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19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century antique French mahogany wooden, low by the ground, childrens writing desk. This lift
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 25.2 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in GB
century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible storage
Please note
Category
Antique 1680s English Charles II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 26.97 in D 21.07 in
French Restoration Style Desk on Brass Base with Lift Top
Located in Troy, MI
French Restoration style desk on brass base with lift top desk has a brass curule style base and
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three
Category
Antique 1890s British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th century Regency davenport writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
leather writing surface. Top opens to reveal a richly colored interior with 2 drawers.
Writing slope lifts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
A George III Chippendale Period Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A Superbly made George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Writing Desk
The rectangular leather inset
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Primitive Antique Varnished Chestnut Lift Top Child Desk Secretary w/Bench NICE!
Category
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 21 in
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
writing surface garnished with gilt brass flower tacks. The top lifting to reveal open interior storage
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 1800s Louis XV Style Walnut Desk with Green Leather and Lifting Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut desk from the early 19th century, with lifting panel, green leather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 30 in
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg.
Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood.
Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
A Mid-Century Writing Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century writing desk. Mahogany and beech wood with three draws and lift up hinged top
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
VINTAGE THEODORE ALEXANDER MiLITARY CAMPAIGN STYLE WRITING DESK BROWN LEATHER
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
decorative piece, the top lifts up and slides backwards and at the same time the leather upholstered writing
Category
20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.91 in W 28.94 in D 16.93 in
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.63 in W 49.75 in D 27 in
French Antique Art Deco Macassar Bureau Plat Writing Desk circa 1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Measurements: 28 1/2" D x 30 1/4" H x 53 1/4" W; pull out writing surface adds approximately 15" to the overall
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920
Located in GB
, Regency Neoclassical style Walnut & Satinwood writing table with X framed solid brass base and hidden
Category
Vintage 1920s Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.73 in W 45.28 in D 17.52 in
Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Writing Side Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality early 19th century inlaid mahogany writing side table desk by Edwards and
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.12 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th Century Metamorphic Writing Desk by J.C Vickery of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists
Category
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Drafting Table Adjustable Lift and Tilt Steel Base
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handcrafted in Baltimore. This Marabu inspired, custom-crafted drafting table is a fully functional piece. It boasts an adjustable height and tilt feature that effortlessly adjusts v...
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century Metamorphic Syrian Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century metamorphic Syrian writing table, the duel hinged top lifting up and folding over to
Category
Antique 1860s Syrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
William IV Rosewood Writing / Games Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
William IV rosewood writing / games table, circa 1830. With a rectangular rosewood top with rounded
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Satinwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century satinwood ladies writing table in the Sheraton style, having a shaped leather writing
Category
Antique 1890s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany writing table with Rachet top
Mahogany top with removeable book rest,
Top lifts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Satinwood and Marquetry Harlequin Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
floral medallions at the corners , hinged outer sections fitted with a well and central section lifting
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the rich history and craftsmanship of the early 1900s with this French wooden desk, an
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior, original leather writing surface
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood
19th C Regency English Mahogany Adjustable Reading Writing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome piece consists of two sections on a lifting ratchet, a fine mahogany Regency period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Patch Burl Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-made Italian bombe burl bureau plat (writing desk) in the style of Louis XV. Patch olive and
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 45.28 in D 20.87 in
Antique Ladies Work Table, English, Walnut, Writing, Waring & Gillow, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house work table. An English, burr walnut and leather writing or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 28.94 in W 25.4 in D 19.69 in
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
drawers & side cupboards with central green tooled leather writing surface with lift up writing slide. The
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
the desk. This enables a full access to the interior 12 drawer and various compartments.
The lift
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
lifting of top. Base is in great shape as well. This desk is great for a reception area, executive office
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Military Campaign Style Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique military campaign style pedestal desk. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1950s British Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 53.25 in D 24 in
Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning desk made from an original Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Horizontal Stabiliser that has
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
18th Century oak desk on later stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak desk on later stand, the sloped desk having a hinged lift up lid opening to reveal
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with storage beneath
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Wood Patinated Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th-century French wood patinated desk exemplifies classic charm and functional design
Category
Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Burr Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Georgian Style Burr Yew Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian style burr yew pedestal desk. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1960s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Yew
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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The middle section is a removable writing box, with handles. Flaps open to reveal a compartmented lift
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Alabaster
Nanna Ditzel Teak Danish Desk Circa 1955
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwich, GB
A super sleek iconic Danish mid century teak four drawer desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Circa late
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
Category
Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
sliders on each side of the writing surface are covered with the original leather and extend the desk out
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
figured mahogany lift up top opening to reveal a large writing surface crossbanded in mahogany, unusual
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Find many varieties of an authentic writing desk lift available at 1stDibs. Each writing desk lift for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writing desk lift, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each writing desk lift bearing Georgian, Victorian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Manchip & Sons each produced at least one beautiful writing desk lift that is worth considering.
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- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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 19, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023What 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, 2023In 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.
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