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 Quality Burr Walnut Shaped Writing Desk ref: 1180

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Antique quality burr walnut shaped writing desk having a quality attractive burr walnut shaped crossbanded top with a moulded edge above a serpentine shaped crossbanded drawer to the centre with original brass handles and flanked...

  £1,385.00

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  Antique Victorian Quality French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour ref: 369C

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Antique Victorian quality French kingwood Bonheur Du Jour having a quality kingwood two door glazed cabinet with ornate ormolu mounts and a fitted shelf above one long drawer with original ornate handles opening to reveal...

  £2,250.00

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• Antique Edwardian Quality Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Pedestal Desk REF: 1186

  london city antiques, norwich, united kingdom

  Antique Edwardian quality freestanding mahogany inlaid pedestal desk having a quality attractive mahogany inlaid satinwood crossbanded top with a green leather writing surface above one long drawer and four smaller drawers crossbanded in satinwood with...

  £1,485.00

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• Edwardian Walnut Pedestal Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900. An Edwardian walnut three-part pedestal desk. The top with broad cross banding, tan, tooled leather insert, with simple moulded fore edge. To the front is a configuration of one long and two short...

  £1,650.00

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• Circa 1890 Mahogany Victorian Breakfront Partner’s Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1890. Mahogany Victorian breakfront partners desk. The double breakfront top with burgundy writing surface and a moulded edge over foliate carved frieze drawers and alternate cupboards with carved door and banks of three drawers...

  £2,150.00

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• Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1860 with restorations. Mid Victorian burr walnut partners desk. The top with figured walnut banding with a red gilt-tooled real hide writing surface. The front with three frieze drawers with fine turned knobs, supported...

  £4,400.00

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• Early 20th Century metamorphic writing desk by J.C Vickery of London

  martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom

  Early 20th Century mahogany metamorphic writing table by J.C Vickery of Regent St, London, the moulded edge hinged top lifting up and folding over to reveal the rising writing desk top, which consists of various...

  £2,250.00

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• 19thC French Painted White Pine Console / Desk

  adam lloyd interiors harrogate uk, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1880 19thC French Painted White Pine Console /Desk sku 979 W170 x D55 x H74 cm

  £1,750.00

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• Good Antique Desk

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good 19thC antique mahogany roll top desk

  £1,575.00

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• Walnut Davenport Desk

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good Victorian inlaid walnut Davenport Desk with a leather top & satin interior.

  £575.00

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• Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8185

  This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing table with Aesthetic period taste, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.

  • A treat of craftsmanship and visual appeal
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select walnut to body shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
  • Graced with a quality wax polish finish throughout

  • Mahogany writing surface with a quality tooled and embossed leather skiver
  • Arrangement of three drawers above the pedestal base, dressed with inset, working locks — key present
  • Striking satinwood fascia, with brass drop handles for ease of access
  • Each pedestal houses a generously sized cabinet with document slides — working locks, key present

  • E.W. Godwin overtones present in the bold panelled cabinet doors
  • Ebonised reeding accentuates geometric lines vertically and horizontally
  • Finished with a quality panelled back
  • Shaped lower aprons stand above delightful and distinctive bee hive feet

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 120.5cm (47.5'')
  Max Depth: 57.5cm (22.75'')
  Max Height: 75cm (29.5'')

  Skiver Width: 106.5cm (42'')
  Skiver Depth: 44.5cm (17.5'')

  Kneehole Width: 48cm (19'')
  Kneehole Depth: 54cm (21.25'')
  Kneehole Height: 58.5cm (23'')

  Document Slides Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')
  Document Slides Depth: 43cm (17'') 

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  Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880

  £3,950.00

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• Quality Figured Mahogany Desk by Famous Cabinetmakers Morison & Co. Edinburgh

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920. Quality figured mahogany desk by famous cabinetmakers Morison & Co. Edinburgh. The serpentine front top in beautifully figured mahogany with a three-quarter brass gallery and three inlaid frieze drawers with cock beads, cast...

  £2,375.00

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• Exhibition Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1890. A late Victorian mahogany pedestal partners desk. Top with green tooled and gilded green leather, and broad banding, with moulded fore-edge. The frieze has a combination of one long drawer with two short...

  £3,250.00

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• Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8157

  This is an antique carved correspondence desk with hidden drawer. A Scottish, oak writing table, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1860.

  • Superior quality desk with delightfully figured stocks and Gothic revival overtones
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
  • Select oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
  • Rich caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finish

  • Low back rest adorned with carved winged motif
  • Upper console arranged with five drawers around a laptop friendly recess
  • Writing surface decorated with leaf carved pattern edge
  • Accessed by blind pulls, the writing surface extends by 9cm (3.5), with comfortable working height of 80.5cm (31.75")

  • Desk base offers four drawers, each dressed with a circular pull
  • Central desk dressed with an inset brass lined lock — key absent
  • Right-hand drawer replete with concealed compartment to rear of box
  • Scrolled brackets frame the kneehole, uniting the quartet of baluster turned legs

  This is a dashing antique carved correspondence desk, offering the delight of a hidden compartment and fascinating extending writing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 125cm (49.25'')
  Max Depth: 68.5cm (27'') - With Slide Extended: 79cm (31")
  Max Height: 116.5cm (45.75'')

  Writing Slide Width: 111cm (43.75'')
  Writing Slide Depth: 51cm (20'')
  Writing Slide Working Height: 80.5cm (31.75'')

  kneehole Height: 63cm (24.75") 

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  Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian

  £3,650.00

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• Late Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Kneehole Desk

  a part of the furniture, brackley, united kingdom

  Late Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Kneehole Desk An exceptional late Victorian mahogany piece in very good condition, with finely-grained top and projecting moulded edges, bearing the signs of a previous superstructure that has been removed, possibly...

  £365.00

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• 18th Century Style Walnut Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920’s. A walnut desk in the 18th century style, top with quarter matching walnut veneers and broad crossbanding with stylish moulded edge, 5 drawers arranged around a knee hole section each with swan neck...

  £1,250.00

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• Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Free-Standing Partners Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1910. Chippendale style carved mahogany free-standing partners desk. The breakfront top with a foliate carved moulded edge and three green gilt tooled writing inserts above three frieze drawers with foliate relief carved fronts and...

  £4,400.00

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• Kidney Shaped Ladies Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900. An exhibition quality kidney shaped leather topped writing table, probably by ‘Morrison and Co of Edinburgh’, original tan leather which is tooled and gilded, with the small half round low gallery which continues...

  £2,750.00

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• Small Victorian Desk

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Small Victorian mahogany leather top pedestal writing desk.

  £275.00

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• Mahogany Folding Travelling-Military Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900 an interesting quality Edwardian mahogany military style folding travelling desk, the hinged rectangular top enclosing a well fitted interior including a pair of ink wells, hinged letter rack, all raised on X framed...

  £1,750.00

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• Antique Oak Desk

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Early 19thC Georgian country oak bureau.

  £180.00

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• Victorian Davenport Desk

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good Victorian walnut Davenport Desk with painted decoration.

  £395.00

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• Whytock and Reid Walnut Partners Desk / Library Table

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920, large walnut partner’s desk/library desk by Whytock & Reid of Edinburgh. The rounded rectangular top with recently added quality gold-tooled green hide writing surface above an arrangement of five drawers opposing a writing...

  £6,250.00

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• Victorian Pine Knee-Hole Free-Standing Desk in Pristine Condition

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870. Victorian pine knee-hole free-standing desk in pristine condition with a lovely honey colour. The rectangular top with rounded corners and a green, gilt-tooled writing surface above three frieze drawers with pitch pine drawer...

  £1,590.00

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• ‘Maple and Co’ Pedestal Desk

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1900. A quality mahogany pedestal three-part desk by Maple and Co. The rectangular shaped desk with gilded and tooled green leather writing surface, broad cross banding and moulded edge. To the front one long...

  £1,950.00

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