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Louis XVI Style Commode With Pull-Out Desk Compartment, France, Circa: 1890
Located in Alexandria, VA
Louis XVI style. The piece's size makes it perfect for use as a server in the dining room and its desk
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

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Lava, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Butler s Desk Wild Cherry Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis XVI wild cherry butler's desk from the mid-19th century features a rectangular
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Cherry

Superb 19th Century French Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. It sits on French style cabriolet legs, all of the desk is in very good condition as still has the
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19th Century French Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Edwardian Ladies Writing Desk Bureau
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
small and one large drawer). Two lockable doors with inlay (key included). The style of the desk
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Early 20th Century Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian English Country House Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Desk, circa 1900
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
original brass rolling castors Imagine yourself, sitting behind this desk of style, the chore of looking at
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Oversized Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Desk Chairs
Located in Stutton, GB
Oversized pair of mahogany Hepplewhite style desk chairs, with shaped top rail, carved and reeded
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1890s European Victorian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Campaign-Style Partner Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This 1900 Antique English Campaign-style partner desk is made of wood with a beautiful ebonized
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Styles Of Antique Desks

George I Style Burr Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A bold and impressive George I style burr walnut desk armchair. Of very good construction in solid
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Early 1900s English George I Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Oak Stacking Bookcase by Gunn, USA, 1920
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
similar goods. By 1896 the company boasted that it produced 80 styles of desks. In the 1910s and 1920s the
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1920s American Aesthetic Movement Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

A brass desk lamp
Located in New York, NY
TF1279 A banker's style desk lamp made of cast and sheet brass. Height: 12
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Early 20th Century American Styles Of Antique Desks

Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
produced today. The only other style of desk which is known to have been continuously produced for so long
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique English Black Chinoiserie Slant Desk with a Vibrant Red Interior
Located in Houston, TX
Desk top there are four working drawers on Asian-style legs. Red interior of desk is also painted with
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

French Louis Philippe Secretaire
Located in Kirkland, WA
front desk which blends into the style of the secretaire, but is a functional drawer. The front drops
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19th Century French Styles Of Antique Desks

Regency Rosewood Davenport Stamped Hindley Son Late Miles and Edwards
By Miles and Edwards
Located in Northwich, GB
style of desk followed a request from a Captain Davenport towards the end of the eighteenth century to
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Early 19th Century British Regency Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1910's Antique French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood that has been stained in a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire-Style Ebonized Partner Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s French Empire-style partner desk is made of mahogany wood with an ebonized and lacquered
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Early 1900s Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood that has been ebonized in a rich
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood ebonized in a deep black color with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire-Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s French Empire-style desk is made of mahogany wood ebonized in a rich black color with a
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Early 20th Century French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French Ebonized Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1880s Antique French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood with a deep ebonized and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Ebonized Campaign-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This completely restored 1930s Campaign-style writing desk is made of solid wood with an ebonized
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s antique French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood with a deep ebonized and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century English Ebonized Regency-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s English Regency-style desk is made of mahogany wood with an ebonized and lacquered
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Early 20th Century English Regency Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Writing Desk Early, 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s Louis XV-style desk is made of mahogany wood stained a dark mahogany color with a
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Directoire Style Petite Commode or Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nicely detailed vintage hand made cabinet fitted with a writing surface that pulls out from the top "drawer". The compartment is also fitted with small drawers. Superb quality.
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Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Arts Crafts Mission Style Oak Library Table from the Estate of José Ferrer
Located in Pau, FR
Small antique Arts and Crafts Mission Style solid oak library table with one drawer.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Arts Crafts Mission Style Oak Library Table 2 from the Estate of José Ferrer
Located in Pau, FR
Large Antique Arts and Crafts Mission style solid oak library table with integrated bookcases on
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique English Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s English Campaign style pedestal desk is made of mahogany wood stained a light walnut
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Kidney Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s antiques English Regency style kidney desk is made of wood stained in a mahogany color
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Early 20th Century English Regency Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French Louis-Philippe Style Walnut Commode with Drawers and Pull-Out Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis Philippe style walnut commode features a rectangular top with rounded corners in
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s antique French Louis XV style desk is made of wood finished in a mahogany color stain
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Oak Stacking Bookcase by Gunn, USA, 1920
By William Houghton and Charles Gunn
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
similar goods. By 1896 the company boasted that it produced 80 styles of desks. In the 1910s and 1920s the
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1920s American Aesthetic Movement Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

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Styles Of Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of styles of antique desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct styles of antique desks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of styles of antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Styles of antique desks bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Styles of antique desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster London, Bailey, Banks Biddle and Coduri of Lyon, France are consistently popular.

How Much are Styles Of Antique Desks?

Styles of antique desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,900, while the lowest priced sells for $239 and the highest can go for as much as $69,000.
Questions About Styles Of Antique Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 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.