Collection: Antique Writing Desks

A specialist collection of antique writing desks and bureaux personally sourced and hand-picked by three generations of the Hawkins family since 1960. Browse elegant French kingwood bureau de dames and bonheur du jour writing cabinets with ormolu mounts, Edwardian satinwood painted writing tables, Georgian mahogany bureau bookcases, and antique writing tables — each piece individually selected from our Barry, South Wales showroom. Every antique writing desk for sale in our collection combines practical everyday function with exceptional craftsmanship, and comes with free UK mainland delivery.

Our antique writing desks range from compact bonheur du jour cabinets — the elegant ladies' writing desk of the 18th and 19th centuries, typically French in origin with fitted interiors, ormolu mounts, and Vernis Martin or kingwood veneers — through to substantial Georgian mahogany bureau bookcases with fitted interiors, pigeonholes, and secret drawers. We also carry Edwardian satinwood painted writing tables, Victorian cylinder desks, and elegant bureau plats in the French manner.

If you are looking to buy an antique writing desk in the UK, you are purchasing directly from specialists with three generations of hands-on expertise. We describe condition accurately — veneer stability, fitted interior completeness, hardware originality, and any restoration clearly stated. White-glove personal delivery is included to the UK mainland, and we are happy to hold items securely after payment.

Cannot find the right piece? We actively source antique writing desks and bureaux on behalf of clients — tell us your period preference, approximate dimensions, and budget, and we will keep an eye out at auctions, fairs, and private sales.

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Why Collectors Choose Hawkins Antiques

Three generations of expertise, carefully sourcing and delivering exceptional British and French antique furniture since 1960.