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Exceptional and Rare Inkwell, Gilded Bronze, Porcelain Plates, France
By L Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional and rare inkwell, gilded bronze, porcelain plates, France, mid-19th century, Napoleon III period, in the taste of "Escalier De crystal" inkwell in gilded bronze and po...
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Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

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Bronze

Bronze and Black Marble Writing Set, Model by Nikolai Iwanowitsch Lieberich
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
desk-top blotter, a card holder, an inkwell and a pen holder. The bears are models by the Russian
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique European Desk

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Antique 20th Century Rock Crystal French Bouledogue Seal
Located in Paris, FR
An amazing pink quartz carved representing a cute french bulldog with very tall erect ears, seated and pouted, wearing a necklace with an hanging pearl, eyes in rubis cabochon, locke...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

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Rock Crystal

Empire clock with female figure
Located in Firenze, IT
Empire-period clock with doughnut feet raising a rectangular base with a leaf and flower motif in the center, surmounted by a female figure (Ceres?) resting next to the clock tower. ...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Bronze

William IV Padouk wood library table
Located in Walton-On-Thames, GB
A very elegant Padouk wood William IV Library table With 3, all through, perfectly working, drawers and faux draw fronts to the rear. Standing on sweeping side supports and turned...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Padouk

Ateliers Juvenia French Gilt Bronze Putti Onyx Annular Rotary Clock
Located in Pasadena, CA
French Ateliers Juvenia gilt bronze onyx annular rotary clock #23656, circa 1925. The desk clocks
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1920s European Antique European Desk

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Bronze

Large 19TH Century Brass Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely detailed casting with griffin motif supports at its 4 lower corners. Protruding faces at its side panels and a caryatid figure below the clock face. The clock face is app...
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Brass, Metal

Tabewatch, Thermometer and Candlestick with Hermes Figurine, Gilded Brass
Located in Malmo, SE
Tablewatch, thermometer and candlestick with Hermes Figurine. Gilded brass.
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1820s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Superb Clock, Giltbronze and Blue Enamel by Beurdeley, Paris, France, circa 1850
By Louis August Alfred Beurdeley 1, Charles Le Roy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
their marriage, and supplied the royal houses of Europe. He participated in the Universal Exhibitions in
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Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Round Table
Located in Genova, IT
Round table with top in inlaid polychrome marble, ebonized legs connected by central support. Early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Marble

Mid Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Top Davenport
Located in Manchester, GB
A lovely mid Victorian piano top burr walnut davenport of superb color and condition. The interior has a new tooled leather writing surface and the rest of the davenport is absolutel...
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1860s European Victorian Antique European Desk

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Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Art Deco Table Clock with Black and White Marble Bases with Bronze, circa 1920
Located in Valencia, Spain
This is an Art Deco table clock with marble bases combined in black and white colors with bronze, made circa 1920. This watch is in perfect condition and fully operational. Ide...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Gilded Bronze Table Clock
Located in Paris, Sanit - Ouen
Glazed sphere with Roman numbers and full hour and half hour chimes. Profusely decorated box with vegetal motifs and scroll struts.  
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Padauk and Burr Wood Dutch Colonial Bureaux
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Stunning pair of Dutch colonial bureaus. Great shape and would enhance a room either side of a fireplace or other feature. Fantastic removable interior revealing secret drawers, ci...
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Early 20th Century European Dutch Colonial Antique European Desk

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Padouk, Wood, Burl

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very nice faded mahogany desk chair with brass detail and feet. Carefully restored. Seat fabric
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tufted Desk Chair
Located in den Haag, NL
A 19th century mahogany desk chair with turned front legs raised on castors and beautiful Souleiado
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Early 19th Century European Victorian Antique European Desk

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Mahogany

18th Century Regency Desk Chair
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Regency Period Office chair, circa 1720 In molded and carved beech, cane bottom, decorated with shells, velum and acanthus. Curved legs joined together by an X spacer.  
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18th Century European Regency Antique European Desk

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Beech

Antique Small Secretary Desk in Wood
Located in Bruttisellen, CH
Very fine antique wooden secretary desk, in style of George III period, circa 1810. Slant lid with
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Early 19th Century European George III Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Continental Carved Oak Trestle Table or Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
This handsome oak piece has a dramatic trestle feature with carved cylinders and stretcher. It also has two drawers with brass escutcheons. From the materials and techniques used in ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

French Kingwood Gilt Mounted Bureau Plat Regence Desk
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A magnificent kingwood and gilt metal mounted bureau plat. The serpentine shaped top fitted with a three-section gilt-tooled black leather writing surface, crossbanded within heav...
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1920s European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Regency Oak Desk or Side Table, circa c1820s
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Antique Single Drawer Writing Desk or Side Table. circa 1820s Made from Oak and
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1820s European Regency Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Secretary Desk from the First Half XIX Century Veneered Flame Birch
By Biedermeier
Located in GDYNIA, 22
For sale I offer the secretary Biedermeier veneered flame birch from the first half of the 19th century in very good condition!  
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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Birch

Early 19th Century Unique Palace Entrance Desk
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Santander, ES
Important antique European barguenio type desk, thought to be constructed as an "Entrance Desk
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

1930s Art Deco Desk / Table Lamp, Chrome Base, Chrome Bend Support Blue Shade
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
1930s Art Deco desk / table lamp, chrome base, chrome bend support & blue glass shade. Shade is on
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Desk

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Chrome

Antique circa 1900 Rustic European Desk with Old Paint and Natural Pine Top
Located in Centennial, CO
An eyecatching antique circa 1900s rustic Hungarian pine desk with old paint and a natural top
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Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century European Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Conwy, GB
The parquetry veneered top above one long frieze drawer, the knee-hole flanked by three small drawers all with their original brasses. The simple painted decoration applied to the w...
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk / console, Northern Europe, circa 1890. Currently under renovation. Wood: Oak
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1890s Danish Gustavian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique desk, Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the late 19th century, Northern Europe. The piece of furniture is in very good
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Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique desk from around 1870, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the second half of the 19th century, Northern Europe. The piece of furniture is
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1870s Swedish Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique secretary desk from Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition, after professional
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1920s Swedish Biedermeier Antique European Desk

Materials

Birch

Northern European Pine Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Two-part northern European pine desk with two upper cabinets with carved cornice and panelled door
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Early 20th Century Antique European Desk

Antique desk from the 1920s, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A desk from the early 20th century. Furniture in very good condition. Dimensions: height 81 cm
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1920s German Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Desk on Lion Legs, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk on lion legs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut
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1920s Scandinavian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Desk on lion legs, Western Europe, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk on lion legs, Western Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut
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1920s German Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Desk from around 1910, Western Europe. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique desk from the early 20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional
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1910s German Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Desk with Extension, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Very good condition. Made of walnut
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Early 1900s Swedish Other Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Women s eclectic desk, Northern Europe, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Women's desk, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition, after professional renovation
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1860s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique desk with extension, late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A desk with an extension from around 1890. The furniture is in very good condition. Dimensions
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1890s Swedish Louis Philippe Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Women s Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Women's Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1860. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions
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1860s Swedish Renaissance Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

C19th European painted cylinder writing desk
By Bonzanigo
Located in Dereham, GB
C19th European painted cylinder writing desk Cream with blue stencil decoration. Recently re
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1860s Italian Baroque Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Double-Sided Desk, Western Europe, Late 19th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique double-sided desk made of oak. The piece of furniture dates from around 1890. Material
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1890s Belgian Louis Philippe Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Desk, Western Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A large desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in the Neo-Renaissance style. Antique
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Bauhaus Era Kneehole Desk Attr. Thonet, Europe, 1930 s
By Thonet
Located in Austin, TX
Bauhaus era kneehole desk with Thonet style bentwood frame. Solid maple trim with inset panels of
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Antique European Desk

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Maple

North European Art Nouveau Demi-lune Shaped Oak Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
Of exhibition quality a North European Art Nouveau Demi-Lune Shaped Oak Pedestal Writing Desk, a
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19th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique European Pine Writing Table/ Desk or Craft Table with Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming country table in light, honey-colored European pine with rectangular sliding top over an
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19th Century German Country Antique European Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Desk on Lion Legs, Western Europe, Around 1910, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An office desk from the early 20th century. Manufactured in Germany in circa 1910 Furniture
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1910s German Renaissance Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Oak Antique Desk, Western Europe, 1900s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk made of oak wood, produced in Belgium in circa 1900s. After renovation. Excellent
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Desk on Lion Legs from Interwar Period, Northen Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk on lion legs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak + walnut
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1920s Scandinavian Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Swivel Desk Chair, Northern Europe, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire-style swivel desk chair with brass slats and fluted gold patinated legs and armrests and
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Late 19th Century Baltic Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Eclectic Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1870, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
A neat desk from the second half of the 19th century in the Eclectic style. Antique furniture with
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1870s Swedish Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1880, After Restoration
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany desk from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after
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1880s Swedish Louis Philippe Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Desk from the Interwar Period, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique desk with extension was made of walnut wood at the beginning of the 20th century. Very
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1920s Danish Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early European Carved Inkwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice early European probably Italian hand carved inkwell with a dog on top. Missing any glass
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18th Century and Earlier European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Pine Console Table with Drawer
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century European pine console table with drawer Beautiful console has 1 working drawer, and
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Pine

Large Oak Partners Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Large antique oak partners desk in very good condition. Nice warm color and green leather. The desk
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1890s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Eclectic Desk
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a desk from fourth quarter of the 19th century. The base is composed of two
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Late 19th Century European 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.