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Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Desk
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
. This ornately carved wooden desk features a trefoil-patterned marquetry back, gilt bronze mounts on the
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Wooden Antique Desk

1900s French Bamboo Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This one of a kind antique desk was produced in France, circa 1900. A wooden desk with a bamboo
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Bamboo, Wood

Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid and opulent antique wooden desk or piece of furniture designed in the 18th century, 1700
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18th Century Italian Baroque Wooden Antique Desk

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s Wooden desk or
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1890s Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Late 19th Century Dutch Colonial Desk with Drawers, Diamonds and Gilt Rosettes
Located in Yonkers, NY
in Indonesia during the late 19th century, this wooden desk features a rectangular top with red
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19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

French Louis XIII Style, 1840s Desk with Two Drawers and Barley Twist Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style wooden desk from the first half of the 19th century, with two drawers
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Industrial Wooden Slanted Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
unusual desk, original black paint, simple turned legs
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19th Century British Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Oak Podium
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk made in 19th century, France. This tall desk has been carefully bleached so as to
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19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Tiffany Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
will look wonderful on a classic wooden desk and it can be counted to tell dependable time. It runs for
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Wooden Antique Desk

Ancient Desk, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient wooden desk realized in Italy in 19th Century. Signs of age and two knobs missing
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19th Century Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Antique Wooden Bulb Desk Advertising Model
Located in London, GB
desk or sales surface. Found in Holland. Dimensions: 34 width x 18 diameter in cm.   
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1910s Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Spanish table with an iron support. This table has a simple and straightforward design, and the support beneath it scrolls from one side to other beneath. As you can see on...
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18th Century Spanish Primitive Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

1820s Swedish Wooden Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden secretary desk was made in Sweden, circa 1820. Elegantly ornamented with decorative
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

19th Century Antique French Mahogany Wooden Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century antique French mahogany wooden, low by the ground, childrens writing desk. This lift
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Large Antique English Wooden Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A good large Edwardian perpetual desk-top wooden calendar. The keys either side are used to forward
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century Italian Wooden Small Antique Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant small Italian mahogany desk dating to the mid-19th century. It features
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19th Century Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Desk, Early 19th Century
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese red lacquer wooden desk, 19th century. Made in the Jiangsu Province. Pedestals can separate
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1890s Chinese Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century Anglo Chinese Wooden Writing Table or Desk with Lattice Gallery
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Anglo Chinese writing table, with three drawers to the frieze, leather writing surface and lattice gallery on three sides. All supported on cylindrical legs joine...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Belgian 19th Century Pale Brown Wooden Side Table/Desk with X-Shaped Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian 19th century side table or desk. This Belgian rectangular table features a single drawer
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19th Century Belgian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous primitive painted pine wooden antique industrial standing plan desk. Beautiful condition
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Late 19th Century American Primitive Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Biedermeir Style French Wooden Writing Desk-Table with Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. A fine oak wood writing desk
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Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Early-20th Century Beech Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Early-20th century beech desk chair with leather seat. We present you a wooden desk armchair
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Early 20th Century European Wooden Antique Desk

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Leather, Beech

Early-20th Century Beech Desk Chair with Leather Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Early-20th century beech desk chair with leather seat. We present you a wooden desk armchair circa
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Early 20th Century European Wooden Antique Desk

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Leather, Beech

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine early English well figured solid plum-pudding grained mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First q...
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19th Century English Regency Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid pale mahogany ladies or gents traveling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last half of the Ninete...
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Third quarter of the Ni...
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Architect wooden table, 1900s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Wooden architect table with adjustable height and inclination. Italy, 1900s.
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Early 1900s Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

1910s Petite Antique Wooden Serpentine Roll Top Desk with Nine Drawers
Located in New York, NY
1910s petite antique wooden serpentine roll top desk with nine drawers. This antique desk is
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1910s American Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Brass Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. New wooden desk. Glass and brass without damage. To the classic bulb.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Wooden Antique Desk

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Milk Glass

Vintage Desk Sign, circa 1944
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An original wooden desk sign for Carl J. Wilkerson from Fort Knox, Kentucky. His years of
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Early 20th Century Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood, Plastic, Paper

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality, with lavish brass inlay decoration, twin polished brass c...
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Impressive Industrial Wooden Drafting Table
By Kahn Frères Bruxelles
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This special industrial drafting table is made of wood with iron details. It is an impressive and heavy piece. You can put it easily in many different positions. This old drafting...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
wooden Writing Slope is one of the finest examples ever offered. Height: 6.25” (16cm). Width: (an
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19th Century English Georgian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Early 20th Century French Wooden Secretary
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in early 20th century France. A crest of musical instruments and vines is
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

19th C. French Wooden Hat Form
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th C. Wooden Hat Form, would make a great decorative piece.
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Belgian School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden school desk from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright shape and a sloping desktop create a
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Early 1900s Belgian Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Softwood

20th-Century Prewar Desk Chair in Light Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
20th-century prewar desk chair in light upholstery We present you a wooden desk chair from
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Early 20th Century European Wooden Antique Desk

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Upholstery, Wood

1930s Turkish Hand Carved Wooden Single Drawer Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s Turkish hand carved wooden single drawer table.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Vintage Belgian Wooden Drawing Table with Metal Base
Located in High Point, NC
polished wooden work surface would have served to hold large sheets of paper in place, while the ingenious
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Early 20th Century Belgian Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Late 19th Century French Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden partner’s desk was made in France, circa 1880. Elevated upon detailed molded feet, the
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writers Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Gustavian writers desk manufactured circa 1820. The desk has straight and tapered legs with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wooden Antique Desk

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Pine

Italian 19 Century Wooden Fragment
Located in New Orleans, LA
Perfect addition for a bookcase or tabletop.
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19th Century Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
wooden decoration (see picture). Desk supported by 4 inverted truncated pyramid legs with bronze feet
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1920s French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

20th Century Carved Walnut Wood French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and proportion pleasantly carved in walnut. Writing desk with wooden top in character with a frontal
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1920s French Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Wooden Perpetual Calendar, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
This handsome Edwardian Mahogany desk-top perpetual calendar is a good size standing 9 1/4" tall
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Spanish Wooden Trestle-Leg Table w/Bell-Shaped Iron Stretcher, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish trestle-leg wooden table, with decorative forged-iron stretcher, from the early 19th
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Early 19th Century Spanish Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Bentwood Writing Desk Table in the Style of Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique wooden writing desk table in the style of Thonet is circa 1920 and likely
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood, Bentwood

Handmade Rotating Wooden Drill Bit Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique handmade rotating wooden drill bit caddy with stamped drill bit sizes on the
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Early 20th Century Industrial Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Set of Nine 19th Century Antique Wooden Shuttles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of nine antique wooden and woven needle shuttles were originally used for weaving fishing
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1880s Belgian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood, Rope

20th Century Industrial Metal Chair with Wooden Seat
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century metal chair with wooden seat, produced in Czechia. A practical and charming chair
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Early 1900s Czech Industrial Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

English 19th Century Walnut Two-Drawer Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
gilt accents, sitting above two dovetailed drawers opening thanks to wooden pulls. The desk is raised
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19th Century English Wooden Antique Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Elegant French Antique Desk w/Drawers Carved Skirt- Great Floatable Piece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden three drawer desk from the early 20th century. This antique table from France
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Early 20th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Regency Style Mahogany and Green Leather Antique Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
hosts a replaced brass pull, these originally having been wooden knobs. The desk rests over rather bold
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Late 19th Century English Regency Wooden Antique Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely detailed carving
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19th Century German Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century American Walnut Partners Desk with Six Drawers and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
each adorned with two wooden pulls. The desk is raised on four elegant turned baluster-shaped fluted
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19th Century American Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Art Nouveau Wooden Inkwell with Porcelain Knobs, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
by a small wooden lid which also shows the same design. A truly exceptional desk accessory and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Wooden Antique Desk

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Porcelain, Glass, Beech

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Wooden Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wooden antique desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every wooden antique desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wooden antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wooden antique desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Columbus Volksglobus, Kahn Frères Bruxelles and Paris MFG Co. each produced at least one beautiful wooden antique desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wooden Antique Desk?

A wooden antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,371, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $28,900.
Questions About Wooden Antique Desk
  • 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 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
    Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.