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King Louis Desk

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, dating to the 1870s, showcases the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 50 in W 28 in D 18.25 in
Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight
By Saint Louis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage French signed art glass paperweight. By Saint-Louis. With a sulphide cameo of King
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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

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Art Glass

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
By Maison Léger
Located in London, GB
bureau du Roi (‘King’s Desk’) crafted for Louis V by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806) and Jean-François
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
masterpiece», and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at Versailles), which was
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
$18,347 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This elegant writing desk was created in France in the late 18th century, during the reign of King
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
$13,042
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in
Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
bronze and considered as a « chasing masterpiece », and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
$64,335 Sale Price
38% Off
H 54.34 in W 37.41 in D 15.95 in
Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
masterpiece”, and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at the Versailles Castle
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

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Enamel, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
$8,339 Sale Price / set
43% Off
H 17.92 in W 5.12 in D 0.6 in
Pair of Serpentine Cassolettes attr. to H. Dasson, France, circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
well as a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at Versailles), which was
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Urns

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Serpentine, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu Mounted Pedestal after Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Tarzana, CA
completing the famous 'King's Desk' for Louis XV which he delivered to the Chateau of Versailles in 1769. In
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in London, GB
An extremely high-quality rosewood and king-wood Louis XVI style desk with ormolu mounts.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk
Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk
H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Mid-19th Century Continental King Wood and Gilt Metal Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A free standing mid-19th century Continental king wood and gilt metal mounted bureau plat of Louis
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Pair of Candelabras Attributed to H. Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Paris, FR
famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at Versailles), which was also admired by critics. At
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Antique 1860s French Candelabras

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Granite, Ormolu

Important "Enfant Guerrier" Mantel Clock, by H. Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Paris, FR
« chasing masterpiece », and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at the
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted 1870s era ladies writing desk with a cartonnier shelf compartment above
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20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19th century bronze-mounted, inlaid bureau plat with three drawers. Measures: 29 3/4" H x 38 1/2" W x 22 1/2" D.
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

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Kingwood

Refined Louis XVI Style "Venus" Mantel Clock Set by Robin, Hgr du Roy
Located in PARIS, FR
”, and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at the Versailles Castle), which
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

19th French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Table Ambulante
By Henry Dasson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
considered as a « chasing masterpiece », and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Tables

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Ormolu

Rare Pair of Porphyry Vases Attributed to H. Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
considered as a “chasing masterpiece”, and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited
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Antique 1880s French Vases

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Porphyry, Bronze

19th Louis XVI Century King Wood and Ebony Leather Top Writing Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
Louis XVI Style Ebony and Kingwood Bureau Plat or Writing Desk Laurel Ormolu Drawewr Handles
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Ebony, Kingwood

Guillaume Kemp, Pair of Corner Cabinets, Paris, 1780s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
colleague Guillaume Beneman, Kemp created an outstanding and large-format desk for King Louis XVI: Beneman
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards

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Walnut

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19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860
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Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
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Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
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Located in Dublin, IE
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19th Century French Pétrin or Kneading Table
19th Century French Pétrin or Kneading Table
$2,250
H 30.12 in W 57.29 in D 25.6 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
$2,400 / set
H 37 in W 81 in D 38.25 in
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Located in Southampton, NY
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Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu
Monumental 119" Long French Art Deco Credenza Style of Jules Leleu
$29,750 Sale Price
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H 39 in W 119 in D 23 in
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Antique French Double Washstand with Porcelain Legs
$8,917
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King Louis Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the king louis desk you’re looking for. A king louis desk — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer king louis desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each king louis desk bearing Louis XVI, louis xv or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made king louis desk over the years, but those crafted by Henry Dasson, Baccarat and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a King Louis Desk?

The average selling price for a king louis desk at 1stDibs is $6,625, while they’re typically $547 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About King Louis Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    King Louis XIV was considered a good king during his reign. He took his responsibilities as king seriously and made decisions that were in the people of France's best interests. He wasn't known to be selfish, like some other monarchs.