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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.
Alain Michel Antiques
Regency Period Mahogany Davenport with Mechanism
€ 1,900
chapmanpugh modern antiques
Fabulous & Unusual Davenport Unfolding Writing Desk with Chest of Drawers Beneath c.1830
£ 1,850
Fabulous & Unusual Davenport Unfolding Writing Desk with Chest of Drawers Beneath c.1830
£ 1,850
chapmanpugh modern antiques
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 2,850
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Writing Desk
£ 3,695
£ 19,500
Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in The Manner of George Smith
£ 19,500
Loveday Antiques
LT Antiques
Large 19th Century Rosewood Davenport Desk
£ 1,450
Stalham Antique Gallery
Walnut Writing Table of Finest Quality
£ 2,650
Philip Hunt Antiques
Georgian Period Mahogany 5 Drawer Writing Table
£ 2,750
Debenham Antiques Ltd
19th Century Late Georgian Mahogany & Leather Architects Desk
£ 3,750
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Writing Table in Mahogany
£ 425
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Inlaid Writing Table in Mahogany
£ 495
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
George III Mahogany Rolltop Desk
£ 1,450
£ 2,750
Antique Console Writing Desk, English, Two Drawer Side Table, Georgian, c.1800
£ 2,750
London Fine Ltd
£ 4,750
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Large 18th Century George III English Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 8,950
Large 18th Century George III English Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 8,950
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Salisbury Antiques Centre
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk c.1780
£ 1,180
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Writing Table In Oak
£ 465
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Mahogany 3 Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality 19th Century (1830)
£ 1,746.50
Antique Mahogany 3 Drawer Writing Desk / Dressing Table – Fine Quality 19th Century (1830)
£ 1,746.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Writing Table In Mahogany
£ 495
The Old Yard
Georgian Virginia Red Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 1,500
Prior & Willis Antiques
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Georgian Bow-front Mahogany Writing Table – Desk, Bed Side or Dressing Table
£ 1,396
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Georgian Bow-front Mahogany Writing Table – Desk, Bed Side or Dressing Table
£ 1,396
Prior & Willis Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Desk
£ 1,595
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Bureau in Golden Oak
£ 625
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Writing Table in Oak
£ 585
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Lowboy Writing Table in Oak
£ 825
Philip Hunt Antiques
William IV Rosewood Library Table
£ 1,850
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Writing Table / Side Table
£ 2,400
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Writing Table / Side Table
£ 2,400
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Trade Antiques
Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood Davenport Desk 1825
£ 2,650
£ 4,250
Antique Hallway Side Table, English, Portico, Writing Desk - Regency c.1820
£ 4,250
London Fine Ltd
Antique & Modern Living
A Rare George III Tambour Desk
£ 3,950
LT Antiques
Rare William IV Rosewood Partners Desk
£ 2,850
Loveday Antiques
Extremely Fine Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed to Gillows Oxford Street Workshop
£ 12,500
Extremely Fine Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Writing Table Attributed to Gillows Oxford Street Workshop
£ 12,500
Loveday Antiques
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table
£ 995
Prior & Willis Antiques
c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Dual Use as Dressing Table
£ 1,396.50
c.1800 Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk – Fine Quality, Dual Use as Dressing Table
£ 1,396.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
£ 7,950
Large Antique Fall-Front Bureau, English, Oak, Writing Cabinet, Georgian, c.1750
£ 7,950
London Fine Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Early 20th Century Leather Top Desk
£ 1,995
LT Antiques
Small Regency Mahogany Writing Table
£ 795
Patrick Howard Antiques
Antique English Regency Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk Gillows Lancaster
£ 1,975
Antique English Regency Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk Gillows Lancaster
£ 1,975
Patrick Howard Antiques
Antique & Modern Living
A Fine George III Mahogany Partners Writing Table
£ 12,500
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Writing Table in Mahogany
£ 625
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