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Georgian Desks

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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.  

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A Diminutive George II Knee-hole Desk

£ 2,850

€3,258
$3,461
A Diminutive George II Knee-hole Desk

A Diminutive George II Knee-hole Desk

£ 2,850

€3258
$3461

Antique & Modern Living

George II Walnut Secretaire Desk C1730

£ 2,495

€2,852
$3,029
George II Walnut Secretaire Desk C1730

George II Walnut Secretaire Desk C1730

£ 2,495

€2852
$3029

Mersham Manor Antiques

William IV Rosewood Davenport

£ 395

€451
$480
William IV Rosewood Davenport

William IV Rosewood Davenport

£ 395

€451
$480

Rowandale Antiques

George IV Mahogany Writing Table

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

George IV Mahogany Writing Table

£ 1,550

€1,772
$1,882
George IV Mahogany Writing Table

George IV Mahogany Writing Table

£ 1,550

€1772
$1882

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

£ 3,850

€4,401
$4,675
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

£ 3,850

€4401
$4675

London City Antiques

Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard

£ 5,750

€6,572
$6,982
Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard

Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard

£ 5,750

€6572
$6982

London City Antiques

18thc Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Salisbury Antiques Centre

18thc Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,650

€1,886
$2,003
18thc Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

18thc Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,650

€1886
$2003

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III

€ 2,300

£2,012
$2,443
Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III

Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III

€ 2,300

£2012
$2443

Alain Michel Antiques

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

£ 1,575

€1,800
$1,912
Antique Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

£ 1,575

€1800
$1912

Marylebone Antiques

Rare Georgian Mahogany Architects Table

£ 1,850

€2,115
$2,246
Rare Georgian Mahogany Architects Table

Rare Georgian Mahogany Architects Table

£ 1,850

€2115
$2246

LT Antiques

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

£ 6,850

€7,830
$8,317
Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport

£ 6,850

€7830
$8317

Wick Antiques Ltd

Attractive 18th Century Kneehole Desk

£ 1,600

€1,829
$1,943
Attractive 18th Century Kneehole Desk

Attractive 18th Century Kneehole Desk

£ 1,600

€1829
$1943

Holmes Antiques

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

£ 2,250

€2,572
$2,732
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk

£ 2,250

€2572
$2732

London City Antiques

Regency Mahogany Slide Forward Davenport

£ 840

€960
$1,020
Regency Mahogany Slide Forward Davenport

Regency Mahogany Slide Forward Davenport

£ 840

€960
$1020

C.S.Moreton (Antiques)

18th Century Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,650

€1,886
$2,003
18th Century Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

18th Century Cuban Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,650

€1886
$2003

Salisbury Antiques Centre

Antique Rosewood Escritoire by Jamar c.1820

£ 6,800

€7,772
$8,257
Antique Rosewood Escritoire by Jamar c.1820

Antique Rosewood Escritoire by Jamar c.1820

£ 6,800

€7772
$8257

Wick Antiques Ltd

A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Oak Partners Writing Desk

£ 3,650

€4,172
$4,432
Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk

Antique & Modern Living

Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk

£ 3,250

€3,715
$3,946
Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk

Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk

£ 3,250

€3715
$3946

Antique & Modern Living

George III Satinwood Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour

£ 5,850

€6,687
$7,103
George III Satinwood Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour

George III Satinwood Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour

£ 5,850

€6687
$7103

Walton House Antiques Ltd

Early C19th Writing Table

Antique & Decorative

Early C19th Writing Table

£ 620

€709
$753
Early C19th Writing Table

Early C19th Writing Table

£ 620

€709
$753

Antique & Decorative

Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Fontaine Decorative

Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,150

€1,314
$1,396
Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,150

€1314
$1396

Fontaine Decorative

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

£ 2,095

€2,395
$2,544
19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

19th Century Regency Palisander Davenport Desk

£ 2,095

€2395
$2544

Debenham Antiques Ltd

Exceptional Georgian Knee-hole Desk

£ 4,250

€4,858
$5,160
Exceptional Georgian Knee-hole Desk

Exceptional Georgian Knee-hole Desk

£ 4,250

€4858
$5160

Antique & Modern Living

Large Georgian Mahogany Library Writing Table

£ 1,950

€2,229
$2,368
Large Georgian Mahogany Library Writing Table

Large Georgian Mahogany Library Writing Table

£ 1,950

€2229
$2368

LT Antiques

George IV Padouk Partners Desk

£ 4,500

€5,144
$5,464
George IV Padouk Partners Desk

George IV Padouk Partners Desk

£ 4,500

€5144
$5464

Georgian Antiques

Elegant 19th Century Rosewood Writing Table

£ 2,350

€2,686
$2,853
Elegant 19th Century Rosewood Writing Table

Elegant 19th Century Rosewood Writing Table

£ 2,350

€2686
$2853

Thakeham Furniture ltd

Original Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

£ 250

€286
$304
Original Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

Original Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

£ 250

€286
$304

Victoria Antiques

Early 19th Century Rosewood Davenport

£ 1,350

€1,543
$1,639
Early 19th Century Rosewood Davenport

Early 19th Century Rosewood Davenport

£ 1,350

€1543
$1639

Stalham Antique Gallery

Early 19th Century Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

£ 2,849

€3,256
$3,459
Early 19th Century Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

Early 19th Century Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster

£ 2,849

€3256
$3459

Martlesham Antiques

Georgian Red Walnut Kneehole Desk

C.S.Moreton (Antiques)

Georgian Red Walnut Kneehole Desk

£ 1,550

€1,772
$1,882
Georgian Red Walnut Kneehole Desk

Georgian Red Walnut Kneehole Desk

£ 1,550

€1772
$1882

C.S.Moreton (Antiques)

18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 4,500

€5,144
$5,464
18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 4,500

€5144
$5464

Holmes Antiques

Small Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,600

€1,829
$1,943
Small Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Small Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk

£ 1,600

€1829
$1943

Holmes Antiques

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