This fine antique writing table or writers desk made from beautifully figured rosewood timbers with a highly polished top.
Antique table top writing desk.
It was made by the famous furniture makers gillows date.
When you search for pieces at an auction you can find many different desks and writing tables in a wide variety of styles.
This fine antique writing table or writers desk made from beautifully figured rosewood timbers with a highly polished top.
Another key indicator of authenticity is the drawer linings.
Typically antique secretary desks from the 1800s have solid wood or much thicker veneers.
Frederick i baroque.
Desk with top in ebony macassar with 6 mm filet in zebra veneer in high gloss polyester with 1 full extension drawer with bottom velvet inside and 1 file drawer on each side.
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English antique marquetry desk gold tooling leather top writing table with inlaid foliage drawer and under tier entrance furniture 1900s.
Sometimes a small antique ladies writing desk has been converted from washstands or dressing tables.