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Vintage Boho German Biedermeier Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
materiality of the German Biedermeier period (c. 1815–1848). Crafted during a mid-20th-century revival, the
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Brass

Desk, Germany, around 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Desk, Germany, around 1930. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Antique Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Bronze

Biedermeier Writing Desk, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk veneered in cherry, raised on tall, slightly splayed legs. A drawer is
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Leather, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
Located in New York, NY
Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Bronze

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Desk, Germany circa 1780 – Cherry Veneer with Geometric Intarsia An exquisite Louis XVI
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

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Cherry

Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Refined Neoclassical Desk or Antique Side Table, Circa 1810 This elegant Neoclassical desk or side
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1810s German Neoclassical Antique German Desk

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Germany. Crafted primarily from solid cherrywood, the desk reflects the restrained and functional design
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Cherry, Softwood

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Biedermeier standing desk or writing desk. West German/Rhineland, around 1840. Solidly
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Cherry

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This early Biedermeier piece from South Germany, dating to around 1825, is crafted entirely from
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Brass

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Features: Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Material: Carved wood Origin: Germany, circa 1910
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Brass, Bronze

WMF German Jugendstil Brass Roller Desk Blotter
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil brass roller desk blotter by renowned makers WMF (Württembergische
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

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Brass, Steel

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk Southern Germany Cherry early 19th century
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Cherry

18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

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Cherry

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, Oak, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk dimensions: Height: 79 cm (31.1 in) Width: 110 cm (43.3 in) Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in) Leg space
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

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Steel, Chrome

White German Bauhaus Chrome Plated Steel Writing Desk, Made in the 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Desk with a tubular chromed steel frame Manufactured in the 1930s. Wood is completely restored
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

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Chrome

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk Decorated allover
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

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Bronze

WMF Württembergische Metallwaren German Jugendstil Pewter Desk Stand and Inkwell
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish German Jugendstil pewter desk stand and inkwell by renowned makers WMF
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Pewter

Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902
By Martin Brothers, Robert Wallace Martin, Arts and Crafts Company
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Joseph Reinemann Jugendstil Pewter Novelty Bird Desk Inkwell, Germany c1902. Joseph Reinemann
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique German Desk

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Pewter

German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
German Shepherd Dog Crystal Inkstand / Inkwell Desk Piece Desk decorative inkwell. The base of the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Crystal, Metal

Art Deco Marble Desk Perpetual calendar by Jakob Maul, Germany, 1920s
Located in Oxford, GB
Art Deco Perpetual calendar made of black Belgian marble and made by the well known german company
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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

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Belgian Black Marble, Chrome

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome & spacious Gründerzeit pedestal desk in pine. Germany, circa 1880. Base offers a pull
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period
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Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
This mighty desk set stood on the desk of a company director in the 1920s in an imposing office
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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

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Serpentine

Restored Bauhaus Desk, Erich Dieckmann, Lacquered Rosewood, Germany circa 1925
By Bauhaus, Erich Dieckmann
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original, fully restored Bauhaus Desk, attributed to Erich Dieckmann, Germany, 1923-1925 at the
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique German Desk

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Adjustable Black Table Lamp by Christian Dell for Kaiser Idell, Germany 1930s
By Kaiser Idell, Christian Dell
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful German Desk Lamp produced by Kaiser Idell and designed by Christian Dell 1930s
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique German Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

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Ormolu

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Fruitwood, Satinwood

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely and well-crafted Jugendstil desk in pine with upper cabinet resting over a writing table
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1890s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
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1880s German Black Forest Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique German Desk

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
By George Josef Burgstaller
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique German Desk

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected
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Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Mahogany

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler
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19th Century German Rustic Antique German Desk

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Oak, Leather, Antler

19th Century German Iron Padlock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century German Iron Padlock.
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Iron

Restored Typewriter/ Triumph, Germany, 1915
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric Re-polished Good original condition.
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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Bernhard Hoetger German Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Vide-Poche
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in New York, NY
A German Art Nouveau patinated bronze figural vide poche by Bernhard Hoetger featuring a windblown
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Bronze

German Bronze Dore and Marble Inkwell
Located in Tampa, FL
. German, late 19th century, signed Burgstaller. The statue of the lady is five inches tall and two and a
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1890s German Antique German Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco
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1910s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

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Walnut

Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
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Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Antique German Desk

Materials

Tin

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Walnut-Veneer Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Art Nouveau Walnut Desk A very elegant desk from the Art Nouveau period, crafted around 1895. The
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Germany ca. 1900 This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique German Desk

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Antler, Textile

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful original Biedermeier Desk or Writing Table from Austria about 1830. Beautiful book
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1830s German Biedermeier Antique German Desk

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Softwood, Cherry, Glass

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Located in Hamburg, DE
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900 This charming napkin holder, crafted from
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique German Desk

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German. With porcelain Enamel Face. Nice
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique German Desk

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Metal

Expressionist Rococo Berlin Deko Bureau-Plat/Desk, Lacquered in Saffron Yellow
By Bruno Paul
Located in Petershagen, DE
very rococo, while the front of the desk facing the visitor is a straight plane with a cut-out arch
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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Desk

Materials

Maple

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
is engraved in German: So lag ich, und so führte ich meine Klinge (Thus I lay, and thus I guided my
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical
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Early 20th Century German Antique German Desk

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Nickel

20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
lordly Neo Renaisansce desk solid oak Masterful oak desk. Massive oak carved and partly walnut
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Oak, Walnut

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard Sohne Germany
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Desk

Materials

Brass

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century German Antique German Desk

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Porcelain

19th Century Ebonised Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 19th C German ebonised 9 drawer desk with fully paneled back. Kneehole dimensions" 22.5
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19th Century German Antique German Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique German Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique German desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique German desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique German desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique German desk bearing Art Nouveau, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique German desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Marcel Breuer and Winterhalder Hofmeier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique German Desk?

The average selling price for an antique German desk at 1stDibs is $2,447, while they’re typically $13 on the low end and $240,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique German 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.