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Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in Cheshire, GB
Queen Anne style burr walnut bureau the sloped edge fall opening to reveal fitted interior with
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Victorian Burr Walnut Pop-Up Davenport
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian burr walnut pop-up davenport with pullout / pull-out writing slide with tooled green
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut Davenport, having a piano top, opening to reveal a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian burr walnut davenport. The davenport is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bound quality burr walnut writing box with brass
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Antique 1860s Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Dutch Bureau Secretary of Burr Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Dutch secretary bureau desk or writing table of burled walnut in the Baroque style
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Desks

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Metal, Brass

Antique Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique leather top desk made from burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Italian Burr Walnut Cigarette Box, circa 1930
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Art Deco Italian attributed burr walnut cigarette box with silver mounts and mounted
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

Carved in Walnut and Burr Bureau, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Lombard bureau, 1960s. Furniture carved in walnut and burr walnut with four external drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks

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Burl, Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Rising Top Davenport
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century freestanding burr walnut rising top davenport, the moulded edge top
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Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful walnut bureau in the antique Georgian style, this dates from around the 1930’s period. It is of super quality, and is a very practical size, being nice and slim...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Revival Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Queen Anne revival burr walnut bureau having a beautiful burr walnut top, burr walnut fall
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Early 20th Century English Desks

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Mahogany

Swedish, 19th Century Burr Birch Secretaire Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century burr birch secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Stunning 4 drawer chest
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Desks

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Birch

Dutch Bombe Three Drawer Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dutch Bombe Three Drawer Burr Walnut Bureau A very attractive Dutch style three drawer burr walnut
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Antique 1890s Dutch Colonial Desks

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Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Tunbridge Ware Inlay Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian burr walnut Tunbridge Ware inlay writing box having a fantastic burr
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Walnut

An Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk. Burr walnut with figured walnut banding and original chromed vertical
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Burr Ash Veneered Bureau
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An early 18th century burr ash veneered bureau with a well and stepped interior. The drawers, fall
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks

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Ash

19th Century Walnut and Burr Bureau Bookcase
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Venetian bureau bookcase of the 19th century. Double bodied furniture in walnut and burr
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Bureau on Legs
Located in London, GB
Beautifully shaped antique burr walnut bureau in excellent condition and dating from the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A High Quality 19th Century figured Victorian Burr Walnut Piano Davenport with a pop up top. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Victorian burr walnut and marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Very Good Quality Antique Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A very attractive burr walnut breakfront partners writing desk of good colour dating to circa 1900
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful George I period burr walnut kneehole desk of diminutive proportion having superbly
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Art Deco Writing Desk, English, Circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk. Burr and figured walnut veneered throughout with shelving to both sides
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.  Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface. Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Desks

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Birch

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique writing bureau, beautifully made from walnut. This is in the antique Georgian style, it dates from circa 1930s period. The quality is excellent, this is...
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Partners Desk English, circa 1930
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco partners desk. Burr walnut veneered with ebonised base, mahogany lined drawers and
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Walnut-Burr Veneer Inkstand, Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
An oval inkstand in walnut-burr veneer with gilt bronze mounting resting on four clawed feet, The
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Antique 1810s French Empire Inkwells

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Bronze

Slim Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
Antique Georgian style burr walnut bureau of slim proportions, sitting on bracket feet. It's in
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Vintage 1930s English Desks

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Walnut

20th Century Queen Anne Revival Burr Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 20th century Queen Anne Revival burr walnut bureau, the shaped fall
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

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Walnut

20th Century Art Deco Scandinavian Birch Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful quality one piece burr birch desk, circa 1930. Fine quality striking burr timber used
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

EXQUISITE DAVID LINLEY ALFRED DUNHILL STAMPED WASTEPAPER BiN BURR WALNUT SATIN
By David Linley, Alfred Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and decorative piece, it looks smart and elegant in any setting, you have large panels of Burr Walnut
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20th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Oak, Satinwood, Walnut

Early 20th Century burr yew desktop box with clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock circa 1920. Empire revival burr yew cigar box
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Yew

Quality Antique Burr Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Bracket Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique burr walnut and ormolu mounted bracket clock having a quality burr walnut case with
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Vintage 1920s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

Large and Impressive 19th Century Walnut Pedestal Partners Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th century burr walnut pedestal partners desk, the shaped top having a
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Antique 1890s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Stunning Edwardian Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather Writing Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Edwardian burr walnut writing bureau with
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

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Walnut

Exceptional George I, Burr Elm Fall Front Bureau, Secretaire Burl Secretary
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptionally fine early 18th century burr elm veneered fall front bureau, the fall opening to a
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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Desks

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Burl

Important Early George II Burr Walnut Diminutive Bureau / Bachelors C.1730
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Simply exquisite. Measure: 22" Rare and important all original George II diminutive burr walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Desks

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Brass

Stunning Serpentine Top circa 1930s Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1930s burr walnut writing bureau with
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bombe Slope-Front Bureau
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Finest antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bombe' shape slope-front bureau with exceptional
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Revival Pedestal Desk Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Leather Writing Surface with Hand Applied Gilt and Blind Tooling. The Top of the Desk also Features Burr
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Excellent Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Breakfronted Pedestal Desk Having Gilt Tooled
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Art Deco Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco kneehole desk. Burr and figured walnut veneered on solid mahogany with walnut and
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

George II Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Folkestone, GB
An especially fine quality George II period burr walnut kneehole desk with quartered 'bookmark
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Desks

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Walnut

Victorian Partners Desk Antique Walnut 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian partners desk in burr walnut Circa 1870 This Wonderful Desk has a Green Leather
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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality Burr Walnut. The Top of the Desk Features Burr Walnut Crossbanding and a Black Leather Writing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

Art Deco Desk Period 1920s Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality Burr Walnut. The Top of the Desk Features Burr Walnut Crossbanding and a Black Leather Writing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Good quality antique Georgian style figured and burr walnut desk, with a double serpentine shaped
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Desks

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Burl Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk. The top, banded with well figured burr walnut
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Walnut

English Art Deco Writing Desk/Dressing Table, circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco writing desk/ dressing table. Burr walnut veneered with satin birch, and ebonised inlay
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

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Walnut

19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut
Located in Eindhoven, NL
partner desk is a monument of elegance and functionality. The use of burr walnut wood gives this partner
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Antique 1860s British Desks

Materials

Walnut

English Georgian-Era Knee-Hole Pedestal Desk of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
An English Georgian-Era pedestal desk featuring burr walnut veneers and an embossed leather top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Antique Burl Walnut Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut pedestal desk, have a green leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Antique English Burl Walnut Georgian Style Partners Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique burr walnut partners desk, the top having its original green
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks

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Walnut

Unique Large 40 s Pierre Pouradier Duteil Desk in Blackened Wood Modernist, 1940
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Structure in solid oak wood stained in black and two burr-wood desk legs in lemon tree. This double desk is
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Victorian burr walnut and tulipwood, Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

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Burr Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic burr desk available at 1stDibs. A burr desk — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 312 options for an antique or vintage burr desk now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect burr desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A burr desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Gillows of Lancaster London, Jean Claude Mahey and Merryweather and Sons each produced at least one beautiful burr desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Burr Desk?

A burr desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,334, while the lowest priced sells for $390 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.