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Swedish Bleached and Lime Washed Painted Writing Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish writing desk from the 1920's that has been bleached and lime washed creating a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 2 Restored European Biedermeier Tables, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk and Card table Completely restored. Period: 1830-1849 Unique pieces.     
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Swedish Birch Desk Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pedestal desk in rich birch, circa 1910. Two pedestals with removable central section and writing
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Birch

Louis XV Style Desk in Kingwood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style desk in kingwood standing on four cabriole legs and opening by three drawers. Decor
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Desk-Bureau Plat
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix, François Linke, Georges Jacob, Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Sormani
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style desk- bureau plat. This beautiful 19th century French
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1860s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Office Furniture on Lion Legs, Western Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique cabinet set, Western Europe, around 1920. Very good condition. Wood: Walnut
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1920s German Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak kidney shaped desk, circa 1895. Oak writing surface with burr, below which a central
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1890s European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Desk Chair, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Swivel desk chair on an ebonized frame with round seat. The backrest shows turned stretchers. The
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1830s European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Early 20th Century Mahogany Directoire Influenced Writing Table Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
ormolu mounts on the front, sides and the back of the desk, with three mahogany lined drawers at the
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Early 20th Century European Directoire Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk, circa 1800 s
Located in Wilmington, DE
Antique English mahogany leather top pedestal desk This is very well made and of excellent
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Neoclassical Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental neoclassical fruitwood desk, 19th century, with a 21st century tooled leather top. This
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century Wood Inlay Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century wood inlay Louis XVI style leather top desk This desk has beautiful chevron style
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Nouveau Pyrography Flemish Art Figural Carved Fall Front Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau pyrography Flemish art figural carved fall front desk. Item includes a carved
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer, Europe, 1930s. This is a wonderful and
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Writing Desk Signed A Chevrie
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine French late 19th century Louis XVI leather top writing desk. Gilt bronze detailing. Two
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Three-Drawer Grey Desk with Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and unique French Louis XV style grey desk with brass hardware. Features three drawers
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted writing desk, leather top circa 1940
Located in Miami, FL
A French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted writing desk with leather top, circa 1940.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Fruitwood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Louis XVI style fruitwood desk, 19th century. This very functional desk has excellent
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV Style Desk (recently painted).
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1880s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Paint, Wood

Early Solid Oak Art Deco Desk Chair
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful dark solid oak Art Deco desk chair with newly upholstered green vintage leather.
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality mid-19th century burr walnut pedestal desk of unusual diminutive proportions
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique William IV quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany shaped top rail and
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19th Century European William IV Antique European Desk

Materials

Other

Antique European Oval Table in Pine, Danish or German, circa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
. Denmark or Germany, circa 1900. Most country houses in this region of Europe had pine furniture that was
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Early 20th Century Danish Country Antique European Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique travel desk with cabinet doors that reveal interior drawer storage, leather pulls and gilt
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19th Century European George III Antique European Desk

Folk Art Spill Vase Central Europe Hand-Carved and Painted, 19th Century Ca.1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good hand made and painted Folk Art small spill vase or container of central European
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Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Bamboo and Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Bamboo desk with reeded sides and a later tooled leather top, circa 1920.
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1920s European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

English George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Faux Bamboo Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
revival period of late 19th century to early 20th century Europe. The desk features a knee hole style case
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19th Century English George III Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Empire Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Emanate professionality from behind this stunning Empire-style mahogany desk, made in France circa
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19th Century European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Shapland and Petter Oak Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th century Shapland and Petter oak carved desk in very nice condition with rear upstand with two
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19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style mahogany and tulip wood desk with bronze mounts, circa 1920.
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1920s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Walnut Cylinder Roll-Top Desk, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
This large desk features beautiful, solid walnut with extensive storage and organization. A three
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Felt, Walnut

Mid-19th Century Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century slant top ladies writing desk with exterior floral design details. The writing
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1830s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style tulip wood desk with a tooled leather top and a brass gallery, late 19th
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Finest Quality Workmanship Oak Arts Crafts Ladies Desk or Bedroom Chair, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Geometrical design Dutch Arts & Crafts desk chair for the ladies. Those who have purchased an
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Walnut Desk with Cloud Shaped Back
Located in London, GB
A 1930s finely figured walnut Art Deco freestanding pedestal desk with cloud shaped back. With
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Burl Walnut Knee Hole Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style burl walnut knee hole desk with gilt metal mounts, circa 1900. Back side is finished
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1890s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Art Nouveau Figural Bronzed Plato Flip Ticket Desk Clock, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Nouveau figural Plato flip ticket desk clock features bronzed frame with female bust
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite 19th century mahogany writing table or desk made in the French Louis XVI taste. Features
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Inlaid Mixed Wood Musical Instruments Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Italian mixed wood cylinder form front writing desk. Oval inlay designs of musical
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1910s European Other Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Continental Polychrome Writing Desk in Black Lacquer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine polychrome writing desk in black lacquer with a five fitted drawer gallery, leather sliding
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Desk, English, Mahogany, Leather, Side Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, mahogany and leather side table, dating to the
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite late 19th-century French writing desk in the Grand Louis XVI style, sourced directly
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Marquetry and Brass Inlaid Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Crafted in the Directoire taste, this pedestal desk is designed to easily separate into four
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Early 20th Century European Directoire Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Burl Walnut Howard Sons Writing Desk
By Howard Sons Ltd
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Writing Desk, a masterpiece of design, craftsmanship, and fine details. The burl walnut wood and gilt
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1870s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany
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Mid-18th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Quality Carved Gothic Revival Desk with Church Window Panels Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival desk with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XVI Style Brass Inlaid Mahogany Antique Writing Desk, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Crafted during the last quarter of the 19th century, this attractive mahogany writing desk is
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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Gothic Revival Desk w. Quality Carved Church Window Panels Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival desk with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Artistic and Perfectly Hand Crafted Arts Crafts Oak Fine Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical antique ladies desk from 1890-1910. This fine, Arts & Crafts era ladies
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Perfectly Hand Carved Arts Crafts Oak Ladies Desk with Red Leather Inlaid Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical antique ladies desk from 1890-1910. This two-piece, early Arts & Crafts
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Glass, Leather, Oak

Early 20th Century Chinese Solid Hongmu Hand Carved Desk Set
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
made for export to Europe. The desk and chair have very rich carvings of bamboo motifs. The set was
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique European Desk

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Antique French Concealed Liqueur Service in Faux Books
Located in Fayetteville, AR
-bound books. A delightful desk or bar accessory for historical and liquor enthusiasts, this set will
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18th Century and Earlier European Antique European Desk

A Nineteenth Century Satinwood Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century satinwood writing table, circa 1825, the attractively worn leather skiver with traces of gilt to the tooled border. Dimensions: 72.5cm (28½") High, 106.5cm (42"...
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1820s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Unusual Early XX Century Wooden Drafting Machine Table
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual early XX Century Italian wooden drafting machine trestle table. The board can be liftable and reclining. Italy 1900 ca.
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Early 1900s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Table
Located in Lucenec, SK
19th century hand carved small desk in original condition, can be used as a console table. Very
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Style Mahogany Presentation Podium or Lectern, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic style presentation podium offers mahogany construction with slant front lectern having drop finials and raised on central faceted column seated on flared base, c189...
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19th Century European Gothic Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay surrounding each. The top has a ...
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1870s European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

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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 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.