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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desk in Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this Italian walnut desk dating back to the late 18th century, during the Louis XVI
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Italian Venetian 18th Century Lady s Desk, Circa 1770
Located in CH
Italian Venetian Lady’s Desk Neoclassical, Circa 1770 An Italian Neoclassical Venetian lady’s desk
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French bureau De-Dame, having wonderful marquetry floral inlay to the fall and top, opening to reveal a shelf, drawers and a slide opening to a well....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

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 Desk Cabinet

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Marble, Brass

Antique English Mahogany Writing Desk, Circa 1875-1895
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany writing desk on casters, exceptional quality and design, Circa 1875-1895.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Leather Top Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Chicago, US
Bureau Plat desk in the style of Louis XVI. Original inset brown leather writing surface with
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage buffet escritoire secretary cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak, wrough iron, brass and
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Desk or Jam Maker in Walnut
Located in Marseille, FR
Small rustic piece of furniture that can serve as a desk or jam maker from the 18th century in
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18th Century Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Art Deco Flat Desk And Executive Chair By Jules Cayette
By Jules Cayette
Located in Charmes, FR
Art Deco desk set, including a flat desk and its executive chair, signed by Jules Cayette, a major
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Desk "a Gradin",
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Louis-Philippe Desk "a Gradin", burl of walnut Dimensions with the top slider
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Fine Arts Crafts Oak Desk with Gallery Hutch, circa 1910
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co., Gustav Stickley
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A beautifully crafted early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts postcard writing desk in solid
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian inlaid marquetry writing desk with the top section having an attractive
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Hardwood

Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV style ebony desk. The desk is raised by eight square
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19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Desk Cabinet

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Ebony

Large Antique George II Mahogany Desk c. Mid 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
writing or display. The desk features a central drawer flanked by two cabinet-style doors, each adorned
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Worn and Patinated English Antique Pine Tavern Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. It makes a fantastic desk or working table, but is generally used in the kitchen as a breakfast table
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Pine

Desk Swedish Early 18th Century Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period Sweden. A rare Swedish Baroque desk in a stunning condition and patina
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk – 9 Drawers, Tooled Leather Cupboard
Located in King s Lynn, GB
An antique mid-Victorian mahogany pedestal desk, circa 1850–1870, fitted with 9 drawers and a
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Large French Oak Library Conference Table Partners Desk
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and beautifully carved large oak library table or partners desk with two drawers on each
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1880s French Baroque Revival Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Fine 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century well figured mahogany kidney shaped pedestal desk, having moulded
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Mahogany

William Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720
Located in Bridgeport, CT
William and Mary walnut slant front desk with herringbone inlays and cross banding on the top desk
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18th Century English William and Mary Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass, Other

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Located in Water Mill, NY
Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.
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1790s American Federal Antique Desk Cabinet

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Birch, Mahogany

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

19th Century British Colonial/Anglo-Indian Architects Desk
Located in New York, NY
A mid-19th century British Colonial architects desk from India of indigenous mahogany featuring
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19th Century Indian Antique Desk Cabinet

Arts and Crafts Desk Chair Swivel Office Seat Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good quality oak and leather office chairbr This chair is raised upon a 5 leg revolving base with brass castors Circa 1920 The chair features ring turned arm supports The chair is co...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925
By Bauhaus, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, fully restored Bauhaus Desk, attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1923-1925 at the
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Desk Cabinet

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Antique desk with lion s paws, France, mid-19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from around 1850, France. This piece of furniture is in very good condition, after
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Rococo 18th century Swedish yew and elm bureau desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rococo 18th century yew and elm bureau desk circa 1750. Stunning swedish rococo period bombe
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desk Cabinet

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Elm, Yew

Victorian Writing Table Walnut Tulip Leg Desk 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian writing table in walnut Dates to circa 1880 and features wonderful tulip legs Green leather writing surface Great for a home office set up Some of our items are i...
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1880s Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

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 Desk Cabinet

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Pine, Paint

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Desk Cabinet

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Fruitwood

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 19C English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk. Made of oak in the
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Brass

Antique French Restoration Period Leather Top Burled Elm Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th Century French desk handcrafted in elm wood featuring tooled black leather tops
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19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Desk Cabinet

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Elm

Antique George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
Desk, a timeless piece that exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Georgian era. Crafted
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted and Découpage Ladies Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
was designed specifically for women, serving as a writing desk and a cabinet to store personal items
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood, Paint

Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Combed Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A desk designed by Paul Frankl for Brown and Saltman. This desk features combed wood restored to
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood

English Regency Style Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Knee Hole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th Century) red lacquer Chinoiserie knee hole desk with light brown
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19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather

English Georgian Mahogany Partner s Desk with Red Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19/20th Century) mahogany partner's desk with a red leather top, 3 sections
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

French Ladies Desk Antique Bureau De Dame, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty French Walnut Ladies Bureau. circa 1860 Standing Upon Swept Legs with Ormolu Mounts to the Toes and Knees. The Fall Having Floral Marquetry Decoration and Opens to Reveal 3...
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1860s Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century mahogany inlaid, Sheraton revival ladies writing desk. having
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Victorian Writing Table Mahogany Desk Holland and Sons 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
was one of the most prominent cabinet-making firms of the victorian era, renowned for producing high
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1870s Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Mahogany

Mission Oak/Tiger Oak Single Drawer Desk with Bookshelves
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice example of Arts and Crafts craftsmanship. This Mission Oak desk is made of oak and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Cabinet

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Oak

Rolltop Desk after Jean-Henri Riesener Attributed to Maison Beurdeley
By Maison Beurdeley
Located in Paris, FR
Remarkable Louis XVI style rolltop writing desk with marquetry latticework pattern. The front of
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Partners Desk with Leather Top..
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Partners Desk with Leather Top. Impressive 19th Century walnut
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Walnut

French inlaid Kidney-shape Bureau-Plat/Library-Table/Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
Superb early 19th century French Bureau Plat or Library table veneered in Sycamore inlaid with elaborate geometric marquetry in Kingwood and decorated with fine ormolu mounts. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Cabinet

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Kingwood, Sycamore

19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional drop-front desk represents one of the finest examples of top-quality Viennese
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Cabinet

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Maple, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk / Bonheur du Jour—Circa 1900s This exquisite French
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Ormolu

Antique Walnut, Birds Eye Maple Burl Lady’s Drop Front Desk c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut, Birds Eye Maple & Burl Lady’s Drop Front Desk With Carved Pulls C1890 Measures
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Cabinet

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Walnut

Important Original Edward Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Thomas Chippendale, Edward Roberts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Hardwood

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 Desk Cabinet

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Bronze

C1830 Louis Philippe Mahogany Document Desk with Leather Faced Drawers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1830 Louis Philippe Mahogany Document Desk with Leather Faced Drawers. Age appropriate wear, see
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Early 18th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Cabinet

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Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Brass Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) mahogany kneehole desk having a vanity panel front and two
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Metal

French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Cabinet

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Ormolu

Beautiful French 19th Century Hand-Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French 19th century hand-painted secretary desk, the patina is so much beautiful in
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1880s French Antique Desk Cabinet

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Wood

Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers Brass Gallery, C1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sheraton Cherry Drop Front Desk with Graduated Drawers & Brass Gallery, C1820 Measures - 50 5/8" x
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Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Desk Cabinet

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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 Desk Cabinet

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Brass

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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 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.
  • 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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