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18th Century Danish Baroque Secretary Desk in Faux-Marble
Located in Kastrup, DK
Impressive Danish Baroque secretary desk in grey-blue faux-marble decoration. The piece is
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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Painted Desk

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...
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Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Painted Desk

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

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Metal

Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk
Located in New York, NY
Antique colonial desk or console. The patina on this teak wood is beautiful. Hand carved legs with
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Painted Desk

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Self Portrait of Addison Thomas Millar at Desk
By Addison Thomas Millar
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
"Self Portrait of Addison Thomas Millar at Desk" is a captivating painting by the American
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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Antique Painted Desk

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Art Deco Period Desk Lamp Germany circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period desk lamp from Germany circa 1930. Black enamel and polished steel. Dimensions
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1920s German Bauhaus Antique Painted Desk

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Steel, Metal

Napoleonic Revival Orange Tole Desk Lamp
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Napoleon III hand painted tole desk lamp in orange and gold leaf, with adjustable brass
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1860s French Antique Painted Desk

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Tôle

Painted Oak Secretary Bureau, Denmark circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
pink painted finish which has been gently distressed to reveal the original oak underneath, adding both
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Painted Desk

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Brass, Iron

Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful Gustavian writing table desk from the second half of the 19th century with stunning
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

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Pine

Original Painted Pine Secretary Bureau from Sweden, dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
around the top. The interior desk is painted green and holds 20 drawers with central cubbie and the drop
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Desk

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Wood, Pine, Paint

1790s Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian light/medium grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1790 with carved panel and
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

Italian Rococo Style Table, Desk With Faux-Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mid 19th Century Italian Table / Desk with Original Paint and Faux Marble Top, Wonderfully Carved
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

19th Black Painted Century French Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century French writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood. This richly
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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Painted Desk

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Oak

Italian 18th century Louis XV Period patinated Wood and Scagliola table/desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
side table/desk. This wonderfully detailed rectangular table is raised on patinated off-white legs
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Painted Desk

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Iron

Black Painted Baroque Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
contrasting blue painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers which
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Desk

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Pair of Oak Pharmacy Desks - Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of dark-grey Swedish Gustavian pharmacy desks made of hand crafted painted Oakwood
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

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Oak

18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with two
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

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Metal, Brass

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Mid 18th Century Swedish writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood. This
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Painted Desk

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Oak, Fabric, Wood

STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Functional Engine Motor Desk Model
Located in Miami, FL
patinated wood. Period: Industrial revolution, 1880-1898. Weight: About 6 pounds, (2.75 Kg.). Size: Desk
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Painted Desk

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Copper, Steel, Iron

1930 s French Impressionist Painting Artists Mother Reading at Desk in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Mother by Etienne Auguste Krier (French, 1875-1953) oil painting on board, framed framed: 11 x 15.5 inches board: 9 x 13 inches condition: very good provenance: private c...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Painted Desk

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Oil

Early 19th Century Swedish Falun Red Wood Trestle Breakfast Table or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish falu painted trestle table from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
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19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

Samuel Alcock Writing Desk Set Coalbrookdale Porcelain Encrusted Flowers, ca1830
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in London, GB
A complete writing desk set in the Coalbrookdale style with lavishly encrusted flowers, consisting
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1830s English Rococo Revival Antique Painted Desk

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Porcelain

Original Painted Pine Drop Leaf Side Table, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
or small writing desk. The original painted finish is in cream/beige tones that have faded and worn
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Painted Desk

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Pine, Paint

Antique Irish 18th Century Burl Walnut George I Lowboy Dressing Table Desk 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & well proportioned early 18th century George I antique Irish walnut & burl lowboy, circa 1720. The overhanging top having quartered burl walnut and is edgebanded, below are t...
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1720s English George I Antique Painted Desk

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Brass

Meissen Figure Cavalier At His Desk Writing A Love Letter, Kaendler, Circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
black bow on the wig hair, sitting at a magnificent desk with curved marble top and writing a love
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1860s German Baroque Antique Painted Desk

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Porcelain

Antique English Jennens Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desk

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Paper

Country French 18th century Regence Period patinated Wood center table/desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Marble center table/desk. This wonderful center table is raised on four handsome cabriole legs
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18th Century French Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desk

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Paper

Antique Lacquered Chinese Console Table Side Desk Inlaid Jumu Elm Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
console table or a handy desk or bedroom table and will add gorgeous colouring, excellent bygone quality
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Painted Desk

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Brass

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desk

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Paper

French Ebonized Burled Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase with Sevres Style Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
painted classical figures. The desk boasts a rich ebonized frame complemented by burled walnut panels
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Painted Desk

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Bronze

Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930 s
By Herbert Terry
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Herbert Terry Anglepoise Model 1227 Black Two Step Articulated Desk Lamp 1930's Model 1227 (1938
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Painted Desk

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Aluminum

Rare Brass, Metal Wood Art Deco Mushroom Hat Table or Desk Lamp Sign M. Sabino
By Marius-Ernest Sabino
Located in Lisse, NL
the metal shade and the wooden base have been 'marble painted' and the wear has made this rare light
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Painted Desk

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Neoclassical Ebonized Swedish Center or Library Table
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III style. Will also be an excellent writing table or desk. Original black painted finish, robust
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1860s Swedish Napoleon III Antique Painted Desk

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Wood, Paint

Cabinet With Painting - 17th Century, French Wooden
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Amazing 17th Century secretary or desk with imbedded painted panel. Unique and special piece. The
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17th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Desk

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Oak

Secretary Swedish Rococo. Black
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish Rococo Secretary Desk in Black-Painted Pine. Executed in a beautiful and
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Painted Desk

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Brass, Iron

Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
over paneled cabinet doors. The secretary has been given a professional custom layered painted finish
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desk

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Brass

Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
any small collectibles. Sitting atop a vanity, dresser or a desk, the hand painted box is as elegant
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Bergmann
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT SCULPTURE This great Austrian Jugenstil desk-size cold-painted and patinated bronze
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Painted Desk

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Bronze

French Boulliote Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French bronze desk lamp with painted tole shade and two interior lights
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1920s French Antique Painted Desk

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Metal, Bronze

1930 s pinewood table
Located in Brecht, BE
a pinewood table or desk with painted base ...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Painted Desk

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Pine

Japanese antique wabi-sabi black coffee low table / 1850-1912 / small table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden low table, known as a "fuzukue" (writing desk), was made in Japan between the late Edo
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Painted Desk

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Cedar

Les Amateurs d Estampes
By Félix Vallotton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, Vuillard, Charles Cottet, Roussel, and Vallotton engaged in conversation around a desk. He painted his wife
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Painted Desk

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Woodcut

Substantial Polysonn-Lampe Nickel Plate and Black Iron Table Lamp, 1920 s
By Polysonn-Lampe
Located in Bainbridge, NY
interior on a weighted round Black enameled gloss base. Original paint. Task. Desk. Work. Steampunk
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Painted Desk

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Brass, Iron, Nickel

Biedermeier Mahogany Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt Globe Form Work Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier (19th Century) globe-form work desk with a mahogany structure that opens to reveal a
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Painted Desk

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Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

English Painted Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with tapered legs, porcelain handles, later paint, circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Painted Desk

English Painted Desk, circa 1900
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
English painted desk with one small drawer, old paint, natural pine top.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Painted Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Wood Painted Desk
Located in Lannebert, FR
19th century Louis XVI wood painted desk.
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

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Oak

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century painted desk Louis XVI style with a center drawer and two drawers on each side. This
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desk

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Metal

18th Century Swedish Faux-Bois Painted Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Swedish faux-bois painted desk; two central drawers flanked by three larger drawers
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18th Century Antique Painted Desk

19th Century English Regency Style Painted Desk with Custom Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English regency style painted desk with custom hand painted finish Measures: 38.5" W x
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19th Century English Regency Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

Painted Desk/ Vanity, circa 1920
Located in Bedford, NY
back splash. Original brass handles - Inverted shelf in line with front leg detail. Painted finish
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Painted Desk

Charming Painted Desk on Stand
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Small traveling desk with drop front writing surface above two drawers. Chinese and English
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Painted Desk

THE NORMAND DECOUPAGE AND FAUX PAINTED DESK
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
sepia tones with painted scrollwork borders. The front has nine scenes with painted scrollwork between
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19th Century American Antique Painted Desk

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Iron

Painted Lap Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly functional desk surface with drawer, in green painted, worn surface. Strong modernist lines
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

Antique Sheraton Painted Desk Chair, English, circa 1795
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Sheraton period armchair painted with flowers and ivory lines on a rich brown ground
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Painted Desk

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Beech

Early 19th C Painted Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming small scale possibly English painted vanity or desk chair
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Painted Desk

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Wood

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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 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.