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Letter Opener in Silver, decorated with a stag’s head from early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Letter Opener in Silver and beech, decorated with a stag’s head. Art Nouveau, from the early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Bureau cylindre
Located in PARIS, FR
Bureau à cylindre en acajou et placage d'acajou moucheté toutes faces, filets d'ébène et ornementation de bronze ciselé et doré et de laiton, le dessus de marbre blanc associé en par...
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass. On the brass it reads: AER But the some letters are h...
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Antique European Desk

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Brass

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Inséparables" (Parrots) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1926. Original working mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Glass

19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century gilt brass mantle clock with the glass hood. Decor of foliage, arrows, and bow. Crowned by an angel with lyre. The glas dome has protected it beautifully and it is...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Egg-shaped center clock in guilloche enamel, white onyx base. Period: first quarter of the 20th century / last quarter of the 19th century Balance wheel movement and remontoire windi...
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Antique European Desk

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship s Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
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Late 18th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

1930 Art Deco Pendulum Spelter And Portor Marble
Located in Marseille, FR
Art Deco 1930 pendulum dancer in regulates on marble base portor movement of the pendulum to be revised or repaired.
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Spelter

Large Antique Arts Crafts Nutwood with Inlay Table or Mantel Clock, ca 1900.
Located in Lisse, NL
A rare and beautifully handcrafted Junghans mantel clock from the Arts & Crafts era, combining timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship. If you are looking for a truly excepti...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Oak Secretair
Located in Vista, CA
Stunning tall oak secretair on top, beautifully carved drawers resting on paw feet.
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Portico Clock, Directoire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Portico clock in chiseled and gilt bronze composed of a rectangular base in white marble. Architecture with two columns topped by griffins holding the dial. The columns are decorated...
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1790s European Directoire Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Clock in Gilt Bronze, Empire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock in chiselled and gilt bronze composed by a rectangular base on which stand the dial-plate and a statuette of Bacchus. Round dial-plate with Roman numbers off-center on the righ...
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19th Century European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Clock, Cartel in Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock, Cartel in Louis XV style, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 45 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 14 cm.
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1870s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Сentury Napoleon III Period Clock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in Griotte marble and Regula. Measures: H: 43 cm, W: 25 cm, D: 17 cm.
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

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Griotte Marble

Swedish Scriban
Located in Washington, DC
A white painted 19th century, Swedish scriban with several drawers and pockets with drop down front.
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Mid-19th Century European Gustavian Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Table Clock by Sabino, Frosted Glass Bronze, France, 1920
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco clock made of frost glass, with enameled and silver-plated bronze dial, made by Sabino. Signed Sabino, machine EC, France. France, CIRCA 1920.
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Victorian Silver-Gilt Amethyst Seal
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian Silver-Gilt Amethyst Seal Made in Late 19th century Description: This antique seal, featuring a faceted amethyst handle and silver-gilt mount, is a fine example o...
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pencil Pen
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 14k Yellow gold propelling pencil pen, and steel, stamped 585. Measures 10.7cm long, in good condition.
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1920s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique European Desk

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
, dentil molding, slanted front desk and graduated drawers. Created in Europe during the early years of the
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Empire Fall Top Desk, France, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a remarkable Empire Fall Top Desk, hailing from France during the period of 1800-1810
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Early 1800s European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

A Bauhaus Era Desk Light
Located in Conwy, GB
Worn pressed and tubular steel with a weighted base. Remnants of the original painted decoration.
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Steel

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut desk clock having a quality attractive walnut and ebonised shaped
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Large Desk Size Nickel Pocket Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cased in nickel, this hefty desk-size 70mm pocket watch is certainly impressive. With a bright
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1890s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Other

Russian Prisoner Of War Carved Bone Miniature Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Made as a slant lid desk with fold down writing lid opening to a fitted interior. Two drawers below
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1790s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Bone, Wood

Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Folding Door
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Rosewood desk-shaped jewelry box with floral lid and mirror satin interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Jewelry box, in rosewood with termidos, in the shape of a desk, floral motifs applied
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Egyptian Revival Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Desk Seal, Art Deco, ca 1925
Located in Rotterdam, NL
personal mark of identity. Details Type: Desk seal (Lakstempel) Origin: Continental Europe Date: circa
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece
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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Dresser / Desk / Dressing Table in Brown Venered with Mahogany, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
Dresser/Desk/Dressing Table Circa 1860 Veneered With Mahogany A piece of furniture on turned legs
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Mid-19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the
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1910s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

20th-Century Mahogany Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk Step into timeless
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Sheraton Revival Cylinder Bureau, writing Desk with marquetry, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality late 19th century satinwood Sheraton revival cylinder bureau with ebony string inlay, five walnut frieze drawers, the cylinder opening to reveal pigeon hole compa...
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Early 20th Century European Sheraton Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests
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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk Lamp Notary Lamp Erpe Model 52 Wrought Iron Bakelite
Located in Poperinge, BE
Art deco desk lamp, also called notary lamp or banker's lamp, made by the Belgian company Erpé
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1920s European Bauhaus Antique European Desk

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

20th English Georgian Oak Two Drawers Lowboy or Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
20th English Georgian oak two drawers lowboy or desk with lyre legs.    
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Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique European Desk

Very Decorative Artistic Table Desk Lamp with Bronze Grooming Chimps Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant Jugendstil Bronze and Brass, Table or Desk Lamp with mother and infant chimpanzee sculpture
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era. This
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and also practical in size Art Deco table clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but never one as cool and alm...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Early 1900s Bronze and Marble Table / Desk Lamp with Faun Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully handcrafted antique table or desk lamp for a unique ambiance. If you are looking for
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Early 20th Century European Empire Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Leon Benouville, an Art Nouveau Oak Desk or Side Chair with Subtle Organic Lines
By Francois-Leon Benouville
Located in London, GB
Leon Benouville. An Art Nouveau oak desk or side chair with subtle organic lines.
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Superb Arts and Crafts Nutwood and Brass Pendulum / Table Clock or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare mantel clock could be yours to e...
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare and Hand-Crafted Art Deco Desk or Table Lamp with Stunning Wood Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Art Deco table lamp from the 1920s. This wonderfully crafted Art Deco lamp is of a great and pleasing to the eye design and it comes with a perfectly matching hide shade. ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Hide, Wood

Sterling Silver and Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
mounts and central oval for monogram; originally a tobacco and cigarette case. Handsome desk accessory
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Mid-19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 18th Century Rosewood Fall Front Bureau
Located in High Point, NC
had the pleasure to offer a finer piece of European history! The desk is made from solid rosewood
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique European Desk

Materials

Rosewood

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
By Meissen Porcelain
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 German Antique European Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Enamel Art Glass Vases Attr To Joye
Located in Long Island City, NY
blossoming flowers and bees designs. Unmarked. Circa: early 20th century. Antique and Vintage European Art
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Art Glass

Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box
Located in Waxahachie, TX
a chest of drawers, or a box for office items sitting on a desk. Victorian European tramp art
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

George I Green Japanned and Parcel Gilt Lacquer Bureau, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of Japanned furniture with European flair, this secretary desk features a vivid
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18th Century Asian George I Antique European Desk

Materials

Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Seal, Sea Lion Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
lamp you can create a wonderful atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner in one of your other
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
An exuberantly carved antique Northern European desk (probably Dutch) of unusual form: a serpentine
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

European Hunting Desk Ornament, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous European (probably Austrian: unmarked) cold painted, bronze/brass hunting desk ornament
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Early 1900s European Antique European Desk

Antique Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique five-drawer desk with a leather top and detailed turned legs.
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19th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

American rolling desk
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
American rolling desk A solid oak desk in the early 20th century with a practical blind that
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Early 20th Century European American Classical Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood, 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 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.