If you’re planning on writing the next great American novel, what better place to do it than an antique English writing desk? At Chairish, we carry a beautiful collection of traditional writing desks, each hand-chosen by our expert curators.

Antique English Writing Desks for Sale

Whether you’re looking for a small, antique ladies writing desk to fill an empty corner or a large, English country-style writing desk for a home office or study, we carry a truly unique collection from across the US and Europe. Our skilled sellers source only the most impressive English writing desks, and with options ranging from the 17th and 18th century to current day, you’re sure to find a priceless piece for your furniture collection.

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English Traditional Writing Desks

Shop Vintage English Traditional Writing Desks

Century Furniture Chelsea Club Monk's House Writing Table

Mid 19th C. Vintage English Bonheur De Jour Desk

Antique English Pine Writing Table

Antique Mahogany Leather Top Partner Style Writing Desk

Custom Guy Chaddock One Drawer Writing Desk With Mitered Plank Top

Mid 20th Century Baker Furniture Writing Desk

Henredon Mahogany Kidney Shaped Writing Desk

Vintage Rustic Side Table With Matching Stool/Chair Low Profile Chair - Set of 2

The Bartley Collection Chippendale Style Knee Hole Desk

Theodore Alexander Occasion Writing Table With Glass Top

20th Century Chippendale Style Burled Wood & Walnut Leather Top Partner Desk

Henkel Moore Chippendale Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk

1970s Curved Inlaid Leather Top Writing Desk

Vintage Elizabethan Stylely Carved Trestle Writing Desk Refectory Table

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk

19th Century Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Burl Partners Writing Desk

1960s Sligh Lowry Bookcase Desk

Late 19th Century Chippendale Style Writing Library Desk or Partner Table With Original Full-Grained Leather Top Cabriole Claw Foot Ball Legs

Stately Georgian Two-Drawer Writing Table, Circa 1860

19th Century Antique Mahogany Writing Desk With Side Drawers

1820s Vintage George III Mahogany Inlaid Architect's Table

Antique English 19th C Georgian Burl Walnut "Kneehole" Writing Desk

Small Antique Pine Secretaire With Fitted Interior and 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers From England - Circa 1870

19th C. Mahogany Writing Table

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box Chest Desk on Stand 1680

19th Century English Oak Writing Table

Antique Mahogany Single Drawer Writing/Side Table 19th Century George III Style

Late 19th Century Vintage English Rosewood Inlaid Traveling Desk

Late 19th Century Antique Solid Wood & Brass 2 Piece Desk Railway Station / Clerk / Postmaster

Vintage Double Sided Oak Partners Desk / Table With 4 Drawers From England - Circa 1940

Vintage Drexel Heritage "X-Base" Walnut Campaign Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk

Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Country Style Tiger Oak Writing Table Desk.

Early 20th Century Lift Top School Desk

MId 18th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk

Antique Tiger Oak Library Table Desk, 19th Century.

Ethan Allen Hitchcock Style Stencil Gilt and Ebonized Decorated Ladies Writing Desk

Early 20th Century Mahogany Library Table Partners Desk

Maitland Smith Leather Top Writing Desk

Antique Victorian Style Satinwood Inlaid Mirrored Slant Front Writing Desk./ Drop Front Secretary Desk

Late 19th Century Antique George Iii Style Mahogany Serpentine Architect's Table

Bevan Funnell Writing Desk

Antique Small Writing Desk on Cabriole Legs

Antique 19th Century Leather Top Mahogany Library Lectern Table

Bevan Funnell Writing Desk

C. 1820s English Rosewood Lap Desk With Stand

Faux Bamboo Aesthetic Style Desk

English Regency Mahogany Sofa Table

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