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Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk circa 1910. Fine quality petit sheraton revival
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Cabinet

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Satinwood

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Located in Cesena, FC
Original lacquered cathedra desk, of rare beauty. Period: mid 1700s Originally from the marche
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood

19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Oak

19th Century French Beached Oak Partner s Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century French desk is a stunning piece of furniture that would make a great addition to
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19th Century French Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Baroque Style Gilt Walnut Desk, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baroque style gilt refinished walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top, rounded frieze, deeply sculpted cabriole legs, pipe legs and wide drawer.Comfort and order. An...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This elegant writing desk was created in France in the late 18th century, during the reign of King
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

LIMBERT Drop Front Desk Chair Set - SIGNED- W7364
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Limbert Drop Front Desk Chair Set - Signed! This is an antique Limbert Drop Front Desk from
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Vintage Boho Spanish Hand Carved Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Writing Desk. Hand-carved details across the drawers and apron showcase traditional craftsmanship, while
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood, Paint

British Colonial Military Officer s Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass, Metal

Olivewood Pedestal Desk Attributed to Wright and Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This pedestal desk has a rectangular leather inset top and supports a small shelf with an openwork
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1860s English Antique Desk Cabinet

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Ormolu

William IV Writing Table Desk Mahogany 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous William IV writing table or desk Nice period William IV antique Top
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1830s William IV Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
A Late Federal Cherrywood Desk and Bookcase, Circa 1830. This unique piece includes a folding desk
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Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A high-quality French Louis XVI style desk with geometric parquetry in mahogany with gilt-bronze
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

Fine Chippendale Period Satinwood and Marquetry Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
A very fine Chippendale-period satinwood and marquetry desk. English, George III-period, circa
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18th Century English George III Antique Desk Cabinet

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Satinwood

19th Century French Cherry Desk With Cabriole Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This French cherry desk features a thick plank top with breadboard ends, shaped apron, and two
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19th Century French Antique Desk Cabinet

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Cherry

19th-Century Italian Charles X Walnut Cylinder Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Charles X period cylinder desk in solid walnut, crafted in Italy in the 19th century. The
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19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Antique Students Desk Victorian Lecturn Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quirky antique Victorian students desk Could work also as a lecturn Top opens out to reveal
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1890s Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler s Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished. Measure 45.75
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
A beautiful and elegant centerpiece writing desk, featuring high-quality venereed walnut and brown
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Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

1930s French Art Deco Oak Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning 1930s French Art Deco writing desk sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Walnut Cylinder Roll Top Desk C1890 Measures - 95 1/4" x 36" x 23 7/8" This
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany
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18th Century British George III Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
lion paw feet. The desk is designed with a large drawer above two cabinet doors, providing ample
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Early 19th Century Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut ''Dickens'' Desk.1 This ''Dickens'' desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany
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1870s Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th century metamorphic oak desk, the moulded edge square top which lifts up and the front
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Empire Bureau Plat desk circa 1880 in the Directoire manner Top quality mahogany with a
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1880s Empire Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English mahogany pedestal desk. (Light honey color to mahogany).
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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Cabinet

George 111 Period Mahogany inlaid Kneehole desk
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
George 111 Period Mahogany & inlaid Kneehole desk Mahogany top with Satinwood Banded inlay
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

English George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Lacquer Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent late 19th/early 20th century English George III style writing table or desk decorated in
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

English Mahogany George III Slant Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming late 18th-century George III period Mahogany bureau showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless appeal. The fall front opens to reveal a well-organized interior, fea...
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1770s British George III Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Aesthetic Chip Carved Ebonized Cherry Lady’s Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Aesthetic Chip Carved Ebonized Cherry Lady’s Desk C1880 Measures - 52 3/4" x 30" x 22 3/16
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Cabinet

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Cherry

Antique Neo-Egyptian French Empire Style Desk
Located in New York, NY
This mahogany desk in the French Empire style features extensive gilt bronze mounts on every face
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

Antique American Victorian Secretary Desk w/ Drop Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass Pulls Style: American Victorian This antique American Victorian secretary desk showcases
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1920s American Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak, Paint

George III Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Diminutive proportions built relatively shallow with a hinged fall front opening to a fitted interior over four drawers with brass handles. Bracket feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Campaign Roll Top Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century diminutive, antique, mahogany campaign roll top desk on stand with brass plaque
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Chippendale Style Faux Partners Desk. Circa 1900 This Desk is Raised Upon Cabriole Legs
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Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Very Rare 18th Century Maggiolini Desk
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Montreal, QC
Very rare 18th century Italian neoclassical desk attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini
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1780s Italian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood inlaid pedestal desk. Having its original Moroccan
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Cabinet

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Satinwood

Mid 19th Century Italian Antique Desk in Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant Italian walnut desk dating back to the mid-19th century. Featuring simple
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an unusual English Regency mahogany knee hole desk, the top with leather inset, above a
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Mahogany

French Oak Hotel Greeting Station, Filing Cabinet, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Oak Hotel Greeting Station, Filing Cabinet, Greeter An Arts and Crafts French Front of
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

A Large Victorian Walnut Knee Hole Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Victorian Walnut Knee Hole Desk This large desk has 5 drawers down each side and a larger
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1870s High Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a Bargueno or Vargueno desk cabinet, but without a drop down writing table. The front of the case
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Cabinet

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Iron

Late 19th Century English Georgian Taste Partner s Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Georgian taste partner's desk, English. Mahogany with ash secondary wood. Quality
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Ash

Victorian Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk. Circa 1860 This wonderful desk stands upon a plinth base. We can
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1860s Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butler's Desk with Brass Hardware. Drop front writing surface with
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19th Century English Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman s Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

19th Century English Knee Hole Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English knee hole desk made from oak with a beveled edge around the top following down
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial fruitwood desk, 19th century. With a 6 board rectangular top, the
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Rosewood

French 19th Century Louis XIII Style Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French hand carved desk has an angular shaped top over a single drawer in the apron. Four
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Italian Desk with Greek Key Inlay is a stunning piece of furniture that exudes
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19th Century Italian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Pair of important Georgian satinwood cylinder cabinets
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Georgian cylinder cabinets/bookcases, the raised pierced gallery, and well-figured
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Early 19th Century British Antique Desk Cabinet

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Satinwood

Victorian Desk Walnut Writing Table Satinwood Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a refined Victorian writing table or desk in walnut Shaped kidney or serpentine
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1880s Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Vintage Regency Monumental Carved Georgian Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Regency Georgian Secretary Desk features intricate carved details and a classic
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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Desk Cabinet

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Glass, Wood

An Aesthetic Movement oak knee hole desk
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in London, GB
drawer. An Aesthetic Movement oak knee hole desk with an upper gallery of which the turnings are made of
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1870s Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

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Antique Desk Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique desk cabinet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique desk cabinet — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desk cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique desk cabinet made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk cabinet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maple Co., Gillows of Lancaster London and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Desk Cabinet?

The average selling price for an antique desk cabinet at 1stDibs is $4,985, while they’re typically $2 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks for You

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Desk Cabinet
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.

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