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French Paper Mache Black Lacquered Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French black lacquered and foliage painted writing table with hinged interior compartment, original
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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

French 1920s Desk Organizer with Six Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1920s desk organizer with six drawers.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Metal

Small Leather Topped Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
An 18th century French painted three-drawer desk. It has a leather top and two doors. The knee hole
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Small English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th Century English bureau with an antiqued painted blue finish and ncie fitted interior
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Copenhagen City Hall Desk by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen, 1905
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Balen, BE
. Made from a pine frame which was later painted, the Copenhagen City Hall desk offers balanced
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Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Leather, Pine

18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming and rare 18th C. Italian painted small ladies desk having deep yellow, maroon and and gold
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique 18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
18th Century Italian Ladies Desk
$4,225 Sale Price
35% Off
Vienna Bronze Cold Painted Pineapple Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna bronze cold painted pineapple inkwell with porcelain insert.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th century Victorian painted bureau
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian painted bureau circa 1890. Here we offer a painted bureau on behalf of a
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

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 Painted Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Overflowing with storybook charm, this antique slant-front desk is a captivating piece of
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
twist base, black painted top and carved X-Form cross stretcher accented with central finial. Lose
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Writing Table Hand Carved and Painted in Louise xvi Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden hand painted table with cognac velvet top. The table is hand carved with typical
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Original Paint Decorated Stand or End Table, Writing Desk. Having long sleek tapering legs leading to a
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1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Charming Art Deco Metal Desk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A timeless example of Art Deco design, this desk showcases the era's iconic green and cream palette
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Royal Vienna 19th Century Hand Painted Double Inkwell
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully hand painted Royal Vienna double inkwell. The floral decoration on the stand and the
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1890s Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
painted decoration. The desk comes with its 5 original keys and all working locks. The leather top
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Painted Faience Inkwell With Brass Lids
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Colorful faience inkwell featuring hand-painted floral motifs in red, green, and blue, with finely
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Faience

Vintage Boho Spanish Hand Carved Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Writing Desk. Hand-carved details across the drawers and apron showcase traditional craftsmanship, while
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

British Colonial Military Officer s Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mühlen Leendertz Issum Majolica Glazed Lion Mask Inkwell and Desk Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish antique German majolica glazed ceramic inkwell and desk stand by Mühlen & Leendertz Issum
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1880s German Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual trapezoid-shaped Swedish Gustavian slant front desk. Front opens to reveal an ample work
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian fall front desk. Upper section top opens to an ample work surface
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XIII Period 1630s Carved Walnut Barley Twist Table with Black Painted Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
, crafted in walnut circa 1630. This rare piece features a striking black painted top framed by a molded
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

Majolica Rams Head English Decorated Partners Desk Stand with Inkwells
By William Brownfield
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English majolica pottery partners desk stand with inkwells with ram heads by
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pottery

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A Gustavian slant front desk. The upper section has eight small drawers, four cubbies, two sliding
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the underside
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Royal Worcester Art Nouveau Blush Porcelain Desk Stand Dated 1894
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and rare Royal Worcester Art Nouveau porcelain desk stand decorated in blush colors and
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Tole Painted Ink Stand. Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter ends signed to the underside
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides
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Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Alabaster

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Rococo slant front corner desk. Desktop opens to reveal an ample working surface
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant French bonheur de jour ladies writing desk in kingswood and rosewood, with bronze gilt
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo slant front desk. Front opens to reveal a large work surface, ten pull out drawers
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th C. French Faience Blue and White Hand Painted Inkwell with Harbor Scene
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of classic French charm to your writing desk with this elegant ceramic inkwell. Crafted
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk office Inkwell Center Piece Faience Porcelain . This beautiful
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Early 19th Century European Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Grand Tour Pair of Italian Figurative Pen-Holders Desk Accessories
Located in Milano, MI
A set of two lovely Grand Tour hand-painted terracotta figurative pen-holders of Neapolitan origin
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Sculptural Hand Painted View of Venice Terracotta Pen Holder
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Early 20th Century Sculptural in Relief Hand Painted View of Venice Terracotta Pen Holder
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Painted Shop Counter
Located in Houston, TX
This wonderful antique shop counter/desk has a light three plank pine top and an antique painted
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Shop Counter
Antique Painted Shop Counter
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Chinoiserie Ladies Writing Desk c. Early 20th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
beautiful blend of function and ornate design. The desk’s exterior is painted in a rich black lacquer finish
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Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing desk, circa 1790, embodies the clean lines and
Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Painted Wood Bonheur-du-jour or Occasional Table w/Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French smaller-sized painted wood table, with single drawer, from the turn of the 18th and 19th
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Late 18th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
Category

19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Vermis Martin Style Bonheur Du Jour Secretary Desk. Hand Painted and with original
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Paint, Ribbon

Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze and Marble Inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze and marble inkstand by Franz Xaver Bergman Austrian, c. 1910 Height
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Japanned English Victorian Papier Mâché Mother of Pearl Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian Japanned papier mache desk set with mother of pearl inlay and elaborate rich
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Other

Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare and important Sheraton period painted satinwood cheveret in original finish and with
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Sèvres Style Rococo Painted Gilt Pink Gold Inkstand French Porcelain 19th
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Hand-Painted Enamel .800 Fine Silver "Lipstick" Perfume Bottle
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exquisite antique 19th century French Vermeil (.800 fine silver) and hand-painted enamel "Lipstick
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Vermeil, Silver, Enamel

Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall condition. Signed CA,, with number 820. From Alcide Chaumeil's atelier in Paris ac...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Ceramic

Edwardian Hand Painted Satinwood Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian hand painted satinwood bureau, painted in the Adam manner with
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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, each with hand-painted floral decoration. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, gilded ormolu mounts and
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Chinoiserie Library Desk or Table
Located in Houston, TX
each side having brass swan neck handles and escutcheons. Ornately embellished with hand painted
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Walnut reception desk with rich decorations on the sides and back, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
with rich gold painted decorations on the sides and back (reception front), it is a writing desk with
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

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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 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 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.