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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.
£ 380
Tom Scott Antiques
Regency Leather Top Library Table on Castors
£ 2,250
Harper Baxter
Writing Table William IV Georgian Desk Mahogany
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Georgian Oak Clerks Desk
£ 350
Harper Baxter
Rosewood Writing Table Regency Desk 19th Century
£ 490
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 2,850
Richie Perrott Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Desk
£ 1,200
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Shearton Period Satinwood Bonjeur du Jour
£ 5,750
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Oak Bureau
£ 265
Millers Antiques
Regency Lamp Table
£ 585
Harper Baxter
Georgian Writing Table Side Desk Mahogany
£ 650
Aeology at Relic Antiques
Small French 19th Century Boudoir Table & Chair
£ 365
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Writing Table In Mahogany
£ 625
£ 3,450
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Good Quality Small Oak Writing Table
£ 425
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Table
£ 1,450
Kernow Furniture
Antique Georgian Oak Writing Bureau
£ 395
London City Antiques
Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
£ 2,950
Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
£ 2,950
London City Antiques
Harper Baxter
Georgian Writing Table Side Desk Mahogany
£ 720
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
George III Period Mahogany Tally Desk
£ 1,750
Harper Baxter
Georgian Bureau Bookcase Secretaire Glazed Mahogany
£ 1,500
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour
£ 8,750
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Regency Cuban Mahogany Writing Table c.1820
£ 495
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
George III Satinwood Bonheur du Jour
£ 7,500
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Regency Pollard Oak Davenport by Gillows
£ 6,250
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Bureau
£ 550
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Table / Desk
£ 975
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Walnut and Satinwood Writing Cabinet
£ 895
LT Antiques
George III Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,450
£ 2,950
Antique Victorian Partners Mahogany Writing Desk with New Burgundy/red Leather
£ 2,950
Bosston Ltd
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Secretaire Desk
£ 2,685
£ 1,100
Patrick Howard Antiques
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
£ 1,675
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
£ 1,675
Patrick Howard Antiques
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Antique Mahogany Free Standing Writing Desk
£ 3,650
Carse Antiques
George 1st Red Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 1,295
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
George 111 Period Mahogany & Inlaid Kneehole Desk
£ 950
George 111 Period Mahogany & Inlaid Kneehole Desk
£ 950
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
£ 1,400
£ 450
Harper Baxter
18th Century Georgian Desk Kneehole
£ 550
Harper Baxter
18th Century Oak Writing Table Georgian Desk
£ 740
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