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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.
Philip Hunt Antiques
Good Quality Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk
£ 1,150
Antique & Decorative
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
£ 720
LT Antiques
Rare Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
£ 1,275
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest - Fine Quality
£ 5,995
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest - Fine Quality
£ 5,995
Prior & Willis Antiques
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Desk/cabinet
£ 2,250
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Secretaire Desk/cabinet
£ 2,250
London City Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Superb Georgian Mahogany Cylinder Desk
£ 2,450
Philip Hunt Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Partners Desk
£ 2,950
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Mahogany Georgian Period Tambour Top Desk
£ 1,250
Prior & Willis Antiques
Fine Quality Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Table - Early 19th Century Desk Side Dressing
£ 1,995
Fine Quality Antique Georgian Mahogany Writing Table - Early 19th Century Desk Side Dressing
£ 1,995
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Fine Quality Antique Georgian Cuban Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Desk Side Dressing
£ 1,995
Fine Quality Antique Georgian Cuban Mahogany Writing Table - Late 18th Century Desk Side Dressing
£ 1,995
Prior & Willis Antiques
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Freestanding Leather Top Writing Desk
£ 3,250
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Freestanding Leather Top Writing Desk
£ 3,250
London City Antiques
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Regency Writing Table with Trestle Ends
£ 2,350
Antique & Modern Living
Fine Rosewood Partners Writing Table
£ 4,950
£ 1,150
Wick Antiques Ltd
Amboyna & Gilt Library Table Attributed to Morel & Seddon
£ 34,500
House of Clarnold
Georgian Writing Desk
£ 995
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 18th Century Writing Table By Holland And Sons Ltd
£ 1,250
Old Painted Furniture
Good Quality Late Regency Rosewood Writing Table
£ 695
Story Antique Clocks
A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport
£ 2,200
Philip Hunt Antiques
William IV Mahogany Writing Table
£ 945
Town House Traders Ltd
18th Century Georgian Walnut Kneehole Desk
£ 690
FB Antiques
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
£ 595
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Large Scale 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library/Writing Table
£ 8,950
Large Scale 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Library/Writing Table
£ 8,950
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
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
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Secretaire Desk
£ 2,685
Antique & Modern Living
George II Walnut Knee Hole Desk
£ 2,450
Antique & Modern Living
A Fine Regency Rosewood & Brass Inlaid Card Table
£ 1,750
Harts Antiques
George II Red Walnut Secretaire Knee Hole Desk
£ 2,800
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
Victoria Antiques
Superb Early Rosewood Desk
£ 495
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Regency Period Mahogany Writing Desk
£ 1,500
£ 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
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
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