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William IV partners writing desk
William IV partners writing desk

William IV partners writing desk

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Impressive antique mahogany William IV writing table that can be used from both sides. It is in perfect, original condition. It stands on brass casters. One side has real drawers, th...

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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk

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.

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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1850 period.

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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A smart and beautifully designed antique William IV leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.

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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Period Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A wonderful antique William IV period leather top writing table / desk.

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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

William IV Writing Table
William IV Writing Table

William IV Writing Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine William IV writing or side table of very clean architectural form, the well figured single board mahogany top over drawer and supported by trestle ends joined by turned stretche...

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Antique 1840s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique William IV Gonçalo Alves Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique William IV Gonçalo Alves, writing table, circa 1830 in date.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk
19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

19th Century English William IV Fruitwood Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome 19th century English William IV writing table or desk crafted from mixed fruitwood and oak.

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console
Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console

Antique Victorian William IV Mahogany Tooled Leather Writing Table Desk Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Whether it is used as a library table. writing desk, console it'll make a charming addition to any space.

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Antique Early 19th Century William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s

William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s

By William Watting

Located in High Point, NC

A mahogany and brass desk designed by William Watting and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 30.25” H x 71” W x 33” D

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk
Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk

Circa 1825-35 Regency-William IV Period English Writing Table Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1825-35 English Writing Table Desk, Regency-William IV period. Raised on an exceptional scroll & leaf carved yew wood base.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Baize, Wood, Oak, Yew

William IV Rosewood Writing Table
William IV Rosewood Writing Table

William IV Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with rounded corners over a drawer flanked bu carved Vitruvian scrolls. Trestle base with stretcher and ending on melon form feet. Floor to underside 24.75.

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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Burl Elm Writing Table
William IV Burl Elm Writing Table

William IV Burl Elm Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

Fine quality ladies writing table most likely by Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a rectangular top with rounded ends and central leather writing surface. Raised brass gallery at...

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Antique 1820s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf

By William Pahlmann

Located in Chicago, IL

Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large intersecting dowels. Restored to outstanding original condition. From Pahlmann's 1952 Hasting...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique William IV Writing Table Desk C1835 19th Century 138x77cm
Antique William IV Writing Table Desk C1835 19th Century 138x77cm

Antique William IV Writing Table Desk C1835 19th Century 138x77cm

Located in London, GB

A superb antique William IV flame mahogany writing table, circa 1835 in date. The rectangular top features a moulded edge with a striking inset gold tooled green leather writing sur...

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Antique 1830s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Style Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
William IV Style Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

William IV Style Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, in the William IV style, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - eac...

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Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

William IV Library Table or Writing Desk of Patinated Oak with Inset Leather Top
William IV Library Table or Writing Desk of Patinated Oak with Inset Leather Top

William IV Library Table or Writing Desk of Patinated Oak with Inset Leather Top

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English library table or writing desk of beautiful patinated oak from the William IV period, featuring a moulded rectangular top with embossed leather inset over a frieze of t...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

William IV Mahogany Partners Desk
William IV Mahogany Partners Desk

William IV Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome and well proportioned William IV mahogany partners desk with unusual patent locking mechanism. Circa 1830.

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table
19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table

19th Century William IV Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality William IV rosewood writing table, possibly Scottish, with velvet inset surface to the central ratchet action flap, the underside with remains a paper labe...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany Writing Table
William IV Mahogany Writing Table

William IV Mahogany Writing Table

$2,868Sale Price|40% Off

William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A William IV mahogany writing table, with fine patinated to the top and sides, the frieze with geometric moulding to the centre, with two drawers to the front, all supported on two u...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A 19th Century William IV Goncalo Alves Writing Table
A 19th Century William IV Goncalo Alves Writing Table

A 19th Century William IV Goncalo Alves Writing Table

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1830 A nineteenth century William IV Goncalo Alves writing table, the rectangular top on acanthus-capped supports, joined by a turned cross-stretcher and terminating ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table
Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Early 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Library Writing Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A Very Fine Early 19th-Century William IV Period Mahogany Partners Library Writing Table This exquisite writing table is constructed from solid mahogany and features a rectangular t...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Writing Desk
19th Century English Writing Desk

19th Century English Writing Desk

Located in Nashville, TN

This is unmatched style with this William IV English writing desk! It is a high quality mahogany writing desk featuring dark leather top, two working drawers, and timeless hardware p...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th century William IV mahogany library desk
19th century William IV mahogany library desk

19th century William IV mahogany library desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century william iv mahogany library desk circa 1835. We are pleased to offer this William IV period library table in it's original patina.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English William IV Mahogany Desk, Circa 1840-1850
Antique English William IV Mahogany Desk, Circa 1840-1850

Antique English William IV Mahogany Desk, Circa 1840-1850

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English William IV mahogany desk, circa 1840-1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows

William IV Inlaid Mahogany Desk Attributed to Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular cocuswood cross-banded satine top above a central frieze drawer flanked to either side with three further drawers around a recess on foliate-carved cabriole legs with...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

High Quality Wood & Hogan William & Mary Style Walnut Writing/Library Table
High Quality Wood & Hogan William & Mary Style Walnut Writing/Library Table

High Quality Wood & Hogan William & Mary Style Walnut Writing/Library Table

Located in North Salem, NY

If you're searching for a one-of-a-kind, show-stopping table, this is it. This exceptional NEW Wood & Hogan bench-made writing or library table is crafted in the style of late 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary English William and Mary Desks and Writing...

Materials

Brass

Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk
Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk

Antique English William IV Leather Top Library Table or Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century William IV library table, desk with the original tooled lush brown leather top on a two drawer case with the original brass hardware supported by four bold turn...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English library table or writing desk of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a moulded rectangular top with embossed leather inset over a frieze of two drawers - each dr...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Pedestal Desk with Leather Top

Located in London, GB

A William IV Mahogany Pedestal Desk Constructed from fine San Domingo mahogany, the desk raised on a plinth and two pedestal supports, each set with three drawers having brass hand...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Oak Writing Table, c. 1690-1700
17th Century William and Mary Oak Writing Table, c. 1690-1700

17th Century William and Mary Oak Writing Table, c. 1690-1700

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful small period William and Mary Oak Writing Table that dates to c. 1690 - 1700. The table features solid oak construction, retaining its original square pegs. The c...

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Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished
Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished

Baker Furniture English Oak and Burl Wood Barley Twist Writing Desk, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional English style writing desk or library table with barley twist legs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with burl wood drawer front and original br...

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Mid-20th Century American William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William & Mary 17th Century Style Scroll Leg Leather Top Library Table Or Desk
William & Mary 17th Century Style Scroll Leg Leather Top Library Table Or Desk

William & Mary 17th Century Style Scroll Leg Leather Top Library Table Or Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

William & Mary style library desk having hand colored English hide top with gilt tooling resting on hand carved “S” scrolls with shaped stretcher five carved scroll feet and brass dr...

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Late 20th Century North American William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Walnut Partner's Desk with Tooled Leather Top
19th Century English Walnut Partner's Desk with Tooled Leather Top

19th Century English Walnut Partner's Desk with Tooled Leather Top

By William & Mary

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

The rectangular top retains its original gold-tooled leather writing surface, decorated with a delicate gilt border.

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid
Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid

Italian Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Inlaid

By William Switzer

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Italian Biedermeier Style Carved Hoof Feet Light Blond Burl Wood One Drawer Desk Gallery Pencil Inlaid MINT!

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

English William & Mary Style Mahogany Architect's Drafting Table
English William & Mary Style Mahogany Architect's Drafting Table

English William & Mary Style Mahogany Architect's Drafting Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th-century English-style drafting or writing table crafted from rich, dark mahogany. This highly functional piece features a top that lifts and adjusts to a slanted position for ...

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Antique 19th Century William and Mary Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table
19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table

19th Century William IV Circular Mahogany Drum Table

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century William IV circular mahogany drum table with tooled green leather inset to top and drawers to frieze. With a turned pod supported by three splayed legs terminating in br...

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand
Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand

Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century writing table with folio stand circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this unusual English occasional writing table. Beautifully veneered in flame mahogany, rectangul...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House
Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House

Regency Davenport Desk Flame Mahogany 1830s Georgian Freemans Fine Country House

By William Freeman, Jeremiah and William Freeman

Located in London, GB

MEASUREMENTS Height - 83.5cm, Width - 59cm, Depth - 59-77cm, Desk Leg Height - 67cm, Internal Desk Width - 52.5cm, Internal Desk Depth - 35cm, Internal Desk Height - 11-5.5cm, Inter...

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Antique 1830s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820

Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830. Galleried top with leather and on original casters.

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Holland and Sons Furniture William IV Burl Walnut Reading Table, Ca. 1830
Rare Holland and Sons Furniture William IV Burl Walnut Reading Table, Ca. 1830

Rare Holland and Sons Furniture William IV Burl Walnut Reading Table, Ca. 1830

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Holland and Sherry

Located in Buchanan, MI

Very Rare Holland and Sons Furniture William IV Burl Walnut Reading Table, Ca. 1830, H 28.5" W 36" Depth 21", Beautiful color and patina and from a prominent mid west family.

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak
19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak

19th Century Desk in Pollard Oak

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning quality 19th century knee hole desk in pollard oak. Rectangular top above three oak lined drawers, above three cupboards, all standing on eight bun feet with brass castors...

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin
A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin

A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Davenport after 'Strahan' of Dublin

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine early 19th Century William IV well figured walnut davenport desk of exceptional quality and in the manner of 'Strahan of Dublin'.

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Antique 19th Century Irish William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine William IV Library Table
Fine William IV Library Table

Fine William IV Library Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Mulberry Veneered and Ormolu Mounted.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Stone Steel Minimalist Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly
Stone Steel Minimalist Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly

Stone Steel Minimalist Table by William Katavolos, Ross Littell & Douglas Kelly

By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Minimalist desk or table fashioned from a rectangular slab of black granite perforated by stainless steel column legs.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Granite, Steel

Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table
Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table

Early 19th Century Mahogany Library Table

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality 19th century English Library Table or Desk. In great original condition and of exceptional colour. The well figured mahogany top aboove an apron with two hidden draw...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William French Minneapolis Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1890s
William French Minneapolis Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1890s

William French Minneapolis Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1890s

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century William A French Minneapolis Mahogany Writing Desk in great antique condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

William IV 19th century table top writing slope
William IV 19th century table top writing slope

William IV 19th century table top writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

William IV 19th century writing slope circa 1835. Elegant and good quality William IV rosewood writing slope. Clean elegant lines, come with original mother of pearl cartouche, nam...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833. A desirable, quality example with fine hidden stora...

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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

William IV Library Table Rosewood Mahogany Serving Table Writing Desk Georgian
William IV Library Table Rosewood Mahogany Serving Table Writing Desk Georgian

William IV Library Table Rosewood Mahogany Serving Table Writing Desk Georgian

Located in London, GB

Made in England in the late-Georgian period around 1830 and with strong Biedermeier influences, this fine and versatile library table has two large, concealed drawers, and can be als...

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Antique 1820s British William IV Center Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Austrian Table/Writing Desk with Inset Stone Top and Painted Border, circa 1810
Austrian Table/Writing Desk with Inset Stone Top and Painted Border, circa 1810

Austrian Table/Writing Desk with Inset Stone Top and Painted Border, circa 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

An unusual Austrian table with inset stone top, painted border, tapered splayed legs, and one (1) drawer. Finished on all sides, so can float in a room. William Word Antiques, Atlan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Center Tables

Materials

Stone

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Antique William IV circa 1835 Mahogany Desk or Writing Table
Antique William IV circa 1835 Mahogany Desk or Writing Table

Antique William IV circa 1835 Mahogany Desk or Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in

Antique William IV circa 1835 Mahogany Desk or Writing Table

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique William IV circa 1835 mahogany desk or writing table.

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Antique 1830s William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency William IV Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers
Antique Regency William IV Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Antique Regency William IV Mahogany Secretaire Desk Writing Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Regency / William IV mahogany secretaire writing desk and chest of drawers, circa 1825-1835.

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Antique 1820s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century William IV Writing Table
19th Century William IV Writing Table

19th Century William IV Writing Table

Unavailable

H 31 in W 45 in D 33 in

19th Century William IV Writing Table

Located in Richmond, London, Surrey

A high quality 19th century William IV writing table with an antique green leather, rounded corners front and back with two drawers, keys and small turned bun handles. On reeded legs...

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.13 in W 20.08 in D 51 in

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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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

'Ronchamp' writing desk by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum's favorite minimalist
'Ronchamp' writing desk by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum's favorite minimalist

'Ronchamp' writing desk by the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum's favorite minimalist

By William Earle

Located in Columbia, SC

William Earles hopes that his Ronchamp has a semblance of the beauty and earthiness of the Le Corbusier cathedral, or at least the charm of a soap box derby car... The desk would be...

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2010s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk by Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum's American Minimalist William Earle
Desk by Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum's American Minimalist William Earle

Desk by Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum's American Minimalist William Earle

By William Earle

Located in Columbia, SC

With the passionate wild and free heart of a Frenchman William designed a desk that is truly liberated and sleek. It breaks down readily should the proud owner be hindered by 'writer...

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Early 2000s American Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 43 in D 31 in

19th Century William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Richmond, London, Surrey

A high quality 19th century William IV Mahogany writing table with an antique green leather, two drawers, keys and small turned bun handles. On reeded legs and original castors to ba...

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century / William IV Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century / William IV Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century / William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 55 in D 36 in

19th Century / William IV Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Richmond, London, Surrey

A high quality 19th century / William IV mahogany writing table with rounded corners front and back with two drawers which is stamped H B Craven. On reeded legs and original castors ...

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Rosewood Writing Table
William IV Rosewood Writing Table

William IV Rosewood Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 54 in D 29.25 in

William IV Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Kensington, MD

William IV Rosewood Writing Table / desk, with Turned and shaped supports & stretcher.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Mahogany Partners Writing Table
William IV Mahogany Partners Writing Table

William IV Mahogany Partners Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 45.28 in D 27.96 in

William IV Mahogany Partners Writing Table

Located in Salisbury, GB

A William IV mahogany partners writing table of small size with 4 drawers, raised on carved reeded legs with panelled corners, circa 1835.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

William IV Style Partners Writing Table
William IV Style Partners Writing Table

William IV Style Partners Writing Table

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 60 in D 36 in

William IV Style Partners Writing Table

Located in Bedford, NY

English yew wood partners writing table with green leather top and gold tooling- Six drawers----three each side---Brass cup and castors William IV style

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Late 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Yew, Leather

19th Century William IV Kidney Desk In Rosewood
19th Century William IV Kidney Desk In Rosewood

19th Century William IV Kidney Desk In Rosewood

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in

19th Century William IV Kidney Desk In Rosewood

Located in Sydney, NSW

Rare William IV Kidney Desk in Rosewood. William IV Kidney Desk, English, circa 1830s. The desk is supported upon lyre shaped trestles connected by a turned and carved stretcher. ...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Olivewood William & Mary Desk
Olivewood William & Mary Desk

Olivewood William & Mary Desk

Unavailable

H 29 in W 35 in D 21.25 in

Olivewood William & Mary Desk

Located in Kensington, MD

original 17th century Olivewood Marquetry Chest, which was remade into a 7 drawer knee hole desk at a later date (24"h knee hole) View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknigh...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Olive

William IV Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Carved Giltwood and White Painted
William IV Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Carved Giltwood and White Painted

William IV Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Carved Giltwood and White Painted

By George Morant

Located in London, GB

A rare William IV period kidney shaped writing table with carved giltwood decoration and white paintwork: the writing table's leathered top crossbanded in satinwood and with a carved...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Mahogany Gentleman's Library Writing Table
Large Mahogany Gentleman's Library Writing Table

Large Mahogany Gentleman's Library Writing Table

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 59.45 in D 37.6 in

Large Mahogany Gentleman's Library Writing Table

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The six-drawer writing table has a black rectangular top above three drawers to the front and three to the reverse. The oak-lined drawers are mahogany fronted with the months of the ...

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows

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 unusual design with extremely...

Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Table
19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Table

19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Table

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 42.52 in D 23.63 in

19th Century William IV Mahogany Library Table

Located in Sydney, NSW

A William IV library table in mahogany. The table has one-drawer to the frieze and two fitted compartments to either side of the inset leather desktop. The whole standing upon turned...

Category

Antique 1830s French William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

William IV Rosewood Carved Library Table
William IV Rosewood Carved Library Table

William IV Rosewood Carved Library Table

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 73.5 in D 33 in

William IV Rosewood Carved Library Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Beautiful English Rosewood Table with Fantastic Grain and Bold Carved Pedestals

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Satinwood Table with William Penn Family Connections
18th Century Satinwood Table with William Penn Family Connections

18th Century Satinwood Table with William Penn Family Connections

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Wendover, GB

This 18th century painted oval satinwood writing table in the style of Thomas Sheraton once belonged to Sophia Margaret Julia Penn the grand daughter of the founder of Pennsylvania W...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century William IV Mahogany 4 DrawerWriting Table-Library Table
19th Century William IV Mahogany 4 DrawerWriting Table-Library Table

19th Century William IV Mahogany 4 DrawerWriting Table-Library Table

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A mid-19th century William IV mahogany four-drawer writing table. The table has a black hide writing surface and stands on four turned mahogany legs with Cope & Collinson patent g...

Category

Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV writing desk
William IV writing desk

William IV writing desk

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 54 in D 30.75 in

William IV writing desk

Located in Seattle, WA

This beautiful and unusual desk is from the William IV period, 1830-37. It is of the double pedestal form and has an unusual six drawer and cubby hole secretary mounted to the top.

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Very Nice Mid-19th Century Architects Table in Mahogany
Very Nice Mid-19th Century Architects Table in Mahogany

Very Nice Mid-19th Century Architects Table in Mahogany

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 31.7 in D 21.46 in

Very Nice Mid-19th Century Architects Table in Mahogany

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very solid William the IV architects table in mahogany On both sides sliding tablets Front with one big and two small drawers Tabletop in red leather Max. height 113 cm 3,71 ft.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Writing Desk William IV American, circa 1850
Writing Desk William IV American, circa 1850

Writing Desk William IV American, circa 1850

Unavailable

H 45 in W 52 in D 26.5 in

Writing Desk William IV American, circa 1850

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The desk is veneered in flame mahogany throughout the exterior with solid walnut carved legs. Above the three drawers the writing surface folds open and pulls out revealing a broad...

Category

Antique 1870s William IV Desks

Materials

Wood

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope

By William Dobson

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with strength in mind and the use of brass to re-inforce and protect the joints and edges is ex...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

A mid to late 19th Century William IV Carved Mahogany Writing Desk
A mid to late 19th Century William IV Carved Mahogany Writing Desk

A mid to late 19th Century William IV Carved Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely William IV carved Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1870's Labeled G.

Category

Antique 19th Century French William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope
William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

William IV rosewood writing slope. A stunning wringing slope that dates back to circa 1830, it’s beautifully inlaid with a pewter and mother of pearl pattern. The writing slope has ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope
William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

William IV Rosewood writing slope. A stunning wringing slope that dates back to circa 1830, it’s beautifully inlaid with a pewter and mother of pearl pattern. The writing slope has ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs
English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs

English William IV Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table Carved Turned Legs

Located in Wells, ME

English William IV rosewood writing table with replaced hand tooled and hand dyed antique green leather.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks

Materials

Brass

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William Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the william writing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every william writing desk was constructed with great care. Find 177 options for an antique or vintage william writing desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a william writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A william writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. William Earle, William Watting and The Standard Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful william writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a William Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a william writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,923, while they’re typically $1,064 on the low end and $54,438 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.

Questions About William Writing Desk

  • 1stDibs 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    What 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Desks typically include drawers or storage compartments, while writing tables (and secretary desks) offer a flatter surface with little to no built-in storage.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.