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Antique Big Tirolean Hand-Carved Chestnut Wood Basin Bowl, Nice How Centrepiece
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An early 20th century tirolean hand-carved "Cirmolo" wood basin bowl, nice how
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Carved Desk

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Wood

English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood
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1780s English George III Antique Carved Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen
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Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Antique Carved Desk

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Leather, Oak

A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved with acanthus leaves and
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19th Century Gothic Antique Carved Desk

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Oak

Late 19th Century Continental Carved Walnut Writing Table on Leather Inset Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming 19th century carved walnut writing table with
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Carved Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Cylinder Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Louis XVI style brass mahogany cylinder desk with brass mounted marble top gallery over
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Desk

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Marble, Brass

Antique Black Forest Inkwell, Hand-Carved Puppy, Switzerland, 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Black Forest inkwell featuring a puppy's head. Head tilts back to reveal glass inkwell.
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Desk

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Wood

Pair French Silvered Bronze Lions Mask Plinths w/ Hand-Carved Rock Crystal Orbs
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Rock Crystal Orbs. Boasting sumptuous French Regency design, this pair
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Desk

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Marchak Paris 1920 Art Deco Translucent Agate Desk Tray In Gilt Sterling Silver
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
Desk tray designed by Marchak Paris. An unusual and very rare desk tray, created in Paris France
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Carved Desk

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Agate, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century
By C. V. Bergen Co.
Located in London, GB
A large Swiss extremely finely carved museum quality linden wood table top clock by C.V. Bergen
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Carved Desk

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Enamel

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Carved Desk

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Pine, Paint

Charming Victorian Hand Carved Pine Stationary Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming Victorian hand carved pine stationary box The Box is good quality and in very good
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Carved Desk

Materials

Pine

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Desk

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Walnut

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted and Découpage Ladies Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a bonheur du jour, this beautiful Italian ladies desk dates to circa 1890. Bonheur du jour
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Carved Desk

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
four cabriole legs that support the desk. Both front feet have been carved with volute terminals, while
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Desk

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Wood, Cherry

French 19th century antique writing desk Black Forest hunt Renaissance revival
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous French antique 19th century Renaissance revival / Hunt style Writing desk in carved oak
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Desk

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Oak

American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite birch fall front desk with carved hinged molded edge top, fitted interior
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1810s American Hepplewhite Antique Carved Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Carved Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A good example of a Chippendale slant front desk with bookmatched figured mahogany veneers, a slant
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Carved Desk

Materials

Brass

19th-Century French Provençal Cherrywood Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A charming 19th-century Provençal writing desk, exquisitely hand-carved from solid cherrywood. This
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19th Century French Country Antique Carved Desk

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Wood, Cherry

French Fruitwood Regence Bureau Slant Front Desk, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence fruitwood bureau slant front desk with fitted interior, shaped apron with shell
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Early 18th Century European Régence Antique Carved Desk

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Fruitwood

French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French marquetry ladies slant top three-drawer writing desk with floral motif inlay, flanking step
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Desk

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Gold, Ormolu

Early 1900 s Chippendale Mahogany Dressing Desk Vanity with Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine mahogany desk / vanity with mirror in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Carved Desk

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Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Style Block Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Top
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular example of a two part mahogany secretary desk with bookcase top in the Chippendale
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Desk Please note extraordinary "Tunbridge" inlaid burr walnut exterior, mother of pearl, original
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Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Antique Carved Desk

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Satinwood, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog and Cat Head Inkwells with Pen Rest
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very cute set of two 19th century Black Forest, Schwarzwald, Forêt Noir carved walnut dog and cat
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Desk

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Glass, Bone, Walnut

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
turned legs. Carved tulips decorate the doors, drawer and corner blocks. Desk comes with brass key plates
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1890s German Jugendstil Antique Carved Desk

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Pine

English Mahogany William IV Carved Mahogany Library Console Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Handsome hand carved Mahogany library table on casters, ,1830-1840. Fine detail carving with sturdy
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1830s English William IV Antique Carved Desk

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Oak Pedestal Banker s Desk
Located in Dekalb, IL
imposing desk features two sets of drawers on either side of the kneehole. Each drawer features a carved
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Early 20th Century Antique Carved Desk

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Oak

Gothic Revival English Desk of Bleached Oak with Linenfold Motifs, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached oak Gothic Revival desk with linenfold motifs from the first half of the 19th
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Carved Desk

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Satinwood Writing Desk W/ Green Vinyl
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant late 19th-century French writing desk in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry, made of ebonised fruitwood
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Carved Desk

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Desk or Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the rich, aged patina of the walnut that draws one to this handsome Italian carved desk or
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Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Desk

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Walnut

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, central prospect door with key, flanking pigeon holes
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1810s English Campaign Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

Late 18th c Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk Attrib To Nehemiah Adams
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant front desk attributed to Salem cabinetmaker
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1790s American Chippendale Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare example of a early
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Carved Desk

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Amboyna

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Carved Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Renaissance-Revival Desk in Black Umber with Trestle Base, Grand Rapids
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Renaissance-revival desk or sofa table in walnut with dark, ebonized umber finish & featuring
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1920s American Renaissance Revival Antique Carved Desk

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Mahogany

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
fall front secretary desk revealing a leather writing surface, flanking pigeon holes, three interior
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1810s English Campaign Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it
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Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Carved Desk

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Wood

Rare Hampton Son s Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk with a leather top
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Carved Desk

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Hardwood

Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Slant Top Desk with Fitted Interior, C. 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston Chippendale mahogany slant top writing desk with four graduated drawers, fitted interior
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
with drawers on either side, flanked by ornate hand carved blind fretwork. The desk stands on ogee feet
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Carved Desk

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Mahogany

William Mary Oyster Veneered Kneehole Desk in the Manner of Thomas Pistor
By Thomas Pistor
Located in Milford, NH
A great example of a William & Mary oyster veneered and feather banded kneehole desk in kingwood
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

Gervais Durand, 19th Century Middle Desk in Marquetry Bronze Style Louis XV
By Gervais Durand
Located in Beaune, FR
Beautiful flat Louis XV style desk. It is inlaid with chiseled golden bronzes. It is double sided
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Carved Desk

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Bronze

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk Unsigned C1840 Measures - 41 3/8" x
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Early 19th Century Antique Carved Desk

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Mahogany

Small Antique Calligrapher s Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Desk

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Soapstone

Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of stirrups. Carved wood, iron. Chile, 18th century. Pair of stirrups made up of a carved
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18th Century Chilean Rococo Antique Carved Desk

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Iron

18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode
Located in Miami, FL
18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Drop-Front Secretary Desk / Commode, Antique Italian
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet A good looking and well-made piece, the timber
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Carved Desk

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Hardwood

American Federal Mahogany Satinwood Butler s Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany butler's desk with a carved molded edge, three upper drawers with
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1810s American Federal Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with cast iron heavily
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Carved Desk

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Iron

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Marquetry burl walnut Bombay figural and foliage desk with exotic exterior inlays, fitted
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1850s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Carved Desk

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Brass

Art Déco Wooden Desk with Parchment Cover Designed by J.M. Frank for Comte S.A.
By Jean-Michel Frank, Comte S.A.
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco wooden desk with parchment paper cover designed by Jean-Michel Frank
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Early 20th Century Argentine Art Deco Antique Carved Desk

Materials

Enamel

French Walnut Desk with Hidden Drawer Detail, circa 1820
Located in Palm Desert, CA
timeless grandeur. Crafted with meticulous care, this oversized desk showcases impressive carved details
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19th Century French Antique Carved Desk

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Walnut

Antique French Carved Wood Lay or Artist Figure or Model
Located in London, GB
A finely carved lay figure, Adjustable and moveable at hands, leg joints, arms, hands, head, and
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Early 1800s French Antique Carved Desk

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Wood

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Antique Carved Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique carved desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique carved desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique carved desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique carved desk bearing Victorian, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique carved desk over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster London, Black Forest and Louis Majorelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Carved Desk?

Prices for an antique carved desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $348,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,679.
Questions About Antique Carved Desk
  • 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor 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.
  • 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 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.