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Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th c. Swedish Bureau Desk / Secretary in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish bureau secretary with a scalloped base in original paint. Circa 1870. Behind the drop
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930s Goddard chest / writing desk featuring a drop front door that opens to multiple
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian
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Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pinewood Desk Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Swedish Gustavian style hand carved pinewood painted console, desk table with simple drawer and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pittsburg Reverse Painted Bankers Desk Lamp Adjustable
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique Pittsburg reverse painted bankers desk lamp circa 1920's. Beautiful landscape on glass
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Glass

An 18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Side Table / Desk
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
furniture of this era. Crafted from pine, the table displays traces of its original paint, adding character
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18th Century Rococo Antique Painted Desk

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
a slant front desk opening to reveal a gray painted interior and multiple smal drawers and the
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Steel

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze desk set of American interest. Austrian, c. 1910 Letter holder
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Early 20th Century Austrian Native American Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Gustavian Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine – Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary desk crafted in black-painted pine with brass fittings. The upper section
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

English Polychrome-Painted Paper Mâché Poet s Desk Pole Screen
Located in New York, NY
-sealed letters and papers. Mounted on a dark-teal painted metal stand, ending in horn-shaped feet on
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Early 1900s English Regency Revival Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Artist s Studio Paint Splattered Mahogany Writing Table Desk, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE TABLE A good quality Victorian writing table/desk which has been used in an artist’s
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19th Century British Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Console Ribbon Wood Table Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
spectacular and beautifully-presented table/desk. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The 19th
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Late 19th Century Spanish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Painted Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Painted Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece, a brass triple sconce lamp
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1880s Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk Hand-Painted Venetian Chinoiserie
Located in London, Park Royal
craftsmanship with the poetic detailing of Venetian artistry. The exterior is expressively hand-painted in the
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant secretary desk with glazed upper cabinet and a gracefully broken arched pediment. The
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18th Century German French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Poudreuse Writing Desk, Console Table Painted Piemont Italien
Located in Epfach, DE
18th Century Poudreuse Writing Desk, Console Table Painted Piemont Italien Small, Rare Poudreuse or
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1770s Italian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

French Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table Desk with Drawer, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This French hand painted table in a neutral shade with a blue hue with one drawer features classic
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Fantastic Paint Decorated Faux Marble Interior Venetian Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic paint decorated Venetian secretary desk with faux marble interior is a remarkable
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Early 1900s Italian Louis XV Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This stunning Mid-19th-century French Painted Secretary Desk has a captivating fall-front design
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

European 1800s Two-Part Painted Wood Secretary with Slanted Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall European painted wood two-part secretary from the early 19th century, with molded cornice
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Early 19th Century European Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

French Painted Green Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Painted Green Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece, a brass triple sconce
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Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Danish Blue Painted Rococo Secretary Desk in the Manner of Mathias Ortmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Danish Rococo secretary desk executed in the manner of cabinetmaker Mathias Ortmann (1692
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Rococo Gilt Painted Faux Stone Console Entry Table Office Desk Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian Rococo gilt painted faux stone console entry table office desk antique. An exceptional
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Fantastic English Adams Paint Decorated Satinwood Slant Lid Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English Adams paint decorated satinwood slant lid secretary desk is a stunning example of
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Outstanding Red and Yellow Ornate Large Venetian Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Venetian painted secretary desk is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry
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1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

Superb Period 1780s era Italian Tombstone Paint Decorated Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
-painted floral motifs and decorative trim, this desk exudes old-world charm and timeless elegance. The
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1780s Italian Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Secretary Desk with Fallfront, Mid 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
This late 19th-century French secretary exudes timeless elegance with its creamy painted finish
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Late 19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV Rococo Style French Paint Decorated Gilt Desk Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 36 1/4in W: 17 3/4in D: 16in SH: 20in This antique Louis XV style desk chair is
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Painted Desk

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk In Original Paint And Gilt Accents
Located in London, Park Royal
original painted finish and beautifully balanced proportions. The exterior is rendered in a naturally aged
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Georgian Painted Mahogany Elbow Chair Carver (Chippendale Dining Desk Armchair)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Georgian period, late 18th century, painted mahogany elbow chair. This armchair in Chippendale
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish painted wood two-part secretary from circa 1810 with beige / light gray painted finish
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

French Painted Toleware and Brass Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Painted Toleware and Brass Desk Lamp A lovely piece, adapted from an original oil lamp, the
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19th Century Empire Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Mid-18th Century Genovese St. Hand Painted Cabinet / Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative Italian mid 18th century Genovese st. hand painted cabinet/desk
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18th Century Italian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Bookcase Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Adams Style Hand Painted Double Bonnet Top Bookcase Secretary Desk. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French Neo-Classical Black Lacquer Faux Tortoise Painted Table / Desk / Center
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Neo-Classical style French black lacquer and faux tortoise painted
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating
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1860s French Victorian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood

Genuine Antique Swedish Sideboard, Drawers, Doors and Desk, with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
. The sideboard is a combination furniture with doors, drawers and a desk top. Made by hand in solid
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

French Painted Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp a Lovely Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Painted Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece, a brass triple sconce lamp
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1880s Adam Style Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Slant Front Desk, Circa 1780, in Soft Grey Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 18th-century Swedish slant front desk, circa 1780, featuring a classic Gustavian form
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18th Century Swedish Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Unique Venetian Italian Paint Decorated Secretary Desk with Bookcase Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Venetian Italian paint decorated secretary desk with bookcase, circa 1890s, is a remarkable
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1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian fall front desk from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Pine

Austrian Table/Writing Desk with Inset Stone Top and Painted Border, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Austrian table with inset stone top, painted border, tapered splayed legs, and one (1
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Stone

French Empire Tole Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A circa 19th century French oil lamp with original painted finish wired for electrical use
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Metal

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels
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Late 18th Century English Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

19th Century Swedish Oak Ladies’ Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish oak ladies’ writing desk or secretary featuring a Bombay-curved lower chest with three
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Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Iron

Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Florentine carved cream painted parcel gilt slant-top desk bureau with nicely aged dark warm
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

18th Century Painted Oak Secretary, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
section (with contrasting black painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes six small drawers
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XV Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This petite desk has the most charming decoration. It is done in chinoiserie.
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19th Century French Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian secretaire desk, in the Brighton Pavilion style. Having a frame of burnt bamboo, inset
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1880s British Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Brass

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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.