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19th Century Marquetry Case Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century marquetry wood case / porcelain face mantel / desk clock. The clock is in good
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Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Early-20th Century Beech Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Early-20th century beech desk chair with leather seat. We present you a wooden desk armchair circa
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Beech

Stunning Birch Desk from the 1920s, Key Included
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco "Swedish Grace" 1920s bureau with marquetry and carved details, interior contains several small drawers. Key included.   
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1920s European Mid-Century Modern Antique European Desk

Materials

Birch

Dresser/Desk/Dressing Table Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
, or a desk (this one is uncertain). Such dressing tables mostly had extended tops and compartments
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1860s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Writing Desk Secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Tall writing desk secretary Swedish Black 19th Century Sweden. A writing desk made during the 19th
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19th Century European Gustavian Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Small Industrial Black Enamel Desk Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Industrial black table lamp from the 1930s - Produced in former Czechoslovakia - Black enamel shade with white interior - Original socket for E 27 light bulbs.
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Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique European Desk

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Green Enamel Desk Lamp, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Green industrial table lamp was made during the 1930s. It features a green enamel shade, white enamel interior and a iron chrome plated base with two adjustable joints. New porcelain...
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Antique European Desk

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Iron

19th Century Pietra Dura Grand Tour Hardstone Specimen Desk Paperweight
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late Victorian hardstone or pietra dura specimen desk paperweight. 18 oval hardstone specimens
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinoiserie Ebonized Gilt Decorated Traveling Desk, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique chinoiserie traveling desk offers ebonized exterior with gilt decoration depicting
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19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Period Neoclassical Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Northern European Neoclassical Secretary Desk featuring hand-carved decoration
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18th Century and Earlier Antique European Desk

Continental Baltic Flame Mahogany Veneer Two Section Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Baltic (19th Century) flame mahogany veneer two part secretary desk / cabinet with an upper section
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Office Desk in Fir Tree, End of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office desk opening by one drawer in the center of the tray. Straight molded tray and legs
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Fir

English Mechanical Triple-Top Table with Fitted Desk, circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
An English triple top gate leg table with fitted pop up desk.
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1840s European Antique European Desk

Antique Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Pierced Back Side Desk Chair Striped Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century Biedermeier side chair. Features a balloon shaped back with pierced design over striped seat and square tapered legs.  
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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Oak Swivel Desk Chair from the Early 20th Century with Green Leather Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Oak swivel desk chair from the early 20th century with green leather seat. We present a swivel
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Light Brown Veneered with Walnut
Located in Opole, PL
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Light Brown Veneered with Walnut We present you this
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Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

English Bouillotte Desk or Table Lamp from circa 1920
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Decorative English table lamp with a copper base. The lampshade is made of metal, painted green. The foot is weighted. There is a small hole in the base (see photo). There is probabl...
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1920s European Regency Antique European Desk

Materials

Copper

20th-Century Richy Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk in the Louis XV Type
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Richy Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk in the Louis XV Type We present you a ladies
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Burl Wood and Brass Tea Caddy Trinket Document Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century burl wood and brass tea caddy trinket document desk box. Item features
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Continental Carved Oak and Bronze Felt-Top Desk, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Continental carved oak felt-top desk features central drawer with two flanking drawers each
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Sea Fan Brass Ebonised Base Taxidermy Desk Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large 19th century sea fan, on a period ebonised base with brass stem. The brass stem is adjustable in height and also completed removes from the base as shown in the photos. Age ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Top-Notch Sterling Silver Desk Ruler by J C Vickery, 1906
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare hefty desk-top ruler by one of the creme de la creme of silversmith's, John
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp with Art Glass Flower Shade
Located in Nantucket, MA
An Art Deco period table or desk light with an adjustable art glass shade in a flower motif. The
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Gothic Revival Bronze and Marble Desk Accessories
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Grand Tour Gothic Revival Bronze and Marble Desk Accessories
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Very Good 19th Century ‘Grand Tour’ Desk-Top Bronze of the Farnese Hercules
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely executed full length bronze of the Farnese Hercules shown resting upon the skin of the Nemean Lion draped over his club, behind him he clutches the Apples of Hesperides in h...
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Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th / Early 20th Century French Louis XV Butlers Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome antique French Louis XV style chest of drawers butler's desk. Late 19th / early 20th
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Office Set or Library and Desk from circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
: circa 1910 Origin: Western Europe Wood: oak, walnut dimensions: Desk height 78 cm, width 160
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1910s German Other Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique Bronze Ormolu Mounted Opaline Tazza
Located in Long Island City, NY
foliate scroll ornament. Circa: 1900s. Antique European Bronze and Ormolu Glass Desk Wares, Home Decor
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair of Large Meissen Manner Snowball Porcelain Bottle Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Antique and Vintage European Porcelain Vases, Desk Wares, Home Decor, Interior Design, and Collectibles
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Porcelain

French 18th Century Walnut Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
table make this a great option as a work table or desk. This rustic, European-scaled solid walnut farm
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18th Century French Primitive Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Grand Tour Sienna Marble Roman Tomb Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vatican Museum. The inkwell is mounted on a rouge marble base. Collectible European Grand Tour Souvenirs
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19th Century Unknown Antique European Desk

Materials

Siena Marble

Austrian Eagle Cut Crystal Glass Figural Decanter
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Vintage and Modern European Sculptural Glass Desk Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Dimensions: 8 1/2 x
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19th Century Austrian Antique European Desk

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of Antique French Patinated Bronze Book Ends
Located in Long Island City, NY
century. Antique and Vintage European Bronze Desk Wares, Home Decor, Interior Design, and Collectibles
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Early 20th Century French Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze Child Sculpture On Marble Base
Located in Long Island City, NY
Aigon on a base. Circa 19th century. Antique and Vintage European Bronze Desk Wares, Home Decor
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19th Century French Antique European Desk

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Antique Meissen Manner Pair of Snowball Porcelain Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
: late 19th century. Antique and Vintage European Porcelain Vases, Desk Wares, Home Decor, Interior
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Late 19th Century German Antique European Desk

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Meissen Marcolini Candy Bowl For Ottoman Market
Located in Long Island City, NY
blue ink marks, on the bottom. Total weight: 1151 g. Vintage and Modern European Porcelain Table and
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18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique European Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Large Freestanding European Desk in Oak and Grey Laminate, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Large modern freestanding european desk, made in oak and grey laminat, 1940s. This piece is a
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Mid-19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique European Desk

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Belle Époque Marquetry Partners Desk, Europe, circa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally beautiful & functional Belle Époque partners' desk in mahogany that is identical
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1890s European Belle Époque Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique desk, Western Europe, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition
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Early 1900s German Louis XIV Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique European Pine Writing Table or Desk
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming functional desk in pine with ample work and storage space resting on turned legs
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Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique European Desk

Materials

Pine

Georgian Mahogany Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fine Georgian-era desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design
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19th Century European Georgian Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

European Bronze Crab Form Inkstand
Located in Essex, MA
Very realistically posed with a hinged cover that opens to expose an inkwell.
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1880s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
French provincial writing desk with two small upper drawers, two large lower drawer & a large
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique English teak partners desk with green leather top. The desk has 4 drawers and a door on
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1860s European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Teak

Empire-Style Desk, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Five-drawered, newly ebonized Empire-style desk from 1880 on tapered legs with brass sabots and
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1880s European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine provincial 18th century Rococo desk in it's original finish with one drawer and gallery
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18th Century European Rococo Antique European Desk

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style Desk, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
White Gustavian-style table with capriole legs and three drawers. The tabletop has a wavy edge, the drawers are decorated with rocaille and acanthus leaves carvings. The paint is red...
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Early 1900s European Gustavian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Oak Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Oak desk chair with buttoned brown leather seat. Adjustable with swivel seat. SMV mark cast
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality mahogany three-part pedestal desk, circa 1850. Three drawers in the top, four fitted
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic Oak Writing Desk, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Desk; Writing Table; France; 19th Century Design; Art Populaire; Rustic; Monoxylite; Writing
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19th Century European Rustic Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Partner Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany partner writing desk having a quality rectangular mahogany top
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19th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Other

Sculptural X-Base Desk by Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural X-base desk, designed by Franco Albini, Italian. This design is circa 1949, this example
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Glass, Pine

Antique Oriental Writing Desk with Bone Inlay
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique oriental style ensemble consisting of desk and matching chair. Extraordinary bone inlay
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1890s European Neoclassical Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully inlaid Art Deco period desk, circa 1920. Crossbanded top edge, with a central floral
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare and Wonderful Biedermeier Lectern or Standing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and wonderful Biedermeier lectern or standing desk. Having a leather inset canted writing
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Small Lovely French Antique Marquetry Cylinder Bureau Desk
Located in Houston, TX
pull-out writing desk and the quarter-cylinder-shaped roll-up flap. Large Marquetry work on the front
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890 This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique European Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique European desk available at 1stDibs. An antique European desk — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique European desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique European desk, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique European desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aristide de Ranieri and William Cripps are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique European Desk?

Prices for an antique European desk start at $175 and top out at $9,360 with the average selling for $1,370.
Questions About Antique European Desk
  • 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 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 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.