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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.
£ 4,950
Antique Architect's Desk, Adjustable, Draughtsman, Pedestal - English - Georgian
£ 4,950
London Fine Ltd
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 2,850
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Table / Desk
£ 1,250
London City Antiques
Rare Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Secretaire Sideboard
£ 5,750
LT Antiques
Rare Large George III Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 3,250
Philip Hunt Antiques
Regency Mahogany Writing Table
£ 1,820
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Table / Desk
£ 1,450
Old Painted Furniture
Regency Painted Mahogany Clerks Desk
£ 395
Philip Hunt Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Writing Table
£ 975
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
£ 2,250
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
Mersham Manor Antiques
Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table
£ 1,295
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
Georgian Antiques
Quality William IV Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,675
£ 4,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Early George III Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 5,450
FB Antiques
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 1,150
LT Antiques
William IV Rosewood Davenport Desk
£ 1,150
FB Antiques
Regency Rosewood Davenport
£ 595
Hingstons Antiques
George III Inlaid Mahogany Bureau
£ 1,475
Walton House Antiques Ltd
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Writing Desk
£ 2,850
Michael Armson Antiques Ltd
Child's George III Mahogany Writing Bureau
£ 790
Richie Perrott Antiques
Georgian Walnut White Lined Kneehole Desk
£ 795
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Sideboard in Mahogany
£ 425
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Painted Satin Birch and Cedar Wood Bonheur Du Jour
£ 3,800
LT Antiques
Rosewood Kneehole Desk
£ 1,250
LT Antiques
William IV Rosewood Library Writing Table
£ 1,650
Trade Antiques
Country Oak Desk Lid Opens to Writing Desk 1780-1800
£ 885
Salisbury Antiques Centre
George IV Mahogany Partners Writing Table
£ 5,650
Antique and Unique
George II Yew Veneered Featherbanded Kneehole Desk
£ 2,470
Philip Hunt Antiques
Regency 3 Drawer Mahogany Writing Table
£ 1,995
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Late Regency Mahogany Writing Table
£ 2,400
Lowfields Barn Antiques
George III Architects Writing Table
£ 498
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk
£ 1,850
£ 3,250
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