Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

$28,750
£21,705.51
€25,404.78
CA$40,853.77
A$41,552.15
CHF 23,760.23
MX$502,607.33
NOK 278,390.52
SEK 278,323.66
DKK 189,915.15

About the Item

This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional quality. Constructed of Mahogany solids and veneers with fine figure and color. The desk can be used in a number of ways through the operation of cranks that raise and lower the back section with pigeon holes and slides, one can raise the lower section so it can be used as an architect's table or lectern for books. Finished in the full round this desk would have worked in the middle of a large and impressive room. The desk has numerous drawers (6) and compartments (5) as well as those hidden in the adjustable back section. The Iron and mahogany crank works well and comes with a lockable mechanism hidden in the lower drawers so that once completely closed and the locks are engaged and the drawers are locked the desk becomes an almost safe-like device. The piece has a very nice old faded surface creating a rich play of light and dark in the patina. The piece has an interesting provenance and was recently cleaned and brought here from England as part of an estate dispersal. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1815-1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This piece has its original color and finish so there are some changes in color throughout which add to its strong visual apeal.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 15011481131204

More From This Seller

View All
Period Early George III Mahogany Architects Work Table

Period Early George III Mahogany Architects Work Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine period architects table was made in England, circa 1760 to 1770. Crafted from imported mahogany this was a costly and impressive form of furniture for a gentleman architect working in the country of a fashionable society interested in art, craft, engineering and aware of the burgeoning power of the Industrial revolution taking place throughout the world but very much so in England. Designed to expand, lift for standing work and to examine and hold large worksheets, the piece contains a full...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely finished veneers with interior drawers having inlay ...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Brass

An Important George III  Mahogany Writing Table

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only the most current and fashionable people of the time. The table has a serpentine top...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Period Regency Rosewood Work Table

Period Regency Rosewood Work Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine work table made in England, circa 1810 is of an unusual sculptural form and relates to the work of George Smith one of the periods most influential designers. Made of a sar...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

You May Also Like

Regency Revival Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany

Regency Revival Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This is an elegant Regency-style writing table / bureau plat with superstructure, crafted in richly figured mahogany Also these are sometimes called ladies desks The rectangular top ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine Edwardian mahogany partners desk of generous proportion and refined design. The rectangular moulded top is inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface resting above an ar...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine Edwardian mahogany partners desk of generous proportion and refined design. The rectangular moulded top is inset with a gilt-tooled leather writing surface resting above an ar...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Desk or Secretary Attributed to Gillows, English 1790

George III Mahogany Desk or Secretary Attributed to Gillows, English 1790

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Rome, IT

George III amazing cabinet desk or secretary in mahogany wood, brass and leather with a drawers attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1780. The secretary in the photo was exhib...

Category

Antique 1780s British George III Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass