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 English Victorian Mahogany Writing / Side / Console / Occasional Table with Drawers (Circa 1840)

19th century

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Antique English Victorian Mahogany Writing / Side / Console / Occasional Table with Drawers (Circa 1840)

From Yolanda Gray Antiques

£675

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19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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19th century

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Nineteenth Century Cherrywood Table

From Ropeworks Antiques

£1,380

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1900 - 1920

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French Walnut Table

From French Lavender Antiques and Interiors

£225

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18th century

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English Painted Lamp Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,350

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18th century

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Antique 18th Century Oak Lowboy Table

From Penderyn Antiques

£495

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George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Kneehole Side Table

18th century

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George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Kneehole Side Table

From E W Cousins and Son

£950

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18th century

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Antique Pine Spanish Table - Primitive

From Kontrast Antiques

£862

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19th century

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French Serpentine Front Side Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,450

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A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

18th century

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A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£2,200

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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.

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Low Boy

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£845

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19th century

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Antique Pine Server or Work Table

From Graham Pickett

£465

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George 1v Mahogany 4 Drawer Kneehole Side Table.

19th century

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George 1v Mahogany 4 Drawer Kneehole Side Table.

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,250

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18th century

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Georgian Large Oak Side Table

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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19th century

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English Regency Side Table

From Arcadia Antiques

£1,450

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Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.

18th century

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Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.

From M Lees and Sons

£475

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Antique Desk with Side Drawers

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Writing / Side / Console / Occasional Table with Drawers (Circa 1840)

Victorian Mahogany Writing Table

Nineteenth Century Cherrywood Table

French Walnut Table

English Painted Lamp Table

Antique 18th Century Oak Lowboy Table

George 111 Mahogany 3 Drawer Kneehole Side Table

Antique Pine Spanish Table - Primitive

French Serpentine Front Side Table

A Fine Example of a Georgian Davenport, Desk.

Georgian Mahogany Low Boy

Antique Pine Server or Work Table

George 1v Mahogany 4 Drawer Kneehole Side Table.

Georgian Large Oak Side Table

English Regency Side Table

Elegant Late C18th George III Period Mahogany Side Table.

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