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Georgian Desks
We can trace the birth of our modern pedestal desks back to the Georgian Era. During the 17th Century a desk was usually no more than a simple sloped writing box on legs, As the 18th Century progressed and writing became a very fashionable pastime, so the humble desk soon became an object of intricate beauty. The finest makers such as Thomas Chippendale sported designs of grand desks within their design books incorporating flame Mahogany, marble and ebonised details. Cast brass handles and knobs finished off the look. Davenports, Knee-hole Desks and ladies Writing Desks emerged at the same time. As an overt status symbol such desks were always designed to impress. At the same time far more practical clerks desks were also being created for workers and those on lower incomes. Made from Oak, Pine or Walnut these country pieces were made to withstand daily use and often had plenty of small drawers for storing items.
For those looking to purchase a Georgian desk then their superior quality has meant many still exist to choose from. These were highly practical items which a great deal of effort went into constructing. As you sit at it remind yourself of the original owners who worked merely by candlelight and the sun to pen notes of thanks to friends and add up the day’s business takings. If you are a lover of history, then these desks have so many tales they could tell.
At LoveAntiques we have a great selection of quality Antique Georgian Desks for sale as well as Vintage pieces which celebrate the style.
Antique & Modern Living
A Diminutive George II Knee-hole Desk
£ 2,850
Mersham Manor Antiques
George II Walnut Secretaire Desk C1730
£ 2,495
Alain Michel Antiques
Architect's Table in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period c.1760
€ 2,900
Architect's Table in Mahogany with Mechanism Chippendale Period c.1760
€ 2,900
Alain Michel Antiques
Rowandale Antiques
William IV Rosewood Davenport
£ 395
£ 2,650
George III Mahogany Partners Writing Table with Green Leather Writing Surface
£ 2,650
Georgian Antiques
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
£ 1,550
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 3,850
London City Antiques
Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard
£ 5,750
Salisbury Antiques Centre
18thc Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,650
Alain Michel Antiques
Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III
€ 2,300
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk
£ 1,575
LT Antiques
Rare Georgian Mahogany Architects Table
£ 1,850
Wick Antiques Ltd
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
£ 6,850
Middleton's Antiques
Small Early Georgian Oak Bureau - Stepped & Welled Interior c.1725
£ 1,450
Small Early Georgian Oak Bureau - Stepped & Welled Interior c.1725
£ 1,450
Middleton's Antiques
Holmes Antiques
Attractive 18th Century Kneehole Desk
£ 1,600
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
£ 2,250
C.S.Moreton (Antiques)
Regency Mahogany Slide Forward Davenport
£ 840
Salisbury Antiques Centre
18th Century Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,650
Wick Antiques Ltd
Antique Rosewood Escritoire by Jamar c.1820
£ 6,800
Martlesham Antiques
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Oak Partners Writing Desk
£ 3,650
Antique & Modern Living
Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk
£ 3,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Satinwood Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour
£ 5,850
Antique & Decorative
Early C19th Writing Table
£ 620
Fontaine Decorative
Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,150
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk
£ 2,095
Antique & Modern Living
Exceptional Georgian Knee-hole Desk
£ 4,250
London City Antiques
Fine Quality Antique George I Figured Walnut Bureau with Original Handles
£ 3,150
Fine Quality Antique George I Figured Walnut Bureau with Original Handles
£ 3,150
London City Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Georgian Antique Mahogany Ladies Desk / Dressing Table
£ 695
£ 1,950
Georgian Antiques
George IV Padouk Partners Desk
£ 4,500
Thakeham Furniture ltd
Elegant 19th Century Rosewood Writing Table
£ 2,350
Victoria Antiques
Original Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau
£ 250
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Georgian Early 18th Century Cross Banded Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table
£ 2,995
Antique Georgian Early 18th Century Cross Banded Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table
£ 2,995
Prior & Willis Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Stalham Antique Gallery
Early 19th Century Rosewood Davenport
£ 1,350
Martlesham Antiques
Early 19th Century Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
£ 2,849
£ 2,850
Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
£ 2,850
London Fine Ltd
C.S.Moreton (Antiques)
Georgian Red Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 1,550
Holmes Antiques
18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 4,500
Holmes Antiques
Small Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,600
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