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19th Century Napoleon III Ebony Rosewood Inlaid France Cabinet Desk, 1850s
Located in Roma, RM
Cabinet with desk from France, Napoleon III period. In pink ebony and rosewood, inlaid with extreme
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1850s French Napoleon III Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

Table/Desk in Mahogany and Ebony Veneer
Located in Charleston, SC
Table/desk in mahogany and ebony veneer; gilt bronze fillet around top edge, at legs and feet. One
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Early 20th Century French Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Dining Table or Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare Anglo-Indian dining table or desk made from solid ebony. Top is made from 5 planks with
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19th Century Sri Lankan Ebony Antique Desk

18th Century France Louis XV Ebony Kingwood Secretaire Desk
Located in Roma, RM
Very rare French chest-shaped, centerpiece bureau in purple ebony wood with mercury-gilt bronze
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1750s French Louis XV Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Fruitwood, Kingwood

Anglo-Indian Ebony Ivory Writing Box
Located in Richmond, CA
An Anglo-Indian ebony writing slope or travel desk from Ceylon. Ivory inlay throughout. Various
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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Ivory

Napoleon III lap desk with Key
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Napoleon III, ebony/boule inlay lap desk with key and hand blown pair of inkwells.
Category

19th Century French Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony

Fine Seventeenth Century Portuguese Rosewood Desk/Center Table
Located in New York, NY
Fine Seventeenth Century Portuguese Rosewood Two Drawer Desk/Center Table; with Ebony Inlaid
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Rosewood, Ebony

Dutch Neo-Classical Decorated Rolltop Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
This unequaled Dutch Neo-Classical decorated roll top-desk with Bombe-shaped body in the Rococo
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19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Maple, Mahogany, Oak

English Bird s Eye Maple Lap Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
English bird's eye maple lap desk , the entire desk with beautiful color and patina, the top has a
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1860s English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Belgian Art Deco Parquetry Desk, 1920
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Parquetry desk - writing table - side table Art Deco, Belgium, 1920. Brass leg caps cherrywood
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century Lap Desk on Stand
Located in Somerville, MA
Late 19th century macassar ebony lap desk with mother of pearl inlay, fitted interior, gold tooled
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19th Century American Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian Secretary
Located in Northfield, IL
With etched antique mirror inlays in doors and black ebony detailing. Depth (when desk is folded
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Early 20th Century Italian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Mirror

18th Century France Louis XV Kingwood Table with Bronze
Located in Roma, RM
A superb Louis XV purple ebony writing desk - France, circa 1740-1750 Of rectangular shaped form
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1760s French Louis XV Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Ebony Desk Box
Located in Singapore, SG
An elegant British Colonial portable desk box, made from beautifully carved ebony. The box has a
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony

Antique Lap Desk with Ebony Wood Inlay
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is fine example of an antique lap desk.
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19th Century European Other Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Collection of Ceylonese 20th Century Black Ebony Elephants
Located in London, GB
Ceylonese, 20th century A collection of ebony elephants in various sizes, two with riders
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony

Edwardian Mahogany and Inlaid Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, west Sussex
A superior quality Edwardian Sheraton Revival kneehole desk of kidney shape form, in beautifully
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Early 20th Century English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany

English Stand Up Desk with Lift Top
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this English stand up desk with lift top is inlaid with boxwood and ebony line inlay
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1810s English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid George III Slant Front Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany slant front desk is crossbanded with ebony, boxwood, and satinwood on the fallboard
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1780s English George III Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Baleen Inkwell Inlaid with Whale s Tooth
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Ebonized baleen pen stand inlaid with a motif of tusk rounds, and scrimshaw whale teeth depicting a commemorative attribution to an American sailor. The teeth are engraved with the w...
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Late 18th Century English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bone, Ebony

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box with Brass Straps, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique writing box veneered in beautiful figured burr walnut with ebony edging and brass straps
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Mahogany Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Macassar ebony and mahogany desk. Desk has Macassar marquetry inlays on front and back
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Macassar Ebony and Marquetry Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Macassar ebony and mahogany desk with marquetry inlays on front and back drawers. Side
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1920s French Art Deco Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

German Inlaid Boulle Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
A German 18th century flip top/drop front boulle desk.
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18th Century and Earlier German Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Executive Desk in Macassar Ebony and Brass, France, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand demilune executive desk in Macassar ebony with a starburst design on top. Antique brass base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

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Ebony Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ebony antique desk you’re looking for. A ebony antique desk — often made from ebony, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ebony antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each ebony antique desk bearing Victorian, Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Andre Loyens, Benjamin Merriman and Edward Burgis each produced at least one beautiful ebony antique desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ebony Antique Desk?

A ebony antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,145, while the lowest priced sells for $134 and the highest can go for as much as $53,623.
Questions About Ebony Antique 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 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.