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Chinese Export Lap Desk on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Chinese export lacquered traveling desk decorated overall with figures in a garden
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Red Lacquer Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese red lacquer wooden desk, 19th century. Made in the Jiangsu Province. Pedestals can separate
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
With its clean tabletop and roomy leg space, this table, modified from a 19th century design, creates the perfect space for your laptop, writing letters or greeting visitors in the f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
Anglo Chinese Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century Anglo Chinese chest with eight drawers handcrafted in teak in two
Category
19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
Large Chinese Export Brass Inlaid Amboyna Lap Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese export amboyna wood brass inlaid lap desk of large scale opening to reveal a fully fitted
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Amboyna
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830.
Main feature is the rare alabaster doors
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Double-sided desk, Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Located in San Marino, CA
A rare in form Qing Dynasty desk with four drawers that open from both sides.
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Walnut
A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
A Very Unusual Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Chinese Export Carved Figural Hard Wood Desk Cabinet, circa 1900s
Located in Queens, NY
Chinese export carved figural hard wood desk cabinet, circa 1900s.
Depicting scenes of Chinese men
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Hardwood
C. 1860 Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Desk Box. A rarely found form. Divided interior
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Zhejiang Writing Desk/Console Table
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has two drawers in the front with antique hardware. Both sides and back
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood
Chinese Tall Student’s Desk, 19th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
A Chinese tall student’s desk with open storage compartment and seat.
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
Antique Anglo Chinese Campaign Chest of Drawers with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable Anglo Chinese chest handcrafted in teak with seven drawers and a foldout desk
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood table with three drawers with brass hardware, with legs ending in
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
Antique Rustic Pine Desk with Mountain Look, China, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
strong legs. This rustic table will serve equally well as a desk.
Scandinavian antiques imports
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Waisted Desk with Geometric Apron and Single Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style desk table with carved apron, single drawer and horse hoofed legs
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite Georgian mahogany inlay breakfront with bubble glass and built-in secretary desk option
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
geometric mullions, fall front writing surface with leather top. The desk interior features drawers and
Category
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
William and Mary English Black Lacquer Bureau Commode, Chinoiserie
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Chinese desk, from the mid-18th century, made for import, commissioned by the English
Category
1780s Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Saginaw Flame Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Butler Secretary Desk
By Saginaw
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Saginaw Furniture flame mahogany breakfront china cabinet featuring Neoclassical styling
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Chinese Soapstone Signed Carving Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Buddhist Carving Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Soapstone
Red Lacquered Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
From the wealthy 19th century city of Suzhou in China, this red lacquered Southern elmwood desk has
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
$2,980
Vintage Correspondence Table, Anglo Chinese, Oak, Side, Desk, Japanned, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence table. An Anglo-Chinese oak side table or writing desk with
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Oak
Natural Elmwood Desk
Located in Yonkers, NY
Unusual Sideboard with Three Drawers and Bronze hardware with Fretwork Base
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
$3,500
19th Century Chinese Bamboo Brushpot
Located in Chicago, IL
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Keywords: Desk accessory, China, Chinese, Scholars' object
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Cylinder Roll Desk and Chair, 19th/20th C.
Located in Kingston, NY
Chinese export gilt black lacquer desk with a cylinder roll top supported on cabriole legs together
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Scholars
Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting a scholars lighting a fire under a pine
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Antique American R J Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Carved Griffin Desk China Hutch
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American carved quarter sawn oak 'Griffin' china hutch/secretary desk, in the manner
Category
1890s American Victorian Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Oak
18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: PHA024
Keywords: Chinese, scholars, desk, inkstone, calligrapher's brush, opium, pipe
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Boxwood
Chinoiserie Desk cabinet with draws
Located in Westport, CT
Chinoiserie gilt decorated Lacquered and hand painted with salmon color top interior ,desk
Category
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elmwood Dining Table / Desk
This Elmwood table was originally used as a
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood, Elm
Scarlet Japanned Traveling Desk on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Chinese export scarlet lacquer traveling desk circa 1860, decorated overall with
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Chinese Shizi of Good Fortune
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of miniature 19th century Chinese carved limstone Shizi (Fu Dogs) resting on coins, symbols
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Limestone
Red Lacquer Three Drawer Desk/Console Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
Elmwood Desk/console table with original red lacquered finish. 19th cent. China.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Travel desk made of lacquered and gilded wood with drawers inside, reserved scenes with figures in
Category
1790s English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Metal
Fine early 1800s Era English Georgian Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and unique form of Chinese Chippendale two piece secretary desk. The desk was made
Category
1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Lattice Bottomed Pedestal Doctor
s Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous three piece 19th century Chinese doctor's desk with rich patina, and graceful lines
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
George I Style, Chinoiserie, Green-Japanned Desk, Bookcase, Parcel-Gilt, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinoiserie, Secretary Desk with Bookcase in the George I Style, Green Lacquer, Giltwood, China
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese George I Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
19th Century Two-Part Camphor Wood Campaign Chest and Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
upper chest that can be transformed into a secretary desk. There are nine compartments in total. The
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
Early Georgian Style Chinoiserie Cabinet / Secretary Desk W/ Carved Pagoda Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Georgian style chinoiserie secretary cabinet on a heavily carved shell and pagoda form base. It is two pieces. The cabinet has a fitted interior giving ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Carved Stone Fu Dog Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: BJA118
Keywords: Chinese, China, Scholars' object, desk, bookshelf
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Late George iv English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase/ Desk/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late George IV breakfront bookcase/china cabinet and pull out desk in beautifully figured
Category
Mid-18th Century English George IV Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period bronze "Chinese" pattern desk calendar frame or picture
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully rich desk from Northern China. This elmwood desk is from circa 1850 and contains five
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Three Drawer Desk with Cylindrical Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood desk from the 19th century with three drawers and bail
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood, Burl
Chinese Scholar
s Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
Fine antique Chinese elmwood Scholar's desk. Bread board top, double side drawers with brass
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Ink Stone with Box
Located in Chicago, IL
leaves.
Keywords: Ink stone, scholars; object, Chinese, desk
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Stone
Chinese Traveling Scribes Desk Folding Desk, c.1900
Located in Savannah, GA
A highly carved Chinese scribe’s folding desk, circa 1900.
of small proportions:
34 inches wide by
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholars
Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese cypress scholars' brush pot with carved two deer amidst a bamboo
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Cypress
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This three-drawer writing desk dates to the mid-19th century and once stood centerpiece in the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
Chinese Four Drawer Pedestal Desk, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted of northern elmwood (yumu), this elegant writing desk once stood centerpiece in the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This five-drawer writing desk from the early 20th century has a timeless simplicity, designed with
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
Chinese Partner
s Desk with Puddingstone Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
desk lies in its expansive top inlaid with puddingstone, a conglomerate stone favored by Chinese
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Three Drawer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood lacquered desk with three drawers with brass ring hardware, and legs
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Desk
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Drop Front Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century Chinese drop front desk made of Asian hardwood with a high relief carved case and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk
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Antique Chinese Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese desk available at 1stDibs. An antique Chinese desk — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique Chinese desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese desk made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique Chinese desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boin-Taburet, Europa Antiques and De Chang produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Desk?
The average selling price for an antique Chinese desk at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Chinese Desk
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. 
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2022A 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, 2021An 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.
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