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Desk With Horn

Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak Kneehole Desk With Figural Carved Pulls c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak Kneehole Desk With Figural Carved Pulls C1900 Measures - 38 1/2" x 54
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak Kneehole Desk With Figural Carved Pulls c1910
Antique RJ Horner Carved Oak Kneehole Desk With Figural Carved Pulls c1910
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.5 in W 54.25 in D 28.75 in
Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Serpentine Bombay Style Desk with Claw Ball Feet
Located in Big Flats, NY
1/8". A stunning antique RJ Horner mahogany desk, circa 1920, featuring a serpentine Bombay style
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Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Serpentine Bombay Style Desk with Claw 
Ball Feet
Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Serpentine Bombay Style Desk with Claw 
Ball Feet
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 28.25 in
19th Century English Scrimshaw Steer Horn with Black Armorial Crest Engraving
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this fine, antique scrimshaw steer Horn. Found in England, circa 1870
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

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Horn

Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with Oude Horn leerdam W Heesen
By Willem Heesen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Dutch Round Glass Paperweight Ball Signed with O Horn, 1980 Oude Horn Leerdam from Willem Heesen
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
adorned with a horn motif, an elegant touch that adds to its allure. The desk's top features a mesmerizing
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Brass

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
$6,239 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 36.62 in
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique English brass and crystal inkwell with small horns and brass boar head. Diameter for
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Antique 19th Century English Charles II Inkwells

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Crystal, Brass

Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
Ink Bottle with Boar Head and Antlers
$1,750
H 3 in W 6.25 in D 5.75 in

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Jean-Claude Dresse Table or Desk with Horn Inlayed, Anno 1980
By Smekens, Jean Claude Dresse
Located in Brussels, BE
inlaid of Horn. The multiple colored horn is layed into a fish-bone structure, which creates an
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables

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Horn, Bog Wood, Lacquer

Jugendstil Penholder Horn with Lizard and Metal Application
Located in Hamburg, DE
Penholder Horn with Lizard and Metal Application
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Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Desk Accessories

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Metal

19th Century Horn and Silver Quill Holder with Unicorn Figure on Marble Base
Located in Nashville, TN
19th century horn and silver quill holder with unicorn figure on marble base.
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Antique 19th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Regency 19th Century Anglo-Indian Horn Ink Stand with One Crystal Ink Bottle
Located in New York, NY
Regency 19th century Anglo-Indian horn ink stand with one crystal ink bottle, one small horn cover
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Antique 19th Century Indian Inkwells

Antique Horner School Carved Oak S-Roll Top Desk with Full Interior c1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Horner School s-roll top desk in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Oak

A Rare Roe Deer Horn Desk Set with Candlesticks c.1870-80
Located in London, GB
The inkwell has a pen rest in Roe Deer horn & the the base is in layered stag horn with star
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Desk Accessories

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Horn

Signed Maitland Smith Desk Tesselated Horn Carlton House Writing Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Regency style Carlton writing desk covered with tessellated horn in dark and light colors
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Late 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare and Impressive Roe Deer Horn Desk Set with Candlesticks, circa 1870-1880
Located in London, GB
The inkwell has a pen rest in roe deer horn and the base is in layered stag horn with star
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Inkwells

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Horn

Horn Tone Neutral Finish X Base Campaign Desk with Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern grey to white wash horn tone Campaign desk. Glossy finish clear coat finish
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique English Horn and Gold Plated Novelty Desk Tidy, Lizard with Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and unusual desk tidy / dish, perfect for keeping bits and pieces tidy on the desk-top
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate

Magnifying Glass with Polished Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
polished horn with black and brown taupe tones. It is a great finishing piece in your library or fun coffee
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Silver

19th Century English Horn Jar with Silver
By Edward Charles Brown 1
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
English horn jar with 925 silver marked. In the front a silver médaillon. Bottom in glass. Made by
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Antique 1870s English Black Forest More Desk Accessories

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Silver

English Victorian Period 19th Century Ram s Horns Inkwell with Metal Canister
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period ram's horns inkwell from the 19th century, with metal canister. Created
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Metal

19th Century English Magnifying Glass made with Stag Horn Cutlery Handle
Located in Middleburg, VA
magnifying glass, made with a 19th century stag horn cutlery handle, will help do the job. Made in England
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Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

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Horn, Glass

Horn and Suede Notepad Holder with Chrome Mounts by Muriel Rudolph, 1980s
By Muriel Rudolph
Located in Stamford, CT
The beautiful horn inlaid top framed in deep burgundy suede swings up on chrome hinges. A wonderful
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Horn

Antique Reed Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion Head Mask
By Reed Barton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 1950s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion head and Ring Handle. Beautiful Reed
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Mid-20th Century American For The Desk

Art Deco Brass Shoe Horn with Bronze Ram, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Elegant long shoe horn in brass set with a stylised Ram in bronze at the top. It can be wall hung
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Desk Accessories

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Brass, Bronze

Paperweight Marked in Blue with W. Hessen O.Horn Leerdam Holland
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight Marked in Blue with W. Hessen O.Horn A paperweight is an object that can be placed on
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20th Century Dutch De Stijl Paperweights

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Art Glass

Crystal Inkwell with a Silver Top and Mounted Stag Horn, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Crystal Inkwell with a Silver Top and Decorated with Mounted Stag Horn, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

Exquisite Antique Victorian Cobra Letter Opener with Emerald Eyes and Horn Blade
Located in New York, NY
amber colored Horn blade. This is truly a remarkable piece that was originally purchased at James two
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Letter Openers

Antique Horner School Oak Two-Door Secretary, Bookcase with Desk, C1920
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
secretary in the manner of Horner offers quarter sawn oak construction with double door bookcase having
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Early 20th Century American Bookcases

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Oak, Glass

Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Side-by-Side Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet In the
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

HORN INLAY LAMP.
Located in NYC, NY
An oval shapped desk lamp with rectangular inlays of horn veneer.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

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Metal

HORN INLAY LAMP.
HORN INLAY LAMP.
H 21.25 in W 5 in D 4 in
Italian Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Lovely little desk lamp with a horn-shaped avocado colored lampshade. Attributed to Stilnovo, made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
Italian Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
H 13.39 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Carved Figural RJ Horner Mahogany Writing Desk Table
By J. Horner
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Renaissance style 2 drawer desk, attributed to J. Horner, with paw feet on casters.
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

RJ Horner Co French Marble Top One-Drawer Writing Table with Ormolu
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in Milford, NH
Paris by R.J. Horner & Co, Furniture Makers, 61,63,65 West 23rd Street, New York”. The table dates to
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

English Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Desk Set with Horn Handles 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mid-Century Modern desk accessory set composed of an Art Nouveau style magnifying glass
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Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Letter Openers

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Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

R.J. Horner Louis XV1 Style Parquetry Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautifully proportioned serpentine shaped Louis XV1 style parquetry desk by R. J. Horner with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XVI Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century Scottish Horn Ink Standish with Solid Silver Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
Ink Standish with solid oak base, two Highland cow horns form the centrepiece of this unusual and
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Desk Sets

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Horn, Oak

Rare English Ram s Horn with Silver Plate Inkwell by Walker Hall
By Walker Hall
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rare English Ram's Horn with silver plate Inkwell by Walker & Hall, the horns are mounted with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Gucci Milano 1970 Shoe Horn with Handle in Leather and Stainless Steel
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Shoe horn designed by Gucci. Very elegant shoehorn, created in Milano Italy by the house of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Reed Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion Head Mask
By Reed Barton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 1950s Reed & Barton Silver Plated Shoe Horn with Lion head and Ring Handle. Beautiful Reed
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Letter Openers

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Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Magnifying Glass with Leather Cover, Model 4998, Austria, 1959
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck Magnifying glass and bookmark, model 4998 Austria, 1959 Horn, glass, leather
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Horn, Leather, Glass

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
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20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Gilt Bronze Empire French Two-Arm Bouillotte Desk lamp with Trumpets, Horns
By Maison Lucien Gau
Located in Halle, DE
A beautiful 20th century high-quality gilt bronze French Bouillotte desk lamp with two arms in the
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20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

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Brass, Iron

Rare Desk by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Walnut & brass. 5-drawer desk with ribbed, relief surfaces, horn legs 3 brass keys. All drawers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare Desk by Paolo Buffa
Rare Desk by Paolo Buffa
H 31.75 in W 67 in D 31.5 in
Two Magnifying Glasses with Silver and Horn Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Two magnifying glasses with horns that have been applied with silver for the handles. Priced
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Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories

Painted French Louis XVI Style Desk with Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
painted finish. Established in 1979, Joyce Horn Antiques, ltd. continues its 36 year tradition of
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks

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Leather, Wood

18th Century Spanish Table with Trestle Base in Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Intricate carvings on all four sides of apron. Established in 1979, Joyce Horn Antiques, ltd
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing ...

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Oak

19thc English Horn Ivory Lap Desk With Penwork Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC ENGLISH HORN & IVORY LAP DESK WITH PENWORK INTERIOR An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques
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Antique 19th Century Boxes

A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful polished walnut lap desk with mother pearl, abalone, and horn inlay border along top of
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Walnut, Leather

A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
A Inlay Burl Walnut Lap Desk
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century English Rams Horn Inkwell with Pewter Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English rams Horn inkwell with pewterl mounts and brass topped bottles.
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells

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Pewter

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By Baccarat
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Antique 1870s French Paperweights

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Glass

Duomo of Milan with Pesants- Oil Painting - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Duomo of Milan with peasants is a modern artwork realized by an Italian Artist in 18th century. Mixed colored oil on canvas 40x33cm with frame included. Good conditions.
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18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Writing desk/desk on wheels in English style with a blue leather top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
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20th Century Classical Roman Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Baker Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Hooker Furniture Solid Wood Archivist Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
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20th Century High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saber Leg Dining Table
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saber Leg Dining Table Solid Walnut legs with mahogany framed edge to the top. Table is 29" high and 57" x 38" and has one 37" leaf fully extended 94" fully ex...
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saber Leg Dining Table
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Saber Leg Dining Table
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 94 in D 38 in
Vintage Brass Vase from India, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Brass Made in India With aged patina Re-polished Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Brass

Vintage Brass Vase from India, 1960s
Vintage Brass Vase from India, 1960s
$275
H 5.52 in Dm 2.37 in
Antique Figured Walnut Queen Anne Style Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique figured walnut Queen Anne style desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, this is beautifully construct...
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Queen Anne Style Desk
Antique Figured Walnut Queen Anne Style Desk
$1,514
H 29.93 in W 42.92 in D 20.08 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Renaissance Revival Library Serving Table, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Italian, Renaissance Revival carved walnut library/serving table, circa 1870. The table top having a carved gadrooned edge with substantial carved supports at eac...
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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
Antique Sterling Silver Goblet
$2,608
H 6.4 in Dm 3.3 in
Impressive French Art Deco Desk with Secretary Table
Located in North Bergen, NJ
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Wood

Mahogany Finely Carved Ball Claw Console Writing Table Desk Two Drawers Rope
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
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20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Antique 1890s Desks

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Wood

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
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$818 Sale Price
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

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Tortoise Shell

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Desk With Horn For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk with horn for your home. A desk with horn — often made from bone, horn and metal — can elevate any home. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage desk with horn now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the desk with horn you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each desk with horn bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made desk with horn over the years, but those crafted by Carl Auböck, Edward Charles Brown and Muriel Rudolph are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Desk With Horn?

Prices for a desk with horn can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $217 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,487.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ram’s horn is called a shofar. A shofar is a musical instrument used for Jewish religious ceremonies. The pitch of a shofar is controlled by the player’s embouchure. You’ll find a large collection of ram horn-inspired artwork from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    What a drinking horn represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In Greek mythology, the drinking horn is a symbol of the God Dionysus. Others associate the vessels with the Vikings or believe it to represent wealth and abundance. Shop a collection of drinking horns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How a drinking horn works is rather simple. The hollowed-out horn holds water and other liquids. When you want to take a sip, you lift the open end to your mouth, keeping the pointed end in a downward position. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of drinking horns.
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    The horn of a phonograph is actually just called the horn. Early phonographs played music and other sounds when grooves in records caused vibrations to travel from the stylus to the diaphragm. This caused the vibrating diaphragm to generate sound waves carried out through the horn. Find a variety of phonographs on 1stDibs.
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    The most distinct feature of kudu horn is their shape. Male kudu antelopes grow long spiraling horns with a sleek surface that artisans can paint and carve. You'll find a selection of kudu horn furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although sizes varied, most powder horns held around 32 ounces of powder. Powder horns were popular because they were lightweight and easy to carry. Also, the horn helped to keep gunpowder dry. Shop a selection of antique powder horns on 1stDibs.
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    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
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    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
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    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.