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Antique French Ladies Dressing Table or Small Writing Desk Old Paint Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French ladies dressing table or small desk in old putty grey paint with its original marble
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XV Painted Table or Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful painted french table in a beautiful hue of blue green with white details and black
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

English Painted Knee-Hole Writing Desk with 9 Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century hand painted knee-hole writing desk with nine drawers and original hardware.  
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19th Century British Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Wood Lady s Desk with Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood lady's desk from the late 19th century, with faux marble top
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

English Adams Painted Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful hand painted satinwood early 1900s era desk. The desk is in good vintage
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

French 19th Century Painted Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century painted, Swedish style, knee-hole desk, with a small centre and two side
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Best Venetian Paint Decorated Antique Rococo Secretary Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very sophisticated and beautifully painted secretary desk. The painted scenery shows
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1890s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Beech

English Edwardian Painted Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Edwardian painted satinwood Carlton House desk, circa 1910.
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bone, Satinwood, Paint

Swedish Black-Painted Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome antique Swedish writing desk, crafted in pine and painted in a deep black with a soft
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Desk

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Pine

A Handsome French Louis XVI Style Celadon Painted Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis XVI style celadon painted 2-drawer writing desk with taupe leather top; the
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Antique Hand-Carved Library Table Desk from Denmark Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
The black distressed chalk paint finish creates a texture that accentuates the style of this late
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Painted Desk

Georgian Style Chinoiserie Painted Narrow Bookcase Secretary Desk circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
piece painted bookcase or secretary desk. The piece dates to teh 1920s era and is in good condition with
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1920s English Georgian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL DIMENUTIVE LIFT TOP DESK IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THE TAPER LEGS AND BREAD BOARD ENDS
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19th Century American Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Writing Table Desk with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique ladie's writing desk was carved in northern France, circa 1860. Rectangular
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Oak, Paint

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
painted scenes depict griffins and maidens and various other scenes of the times. The desk is in very good
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1890s English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian secretary desk. The desk is in good original condition and has incredible curves. The desk
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1920s Italian Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Painted Pine Desk or Breakfast Table with One Center Drawer.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th Century Painted Pine Desk or Breakfast Table with One Center Drawer.
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Venetian Painted Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Venetian painted writing desk. Painted in typical Venetian style, 5 drawer, 1 door
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV Painted Partners Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
configuration. Desk was recently painted to fit with modern style. The beautiful faux leather design on the top
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Early 20th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Exceptional Italian Hand-Painted Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Italian Hand-Painted Writing Desk
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19th Century Italian Antique Painted Desk

19th Century Painted One Drawer Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Purchased in Spain this beautiful painted one drawer desk is form the late 19th century. The top
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Writing Desk with Leather Top, C1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic desk! Look at the amazing painted workmanship and the gorgeous wood quality
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1910s English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique English Leather Top Desk with Painted Bamboo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th century English nine drawer desk hand crafted in pine and mahogany featuring a tooled
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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Pine, Paint

19th c. Swedish Rococo Painted Fall Front Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish fall-front bureau in the Rococo style wearing beautiful black paint, circa
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique cold painted Vienna bronze desk set with birds, inkwell 2 vases 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Vienna bronze desk set, inkwell and two vases with birds. 
 Very fine quality. 
 Date:
 Ca 1900
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Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Painted Kneehole Desk Stamped A Blain Sons, Liverpool
By Arthur Blain
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century kneehole desk, constructed in pine and painted to simulate rosewood. Four
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Late 19th Century English Antique Painted Desk

Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American gray distress painted one drawer small work table desk. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century North American Primitive Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

French 1920s Louis XVI-Style Painted Vanity Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s painted vanity desk in the Louis XVI style. The desk features
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

18th Century Schoolmaster s Desk in Old Red Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a pine one drawer schoolmaster’s desk in its original old red paint with slanted
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18th Century American Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Corner Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully carved antique desk chair was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1920. The elegant
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut, Paint

Late 19th Century Napoleon Style Desk In Tooled Leather and Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
French antique Napoleon style desk from Paris circa 1870's-1880's. This piece has a painted green
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique 1900s Era Adams Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity or Small Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful small size Adams paint decorated vanity or desk. The piece is in its original
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Brass Hardware in Original Paint, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful freestanding Swedish Rococo writing desk with original brass hardware, hand-scraped to
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Marble-Top Desk or Center Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning painted Louis XVI center table or desk with a single large drawer. The white marble top is
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

French 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Marble-Top Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful inset green and cream marble top is the prefect writing surface for this desk. Painted
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

19th Century English Painted Satinwood Drop-Front Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely hand painted. 19th Century. English. Satinwood. On original casters. Letter cubbies and
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

French Provincial Style Carved Painted Walnut Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century French provincial style fall-front desk. It is handcrafted and made in Italy.
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19th Century Italian Antique Painted Desk

19th Century French Empire Marquetry Desk Armchair with Hand Painted Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
desk chair features marquetry decor around the frame embellished with hand painted floral motifs. The
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Paint Decorated and Gilt Gold Louis XVI Style Vanity Desk by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Paint decorated and gilt gold vanity or desk by John Widdicomb. This light grayish paint decorated
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1840s American Hollywood Regency Antique Painted Desk

Distressed Painted Vanity/Desk by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
An elegant and extrodinary hand-carved vanity desk, circa 1920s, the mirrored top over a frieze
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Early 20th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Glass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style painted writing desk. This piece has a lovely patina
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Painted Drop Leaf Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
bronze hardware. Cabriole legs and working original keys. Painted in a a gorgeous French Canvas color
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous primitive painted pine wooden antique industrial standing plan desk. Beautiful condition
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

English Regency Brass Faux Painted Rosewood Desk Chair. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency brass inlaid & faux painted Rosewood arm chair with gadrooning, cane seat, scrolled
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1810s English Regency Antique Painted Desk

Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A delightful ladies' writing desk featuring one long divided drawer and two short drawers flanking
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Desk Top Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive work table with distressed paint
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Adam Style Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of an English Satinwood rectangular desk in the Adam style with polychrome
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

1920s Pine Faux Bamboo Painted Knee Hole Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1920s pine knee hole desk with faux bamboo decoration. Originally would have been fitted with a
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Sevres / Limoges Style, Desk Garniture in Hand Painted Porcelain and Brass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sevres / Limoges style. Desk garniture in hand painted porcelain and brass. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Writer s Desk, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish writer's desk from circa 1900 with later grey paint, single center drawer with
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Early 1900s Swedish Schoolhouse Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Pine Stand-Up Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
An unusual stand-up desk featuring a distressed white painted base with replaced top from reclaimed
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Italian Library Table Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful 19th century painted Italian library table/desk. This piece is the perfect size for a
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19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with original brass handles. 1780. Height to
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18th Century English George III Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Oak

English Console Table/ Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century English 3-drawer black painted console table/ desk, 1890 Dimensions: 53
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Country Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming table with turned legs and drawer. Original paint. The drawer and apron were "feather
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19th Century Russian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Birch

French Desk/ Lamp Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century French 1 drawer desk/ lamp table, 1820 Dimensions 36 inches (91 cms) wide
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique Painted Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique painted desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique painted desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and softwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique painted desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique painted desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Victorian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique painted desk over the years, but those crafted by Royal Copenhagen, Boin-Taburet and Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Painted Desk?

Prices for an antique painted desk start at $108 and top out at $78,500 with the average selling for $3,378.
Questions About Antique Painted 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops 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.