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Exceptional and Rare Louis XIV Period Writing Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional and very rare Louis XIV period writing desk. Exquisitely crafted from the finest walnut
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17th Century Italian Rare Antique Desk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880.
Beautiful desk and rare to be
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Vintage Crocodile Desk Set by Vickery, London.
By Vickery
Located in London, GB
A Rare Large vintage crocodile desk set by Vickery, Regent Street, London c.1910-15. The center
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Early 20th Century English Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Glass
Rare Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Desks
Located in Manhasset, NY
A very handsome and rare pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style writing desks, each overall
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19th Century Swedish Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Lovely Antique Restored Limed Oak Twin Pedestal Partner Desk with Glazed Doors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
so it has this wonderful grey aged look and feel from new
This is quite a rare desk as it has
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Glass, Oak
Rare Shagreen Desk Centerpiece, London 1913
Located in London, GB
A handsome, large & rare shagreen desk centerpiece dated London 1913.
The shagreen has a wonderful
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1910s Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Shagreen
Rare 19th Century Coromandel Early Victorian Davenport Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual davenport circa 1840
Veneered in striking coromandel, barley twist supports standing on bun feet and brass castors.
Solid coromandel elements.
Leather top writing...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Rare Very Old Elaborately Carved Walnut Italian Court Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent Italian Renaissance work of art, a rare carved walnut Stipo a Bambocci court desk
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17th Century Italian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Rare Victorian Pedestal Desk Wooton Style, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
the desk is raised on an elegant plynth base.
This rare and unusual antique desk will soon become
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Late 19th Century English Rare Antique Desk
Rare 19th C. Mahogany Collapsible Base Campaign Style Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous campaign style, mahogany, 19th C. desk, with a gilt tooled leather top, brass campaign
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19th Century English Rare Antique Desk
Rare 18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 18th century Gustavian revolving desk chair in original condition, circa 1790, Sweden.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare Louis XV Style Celadon Lacquered Desk, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Celadon lacquer and white decor such as fishermen and landscapes
Chiseled and gilded bronze
Opening with tree drawers
Louis XV style,
circa 1870.
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1870s French Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
Rare
Large-Scaled Anglo-Indian Mahogany Writing Desk w/Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and large-scaled Anglo-Indian mahogany 3-drawer writing desk with bone inlay; the well
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19th Century Indian Rare Antique Desk
Rare Victorian Chinoiserie Japanned Black Laqured Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pedestal partner desk, circa 1860
A very rare and desirable desk, this is a nice mid Victorian example
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1860s English High Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare
Unusual Tortoiseshell
Silver Double Desk Clip Dated London 1882
Located in London, GB
A rare & beautiful tortoiseshell double desk clip.
Both functional & decorative, the finely cast
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19th Century British Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Silver
Super Rare 19th Century Transforming Ladies Desk, Empire Secretary, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
: 84 x 52 x 56 cm.
Description:
Quite exceptional and extremely rare solid mahogany writing desk
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19th Century French Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Writing Desk with Rare Matching Chair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
desk in walnut, veneer wood fruit and bronze by Louis Majorelle. The three drawers of the desk are
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1910s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Tulipwood, Walnut
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL DIMENUTIVE LIFT TOP DESK IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THE TAPER LEGS AND BREAD BOARD ENDS
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19th Century American Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Pine
Stunning and Rare Napoleon III Desk Secretary, France circa 1866
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and rare Napoleon III Bureau Desk, writing table Secretary in Boulle Marquetry.
In ebony
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1860s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gorgeous Rare 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique French Louis XV slant front desk with cabriole legs, original leather writing pad
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18th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Rare Biedermeier Maple Wood Desk of Unusual Neoclassical Form, Vienna
Located in Benington, Herts
An exquisite freestanding figured maple wood and ebony desk of neoclassical form in the manner of
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Ebony, Maple
Rare Italian Mid-18th Century Lacca Povera Desk or Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare mid-18th century Lacca Povera desk or bureau, profusely decorated with decoupage vignettes
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1740s French Rococo Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
1800
s Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!!
Gorgeous Antique Desk
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19th Century French Other Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare Georgian Period Mahogany Campaign Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian Partners Desk in Mahogany with Original Top. Most Certainly Adapted for Campaign
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19th Century English Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Majorelle Rare Writing Desk with Botanical Inlays ca. 1900 (Signed)
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare Wedgwood Porcelain Napoleon III Desk Secretary Cabinet Belle de Jour
By André-Charles Boulle, Enoch Wedgwood
Located in Paris, FR
Rare "Bonheur du Jour" desk writing table in boule marquetry in brass with geometric ornamentations
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19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Unique, Rare French Desk Napoleon III, Boule Style Marquetry
Located in Paris, FR
Unique, rare French bureau à gradins desk, Boulle style marquetry with brass on the drawers.
Many
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1870s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Kidney Shape Drop-Leaf Campaign Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and Unusual Antique English hand-carved solid mahogany and leather top Campaign Writing Table
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Rare Monumental Victorian Restored Oak Brown Leather Partner Desk Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
deep cigar brown colour
This desk is very rare, I’ve never seen another of this size, most likely
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19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Figural Carved Solid Mahogany R.J. Horner Partners Executive Desk
By R.J. Horner
Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
top that add character and prove age. The desk is a stunner, a rare find and in beautiful condition
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1880s American High Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Rare Antique Large Desk in Solid Carved Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important antique solid walnut large desk 1680s. Walnut wood has acquired a beautiful antique
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Late 17th Century Italian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Rare Exquisite Maple Small Writing Desk or Dressing Table with White Marble
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite and rare versatile writing desk or dressing table of lively grained maple having inlay
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19th Century French Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Marble
Stunning Rare Victorian Mahogany Clerks Desk Stunning Wood Original Chubb Locks
By Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian mahogany clerks desk
It’s rare to
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19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Walnut Root and Chrome Writing Desk from Vichr
Co., 1930
s
By Vichr
Co.
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare chrome writing desk from one piece of walnut root from a famous furniture store Vichr & Co. in
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Chrome
Important and Rare Art Deco Haagse School Partner Desk by J.Roodenburgh
By Jordanus Roodenburgh
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important and rare Art Deco Haagse School partner desk by J.Roodenburgh 1920s.
The top has six
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Macassar, Mahogany
Rare and Important Art Deco Amsterdam School Desk by Fa. Drilling, Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare and important mahogany Art Deco Amsterdam School desk by Fa. Drilling,
Amsterdam.
With
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Macassar
Rare 19th Century English Chinoiserie Kidney Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Excellent and rare English chinoiserie seven-drawer desk in kidney-shape form. Exhibiting rare and
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Extremely Rare circa 1815 Regency Solid Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
are different grains on most panels making this almost a sample timber desk which is as rare as they
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1810s English Regency Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Burl
A Rare George III Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rare and unusual George III mahogany leather top Partner's desk with two slide-out tooled leather
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1780s English George III Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Libertys London 19th Century Hand Carved Mashrabiya Desk Mother of Pearl
By Liberty
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Pearl inlay desk retailed by Liberty’s London circa 1860
An absolute tour de force of style design
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1860s English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Very Rare English 18th Century Sheraton Cheveret Table and Desk in Satinwood
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
section. The lower part of the desk features a fold over writing service with baize lining which is
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Late 18th Century British American Classical Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Satinwood
Rare circa 1900 Chinese Export Hand-Carved Writing Desk Ebonized Black Lacquer
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-carved solid teak writing desk with Ebonised black lacquered finish
A very good looking and well-made
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Teak
Rare Antique Geo.III Mahogany Campaign style Desk on stand with fitted interior
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very rare and fine Original early 19th century Georgian mahogany "Campaign" slope-fronted desk on
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut
Important and Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Desk by Paul Bromberg for Pander
By H. Pander, Paul Bromberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School desk by Paul Bromberg for Pander 1924.
Striking
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, 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 decoration, the 2 inkwells have lids both surmounted with carved stags.
The Candle stick...
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19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Horn
Rare and Early B14 Table or Desk by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, DE
ebonized wood chromed metal. marked and in good vintage condition. matching stool also available.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Desk
Rare Art Deco Haagse School Partner Desk and Two Armchairs by Anton Lucas
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Art Deco Haagse School partner desk and two armchairs by Anton Lucas.
Oak and solid Macassar
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Important and Rare Art Deco Haagse School Desk and Armchair by Henk Wouda
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Important and rare Art Deco Haagse School desk and armchair by Henk Wouda for Pander, 1927
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English regency style japanned map table now adapted to a reverse partners desk; ex
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Late 19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Desk
Rare Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk with Business Payment Slots and 5 Keys
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb inlaid satinwood Carlton House desk with superb quality wood and very unusual for
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Satinwood
A Rare George IV Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
The shaped top with a leather tooled surface over three drawers resting on two pedestals with cupboard doors opening to a fitted interior.
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19th Century English Rare Antique Desk
Huge Rare Hand Carved Double Sided English Oak Edwardian Pedestal Desk Green Man
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Edwardian Oak double sided 12 drawer 2 cupboard partner desk
A very rare find, these desks pop up from time
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Large Office or Desk Chair
Located in Dublin, IE
A rare early 19th century Regency mahogany desk chair of large proportions. The curved and moulded
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Early 19th Century English Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
17th Century Italian Tuscan Rare Antique Fratino Table or Desk in Solid Oakwood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
used also as a desk.
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Late 17th Century Italian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Oak
Rare Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Desk with Leather Top and Two Extensions
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis Philippe period desk is made of eye catching bookmatched burl walnut and stands on
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1840s French Louis Philippe Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century Carved Mahogany Swedish Pedestal Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk circa 1880.
Beautiful desk and rare to
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
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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.
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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
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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.
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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.
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