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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Desk by J Werner
By Jean Werner
Located in Antrim, GB
Exhibition quality antique French ormolu mounted Kingwood desk stamped by the important Paris
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Kingwood

Empire Projection Clock, circa 1800
By Peter Bofenschen 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Empire projection clock circa 1800. An early 19th century bronze and ormolu night clock, the
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1810s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful French Empire clock depicting children reading. The clock was made in Paris circa 1810
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Circa 1890-1900 Wonderful Foyer Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This was a grand piano that has been turned into a wonderful writing table. It is rosewood and is finished on all sides. it would be a fabulous foyer tale also.
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Rosewood

Early 20th Century Carl Malmsten Desk in Rosewood Veneer
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Chicago, IL
This superb desk, circa 1920. is featured in the Anna-Greta Wahlberg book on Carl Malmsten. It's in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Empire Desk

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Rosewood

19th Century French Empire Pendulum O Clock
Located in Madrid , ES
19th century French Empire pendulum O'clock Ebony wood and bronze Measures: H 56cm 28cm x 16cm
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Ebony

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Miami, FL
Empire mahogany bronze-mounted bureau plat with an inset tooled leather top above a center drawer
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Important French Empire Table Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Important Empire table clock Bronze France, 19th century Pendulum and key. Measures: 55 x 15 x
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire gilt bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Roma, IT
The dial with Roman numerals is signed 'Hunziker Rue de Bussy N° 22' and shows minor cracks.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED AND PARCEL GILT MAHOGANY TABL
Located in New York, NY
FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE BRONZE MOUNTED AND PARCEL GILT MAHOGANY TABLE
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19th Century French Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

Italian inlaid desk/dressing table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful inlaid desk/dressing table with interior compartment and fitted compartments.
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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Wood

An Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock First Quarter 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Very nice high quality French Empire clock, showing a Cupid holding two flag. The opaline dial with
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Important French Empire Table Clock "Lady with Harp" Sign
Located in Madrid , ES
Important French table clock "Lady with Harp" sign Golden bronze table clock Empire style
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

American Mahogany Empire Side Table/ Sewing Table, Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Hollywood, FL
The cuban mahogany top above 3 drawers with original pulls, surrounded by fine line inlaid banding. The base in dark walnut richly carved with four animal legs, terminating in animal...
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1820s Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Charleston, SC
An important and rare French Empire period, mahogany fauteuil de bureau à assise tournante with a
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19th Century French Antique Empire Desk

Rare Antique French Empire Brass-Bound Mahogany Kidney-Shaped Table, circa 1815
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Empire mahogany kidney-shaped writing table; having a rectangular scalloped top with
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Desk

19th Century French Empire Secretary
Located in Washington, DC
French Empire secretary in cherry with architectural interior and ebonized columns with bronze doré
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Empire Desk

Empire Clock of a Seated Youth Holding a Scroll and Lyre
Located in Vancouver, BC
A late, large-scale French Empire clock of a seated, classically draped youth sitting atop the
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1820s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Cylinder Desk in Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Turquin blue marble top overhangs three drawers framed by two gilded bronze palm leaves. The unfolded superior panel opens on a writing surface covered with gold tool leather top,...
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Empire Desk

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
A most elegant Russian Plumpudding mahogany cylinder desk, circa 1810. Raised on four tapered legs
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1810s Russian Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Empire Patinated Bronze Ormolu Inkwell, France
Located in Pasadena, CA
Museum Quality Empire Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Inkwell, France,Early 19th Century. H: 10-1/4
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Early 19th Century Gothic Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantel, circa 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
An Empire gilt bronze clock mantel, circa 1800. The case surmounted by an Alexander the great bust
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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Ottoman Empire, Pure Silver Pen Case with Inkwell Tughra Sultan Mark
Located in London, GB
Ottoman Empire, pure silver pen case with inkwell Tughra Sultan Mark. Measures: H 5cm, W 24cm.
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19th Century Turkish Other Antique Empire Desk

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Silver

Superb Quality Five-Piece Gilt Metal Writing Set in the Empire Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional quality early 20th century five-piece gilt metal writing set in the Empire style and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Empire Desk

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Metal

Impressive French Empire Cylinder Bureau, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Furniture.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Empire Desk

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Classicism Chery Wood Strait Leg Stand Desk Restored Hand-Polished
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This restored stand desk in hand polished sherry wood and Interior, so like a drawer and two
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Cherry

French Empire Guilt Bronze Mounted Table Clock on Marble Circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
This is an exceptional quality French Empire Guilt Bronze mounted clock circa 1820.
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19th Century Antique Empire Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Mahogany and Brass Banded Writing Table
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A superb quality 19th century French Empire style mahogany and brass banded writing table.
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1890s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Desk

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Brass

Writing Table/Bureau Plat Bronze-Mounted with Matching Chairs French late 19th C
Located in Uppingham, GB
French bronze-mounted mahogany writing table/bureau plat (19th century) A superb 'Stand Alone' writing table with high quality bronze mounts and a matching pair of chairs. The to...
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1890s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Unusual Demilune Writing Table
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
An unusual mid-19th century mahogany and gilt metal mounted demilune writing table with a pierced brass gallery.
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1880s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Desk

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Brass

Bronze and Siena Marble Inkwell
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire bronze and Siena marble inkwell.
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1850s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Inkwell Imposing Bust of Napoleon, Paris Napoleon III Period Circa 1850 Impressive inkwell Empire
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze and Marble Rhinoceros Inkwell
Located in Milan, IT
Empire inkwell in bronze depicting a rhinoceros on a red marble base.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Gorham Son Gilt and Silver Plated Inkwell
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A cast brass gilded and silver plated inkwell on stand stamped Jabez Gorham & Son. The thick cut glass well, topped with a mounted stag on the hinged lid. The whole raised on a f...
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1840s Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Brass

French Empire armchair/ desk chair
Located in Cheltenham, GB
France, crafted in the elegant Empire style. This exquisite piece is adorned with Ormolu mounts featuring
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1890s French Empire Revival Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Napoleon Bonaparte Letter Opener
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is one of a kind bronze letter opener from the period just after Napoleon's death. It is a testament to his popularity that even letter openers featured his face.
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1820s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Paris gilt bronze clock
By Michelez Élève de Breguet 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Early 19th century bronze clock. signed by Michelez el de Breguet Paris
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1810s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

French Second Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Naples, FL
Mid 19th Century made by "MON. KRIEGER AMEBLEMENT-PARIS"; the Greek-key pattern, gold tooled black leather inset rectangular above a deep paneled frieze applied at the ends with loze...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

Clock "Oath of the Horatii", Signed "Lepine à Paris", Early 19th Century
By Lepine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
First Empire fine arts, appearing as popular theme Napoleon’ power and legitimacy. The scene represented
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in New York, NY
continued to produce superb pieces throughout the Empire period, but only recovered his distinguished career
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Marble, Ormolu

Precision Table Regulator with Calendar, Nicole et Paris
Located in Chesterfield, GB
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very fine and rare precision table regulator of French manufacture dating from the Charles X period which is in outstanding condition having b...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Rosewood

19th Century French Clock in Finely Chiseled and Gilded Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant and important table clock in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Finely chiseled bronze plate, depicting a winged lady and chariot, adorn the front part of the base, in the up...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

Russian Silver Pencil Holder, Moscow, circa 1910
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era period of Tsar Nicholas II, this Russian revolution survivor from Moscow is designed as a smooth silver pencil holder engraved in Cyrillic "Fanichke Volodia, 191...
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1910s Russian Russian Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Silver

Bonheur De Jour with Parquetry Rosewood Inlay Late 19th Century French
Located in Uppingham, GB
Superb quality Bonheur De Jour Quarter veneered top and sides with satinwood stringing. Two finely inlaid doors with herring bone pattern and symmetrical satinwood stringing, flank...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Early 19th Century French Capucine
By Martin à Bagnol
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Enamel dial with Roman numerals, red Arabic numerals for the quarter markers, and red signature Martin à Bagnol (North of Limoges in the Massif Central). Double rack strike on the h...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Brass, Enamel, Steel

Tablewatch with Thermometer, Mahogany, Keys Available, circa 1830
Located in Malmo, SE
Tablewatch with thermometer ca 1830, Mahogany, keys available
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1830s Swedish Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Brass

Russian Brass Imperial-era Double-headed Eagle Bookend, 19th century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A perfect addition to your imperial library, the center of this Russian brass bookend features a stylized repoussé Romanov eagle holding orb and scepter, enclosing the shield of St. ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Brass

1890s Russian Imperial-era Gold Dip Pen by Friedrich Köchli St. Petersburg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III or Nicholas II of solid gold tapered design made by the renowned Russian imperial court jeweler, Friedrich Köchli. The reeded gold ...
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1890s Russian Russian Empire Antique Empire Desk

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14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Faberge Antique Imperial Russian Miniature Frog Sculpture with Diamond Eyes
By Karl Fabergé
Located in Houston, TX
Faberge Antique Imperial Russian Miniature Frog sculpture of Natural Labradorite stone in Original Faberge box, with Diamonds eyes in gold.
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Diamond, Labradorite, Gold

French Empire 1920 s Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps
Located in Fairfax, VA
French bronze electrified candle desk lamp with adjustable shade. Beautiful design with face on
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1920s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Desk Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
elements of its given era. This gorgeous antique mirror lends any desk or vanity a sense of drama and
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Empire Desk

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Giltwood

Mahogany Desk Chair, French Empire Period, Cabriole Legs, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The drop in seat below a beautifully carved top splat and turned central rail with finials, the reeded and decorated scroll arms resting on stylized capitols on the polished seat rai...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Important Empire Center, Library, End, Tea Table, Desk, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Empire mahogany and giltwood library table/having two candle-slides, the rectangular top with
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19th Century French Antique Empire Desk

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Ormolu

French Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
French 19th Century Empire Style Brass Decorated Mahogany Desk Chair c1860 25"w x 21"d x 38"h
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1860s French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

French Mahogany Gentleman s Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
French Directoire/Empire transition period mahogany gentleman's desk chair, circa 1790-1810
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Mahogany

Miniature Cylinder Desk, 18th Century
Located in Bamberg, DE
Probably southwest German or Strasbourg/Alsace, around 1780 Very high quality and elaborately worked miniature furniture for storing letters or other personal valuables, inlaid wit...
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Late 18th Century German Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Wood

French 19th Century Gilt bronze Table/Desk Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Fantastic gilt and oxidized 19th century bronze candelabra that has been electrified with double pull chain sockets. Measurement includes the lampshade.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Empire Desk

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Bronze

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Antique Empire Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique empire desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique empire desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique empire 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 empire desk made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Coduri of Lyon, France, Jean Joseph Chapuis and Albert Marionnet each produced at least one beautiful antique empire desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Empire Desk?

The average selling price for an antique empire desk at 1stDibs is $5,192, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $348,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Empire 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 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.