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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.
FB Antiques
Large William IV Mahogany Davenport
£ 895
Philip Hunt Antiques
Regency Rosewood Slide Top Davenport
£ 1,495
Millers Antiques
Regency Library Writing Table
£ 1,295
Hingstons Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 4,950
Millers Antiques
Small Georgian Kneehole Desk
£ 695
Antique Furniture Direct
Small George II Mahogany Desk / Tea Table
£ 275
£ 935
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Regency Period Mahogany Writing Desk
£ 1,500
Victoria Antiques
Superb Early Rosewood Desk
£ 495
£ 3,450
Penrose Antiques Ltd
Regency Mahogany Campaign Chest & Washstand
£ 1,250
Millers Antiques
Georgian Kneehole Desk
£ 2,950
Wick Antiques Ltd
Regency Ormolu Mounted Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table in the Manner of John McLean & Gillows of Lancaster
£ 18,500
Regency Ormolu Mounted Rosewood Two Drawer Writing Table in the Manner of John McLean & Gillows of Lancaster
£ 18,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Salisbury Antiques Centre
18th Century Burr & Figured Walnut Escretoire
£ 4,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,850
Holmes Antiques
Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,650
Holmes Antiques
Rare Early 18th Century Oak Desk on Stand
£ 1,200
Fincraigs Antiques
Batchelors Chest
£ 4,850
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Fine Regency Mahogany Davenport Desk
£ 3,050
Wick Antiques Ltd
Fine Quality Amboyna Veneered George IV Period Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon 1825-1830
£ 12,800
Fine Quality Amboyna Veneered George IV Period Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon 1825-1830
£ 12,800
Wick Antiques Ltd
Fincraigs Antiques
Antique Mahogany Georgian Desk c.1805
£ 850
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Regency Cylinder Desk
£ 2,950
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 2,850
Martlesham Antiques
18th Century Oak Desk on Later Stand
£ 1,650
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
£ 2,250
Church Street Antiques
George III Kidney Shaped Open Writing Table
£ 2,400
Trade Antiques
Kneehole Desk Mahogany with Secretaire 1750-1760
£ 985
Philip Hunt Antiques
Regency Mahogany Davenport
£ 1,395
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Antique Mahogany Free Standing Writing Desk
£ 3,650
£ 4,950
Antique Architect's Desk, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal - English - Georgian
£ 4,950
London Fine Ltd
Philip Hunt Antiques
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
£ 1,820
Old Painted Furniture
Regency Painted Mahogany Clerks Desk
£ 395
Philip Hunt Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Writing Table
£ 975
JMR Antiques Ltd
Small Inlaid Writing Table with Two Drawers
£ 595
£ 2,450
Millers Antiques
Antique Regency Desk Writing Table
£ 1,275
Antiques & Chic
Georgian Mahogany Desk - Superb Proportions
£ 1,695
FB Antiques
George II Burr Walnut Bureau Desk
£ 3,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
George IV Mahogany Mechanical Escritoire Attributed to Gillows
£ 5,800
£ 6,500
Rare Hand-decorated Free-standing 19th Century Satinwood Knee-hole Desk
£ 6,500
Georgian Antiques
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