of unique, great looking and practical to use Gothic antiques then this striking desk could be flying your way soon. This antique writing table has the most beautiful top that we have ever seen on a Gothic desk. The top is actually inlaid with a stunning burl nutwood and to make it even more special, the extra 'slides' on the sides (the ones that can make this desk more than 8.5 feet wide) have been inlaid with the exact same burl 'star pattern'. We feel this desk must have always been used with a glass top, because we have also never seen an unrestored desk of this age with a mint desk...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk circa 1880.
Beautiful desk and rare to be made from mahogany for a Swedish piece, believed to be from skottorp castle in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival (mid-19th Century) oak "Carlton House" desk with super structure above drawers on legs joined by stretchers.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted Architects Davenport designed to stand at to work, with stylised floral details in reds an...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antique Country House Pine Pedestal Desk - Holkham Hall
Located in Batley, GB
A large antique pine pedestal desk in antique country house condition from a large English country house. Raised on wooden casters and with a 2 door cupboard to the rear. The drawers...
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Gothic Revival English Desk of Bleached Oak with Linenfold Motifs, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached oak Gothic Revival desk with linenfold motifs from the first half of the 19th century. This English desk features a rectangular top over three drawers and two sid...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Oak
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry.
A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive fro...
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1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Bruce Talbert for Gillow and Co. A Gothic Revival Oak and Leather Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and Co., an oak two-drawer writing table, with a later red leather top, stamped mark, no. L9534.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Writing Side Table A W Pugin Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
A 19th Century burr walnut and walnut Gothic Revival writing side table in the A W Pugin manner. English. Circa 1860.
The table having a burr walnut top wit...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut, Burl
Antique Gothic Oak Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic oak desk with leather top is atypical for the style, being raised up on turned legs and a classic "H" support, rather than sporting floo...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
By Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Gothic Revival circa 1840 solid oak partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin
Where to begin, this desk has been on a journey, when I first received the piece it looked like it had been French polished and waxed around 20 times, it had a very clumpy sticky finish, my restorers have stripped back all that horrible guck, they have then lightly stained and French polished it the correct way which has kept all the period patina and simply made it golden, The leather top and writing slope top has been replaced with fully aniline natural cattle hide leather that was plain, I’ve then had my leather polishers dye it this gorgeous whisky brown colour. Lastly there was various small timber repairs which have been done with antique timber...
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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Oak
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Desk with Leather Top and Wrought Iron Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous 'open design' Gothic desk with a great patina.
If you are looking for a unique desk to grace your (home) office or any other living space then this handcrafted work of beauty could be yours to own and enjoy soon. The open design, with its vase shaped base, makes it more spacious than most antique desks and with the right accessories on the leather inlaid top you can create an atmosphere that is second to none. The quality carved panels in the doors of this practical desk are shaped like the top sections of large Gothic church windows and the depth and details are an absolute joy to look at. Combined with the hand forged, wrought iron hinges...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed possibly for Cox and Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk with the original leather writing area and Y shaped supports bel...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Neo-Gothic Oak Writing Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare neo-Gothic writing table with superb carved detail mainly in a foliate design: striking pointed-arch pierced ends and carved stretcher, knobs and escutcheon; the rectangular t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Maple & Co. a fine quality Gothic Revival oak leather top writing or centre table with two side drawers, both retaining the original brass handles and escutcheons, the top supported ...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gothic Revival oak writing or library table A. W. N. Pugin
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Fine 19th Century Gothic Revival oak library table, the design attributed to A. W. N. Pugin and although not stamped was probably made by Gillow or Holland & Sons two of the leading...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, attri. probably made by Marsh Jones and Cribb of Leeds.
A super quality Gothic Revival oak library or Sofa table with semi-circular veined marble top, arched supports...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble
19th Century Edwards and Roberts Leather Top Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic quality 19th century Neo-Gothic leather top desk with faux bamboo cluster legs made by Edwards and Roberts. Paneled sides and back, Blind fret...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Gothic Revival Oak Writing Table by J. G. Crace, c.1850
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival Oak Writing Table by J. G. Crace, after a design by Pugin
With extensive gothic carving work, the sides with strapwork carving centred by a monogram reading “MP”, t...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Neogothic Leather Top Desk by Jansen & Sons of Amsterdam is a splendid result of high-grade materials and expert craftsmanship producing heirloom-quality furnishings that...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three mahogany lined drawers either side with the original turned brass knob handles and...
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date.
The rectanglular top features a stunning inset green and gold tooled leather writing surface. This stunning desk is the same on each side.
Each side is fitted with three frieze drawers, three further drawers in one pedestal and a cupboard to the other pedestal, all fitted with the original brass drop handles.
The drawers are all oak lined and the pedestals are raised on plinth bases with brass castors underneath.
Complete with original brass locks and keys.
Instill the elegance of a bygone era to a special place in your home with this fabulous antique partners pedestal desk.
THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and releathered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 76 x Width 151 x Depth 106
Dimensions in inches:
Height 29.9 x Width 59.4 x Depth 41.7
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Circa 1930's Waring & Gillow Ltd Lancaster Oak Desk on Bun Legs & Seven Drawers
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H 28.55 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
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H 31 in W 62 in D 38 in
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Gothic Revival desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival 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 Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Bruce James Talbert, and Maple & Co.. 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 $2,398 and tops out at $81,319 while the average work can sell for $5,470.