antique furniture: desks
A form of table with drawers normally used for writing or a form of work to be carried out at.
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Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.9430This is an antique architect's desk. An English, mahogany and leather adjustable draughtsman's pedestal desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.Fascinating architect's desk, with campaign aesthetic and superb riser topDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderBeautiful caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finishSelect stocks present fine grain interest throughoutClassic pedestal form, ideal for central room placement with faux drawers to versoDual layered desk top with an inset embossed leather skiverSuperb riser action with hinges to both sides of the deskAdjusting for angle, with a toothed rack mechanism to hold the desired positionWide central drawer dressed with oval brass handles and inset lock — this key presentUpon opening, the drawer presents a striking green baize writing surfaceBeneath the sliding baize, a suite of storage boxes with alphabetised inlaysSix drawers reside within the pedestal base, framing the generous kneeholeThis is a delightfully versatile antique architect's desk, graced with a superb suite of storage solutions and adjustment. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 111cm (43.75'')Max Depth: 63cm (24.75'')Max Height: 81cm (32'')Skiver Width: 97.5cm (38.5'')Skiver Depth: 49cm (19.25'')Kneehole Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')Kneehole Height: 59cm (23.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Architect's Desk, English, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal, Georgian
£4,950.00
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Neat Size Victorian Pedestal Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. A late Victorian mahogany three-part pedestal desk, with a green leather tooled and gilt insert, broad banding and moulded fore-edge. The front with one long drawer flanked by a pair of shorter drawers,...
£1,350.00
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Burr-Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. A late Victorian burr walnut kidney shaped desk in the manner of ‘Gillows of Lancaster’. The shaped top with insert tooled and gilded green leather and wonderful burr walnut crossbanding with moulded fore-edge,...
£5,750.00
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Large Mahogany Partners Desk
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality large mahogany partners desk, having an inset leather writing surface, decorated with black tooling, above three drawers in the front, with three further drawers on the opposing side. The...
£750.00
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Late 19th century American walnut pedestal partners desk
john hubbard antiques, kidderminster, united kingdom
An exceptional, small late Victorian American walnut partners desk. The quality and condition are exceptional with impeccable handmade dovetails throughout, original full set of two lever locks, with working original key, original handles, and now...
£1,975.00
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Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 24196This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the Beidermeier taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.Exquisite craftsmanship with superb colour and figuringDisplays a desirable aged patina and in very good orderBurr walnut stocks present striking grain interestRich caramel hues dazzle beneath a wax polish finishLow shaped back rest adorns the top, with a useful butler's graspDrawer to centre dressed with a pair of circular brass pulls and lock — key absentInset leather skiver residing within the drawer, in a tasteful dark redSkiver lifts and adjusts for angle upon a rack of ratchet teeth, with storage belowExtending upon lopers, the drawer conceals a small pen drawer to one sideTurned pillar supports to the front, opposite a panelled rear fasciaDemi-lune plinth of deep proportion, with a generous kneeholeThe whole standing upon a quartet of squat bun feetThis is a striking antique ship's purser's desk, with beautiful burr walnut figuring and wonderful colour. Pleasingly presented with a suite of useful functions and of attractive form. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.Dimensions:Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')Kneehole Width: 44.5cm (17.5'')Kneehole Depth: 23cm (9'')Kneehole Height: 60.5cm (23.75'')Skiver Width: 30.5cm (12'')Skiver Depth: 24cm (9.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian
£2,650.00
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Good Antique 19thC Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique 19thC Victorian davenport writing desk with a leather top. A bank of 4 drawers & satin birch interior with a pierced fretwork gallery back.
£580.00
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Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality Edwardian mahogany knee hole desk, having an arrangement of seven drawers and a cupboard to the centre. The desk stands on bracket feet and is in very good condition....
£795.00
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Quality Edwardian Inlaid Satinwood Ladies’ Writing Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1910. Quality Edwardian inlaid satinwood ladies’ writing desk. The raised back with four inlaid drawers with silver plated pulls and with solid mahogany linings (sign of quality) above the shaped front desk with moulded...
£1,650.00
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Good Antique Aesthetic Movement Writing Desk Davenport
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique late 19thC aesthetic movement writing desk davenport with a leather top & satin birch interior gallery back.
£575.00
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Desk Mahogany Victorian Pedestal
bore park antiques, nuneaton, united kingdom
3 piece, quality mahogany nice lined draws nice leather blue with gold tooling top, double bank of draws all aspects of the desks in very good condition, length of 120 cm height being 75 cm...
£1,250.00
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Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid writing desk
unique antiques by emma jade, ipswich, united kingdom
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid writing desk, having the original brass gilded gallery above a small bevelled edge mirror flanked by four small mahogany inlaid drawers above a leather top writing surface cross banded in...
£1,385.00
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Small Antique Partners Writing Table Desk
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Small antique Edwardian leather top partners writing table desk.
£445.00
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19th Century mahogany partners writing desk
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A lovely quality mid 19th Century mahogany partners writing desk / table, the moulded edge top with mahogany crossbanding, having a green leather writing surface decorated with gold and blind tooling, having six mahogany lined...
£4,950.00
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George IV Mahogany Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1825. An unusual stylish George IV mahogany desk. The raised shaped back with a concave drawer flanked by a pair of cupboards with ebony inlay and diamond shaped escutcheons and Tuscan style pilasters, the...
£1,350.00
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Large Mid-Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Partners Desk In Excellent Condition
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Large mid-Victorian burr walnut freestanding partners desk in excellent condition. The burr walnut banded top with a gilt tooled green leather writing surface above three frieze drawers with swan brass neck handles, mahogany...
£3,750.00
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Antique Edwardian Pedestal Writing Table Desk
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good antique Edwardian leather top writing table desk.
£280.00
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Large Antique Writing Office Desk
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Large antique late Victorian desk with a lot of knee space.
£295.00
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Carved Oak Desk by Druce & Co London
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. A mid Victorian carved oak pedestal desk with trade label of’ Druce & Co, upholsters and cabinetmakers Baker Street, Portland Square, London.’ The top with a red leather tooled and gilded insert, broad...
£1,975.00
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Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut pedestal desk, the top having three leather skiver inserts, each decorated with gold tooling, with three drawers below. The top fits on to two pedestals, each...
£1,395.00
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Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Partners Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860. Mid Victorian burr walnut freestanding partners desk in excellent condition. The burr walnut top with a gilt tooled green leather writing surface above three frieze drawers with swan neck brass handles, mahogany drawer...
£3,750.00
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Large Mid-Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk with Tan Leather Top
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1860 Large mid-Victorian mahogany partner’s desk. The rectangular top with rounded corners and moulded edges above a tan gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The front with 1 long and 2 short mahogany-lined frieze drawers with...
£3,495.00
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Rare Hand-Decorated Free-Standing 19th Century Satinwood Knee-Hole Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1820. Rare hand-decorated free-standing satinwood knee-hole desk. The shaped top in figured satinwood with hand-painted foliate decoration in a central panel surrounded by peripheral boxwood inlay and foliate decorated rosewood banding. The three shaped-front...
£6,500.00
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19th Century Kingwood and ormolu mounted partners desk
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
19th Century French Kingwood and gilt mounted miniature partners desk, with a middle storage section with a long lid decorated with a lovely ormolu gallery dividing a pair of lifting lids opening to reveal various...
£2,450.00
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Edwardian Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table
fb antiques, rettendon common, united kingdom
For sale is a good quality Edwardian satinwood kidney shaped desk, having a quality green leather writing surface, decorated with gold tooling and a centre motif, above a single drawer to the centre flanked by...
£1,750.00
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