![Antique Regency Burl Walnut Writing Desk: Antique Regency Burl Walnut Writing Desk. Two drawers and one slide, leather top all on brass casters. Measuring 29 inches H x 24 W x 18.5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
Brass Desks & Writing Tables
![Antique Regency Burl Walnut Writing Desk: Antique Regency Burl Walnut Writing Desk. Two drawers and one slide, leather top all on brass casters. Measuring 29 inches H x 24 W x 18.5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Napoleon III Rosewood Travel Writing Desk: Napoleon III Rosewood Travel Writing Desk, with brass inlay engraved "M.J." and compartment opening to reveal two glass inkwells with copper caps, the writing slope covered in blue velvet. Closed: 4.2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Sheraton-Style Walnut Writing Desk: Antique walnut desk. Probably 19th century, with elegant proportions, with bead decoration and carved legs. [32" H x 68" W x 33" D]. Missing a brass pull.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/333029/179786666_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122572)
![George III Mahogany Leather Top Partner's Desk: George III Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1810, brown leather gilt-tooled top, three drawers with brass handles to one side, drawer faces to other, on casters. 43" H x 27" W x 30" D. Provenance: From](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333927/180433053_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718828917)
![Dakota Jackson Attr. Marble Top Desk: Dakota Jackson Attributed Marble Top Desk, with veneered bentwood brass inlay supports and two black lacquered pull drawers, apparently unmarked. 30" H x 60" W x 32" D. Provenance: From an East End Av](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/333927/180433007_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718828917)
![French Boulle Marble Top Secretary Desk: Wood, marble, brass, c. 19th century. Height: 48", Length: 26 1/4", Depth: 13 1/4". French boulle drop-front secretary desk with pink/red marble top. Four drawers. Drop-front reveals burl wood interio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/907/333900/180418496_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718809011)
![Antique Writing Desk With Drawer / Side Table: Antique, possibly vintage, wooden writing desk / side table. The piece has one drawer to the obverse. Dovetailing to the sides and brass hardware drawer pulls. Measures approx. 27.75H x 30W x 20D in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180105507_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718397746)
![Antique oak brass decorated abattant desk: Antique oak brass decorated 3 drawer abattant desk. Structurally sound and in good condition. No noticeable issues seen. 49"h x 36"w x 18"d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7595/332878/179681765_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717995732)
![Small Roll-Top Oak Box, 19th Century.: 19th Century. The arched-form table box, possibly for liqueur bottles, with panel that opens to reveal a drawer/tray, which rolls back the top when pulled out; decorative brass hardware. 14" H x 13" W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![Swedish Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk: Secretary desk in mahogany wood, four drawers with brass pull handles and a top turning into an elegant writing desk. The top has a brass key hole and is completed with key. Some scratches to the top.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/48/333929/180549993_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719001451)
![Italian Modern Mid-Century desk: Laminated top and gallon upholstery, 2 drawers module, brass handgrips. Chair Dimensions D: 48 cm. W: 46 cm. H: 83 cm. Seat height: 41 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9230/334074/180510303_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718981772)
![Vintage English writing desk: Vintage English writing desk, 2 ink bottles with brass tops, leather desk top with gold embossed design (to be repaired), early 20th century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3020/334161/180563254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718992441)
![An Edwardian mahogany roll top cylinder bureau,: An Edwardian mahogany roll top cylinder bureau, with pierced brass gallery, the roll top enclosing a fitted interior with drawers and pigeon holes raised on tapered legs 114 x 114 x 57cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Queen Anne partner's desk: Queen Anne partner's desk, double pedestal desk, fully finished on reverse side, leather insert, 7 drawers with brass pulls, shaped apron, shell carving on Queen Anne feet 61" w x 36" d x 30" h, late](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3020/334161/180562933_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718992441)
![Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls: About the Item Mid-Century "The Boss" mahogany executive desk with brass pulls with a woven wicker back. The large 76" wide desk with six drawers. We at the shop have dubbed this desk "The Boss" due t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333045/179791117_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A Victorian mahogany writing desk: A Victorian mahogany writing desk with a tooled leather top, over two short drawers, on turned supports, raised on brass casters, 92m wide 52cm deep 72cm high Condition Report: Scuffs and marks to the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180492203_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![MID 19TH CENTURY BURR CAMPAIGN LAP WRITING DESK: MID 19TH CENTURY BURR CAMPAIGN LAP DESK CIRCA 1860.GOOD QUALITY BURR WRITING BOX.BEAUTIFULLY BRASS BOUND OUTSIDE AND INSIDE EDGING. STUNNING BURR WOOD EXTERIOR. ORIGINAL DARK BLUE VELVET WRITING SURFA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7041/334276/180647834_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719234876)
![A walnut desk,: A walnut desk, of Scandinavian design, with brass detailing 200cm wide 90cm deep 75cm high Condition Report: With knocks and wear, losses to the veneer to the base and some lifting to the corners. Dri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180492313_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BOX-WOOD INLAID WRITING TABLE: A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BOX-WOOD INLAID WRITING TABLE with inset leather top above three frieze drawers fitted with brass drop handles; raised on tapering legs with spade feet. (143cm wide 71cm deep](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Midcentury Yellow "Colormates" Campaign Lowboy Writing Desk by Morris of CA: Midcentury "Colormates" Campaign writing desk by Morris of California, circa 1960. Featuring a yellow-painted cabinet with brass pulls and corner accents. The desk comes with a center drawer and 3 sid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332488/179312271_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![(5) Desk items: (5) Desk items, including papier mache faux malachite double ink stand with crystal & brass inkwells (9-1/2" w x 7-7/8" d), papier mache chinoiserie pen tray (9-1/2" x 2"), pair of yellow toleware can](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/385/334152/180558838_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718997354)
News about Brass Desks & Writing Tables
![George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sworders-Dec-13-George-III-brass-mortar.jpg)
George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]