How do I identify my antique writing desk?

The wood itself is a major clue. Oak wood, mahogany, and walnut are widely used as materials back in the day. When looking for an antique writing desk for sale, or antique writing desk with hutch, it's important to know exactly what details to look for. You should examine the item used, determine the age, determine the maker, and assess the overall condition of the furniture. With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to distinguish the real antique from a mere reproduction.

How much is an antique writing desk worth?

At Love Antiques, we offer a great selection of highly collectible and sought after antique writing desks. From vintage wood writing desk to antique corner writing desk, you can be sure that each piece you buy is marked as a gauge of their quality. Our products are very much in demand and popular amongst antique lovers all over the world.

What is the difference between a writing desk and a normal desk?

A writing desk is solely designed for writing, They come with a vintage look, often with a hutches or drawers. Love Antiques has a wide selection of vintage writing desk with drawers that you can choose from. Our antique table top writing desk is made available in all different kinds of style, sizes, types, and range from minimalist to decorative to complement any type of furnishings.Normal desks, on the other hand, are furniture used for a variety of purposes. They can either be used for reading, writing, and other types of work. Others even make use of them as an eye-catching hallway decor.

How old are the antique writing desks at Love Antiques?

Love Antiques provides a range of unique and stunning vintage writing desks, each showcasing a unique style and added extravagance. Our antique writing desks trace its roots in the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. We have a comprehensive stock of Edwardian and Victorian desks available. If you are still unsure about what type of desk you need, Love Antiques is here to help. Our professional staff is available to offer in-depth advice to ensure that you choose the right style that blends perfectly with your space while adding a different, unique feel to the room.

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Middleton's Antiques

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

£ 1,100

€1,258

$1,474

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

£ 1,100

€1258

$1474

Middleton's Antiques

Vintage World

Antique Beautiful French Desk

£ 449

€513

$602

Antique Beautiful French Desk

£ 449

€513

$602

Vintage World

Pappilon

A 17th Century North Italian Ebonised Baroque Desk

£ 1,700

€1,944

$2,278

A 17th Century North Italian Ebonised Baroque Desk

£ 1,700

€1944

$2278

Pappilon

London Fine Ltd

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

£ 1,375

€1,572

$1,842

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian

£ 1,375

€1572

$1842

London Fine Ltd

artsncraftsfurniture

Shapland & Petter Desk

£ 1,150

€1,315

$1,541

Shapland & Petter Desk

£ 1,150

€1315

$1541

artsncraftsfurniture

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

£ 775

€886

$1,038

Antique Victorian Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk

£ 775

€886

$1038

Marylebone Antiques

Georgian Antiques

Victorian Satin Birch Knee Hole Writing Desk

£ 1,790

€2,047

$2,398

Victorian Satin Birch Knee Hole Writing Desk

£ 1,790

€2047

$2398

Georgian Antiques

The Antique Shop

Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau

£ 945

€1,080

$1,266

Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau

£ 945

€1080

$1266

The Antique Shop

Martlesham Antiques

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

£ 4,950

€5,660

$6,633

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

£ 4,950

€5660

$6633

Martlesham Antiques

Wick Antiques Ltd

Olivewood Pedestal Desk Attributed to Wright & Mansfield

£ 18,500

€21,153

$24,789

Olivewood Pedestal Desk Attributed to Wright & Mansfield

£ 18,500

€21153

$24789

Wick Antiques Ltd

Antique & Modern Living

A Diminutive George II Knee-hole Desk

£ 2,850

€3,259

$3,819

A Diminutive George II Knee-hole Desk

£ 2,850

€3259

$3819

Antique & Modern Living

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

£ 2,750

€3,144

$3,685

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

£ 2,750

€3144

$3685

Marylebone Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

An Exceptional English Ormolu Writing Table

£ 4,950

€5,660

$6,633

An Exceptional English Ormolu Writing Table

£ 4,950

€5660

$6633

Antique & Modern Living

Philip Hunt Antiques

French Kingwood Bureau Plat

£ 1,395

€1,595

$1,869

French Kingwood Bureau Plat

£ 1,395

€1595

$1869

Philip Hunt Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk

£ 1,475

€1,686

$1,976

Edwardian Oak Pedestal Desk

£ 1,475

€1686

$1976

Hingstons Antiques

artsncraftsfurniture

American Arts and Crafts Desk

£ 1,950

€2,230

$2,613

American Arts and Crafts Desk

£ 1,950

€2230

$2613

artsncraftsfurniture

Bosston Ltd

Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partners Desk Tan Leather Top Surface

£ 1,980

€2,264

$2,653

Burr Walnut Twin Pedestal Partners Desk Tan Leather Top Surface

£ 1,980

€2264

$2653

Bosston Ltd

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Victorian Mahogany Desk / Writing Table

£ 1,500

€1,715

$2,010

Antique Victorian Mahogany Desk / Writing Table

£ 1,500

€1715

$2010

Marylebone Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk

£ 3,250

€3,716

$4,355

Cuban Mahogany Knee-hole Desk

£ 3,250

€3716

$4355

Antique & Modern Living

Tom Scott Antiques

French Bureau Plat or Dressing Table

£ 2,650

€3,030

$3,551

French Bureau Plat or Dressing Table

£ 2,650

€3030

$3551

Tom Scott Antiques

Antique & Modern Living

Exceptional Georgian Knee-hole Desk

£ 4,250

€4,859

$5,695

Exceptional Georgian Knee-hole Desk

£ 4,250

€4859

$5695

Antique & Modern Living

London Fine Ltd

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

£ 2,650

€3,030

$3,551

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

£ 2,650

€3030

$3551

London Fine Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Quality Biedermeier Mahogany Desk

£ 1,650

€1,887

$2,211

Quality Biedermeier Mahogany Desk

£ 1,650

€1887

$2211

Georgian Antiques

George II Style Side Table / Desk

£ 1,050

€1,201

$1,407

George II Style Side Table / Desk

£ 1,050

€1201

$1407

Georgian Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques

Pretty Mahogany Sheraton Revival Pedestal Desk

£ 2,850

€3,259

$3,819

Pretty Mahogany Sheraton Revival Pedestal Desk

£ 2,850

€3259

$3819

Philip Hunt Antiques

Town House Traders Ltd

Antique Mahogany Side Writing Table by Heal & Son

Reserved

Antique Mahogany Side Writing Table by Heal & Son

Reserved

Town House Traders Ltd

Georgian Antiques

Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk

£ 1,450

€1,658

$1,943

Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk

£ 1,450

€1658

$1943

Georgian Antiques

Victoria Antiques

Original Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

£ 250

€286

$335

Original Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bureau

£ 250

€286

$335

Victoria Antiques

Hingstons Antiques

Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

£ 2,250

€2,573

$3,015

Mahogany Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk

£ 2,250

€2573

$3015

Hingstons Antiques

Middleton's Antiques

Small Early Georgian Oak Bureau - Stepped & Welled Interior c.1725

£ 1,450

€1,658

$1,943

Small Early Georgian Oak Bureau - Stepped & Welled Interior c.1725

£ 1,450

€1658

$1943

Middleton's Antiques

Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd

English Bonheur Du Jour

£ 5,750

€6,574

$7,705

English Bonheur Du Jour

£ 5,750

€6574

$7705

Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd

Loveday Antiques

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry & Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table

£ 8,450

€9,662

$11,322

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry & Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table

£ 8,450

€9662

$11322

Loveday Antiques

Marylebone Antiques

Antique Georgian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Reserved

Antique Georgian Mahogany Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Reserved

Marylebone Antiques

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Outstanding French Bonheur du Jour Desk

£ 1,495

€1,709

$2,003

Outstanding French Bonheur du Jour Desk

£ 1,495

€1709

$2003

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Loveday Antiques

French 19th Century Gilt-bronze Mounted Writing Table of Fine Quality

£ 4,950

€5,660

$6,633

French 19th Century Gilt-bronze Mounted Writing Table of Fine Quality

£ 4,950

€5660

$6633

Loveday Antiques

Witch Antiques

Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner

£ 5,950

€6,803

$7,973

Late Victorian Pollard Oak Desk by Thomas Turner

£ 5,950

€6803

$7973

Witch Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Antique Cartographer's Folio Table, English, Lift Over Library Desk, Georgian

£ 4,950

€5,660

$6,633

Antique Cartographer's Folio Table, English, Lift Over Library Desk, Georgian

£ 4,950

€5660

$6633

London Fine Ltd

Witch Antiques

Ladies Writing Desk

£ 935

€1,069

$1,253

Ladies Writing Desk

£ 935

€1069

$1253

Witch Antiques

Harry Raine Antiques

19th Century French Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Free Standing Bureau Plat / Desk

£ 1,650

€1,887

$2,211

19th Century French Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Free Standing Bureau Plat / Desk

£ 1,650

€1887

$2211

Harry Raine Antiques

London Fine Ltd

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian

£ 2,450

€2,801

$3,283

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian

£ 2,450

€2801

$3283

London Fine Ltd

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