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Period: Mid-19th Century
19th Century, Spanish Baroque Marble Top Carved Oak and Iron Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an elegant focal point to your entry, hallway or living room with this beautiful antique carved console table. Carved in Spain circa 1850, t...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Circa 1860 Adjustable Height Double-Sided Reading Table, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 adjustable height double sided reading table, English. Well figured mahogany. Nicely shaped base with four flattened bun feet. Bold turned column with brass collar and adj...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Directoire French Shop Counter
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century French oak shop counter. With an exceptional curved shape with column detailing to the front. Behind three useful storage drawers and a space for a use as a desk. circ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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 top and drawers. This very rare davenport desk has an u...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Important Italian Angiolo Barbetti Firenze Antique Cherub Desk Library Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and extremely important hand carved walnut fully stamped library table by Angiolo Barbetti of Firenze What a find… this table is by one of the finest Italian carvers of all time, dating to circa 1860, Barbetti’s works sell in the hundreds of thousands, they are highly collectable, impossible to find and when they do come up for sale they usually end up in museum collections, they are simply that good This is an Italian carved walnut library or centre table, the cartouche shaped top with gadrooned edge and leather inset, the carved and pierced frieze incorporating a central shell motif flanked by scroll motifs with swags of flowers, each conforming cabriole shaped leg incorporating similar motifs and joined by an X-stretcher centred by a seated cherub, on scroll carved feet, the underside with branded stamp 'BARBETTI, FIRENZE' What more can I say! The condition is period correct and very fine, we have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, it is in gallery ready order throughout Dimensions: Height 82.5cm Width 142cm Depth 76cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Angiolo Barbetti (1805 - 1873) was a skilled carver, designer and decorator, with a flourishing atelier in Florence during the nineteenth century. After working in his father Massimiliano's atelier in Siena, he took up an apprenticeship with Giovacchino Guidi (d. 1842), considered one of Siena's finest ebenisti. By 1826-7, he had established a workshop on the Piazza San Giovanni, Siena and in 1830 exhibited his first works at the Istituto delle Belle Arti, Siena. In 1842, Barbetti moved his workshop to Florence, establishing himself near the ponte alle Grazie. Important commissions from this period included carvings for the interiors of Villa San Donato for Prince Anatoly Demidoff. Barbetti took part in many of the international exhibitions of the second half of the nineteenth century, including the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, where he was awarded a medal for a suite of carved walnut furniture. Following the exhibition, the suite of furniture was purchased by the South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it remains today. Joined in the business by his four sons Rafaello, Egisto, Ottavio and Rinaldo by the beginning of 1860, the firm of Barbetti continued to find international success exhibiting successfully at the 1861 Florence exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the Vienna Exhibition of 1873. Makers Bibliography: Meyer, Jonathan, Great Exhibitions: London, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, 1851 - 1900, Antique Collectors Club (Woodbridge, UK), 2006, p. 41. Simone Chiarugi, La bottega di Angiolo Barbetti a Siena e Firenze , in C. Paolini, A. Ponte and O. Selvafolta, Il bello ritrovato , Novara, De Agostini, 1990, pp. 220 223. Simone Chiarugi, La fortuna...
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Italian High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique estate pedestal desk. An English, quality mahogany and satinwood roll-top secretaire desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. A desk of superior...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Biedermeier Desk in Walnut Veneer, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a beautiful five-drawer desk from the Biedermeier period. The piece is veneered with walnut wood with an extraordinary black oak and maple vein inlay on the drawers, tabletop...
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European Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
Located in GB
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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English Gothic Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa...
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English High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Desk by Howard & Sons
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very rare antique desk of the highest quality. This was made in England by Howard and Sons, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1860. ...
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Scottish Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860...
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British Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

19th Century Spanish Baroque Marble Top Carved Walnut and Iron Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining or breakfast room with this elegant antique table. Carved in Spain circa 1870, the large trestle table stands on two intricate ca...
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Spanish Louis XIII Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
Believed by our experts to date from around 1860, this antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour is an imposing and functional item of furniture that is so typical of the Victorian era. We ...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Lacquered Chinese Calligrapher's Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This calligraphy table, like all the highest quality pieces of Chinese furniture, follows the timeless principles of Chinese architectural design and construction techniques. It has ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

19th Century Well Figured Tiger Maple Desk With Chair - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A nice size with a shaped open back splash and a single apron drawer with fine wood knob pulls. Raised on finely turned legs. The drawer is hand planed and the dovetail predates mach...
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American American Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. This is of wonderful quality and is a very us...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19th Pair of Solid Walnut Baroque Lyre-Leg Trestle Nightstands with drawer
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century Spanish baroque style console table made of solid walnut with lyre shaped legs joined by a low stretcher. Drawer with original iron drawer pulls. The top is mad...
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of superb quality and is a lo...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. This is of wonderful quality, it sits on beautifull...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Melodeon Rosewood Desk with Scroll Form Legs C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Victorian Melodeon Rosewood Desk with Trestle Base having Scroll Form Legs C1...
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Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Victorian Rosewood Drop Front Desk with Inset Floral Print & Scroll Legs c1870 Measur...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th century mahogany cylinder top pedestal desk secretary
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Wonderful Victorian mahogany cylinder top desk circa 1860 . The desk has a large slide out work top with three inset leather surfaces the centre insert lifts and can be adjustable ,t...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Louis Philippe Birch Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe birch writing table / desk with a tooled leather top, mid 19th century. With an inset tooled leather top with birch borders, the frieze with two drawers flanking an ar...
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European Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birch

Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Serpentine Cabriole Legs 19th C A mid 19th century burr walnut rectangular double serpentine center table, the satinwood banded top an...
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French Louis XVI Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak Writing Table ~ End Table will make a wonderful addition to any masculine decor! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a gadrooned to...
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French Renaissance Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Desk with "open" shelves from 1850 Italian
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique desk with "open" shelves Antique desk with "open" shelves, Italian Peculiar center desk, cherry wood with "open" shelves with and turned legs. Can also be used as a display ...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Antique Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport Desk c.1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Davenport Desk crafted from beautiful burr walnut and circa 1860 in date. The hinged 'piano' lid open...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Center roller flap France 1850
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique roller flap France Antique French roller flap, from the mid-1800s French roller flap, center-mounted. Mahogany feather veneer with leather-covered opening top. Solid cherry ...
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French Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Mahogany

French 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Louis XIII style Writing Table is made of walnut and has a hidden drawer in the skirt.
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French Louis XIII Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Directoire Walnut Desk Writing Table One Drawer, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Directoire walnut writing table. This antique table was very carefully reworked in the 20th century: part of the top was replaced and the legs were lengthened. A...
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French Directoire Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry & Ormolu Bonheur de Jour Bureau 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut and ormolu mounted inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk, circa 1860 in date. The gorgeous grain and colour of the burr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a br...
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French Regency Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Newark, GB
A well made, early 19th century mahogany writing desk, of an unusually shallow depth. This attractive one piece desk still has its original tooled, dark green, fitted writing leather...
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English Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582A Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having 3 dummy drawers to frieze and one drawer which opens to reveal writing section with black leather and pe...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and tall in scale this table has a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame housing two drawers and raised on turned and tapering legs, its size and storage...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made from the finest figured burl walnut, to the top is a lift up lid with a fitted interio...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

Antique Desk from maker Maple & Co
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small mahogany desk in perfect condition. The desk has 9 drawers and a tan-colored gold-edged leather top. Original wooden knobs on the drawers. Nice warm color. Desk is fr...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Stunning Mid-Victorian Oak Twin Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning restored mid Victorian twin partners desk , the moulded top inset with tooled green leather above an arrangement of four frieze drawers and...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Mazarin Style Center Desk with Drawers in Walnut -1X54
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your study or office with this exquisite Mazarin style center desk from the 19th century. Crafted from rich walnut wood, this desk features a clas...
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French Napoleon III Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period. It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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British William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830. Rare piece of English furniture we found on our travels to Sweden. Tambour roll top is in good working order. Top rolls back ...
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English William IV Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lovely Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely mid-Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped stretcher table, the top inset with tooled red leather above a carved base , in amazing condition . D...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th century Louis Philippe exotic wood desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric. This secretary can be all locked. When the desk part is cl...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Satinwood & Marquetry Desk Stamped by Gillows
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality mid 19th Century well-figured satinwood and marquetry pedestal desk. Marquetry boxwood, rosewood & ebony line inlaid and satinwood throughout, having brass galleried t...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Stunning Victorian Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian hardwood partners' pedestal desk, circa 1870, gilt-tooled green leather inset writing surface, triple frieze drawers with Bramah l...
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British Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Unique Scalloped Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique Scalloped Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides and allows the light to glow through when the doors are open. Top section comprises of a small door which would of housed a pocket watch, flanked either side by 2 open compartments. The central tabernacle which contains an original silk work in the door is flanked either side by 2 drawers. (2 small handles missing) the top section finishes with the main pullout / pull-out writing surface. The writing flap opens both ways to reveal storage underneath, pen trays either side. (red fabric is worn and detached in the middle but original) there is a long drawer accessible from 1 side which is as deep as the whole carcass. The middle section is a removable writing box, with handles. Flaps open to reveal a compartmented lift up tray, all decorated. Some intricate carved bottle holders...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Alabaster

Antique Victorian Leather Top Partners Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top partners desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1860-1880 period. It is of great quality and is an impressiv...
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British High Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, circa 1850s -1X30
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into the grandeur of the Empire era with this Exceptional Empire Mahogany Centre Desk, crafted around 1850. Boasting impressive dimensions of H78 x 170 x 85 cm, this monumental ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Antique Small Writing Desk or Side Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
essential antique Italian small writing desk or side table. The table is made of solid walnut wood. Important turned legs. Equipped with one comfortable large drawer on the front. Du...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating back to approximately 1860. This exquisite desk stands as a testament to the timeless...
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French Rococo Revival Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Tulipwood

19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
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Spanish Baroque Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
A sophisticated antique Danish (?) cylinder bureau desk with drawers. A great piece! Rare Biedermeier style. The cylinder top slides up to reveal a plethora of drawers, hidden drawer...
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British Biedermeier Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments.
Located in Cesena, FC
Double desk with opening desks Double desk with tilting and opening desks, inside two large compartments, Each side of the desk has 2 drawers. The cabinet is solid walnut, in first...
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Italian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut writing table, having an inset leather top, with two turned and carved legs united by a central stretcher, standing on scroll feet ra...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian oak writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique English oak writing table with green leather and 2 drawers. The table is on porcelain wheels. The table is finished...
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British Early Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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