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A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by François Linke. The rectangular top inset
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight Heavy Solid Oak
Located in Landshut, BY
This rather straight, very heavy solid oak Viennese baroque folding desk has been carefully
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1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French mid-19th century Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu bureau plat
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and ormolu Boulle Bureau Plat stamped Befort Jeune. The desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century tulipwood, mahogany and ormolu-mounted Bureau de Dame Lady's
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Inlaid Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bureau Plat. The desk is raised on tapered legs with square ormolu topie feet and ormolu acanthus leaf
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
serve as striking writing table, vanity table, vanity desk, small bureau, ladies desk, entry table
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Walnut and Elm Bureau in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century walnut and elm bureau in in the Queen Anne style, having a lovely figured and
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1910s British Queen Anne Antique Bureau Desks

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Elm, Walnut

An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin
By Butler s of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th Century Irish, finely carved and richly patinated mahogany fall front bureau by
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19th Century Irish Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
bureau caissiers (“cashier’s desk”), the desk sits on two block feet in the back and four ¾ round feet in
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1720s French Louis XIV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Leonard Wyburd for Liberty Co. An Arts Crafts oak bureau with iron hinges
By Liberty Co., Leonard Wyburd
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. Leonard Wyburd. An oak bureau with drop down writing area held in place by slides
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Kingwood Parquetry Bureau à Cylindre Attributed To F.Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning late 19th century kingwood, parquetry and ormolu mounted Louis XVI style Bureau à
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine 19th century Louis XV style Walnut, Ebony and floral marquetry Bureau Plat in the manner of
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19th Century English Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Ormolu

Neoclassical Marquetry Bureau De Dame in the Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Neoclassical style freestanding slant front desk, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 18th century carved French Louis XIII style bureau plat or desk handcrafted of solid oak by
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18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Bureau Desks

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Oak

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk Chair, Leather Upholstered, France, 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'presidential' armchair is large and comfortable, making it perfect to complement a bureau plat or desk. The
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a b
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a beautiful and very
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Bureau Desks

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Oak

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style ebonized wood and gilt bronze-mounted figural bureau plat
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Bronze

A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
By L. Cueunieres Ebeniste.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, By Cueunières, Paris. After the Model
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bureau Desks

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Ormolu

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A Fine Bureau Plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle Constructed in ebony with arabesque
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
presence, the perfect finishing touch to your French bureau de dame (ladies desk). circa 1880s
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Circa 1900, France
By Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Walnut and Bois Satiné Parquetry Writing Desk, ‘Bureau en
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Desk
By Gervais Durand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. tulipwood and kingwood bureau plat
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Ormolu

English Chippendale Period George II Red Walnut Kneehole Desk Dressing Table
Located in Glasgow, GB
), originally this would have been called a ‘bureau dressing table’, rather than a kneehole desk, these bureaus
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu desk. The Bureau Plat is
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Ormolu

French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Krieger. The Bureau Plat desk is raised by elongated cabriole legs with fine pierced fitted foliate ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boulle Bureau Mazarin desk. The seven drawers, one door desk is raised by eight striking square tapered
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bureau Desks

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Ormolu, Pewter

Large Empire French Writing Desk with Embossed Brown Leather Top Column Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Empire French writing desk or bureau plat with embossed brown leather top, bronze dore mounts
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19th Century French Empire Antique Bureau Desks

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
. This fine quality writing desk or bureau plat, is circa 1880. It has been recently rewaxed. Measures
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Bronze

English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau
Located in Schellebelle, BE
English Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau with nice old patina 9 drawers
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Late 19th Century English Antique Bureau Desks

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table
Located in IT
The very unusual and particular center desk, called also bureau plat, was made in France, at Paris
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By François Linke, Claude Michel Clodion, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Forney, TX
, petite bureau plat writing desk, library table or center table, lamp stand, hall console or sofa table
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

17th Century Hand Carved Antique Side Farm Table Desk Center Drawer Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bureau desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving table, or a sofa table. Dramatic yet
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Bureau Desks

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Metal

Victorian Bureau Bookcase Desk Satinwood, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Satinwood Bureau Cabinet. Here we have a very good quality satinwood cabinet of
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1880s Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretary bureau was made in two sections, circa 1830
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
This Federal Cherrywood Bureau cabinet dates to 1790. It is a beautifully preserved example of
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Bureau Desks

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Cherry

18th Century Satin Mahogany and Rosewood Secretary
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a secretary / bureau/ desk made in England, circa 1780. The top and the fall have a
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1780s English George III Antique Bureau Desks

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Satinwood

French Bureau Plat Desk Ladies Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French desk or bureau plat in the Louis XVI manner Elegant design with
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1870s Louis XVI Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Wood

Victorian Ladies Writing Desk Mahogany Bureau 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Victorian ladies writing desk Cute piece, very good condition and finish in mahogany Desk
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Early 1900s Antique Bureau Desks

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Mahogany

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Florentine carved cream painted parcel gilt slant-top desk bureau with nicely aged dark warm
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bureau Desks

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Brass

18th Century 2 Piece Secretary Desk Writer’s Bureau
Located in Pasadena, TX
48" Victorian secretary desk writer’s Bureau Crafted from solid cherry, this multi-function piece
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Late 18th Century North American Victorian Antique Bureau Desks

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Cherry

Antique Gentleman s Bureau, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Secretaire, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's bureau. A fine English, walnut writing desk or secretaire, dating
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Bureau Desks

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Walnut

Early 19th Century French Empire "Bureau a Gradin" Desk
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
female torsos continuing to leaf carved paw feet. This same desk was featured in a Sotheby's New York
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Bureau Desks

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Italian Bureau Bookcase, Two Doors over Slant Front Fitted Desk
Located in Buchanan, MI
Italian bureau bookcase, two doors over slant front fitted desk.
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19th Century Italian Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase with Writing Desk Cupboard
Located in King s Lynn, GB
A Victorian Walnut Cylinder Bureau Bookcase. This 3 in 1 piece has a bookcase, writing area, and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Adam Style Slant-Front Bureau
By Kittinger
Located in Chula Vista, CA
bureau. Dimensions: Cabinet 37.88" H x 35.25" W x 18.88" D. Desk 33.63" W x 22.63" D x 27.5" H
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Bureau Desks

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Mahogany

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous antique French bureau plat in the Napoleon III manner Features intricate
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Early 1900s Napoleon III Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Pine Roll Top Desk Bureau from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely pine roll top desk or bureau from Sweden from the 1800's. The age of this secretary is
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Bureau Desks

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Pine

Fine French Louis XV Bureau Dos D Ane/ Secretaire/ Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Fine and elegant French Louis XV Bureau D'Os Dane in walnut adorned sparsely with floral marquetry
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Bureau Desks

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Walnut

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bureau Desks

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Walnut

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood Sheraton revival cylinder bureau with ebony string
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Early 20th Century European Sheraton Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Maple

Antique Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Bureau Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th Century George III Period Secretary Desk & Bookcase. Made from mahogany with a hooded
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Brass

Directoire Bureau a Cylindre - France, circa 1800, Mahogany Secretaire or Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Desk with mirror attachment - Bureau à cylindre France Mahogany Directoire circa 1800 Dimensions
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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century English 3-Drawer Oak Bureau Office Desk with Bronze Hardware
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English 3-drawer oak bureau office desk with bronze hardware.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
By Jean Kisling
Located in Berlin, DE
French 18th century large Louis XVI marquetry desk or bureau à Cylindre An exceptional marquetry
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bureau Desks

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Bureau Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique bureau desks available for sale. The range of distinct antique bureau desks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique bureau desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique bureau desks made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. François Linke, Paul Sormani and Maison Kriéger each produced beautiful antique bureau desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Bureau Desks?

Prices for antique bureau desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique bureau desks begin at $347 and can go as high as $1,733,426, while the average can fetch as much as $6,501.
Questions About Antique Bureau Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An antique bureau is any bureau that is 100 years old or older. The term bureau today is typically used as another word for a dresser or a chest of drawers. This word has also been used to refer to a writing desk. Find a collection of antique bureaus on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.