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Desk in Louis XVI Style
Located in Greding, DE
This desk in the Louis XVI style is fitted with five drawers and stands on tapered square legs. It
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Desks

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Wood

Biedermeier-Style Leather-Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier-Style Leather-Top Desk
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Antique 19th Century German Desks

c.1870 German Black Forest Double Inkstand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
seashell, too. An interesting addition to a desk in a home office, or fabulous in a inkwell collection.
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely
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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

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Wood

German Horizontal Table Clock
By F.S. Rosenlehner
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredibly rare 19th century horizontal table mystery clock with single hand by German
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Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

Inkwell in Meissen Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in Meissen porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H 19 cm, W 36 cm, D
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Antique 1870s German Napoleon III Inkwells

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Porcelain

Early German Carpenter s And Joiner s Workbench with Chrome Standoff Glass Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early German carpenter's and joiner's workbench with chrome standoff glass top. Clear 1/2" thick
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Antique European Pine Writing Table/ Desk or Craft Table with Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
apron that houses a total of three drawers, and rests on square, tapering legs. North German or from
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Antique 19th Century German Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Huge Black Forest Carved Ink Stand, German Silver Leaves Embellishment
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century huge Black Forest hand carved ink stand with German silver leaves embellishment
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Desk Sets

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Wood

Antique Sheep and Basket Metal Inkwell or Catchall, Germany, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. This was made Germany in the early 1890s. Fantastic piece for each Living Room. Great also for showing
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside. The arms are curved round ...
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Metal

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier blender secretary desk in the form of a tall dresser on square feet. The secretaire is
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Bronze

Period Biedermeier Figured Walnut Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Figured Walnut Biedermeier Desk. Almost Modernist in Design though circa 1820.
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Antique 19th Century German Desks

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Birch, Walnut

Antique Meissen inkwell set in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs. 19th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen inkwell set in hand-painted porcelain with floral motifs and gold decoration. 19th
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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

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Porcelain

Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Walnut, Germany, 19th Century, Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
from Germany, crafted in the first half of the 19th century. Made from pine wood and elegantly veneered
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Wood, Walnut

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo 4 Seasons Clock Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain four seasons clock and Candelabra Garniture
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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Inlaid Wood with Miniature Painting Table Clock Pendule
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality table clock pendule. The clock is made of painted wood. On the front above a precious inlay with pearl. In the lower part a hand painted miniature landscape wit...
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Antique 1880s German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Cherry Wood Veneer, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This beautiful Secretary comes from Germany and was made in 19th century. The piece is made of pine
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Cherry, Pine

Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century mahogany Biedermeier Secretaire a' Abattant
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Antique 19th Century German Desks

Great Carved Continental Card Press with Decorative Head
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Excellent example of carving
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Desk Accessories

Black Forest Dog Form Trompe L Oeil Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved wooden Black Forest trompe l'oeil inkwell with glass liner. The carving is wonderful, including the well worn sole of the shoe and wrinkled leather. The eyes are glass.
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Located in Miami, FL
conversation piece. This piece was created in Europe and most probably in Germany during the middle of the 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Other Desk Sets

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Bronze

Steel Dagger with an Oak Leaf Handle, Paper Knife
Located in London, by appointment only
. Probably Germany, circa 1880 Measures: Length 12 1/2 inches (32 cms).
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Letter Openers

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Steel

Walnut Biedermeier Bureau à Cylindre
Located in Dallas, TX
A rectangular ebonized top over three drawers above the cylindre which opens to reveal three drawers on either side of a document well, the well inlaid with a chess board pattern and...
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

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Walnut

Ebonised Brtacket Clock by Winterhalder Hofmeier
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good Regency stye German Ebonised Bracket or Table Clock by Winterhalder and Hofmeier, Black
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Antique Late 19th Century German Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Antique German Mahogany Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Outstanding early 19th century German Biedermeier secretary desk, circa 1830, with exceptional book
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Wood

Antique German Painted Pine Secretary Desk/Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, 19th Century German pine secretary desk/chest of drawers with original hand painted
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Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

German Biedermeier Secretaire Desk with Fine Burled Veneered Walnut
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Rich colored finely figured walnut secretary desk with string inlays that terminate into acorns
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

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Walnut

Antique Early 20th Century Mahogany Biedermeier Drop Front Secretary Desk from G
Located in Round Top, TX
Rich dark wood and stately lines define this handsome Biedermeier drop front secretary from Germany
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Wood, Mahogany

Exceptional German Neoclassical Secretary, Berlin, 1810-1815
Located in Kastrup, DK
Magnificent early 19th century German neoclassical secretary desk, Berlin, circa 1810-1815
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Secretaires

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Bronze

Louis XVI Cylinder Secretary, Writing Desk, Walnut, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder secretary in walnut, writing desk West Germany Walnut and others Louis XVI
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Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Secretaires

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Walnut

Brass Student or Desk Lamp with Green Ribbed Shade
Located in San Francisco, CA
user wear on brass. German, 19th. Century.
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Table Lamps

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Brass

19th Century German Biedermeier Roll Top Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An exceptional Biedermeier roll top desk or secretary from the 19th century. This desk has all the
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century Unique Restored German Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bureau, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Antique cylinder bureau from the southern German Biedermeier period circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Writing Desk, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, 1810
Located in Greven, DE
19th century German Biedermeier writing desk Bavaria Walnut Biedermeier, circa 1810
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Musealer antique antler desk, circa 1840-1860. Massive oak body on cross, linked feet. High knee
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century North German Gründerzeit Desk in Walnut
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptional example of the late 19th century, German Gründerzeit period, this desk features an
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Desks

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Brass

19th Century Unique Restored German Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer, lacquer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Walnut

19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterly oak desk. Solid oak carved. Slightly protruding top plate. Desk standing on paw shaped
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Antique German Black Forest Hand-Carved Top Hat Elephant Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
spectacles; ebonized hat, tusks and eyes; top hat opens to copper well inset, 19th century. Measures: 7.5
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

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Wood

Ancient Bellows Photo Frame, German Manufacture, Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bellowes photo frame by German Manufacture mid-19th century in wood, leather, bronze and
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Antique Mid-19th Century German More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

19th Century Iron Hubley German Shepard Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all original painted 19th century German Shepard cast iron door stop is made by the
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paperweights

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Iron

19th Century Antique European Pine Writing Table or Desk
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming functional desk in pine with ample work and storage space resting on turned legs
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Desks

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Pine

Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This secretary desk comes from Germany and was constructed in the second half of 19th Century. It
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Antique 19th Century German Secretaires

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Cherry

Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Germany and was constructed, circa 1825. It is made of
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Cherry

Massive Antique Baroque German Heavily Caved Walnut and Burl Desk, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Massive antique Baroque German heavily carved desk features walnut construction with molded egg and
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Antique Late 19th Century German Desks

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Group of Japanned Papier-mâché Crumb Trays
Located in London, GB
An assortment of 19th century German papier-mâché black and gilt japanned crumb trays. The
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Antique Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories

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Metal

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany, Leather Top Writing Table or Desk, circa 1835
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Biedermeier mahogany, leather top wring table or desk, circa 1835 Fitted with five
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks

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Bone, Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Inkwell with Bird, Acorns and Oak Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Black Forest wooden inkwell from the 19th century, with hand-carved bird, acorns and oak
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Stag Hoof Letter Opener from Bavaria
Located in Wainscott, NY
19th century Black Forrest stag hoof letter opener. Wooden fleur de Lis at the base of the letter
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Letter Openers

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Horn, Animal Skin

Biedermeier Desk
By Biedermeier
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier desk. The piece is in good condition and shows fine scratches and minor cosmetic wear
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Imposing Antique Desk Neo Renaissance, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Oakwood. Straight body ending on curly, volute-shaped legs. Richly carved on all sides. Slightly protruding tabletop, including the middle drawer.
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Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Jugendstil Cup in Silvered Metal, End of 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
end of the 19th century. Signed on the edge. The Jugendstil was the Deutsch Art Nouveau movement
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Metal

19th C. Amber and Silver Letter Opener
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th C. Amber and Silver Letter Opener
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Antique 19th Century German Desk Accessories

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Amber

Small Antique Cartographer s Tool Set, German, Draughtsman s Instrument, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Riefler, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Wonderfully compact set for the travelling
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Antique Late 19th Century German More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Art Nouveau Jugendstil WMF Brass Notepad, Germany, circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Nouveau Jugendstil WMF brass notepad, Germany, circa 1900. The hinged notepad depicting horse
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Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Desk Sets

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19th Century German Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century German desk for your home. A 19th century German desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century German desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century German desk, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century German desk over the years, but those crafted by Columbus Volksglobus, F.S. Rosenlehner and KPM Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century German Desk?

Prices for a 19th century German desk start at $220 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $3,484.
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