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18th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 18th century French Louis XVI mahogany and gilt bronze writing desk. Leather top gilt bronze
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

1800 s Antique Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif Table Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Table Desk, Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif, 1800s, 19th
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

Important Art Deco Desk Table in Walnut with Black Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and important beautiful notched Art Decó desk. It's made in walnut root and mahogany inside
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Late 19th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cloisonné bronze desk set, 19th century A cloisonné bronze desk set composed of a pair of
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique English Arts Crafts Oak Wood Drafting Work Table Desk Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts oakwood drafting work table desk stand. Listing includes cast iron
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid wood and metal English painted double school desk or child's writing table with depictions of
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Late 19th Century European British Colonial Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique dressing table, Northern Europe, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dressing table from the end of the 19th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 157 cm / width 110 cm / depth 47 cm
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1880s Norwegian Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Walnut

English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Edwardian mahogany ladies writing desk is beautifully stringed and inlaid with satinwood. The
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Late 19th Century European Edwardian Antique European Desk

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Brass

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Inferior part opening by three drawers
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Early 1900s European Chinese Chippendale Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Ornately Gilt Gold Brass Desk Accessory Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Ornately gilt Dore brass desk accessory set. Measures: Covered footed stamp box 3.3"L x 2" W x 1.5
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Writing Desk Bureau Plat, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Such a fine and interesting writing desk, this is one of those very rare finds that remains in
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Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Oak Carved and Barley Twist Library Table Desk Sofa Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
frieze with two corresponding false drawers to the reverse side. The desk is punctuated with six hand
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1880s European Renaissance Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Oak Dolphin Desk, Circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an amazing stripped European Oak desk we found in France on our last trip. It is heavily
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19th Century French Antique European Desk

A Northern European 19th Century Walnut 1-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
the table has a rectangular rounded edge top with inlays of various woods and one locking drawer supported by four tapering and fluted columnar legs joined by turned stretchers and r...
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19th Century Antique European Desk

Materials

Iron

Grand Tour Period Original Box of European and Roman Intaglios
Located in Essex, MA
Intact 19th Century Box of Plaster Intaglios --Grand Tour --Intaglios ranging from historical figures of French, German Italian and American Note --Plus Roman Caesars and Neocla...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Magnificent Georgian Partner s Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important Late George IV Carved Mahogany Partner's Pedestal Desk The top with canted corners and
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19th Century European George IV Antique European Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Silver and Bohemian Coloured Glass Desk Standish
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique European silver desk standish has an shaped rectangular form. This rounded, incurved border to
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk chairs having a lovely shaped top rail boasting a
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Other

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dutch marquetry cylinder desk, 19th century. The top with conch shell and floral inlay, exposed
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

French Oak Art Nouveau Swivel Desk Chair, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Art Nouveau swivel desk chair. Striking French design from the 1900s. Solid oak with
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Regency Mahogany Desk/Writing Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality early 19th century mahogany writing desk in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster and
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Walnut Desk Chair by Hindley Sons
By Charles Hindley Sons
Located in Conwy, GB
The barley twist front legs and swept rears raised on gilt brass Cope & Collinson castors, upholstered seat and backrest, open arms with elbow pad. Stamped to the rear leg with ma...
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

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Walnut

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when either th...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal

English Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
English leather top three-part pedestal Campaign desk with brass-trimmed panels, brass edge, and
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Mid-19th Century European Campaign Antique European Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Diplomat s Desk Flag, Continental, Brass, Portuguese, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique diplomat's desk flag. A Continental, brass adjustable Portuguese flag on stand
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Wooden Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A good large Edwardian perpetual desk-top wooden calendar. The keys either side are used to forward
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style kingwood slant top desk desk, early 19th century. This desk has a very nice interior
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Early 19th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Directoire Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Directoire walnut leather top desk, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century European Directoire Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is rather special having the
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1920s European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style mahogany brass mounted double pedestal desk with leather top, circa 1900. With a
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Early 1900s European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Unusual Napoleon III marquetry inlaid cylinder desk, circa late 19th century. The cylinder top is
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Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk from the Interwar Period
Located in Opole, PL
Executive Desk from the Interwar Period We present you this piece of furniture composed of two
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Wood

Large Antique English Oak Perpetual Desk Calendar, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome good sized perpetual calendar in an attractive solid golden oak. The keys to the side are used to forward and return the day, date and month on the rollers, protected b...
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1920s European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Louis XV/XVI Continental Walnut Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV/XVI continental (probably Italian) walnut desk, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Oversized English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is larger than the average size
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1910s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually
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1910s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

A Regency Style Bronze-Mounted Curule Desk
Located in New York, NY
A Regency Style Bronze-Mounted Leather-Top Desk on Curule Base ending in Bronze Paw Feet
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental Louis XV style walnut and beech wood desk, late 19th century. Nice color. Hand
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Teak Desk with Side Compartments
Located in Nantucket, MA
designs on the front of the desk. European from the 1930's.
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique European Desk

Materials

Teak

Oak Slant-Front Chest Desk, circa 1800
Located in Evergreen, CO
Nine small drawers are hidden behind the slanted front of this oak desk. Each drawer has a small
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Early 20th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century French Restoration Period Walnut Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Restauration period walnut desk chair with leather set. William Word Fine Antiques
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Early 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Nicely Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Decorative Office Desk Collector
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Nicely Hand Carved Stone Paperweight Sculpture Decorative Office Desk Collector . Lapis Malachite a
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19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite

Antique Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire style mahogany desk with gilt bronze mounts, circa 1890-1910. This desk has very
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Early 1900s European Empire Antique European Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Cloisonné Bronze Desk Set in Napoleon III Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 20th century cloisonné bronze desk set in Napoleon III style. Measures: Inkwell - H 10 cm, W
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Early 20th Century European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style walnut partners desk with a later tooled leather top, 19th century. Unusual
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Regency Style Rosewood Leather Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Regency style rosewood desk with leather top, circa 1920. There are writing slides with
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1920s European Regency Antique European Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Charming Travel Desk Set, Leather and Brass, Latter Part of 19th C
Located in Knivsta, SE
Charming Travel Desk Set, Leather and Brass, Latter Part of 19th C, with original Roller, Brush and
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Late 19th Century European Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Beechwood Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
in the crevices and open grains. It is a most charming desk that is so full of character and visual
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique European Desk

Materials

Beech, Leather, Oak

Napoleon III Style Mahogany Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style mahogany double pedestal desk with brass inlay, brass moldings, tooled leather
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1870s European Napoleon III Antique European Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Spanish carved oak office desk writing sofa side table catalan iron ~Direct from Europe
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Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a breathtaking and functional furnishing for your
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood marquetry inlaid writing desk having a charming rosewood
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique European Desk

Materials

Other

Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
/ width 234 cm / depth 52.5 cm Desk: height 80 cm / width 175 cm / depth 86 cm.
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1910s Belgian Chippendale Antique European Desk

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Louis XV style leather top with front drawer ladies writing desk with bronze mounted design details
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19th Century European Louis XV Antique European Desk

Materials

Bronze

Architect’s Desk. Walnut; Mahogany Tabletop; Metal, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Architect’s desk. Walnut; mahogany tabletop; metal. 18th century. The decorative carving that
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique European Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century Large Continental Leather Top Walnut Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The black leather top with walnut banding and brass banded edges. The front frieze with lower brass banding and three drawers with ebonized string inlaid edges, each with two ring pu...
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19th Century European Regency 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 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.