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Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Claude Michel Clodion, François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Forney, TX
, petite bureau plat writing desk, library table or center table, lamp stand, hall console or sofa table
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
proportions make it ideal for use as a center table, library table, petite desk, or placed in the foyer as a
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Library Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
decorative, this letter rack is both functional and collectible, perfectly suited for a refined desk or
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1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Marble Inkwell with Pen Rest
Located in Dallas, TX
sophisticated addition to a desk, library, or office, serving equally well as a display object or functional
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
serves equally well as a functional paperweight or as a collectible accent for a desk, library, or
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Library Desk

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Iron

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu and Rouge Marble Inkwell By Susse Frères
By Susse Freres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Ideal as a statement piece for a luxury desk, library, or collector’s vitrine, this antique inkwell is
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Brass Ink Blotter
Located in New York, NY
. Use for its intended purpose or as a standalone piece decorative object on a desk, a library, shelf
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Library Desk

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Brass

18th Century Italian Grand Tour Pair Of Classical Busts Apollo Belvedere Diana
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Decorative Alabaster Busts For A Wonderful Library Desk Depicting Apollo Belvedere Diana the Huntress
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18th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Library Desk

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Marble

Magnifying Glass Seashell Handle
Located in New York, NY
of northwestern Australia. A great piece for a desk, office, library, bedside table, etc.
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Metal

Biedermeier Period Oval Library Table desk Germany
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biederemeier period oval library table desk with folding extensions on each side from
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1820s German Antique Library Desk

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Hardwood

A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
By L. Cueunieres Ebeniste.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
distinction of functioning drawers to both sides making it useful as a partners desk or library table. The
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Library Desk

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Ormolu

1930s French Parisian Art Deco Rosewood Dining Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
piece, equally suited as a dining table, writing table, or library desk. - Origin: Paris, France
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Library Desk

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Brass

Light Hardwood Library Bookcase Secrétaire Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning circa 1880 light mahogany library bookcase with secrétaire desk
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1880s English Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Hardwood

Antique Milwaukee Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Milwaukee Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Milwaukee quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back
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1920s American Mission Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Victorian Library Table Desk - Burr Walnut Stretcher Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Shaped Stretcher table. Circa 1860 Having nicely carved swept legs and carved feet. The Lyre end supports featuring deep carvings an a nicely turned stretcher r...
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1860s Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Regency Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Imposing example of an English well figured Rosewood Library or Writing Table firmly
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Library Desk

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Mahogany

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

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Copper

Antique Japanese Export Meiji Era Highly Carved Hongmu Library Table Desk
Located in Forney, TX
meandering key relief border and edge carvings, partners desk style with concealed frieze drawer to opposing
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Library Desk

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Wood, Rosewood, Lacquer

Antique Gothic Style English Oak Victorian Library Table Desk Dining Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely gothic style antique Victorian English oak library table
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19th Century English Gothic Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Rare Victorian Flamed Hardwood Library Bookcase Secretaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian flamed mahogany library bookcase with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Hardwood

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk Library Antique LA . An important and
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18th Century Dutch Antique Library Desk

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Brass, Bronze

William IV Antique Library Table
Located in New York, NY
A William IV Rosewood Library Table Writing Desk. Wonderful 19th century William IV Library Table
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1840s English William IV Antique Library Desk

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Rosewood

19th Century Oak Baroque Library Table
Located in Round Top, TX
impressive oak library table or desk. Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of color
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Late 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Pair Large Antique Italian Giltwood Altar Candlesticks—Dramatic gold, circa 1840
Located in Saint Helena, CA
gracefully on a table. They are perfect on your mantle, side table, console table, dining table, or library
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19th Century Italian Antique Library Desk

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Gold, Gold Leaf

English Plum Pudding Mahogany Library Table. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Plum Pudding Mahogany drop leaf four drawer desk / library table with Satinwood cross
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Library Desk

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Oak Refectory Library Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
detract from the beauty nor function of this impressive oak library table or desk. Please refer to
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Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Edwardian Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
functional chair, ideal for use at a desk or as an occasional chair in a study or library. Key Features
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Early 20th Century English Antique Library Desk

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Mahogany

Black Bakelite Nickel "Skyscraper" Library Bookend Table Lamp, 1920 s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Art Deco Manufacturers Finishing Company, Lib-O-Lite library bookend desk, table lamp. Featuring
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Library Desk

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Brass, Aluminum, Nickel

Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
quality brass and wonderful burr walnut stocks. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the desk or home
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Brass

A Fabulous 18th C. Portuguese Walnut Console or Library Table (All Sides Carved)
Located in Atlanta, GA
, desk, or library table.
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18th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Antique Library Desk

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Walnut

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady. Enclosing fitted
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

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Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century Antique Oak Bankers Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Early 20th Century Antique American Walnut Library Lawyers Desk Chair, circa 1930s. Features a
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Library Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

L. J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1910
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period large executive writing desk or library
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

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Copper

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian secretary / library writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring drop front
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Mahogany

Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Table Petite Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Petite Desk Renaissance. Direct from France
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Library Desk

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Oak

18th C. Antique Gilded Bronze Mirror Glass Desk Console Wall Mount Handcrafted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
or in any dining room or master bedroom hallway entryway office desk library kitchen or even a
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

Empire Style Malachite on a Bronze Doré Gilded Stand Desk Decorative Object LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
toilette . In a library on a desk or as a center piece. It makes a great gift for the holidays that holds
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19th Century French Empire Antique Library Desk

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Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Bronze

French Art Deco Bookends - Hand Holding Four Aces - Gilt Spelter Marble 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
crisp details. A perfect touch to a bookshelf, desk or library display. Excellent vintage condition
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Metal, Spelter

Late 19th Century English Oak Aesthetic Movement Armchair
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass casters, a classic detail associated with Eastlake and late Victorian library and hall furniture
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Library Desk

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Fabric, Oak

Grand Tour 19th Century Mercury Bronze on Marble and Bronze Base
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
scholarly accent for a desk, library, or mantelpiece. Used, Good condition, See All Photos For Details
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19th Century Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Gentleman’s Document Box, English, Keepsake Case, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the Regency period, circa 1820. A refined and versatile accessory for the desk or library
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1820s British Regency Antique Library Desk

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Rosewood

Vernacular Trestle Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
breakfast table, a library table or a large desk.
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1730s English Country Antique Library Desk

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Oak

Grand Tour Neoclassical Gilt And Silvered Bronze Thermometer
Located in Norwood, NJ
a mantel, desk, or library table, it offers strong visual impact and historical interest for
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

English Pub Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
wonderful wear of many a game and pint. Now useful as a hall table, serving table, library table or desk
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Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Library Desk

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Pine

Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze Hunt Dog Sculpture Signed T. Cartier
By Thomas Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
displays beautifully on a console, desk, or library table and would be especially appealing to collectors
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

Grand Tour Bronze Reduction Il Porcellino “Borghese Boar” Carved Alabaster Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
× 5.25" D An impressive desk, library, or mantelpiece object embodying the artistic spirit of the Grand
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Library Desk

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Alabaster, Bronze

Exceptional 18th-Century Italian Slant-Front Bureau / Secretary
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
beautifully as a writing desk, library piece, or statement object in a refined interior—equally at home in a
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Library Desk

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Wood

19th Century Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible with Brass Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
on a library table, writing desk, or devotional altar. Measures: 10.5" W x 3.5" D x 13.25" H.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Library Desk

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Leather, Paper

17th Century Painted Italian Trestle Table with Walnut Top
Located in Wichita, KS
detail on the apron. This table would make a wonderful dining table, desk, entry or library table. Very
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Library Desk

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Walnut, Wood

A 19th Century Carved Rosewood and Leather Armchair
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
, undulating seat rail, and elegant arms. Retaining a good color and patina. It would make a terrific desk
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Desk

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Leather, Rosewood

Early 20th Century French Verdigris Spelter Marble Dog Sculpture Composition
Located in Dallas, TX
addition to a shelf in a library or a desk in a study; a perfect gift for any dog lover. Weight 68 pounds
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Early 20th Century French Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Spelter

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut "Secretaire à Abattant" with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout. A functional and elegant addition to a study, bedroom, or library, the desk folds neatly when not
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Library Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Very Intricate Cast Bronze Statue of a Roman Standing Proudly
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the piece’s classical character and suitability for shelves, desks, libraries, and curated display
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1920s Neoclassical Revival Antique Library Desk

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Bronze

Set of 2 Antique India Costume and Cultural Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
, combined with their decorative quality, makes them suitable for framing as a pair above a desk, library
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Early 1900s German Antique Library Desk

Materials

Paper

19th Century Spanish Wood Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
nice age and patina. Perfect as library table, large desk or dining table. Heavy and solid piece.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Library Desk

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Wrought Iron

A Riveting Piece of Paris – Original Eiffel Tower Steel in Resin, Late 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
of the Industrial Age, suitable for desk, library, or curio cabinet. Dimensions (pyramid): 4 ½ in W
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Late 19th Century French Antique Library Desk

Materials

Steel

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Antique Library Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique library desk you’re looking for. Each antique library desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique library desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique library desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique library desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster London, Gustav Stickley and Stickley Brothers are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Library Desk?

An antique library desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,045, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.
Questions About Antique Library Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.