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Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By H.Pander Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented
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1920s European Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

18th Century Captains Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign
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18th Century George III Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood Stone CA . Rare large
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Early 18th Century French Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

Rare Cigar Holder Bavarian 19th Century Terracotta
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare victorian terracotta and pipe clay cigar holder, late nineteenth century. Produced by the J&C
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Terracotta

A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750
Located in Reepham, GB
prominent nature of the design, It is rare to find a Chinese lacquer toilet mirror of this date still intact
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18th Century Chinese Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Paluzie Globe from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Paluzie globe from the XIX century. Desktop globe from the xix century made by the house
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Rare Faceted Bohemian Amanita Muscaria Glass Paperweight
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
qualities not only reflect the artistic ambitions of Bohemian glassmakers but also provide a rare glimpse
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Late 19th Century Czech Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Art Glass

Rare cast brass inkwell, Germany 2nd half 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare 19th-century inkwell and dusting pan made of bronze-patinated cast brass, with gilded
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Late 19th Century German Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare double-side Louis XV style flat desk, made of veneered wood, opening with three drawers
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1880s French Louis XV Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
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19th Century Lebanese Moorish Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass
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1850s French Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Glass

Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard Sohne Germany
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Rare jugendstil writing set by Erhard & Sohne Germany including letter holder 10x13x6cm, letter
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Bureau de Dame François Linke, circa 1980
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and unusual Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted and marquetry inlaid Bureau de Dame by
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Victorian English Silver and Turtle Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and turtle Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk. Punched
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

Very Rare Antique Baccarat Glass Paperweight with complex Millefiori
By Baccarat
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Rare and Elegant Antique Baccarat Glass Paperweight with complex Millefiori, made in France
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1870s French Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Glass

Rare 18th Century English Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm
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18th Century English British Colonial Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Elaborately Carved American Oak Office Desk Chair c. 1895
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare type or style of desk chair. Elaborately carved oak with leather seat. Excellent refreshed
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Late 19th Century American Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique rare porcelain inkwell, Hand painted, Gilded, circa 1900 s.
Located in Praha, CZ
The inkwell has a small chip on the back (see photo) The inkwell mark is illegible It has signs of use Original condition
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare C19th Anglo Indian Antler And Vizagapatam Writing Slope
Located in London, GB
A Rare Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk. Late 19th century. The whole veneered
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn
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1850s British Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Imperial Anichkov Palace Russian Bronze Garniture Desk Set. Alexei Alexandrovich
Located in Victoria, BC
An exceptional and rare three-piece Imperial Russian desk garniture, formerly housed in the
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Late 19th Century Russian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related
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Early 19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
would be ideal for a desk or dressing table, circa 1880. The French movement is of high quality and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Porcelain

Cathedra Desk with Beautiful Original Lacquering
Located in Cesena, FC
Original lacquered cathedra desk, of rare beauty. Period: mid 1700s Originally from the marche
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Ultra-Rare 1900 Picture Frame Clip Paperweight - Antique Glass Decor
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ultra-rare picture frame clip, designed as a paperweight, dates back to around 1900. It
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

c1840 French Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. Beautiful and Rare by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1840 French Antique Louis Philippe Crystal Inkwell. 3 piece and a very rare item. Great accessory
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1840s Louis Philippe Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Crystal

Rare 18th Century German Faience Rococo Encrier Inkstand Stockelsdorf
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The form of this rare encrier is based on the model of the known faience master Johann Georg
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Faience

Playing Cats or Kittens, Gilded Bronze Desk Set, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and magnificent English desk set made from gilded bronze in superb condition. The set
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1890s British Late Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
nicely with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. This rare Tiffany desk set features
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Rare English Regency Writing Slope With Decorative Brass Trim by Wells Lambe
By John Lambe
Located in Reading, Berkshire
writing desks (writing boxes, as we know them today) and dressing cases. Antique lap desks had hinged
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19th Century British Regency Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Heraldic Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
with Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, or Art Nouveau decor. This rare Tiffany desk set features decorative
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desk Set, By George Betjemann for Aspreys, London 1921
By George Betjemann Sons
Located in Richmond, Surrey
beautiful and rare Onyx and Lapis Lazuli desk set is a luxurious ensemble by George Betjemann & Sons
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1920s English Art Deco Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Onyx

Rare black Forest rooster inkwell 19th century Swiss glass eyes hand carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand carved
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare 19th Century Russian Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
An Extremely Rare 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu, Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal and Jeweled Inkwell
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1820s Russian Empire Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau Inkwell on Tray, Early 1900s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen Art Nouveau inkwell on tray, early 1900s. Measures 25.5 cm. x 16 cm. x 5.5
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

A Rare Bourdon and Richards Clock Barometer
Located in Amersham, GB
A very rare 19th century drum cased clock barometer, by Bourdon and Richards, Paris. This clocks
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1850s French Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
By Veuve Perrin Factory
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
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Mid-19th Century French Provincial Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Faience

Rare Nude Art Nouveau Celluloid Straight Razor by Ern. C. Friedr
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare nude Art Nouveau celluloid handle Straight Razor. This is a great antique straight razor with
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1910s German Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Steel

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN A KENRICK SONS N°5 CLENCHED FIST BRONZE PAPERWEIGHt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son's clenched fist paperweight A truly stunning piece of Victorian desk art, these are super
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19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Flip Top Campaign Desk on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Remarkable rare 19th Century gentleman's traveling desk handcrafted in mahogany with geometric
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Early 19th Century English William IV Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a
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1880s British Late Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Highly Ornamental Carlo Bugatti Desk Chair Set, c.1910
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare writing desk and matching chair showcase Carlo Bugatti’s imaginative, eccentric
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Copper, Pewter

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three
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Late 19th Century Chinese Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare and Important Sheraton Painted Satinwood Cheveret
Located in Montreal, QC
original finish is very rare indeed. This little desk was made for personal correspondence; billets doux
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen Pencil Set 1930 s Rare Collectors Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
- rare collectors item. Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-16 Pencil Made in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen Pencil Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
- rare collectors item. Fountain Pen Made in Canada 14k nib Geo S. Parker PAT SEP. 5-16 Pencil Made in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Gold Plate

An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite and Rare French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Inkwell, circa 1875. A
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19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Antique English Sterling Silver Letter Clip-Hunting, 1911
By Goldsmiths Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare desk-top letter clip, perfect for the Hunting or Equestrian devotee, the
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1910s English Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare business card tray, solid bronze around 1900, Jugendstil Art Nouveau France
Located in Wien, AT
catcher, with a perfect patina and is a must-have for a well-appointed stylish desk.
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Early 1900s French Jugendstil Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Rare Nude Art Nouveau Ripped Celluloid Straight Razor by Ern. C. Friedr
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare nude Art Nouveau celluloid handle Straight Razor. This is a great antique straight razor with
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1910s Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Steel

Antique Pine Leather Top Partners Desk, Library Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
desk, very rare and very attractive, the desk top has a new tooled sage green inset leather and it
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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

A Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Queens, NY
Charming and Rare Austrian Art Nouveau Silver and Enamel Owl Seal by Georg Adam Scheid. A rare and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Desk Swedish Early 18th Century Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period Sweden. A rare Swedish Baroque desk in a stunning condition and patina
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Rare Inkwell in Carved Crystal and Worked Silver by Lucien Gaillard
By Lucien Gaillard
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful inkstand in carved crystal, with frame and cover in embossed silver. Signed by Lucien Gaillard (1861-1942), 107 rue La Boétie, Paris. Lucien Gaillard arises from silve...
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Early 1900s French Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of
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1850s English Victorian Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

"The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic Motif
By Otto Strandman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

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Rare Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare antique desk you’re looking for. Each rare antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rare antique desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one rare antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baccarat, Tiffany Studios and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rare Antique Desk?

A rare antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,964, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $485,000.
Questions About Rare 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 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.
  • 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.