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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Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8720This 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 craftsmanship and proportion, with strong country estate appealDisplaying a desirable aged patina and in good original orderSelect stocks show fine grain interest and deep caramel hues throughoutStriking roll-top opens to reveal satinwood drawer fascia of warm caramel colourDelightful pull-forward writing surface with an inset lock — in working order, key presentSuite of six drawers with a seven compartment gallery to centre, over faux drawer frontsTrio of tooled and embossed leather skivers, the outer pair opening to show pen compartmentsCentral skiver hosting a bracket to rear for angle adjustmentStout pedestals offering a trio of drawers with inset brass-lined locks — keys presentGenerous kneehole height of 71cm (28") affords comfortable useFinished to the rear, the desk ideal for central room placementStanding upon continuous plinth feet and riding upon sets of concealed castorsThis is an impressive and bold antique estate pedestal desk, graced with excellence in craftsmanship and form. Set to enhance any room in the larger home or institution. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 151cm (59.5'')Max Depth: 105.5cm (41.5'')Max Height: 116.5cm (45.75'')Writing Surface Width: 133cm (52.25'')Writing Surface Depth: 52cm (20.5'')Writing Surface Height: 76.5cm (30'')Kneehole Height: 71cm (28'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
£3,950.00
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Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8667This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Of superb proportion and fine presentationDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughoutSelect stocks show fine grain interest and rich caramel huesDecorated with quality boxwood inlays and stringingGenerous width to the top, with an appealing tiered edgeFront fascia hosting two drawers, with a flying centre drawerEach dressed with ornate brass drop handles over pierced foliate backplatesPleated quarterfoil carvings adorn the shoulders to either sideUsefully high at 84.5cm (33.25") for the taller personEach corner hosts dashing turned balusters over cupped kneesStout block legs taper to a square section footRepository label to rear for Pope & Son's of Hammersmith, LondonThis is a striking antique writer's desk or serving table. Of excellent quality and finish, the proportion offers a versatile table suited to rooms throughout the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 155.5cm (61.25'')Max Depth: 65cm (25.5'')Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'') Kneehole Height: 66.5cm (26.25'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
£2,850.00
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19th Century French desk and matching desk chair
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A freestanding 19th Century French mahogany writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green leather writing surface decorated with blind and gilt tooling, the front of the desk consisting of three oak lined drawers...
£5,100.00
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Chinese Davenport Desk
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good 1920's Chinese davenport writing desk.
£1,850.00
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Oak Pedestal Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
A neat sized one-piece aesthetic movement oak pedestal desk, with tooled and gilded green leather insert, canted corners, tea caddy moulded edge with a Brass presentation plaque screwed to the top; ‘special subscription race, Hawick...
£1,250.00
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Desk Box on Stand
private seller, sowerby bridge, united kingdom
Early 18th century George I oak boarded desk box on stand. English circa 1720
£1,200.00
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Antique Style Pine Leather Writing Desk
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Good 20thC Antique style leather top writing table desk.
£245.00
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Georgian Style Walnut Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1920s. A George III style walnut one piece walnut pedestal desk. The shaped top with tan leather insert, and broad crossbanding, with a stylish and elegant moulded fore edge and deep frieze. A configuration...
£2,350.00
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Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1870. Mid Victorian pedestal desk. The solid top with a stylish moulded fore edge, to the front there is one long and two short drawers, each of the drawers with turned knob handles, there...
£1,250.00
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George II Style Walnut Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1900. A George II style burr walnut desk, top with book matched burr walnut, herringbone inlay and broad crossbanding with stylish and elegant moulded fore edge, with one long drawer flanked by a pair...
£1,250.00
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19th Century walnut pedestal desk
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
19th Century walnut pedestal desk, having the original leather writing surface and a decorative pierced copper gallery running along the back and sides of the moulded edge top, the desk having nine mahogany lined drawers...
£1,950.00
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Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8529This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.Exceptional quality and proportion to this superb Victorian deskDisplays a desirable aged patina and in very good orderSatinwood stocks present striking grain interest and rich russet huesGraced with thirteen exceptional quality, thick mahogany drawer boxesCharming arcading adorns the upper drawer section with shelf to centreUsefully sized desktop with gently tiered edge mouldingFront fascia hosting three drawers with carved foliate relief decorationEach pedestal with a further three drawers and dashing leaf corbel mounts over fluted stilesEach drawer dressed with brass drop handles over shaped, pierced backplatesNine lower drawers secured by matched and working brass-lined locks — key presentQuality finish to the back, with full panellingThe whole raised upon a pair of continuous plinth feetThis is a striking and captivating antique executive desk, crafted in period for the most important captains of industry or officer ranking. Exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful figuring, set to grace the grandest of rooms or institutions. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.Dimensions:Max Width: 152.5cm (60'')Max Depth: 63cm (24.75'')Max Height: 112.5cm (44.25'')Desktop Width: 150.5cm (59.25'')Desktop Depth: 56.5cm (22.25'')Desktop Height: 77cm (30.25'')Kneehole Width: 56.5cm (22.25'')Kneehole Height: 59cm (23.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian
£7,950.00
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Georgian Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk with Burgundy Leather Writing Surface
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1890. Georgian style mahogany kneehole desk. The rectangular crossbanded top with a gilt-tooled burgundy writing surface. With three cock-beaded frieze drawers with brass shaped swan neck handles and brass locks above banks of three...
£1,750.00
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Quality George 3rd Style Mahogany Partner's Desk in Excellent Condition
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1950. Quality George 3rd style mahogany partner's desk in excellent condition. The top with a gilt-tooled, red leather writing surface and moulded edges over 3 frieze drawers with oval embossed brass handles and solid...
£3,300.00
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19th Century inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A fine quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk with tulipwood, satinwood and boxwood stringing, the shaped and moulded edge top having a tan brown leather writing surface decorated with blind tooling, there is...
£3,550.00
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19th Century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
A fabulous quality freestanding 19th Century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure having a decorative pierced brass gallery, below this there is a central cupboard door flanked either side with three drawers...
£11,950.00
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Late Victorian Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Partners' Desk
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Circa 1880. Late Victorian Sheraton style inlaid mahogany partners' desk. The rectangular top with satinwood, ebony and boxwood inlay, and new burgundy leather inset above three frieze drawers with brass Chubb patent locks and solid...
£3,450.00
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Vintage School Desk Table
mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom
Small Vintage folding school desk table.
£55.00
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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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Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8185This 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 appealDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect walnut to body shows fine grain interest and rich caramel huesGraced with a quality wax polish finish throughoutMahogany writing surface with a quality tooled and embossed leather skiverArrangement of three drawers above the pedestal base, dressed with inset, working locks — key presentStriking satinwood fascia, with brass drop handles for ease of accessEach pedestal houses a generously sized cabinet with document slides — working locks, key presentE.W. Godwin overtones present in the bold panelled cabinet doorsEbonised reeding accentuates geometric lines vertically and horizontallyFinished with a quality panelled backShaped lower aprons stand above delightful and distinctive bee hive feetDimensions: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'') Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
£3,950.00
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Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.8157This 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 overtonesDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good orderSelect oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary raysRich caramel hues beam beneath the wax polish finishLow back rest adorned with carved winged motifUpper console arranged with five drawers around a laptop friendly recessWriting surface decorated with leaf carved pattern edgeAccessed 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 pullCentral desk dressed with an inset brass lined lock — key absentRight-hand drawer replete with concealed compartment to rear of boxScrolled brackets frame the kneehole, uniting the quartet of baluster turned legsThis 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") Buy it now direct from the dealer here: Antique Carved Correspondence Desk, Scottish Oak, Writing Table, Early Victorian
£3,650.00
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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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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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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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