What periods do these desks cover?

The pieces span from the eighteenth century through the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian eras up to the early twentieth century. Materials and styles shift accordingly from early oak lowboys to later walnut and mahogany writing tables. Victorian and Edwardian examples form a large portion of the available selection, reflecting shifts in domestic workspace requirements over time.

How do I identify a lowboy?

A lowboy is a small table with drawers, typically dating from the eighteenth century in oak or walnut. They sit lower than standard modern desks and generally feature delicate legs. These versatile tables were used for dressing or writing in period homes and fit well into smaller rooms today.

Were these desks used for writing?

Many examples are designated as writing tables, writing desks, or secretaires, built specifically for correspondence and paperwork. Others started as side tables, console tables, or serving tables that incorporated drawers for storage. Their surfaces and drawer layouts suit modern use as compact writing stations or hallway desks.

What woods were commonly used?

Mahogany, oak, and pine appear most frequently, alongside walnut, burr walnut, satin birch, and rosewood. Country pieces often utilise pine or oak, while formal parlour desks favour mahogany and walnut. Secondary woods like deal or pine were frequently used for drawer linings and internal framing.

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An antique desk with side drawers brings functional storage and period craftsmanship into a room.

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C

19th century

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Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,375

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Unusual Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Freestanding Figured Mahogany Centre Table

19th century

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Unusual Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Freestanding Figured Mahogany Centre Table

From London City Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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Victorian Walnut 2 Drawer Side Table.

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£185

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Antique Reader's Table, English, Pembroke, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Regency, 1820

19th century

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Antique Reader's Table, English, Pembroke, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Regency, 1820

From London Fine Antiques

£3,950

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18th century

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Antique Oak Lowboy / Side Table - Mid 18th Century

From M Cross Antiques

£700

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18th century

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Walnut Cab Leg Lowboy

From Rumble Antiques

£1,600

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19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Side Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£590

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Mahogany Side Table with Two Fitted Drawers C. 1800

19th century

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Mahogany Side Table with Two Fitted Drawers C. 1800

From Serendipity Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Tudor Style Heavily Carved Writing Desk

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique 19th Century Pine Kitchen Table with Drawer – Fine Quality

From Prior and Willis

£1,186

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Listings feature pieces spanning the 18th century, Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, and 1920 periods in mahogany, oak, pine, walnut, and brass.

19th century

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19th Century Painted Pine Side Table

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£995

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17th century

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Antique Charles II Oak Side Table

From Penderyn Antiques

£595

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1900 - 1920

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Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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18th century

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18th Century Oak Lowboy Dressing Table

From CJ Antiques

£1,825

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19th century

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Fine Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - 19th Century

From Prior and Willis

£1,396

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19th century

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Elegant 19th Century Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Writing Table Desk Centre Lamp Sofa Hall Console Pier Dressing Table C.1870.

From CJ Antiques

£2,125

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Antique Desk with Side Drawers

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk C1860 19th C

Unusual Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Freestanding Figured Mahogany Centre Table

Victorian Walnut 2 Drawer Side Table.

Antique Reader's Table, English, Pembroke, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Regency, 1820

Antique Oak Lowboy / Side Table - Mid 18th Century

Walnut Cab Leg Lowboy

Victorian Mahogany Side Table

Mahogany Side Table with Two Fitted Drawers C. 1800

Tudor Style Heavily Carved Writing Desk

Antique 19th Century Pine Kitchen Table with Drawer – Fine Quality

19th Century Painted Pine Side Table

Antique Charles II Oak Side Table

Georgian Style Mahogany Writing Table

18th Century Oak Lowboy Dressing Table

Fine Quality Antique Oak Writing Table - 19th Century

Elegant 19th Century Rosewood Inlaid Ladies Writing Table Desk Centre Lamp Sofa Hall Console Pier Dressing Table C.1870.

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