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English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood military campaign chest with an upper case fitted drawer hinged fall front
Category

Antique 1810s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Gentleman s Writing Desk and Games Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, circa 1780, hand carved, petite writing desk inset with game chess and backgammon game
Category

Antique 1780s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
vintage character and authentic patina. Elegantly designed and well-proportioned, the desk is carved on
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Blade/S Modern Wooden Desk with Chest of Drawers by Casamanara
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Blade/S is a wooden desk with bronze finishes, whose left leg is parallel to the surface, creating
Category

2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Clock by Westerstand Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style mid 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Gorgeous 25 inches (!) tall hand carved and gold leaf floral motive Rococo clock made in 1 copy ca
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
perfectly contrasted by the carved scrolls accentuating the desk's apron, subtly echoed by the ring pulls on
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Writing Desk with Pierced Sides and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century English Regency writing desk exemplifies the refined elegance of the period
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two drawers, horse hoof legs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Black Painted Tree Trunk Design Desk or Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary black painted desk / console table with an irregularly shaped table top on two carved
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk
Located in New York, NY
. Beautifully hand-carved the entire desk is beautifully ebonized and fitted with ormolu mounts. This piece is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk with Turned Legs and Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
drawers, carved with geometric motifs. The wood has a remarkable patina that accentuates the impressive
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Burled Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
construction throughout the desk is typified by hand carved, reeded quarter columns, dovetailed drawers and
Category

2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Carved Oak Table With Turned Legs And Two Drawers, 19th century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
A 19th-century Spanish Renaissance-style carved oak desk. It features decorative elements such as
Category

Antique 1890s Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

1800 s Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & impressive! This rounded Italian Louis XV style executive desk with inlaid wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Burled Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Burled Executive Desk with tooled leather top is both decorative and functional. Built in three sections
Category

2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
By Heinrich Daniel Gambs
Located in Forney, TX
Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs (1765–18...
Category

20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Door Made Custom Desk or Table with Iron Trestle Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A custom table with an 18th century Spanish hand-carved door top. This rectangular-shaped table has
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

18th c. Partners Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 18th-century ebonized petite partners desk, richly adorned with finely cast ormolu
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Kidney-shaped Veneer Writing Desk with Brown Leather Top
Located in Sofia, BG
French kidney-shaped veneer writing table, topped with a leather-covered desk and opening with two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century French Cherrywood Bureau de Pente Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
30"H Materials - Brass, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
30"H Materials - Copper, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Burled Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-paneled writing
Category

2010s Renaissance Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Leather Top Desk Signed Billen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
but also elevates the desk’s visual appeal, adding depth and richness to the warm wood tones of the
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in White Bronze Mid. Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Salamanca two-drawer oak writing desk with iron supports. Hand-carved details throughout
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style writing desk made by La Maison London. Painted in a French grey with gold
Category

2010s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Materials - Antique Bronze, Metal sheet, Teak, Wood, Metal Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality carved Black Forest jewellery box having a quality carved eagle to the top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Desk Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sheet Metal

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved, circa 1720, using chestnut and oak woods, this desk was recently part of Le Grand
Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Null Writing Table 160 , Solid Oak Wood, Hand-Crafted
Located in Ankara, TR
The Null Writing Table 160 , crafted entirely from solid oak, offers an enjoyable and ergonomic workspace. With practical, deep drawers, a built-in pen holder on the tabletop, and a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

Materials

Wood, Oak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Techniques: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that
Category

2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Antique Writing Desk and Chair Set circa 1920s, Moorish Style Inlaid Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's. This hand-carved
Category

Early 20th Century Lebanese Moorish Desks

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table is a lovely piece of antique furniture
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved wood desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 431 options for an antique or vintage carved wood desk now, or shop our selection of 30 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood desk over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol Stephanie Grusenmeyer, Amorph Inc. and Don S. Shoemaker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Desk?

A carved wood desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,495, while the lowest priced sells for $76 and the highest can go for as much as $348,500.
Questions About Carved Wood Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.