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Porcelain Clock on a Wooden Base
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain clock on a wooden base Late 19th century. In perfect condition. Measures: H: 35 cm, W
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Late 19th Century European Wooden Antique Desk

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Porcelain, Wood

Medium Sized Bell with Wooden Handle, circa 1900-1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Assortment of hand bells with ebonised and turned handles. Made in America, circa 1900-1940.
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Early 20th Century American Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. Th...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

English 19th Century Victorian Abacus with Horizontal Rods and Wooden Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period abacus from the 19th century, with wooden frame, iron rods and wooden
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Iron

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Pug Inkwell, 19th Century Dog Carving
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Carving in the Form of a Dog Raised up on his hind legs, the head with original glass eyes tilts back to reveal the original glass inkwell inside. The arms are curved round ...
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19th Century German Black Forest Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English Well Figured Solid grained Burr Burl Walnut Ladies or Gents twin handle Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and generous propo...
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique travel writing desk that belonged to SIR FAIYAZ ALI KHAN
Located in Milano, IT
Here is the breathtaking masterpiece that is this small brass inlaid wooden travel desk, adorned
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Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Swiss Alps Folk Art Unique Carved 19th Century Wooden Table
Located in London, GB
For sale in this lot is a very unique and highly decorative mid-19th century hand carved wooden
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1850s Swiss Folk Art Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

END OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOLASSIC WOODEN CLOCK WITH GOLD FINISHES
Located in Firenze, FI
This carved wooden clock is an example of excellent craftsmanship typical of Italy in the
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

English Art Deco Pedestal Desk by Simpoles of Manchester
Located in Atlanta, GA
a single deep 'file' drawer. All have the original Art Deco wooden handles. The desk stands on a
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Wooden Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood

Gothic Desk and Chair, Alphonse De Tombay Dated 1891
By Alphonse de Tombay
Located in Evergreen, CO
This carved wooden Gothic desk and chair was Commissioned by Baron Alfred Moritz Friedrich
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1890s Canadian Gothic Revival Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

19th Century French Victorian Prie-Dieu, Oratory in Mahogany with Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
be found in churches. It is a small, ornamental wooden desk furnished with a thin, sloping shelf for
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Bronze

French Ebonized Brass Inlay Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
be found at the top of the desk. The front of the desk folds down when unlocked, revealing a black
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19th Century French Other Wooden Antique Desk

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Ebony

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
the left hand side there are 4 dummy drawers, all with turned wooden knobs. The desk stands on a
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
Located in High Point, NC
This antique ecritoire was crafted in France, circa 1800. A heavily distressed wooden ecritoire
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19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Richmond, Surrey
reveal a letter racks and a pen tray compartments inside. The right hand side of the desk has 4 solid
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

19th Century French Prie Dieu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
private devotional use, but may also be found in churches. It is a small, ornamental wooden desk furnished
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1870s French Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Ebony

Wonderfully Cool Japanese Antique Black Wooden Low Table / Edo / 1780-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden desk made in the late Edo period in Japan. Since ancient times, Japan
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19th Century Japanese Edo Wooden Antique Desk

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Cedar

Small Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar, c 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome desk-top wooden perpetual calendar made from solid English. The metal keys to the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Small Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar, c. 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome desk-top wooden perpetual calendar made from solid English Oak with some nice carved
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1910s English Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Small Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome desk-top wooden perpetual calendar made from solid English. The metal keys to the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Small Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome desk-top wooden perpetual calendar made from solid English. The metal keys to the
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Small Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome desk-top wooden perpetual calendar made from solid English oak with some nice carved
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Small Antique English Oak Perpetual Calendar c1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome desk-top wooden perpetual calendar made from solid English. The metal keys to the
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

1820s Dutch Wooden Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This early 19th-century Dutch wooden secretary desk combines functionality with refined
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Early 19th Century Dutch Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the front
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

1880s Danish White Wooden Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A roll-top writing desk from Denmark, circa 1880. The exterior is painted a fresh white; the front
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wooden small tea caddy whatnot trinket desk box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Country Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Ancient Wooden Walnut Flap Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1700
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient flap, walnut desk with internal and external drawers, legs and molure carved by hand and
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18th Century Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Turned Wooden Candlestick Table Desk Lamp, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A turned and painted wooden table lamp. c.1900 Perhaps once a candlestick, beautifully turned and
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wooden Antique Desk

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Softwood

Large Antique English Wooden Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A good large Edwardian perpetual calendar made from Mahogany. The keys either side are used to forward and return the rollers inside, changing the day, date and month. Dating to c...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

Italian wooden chest of drawers or writing desk with flap, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden chest of drawers or writing desk with flap, 1900s Chest of drawers with flap with
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Early 1900s Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

17th Century Spanish Bargueño Desk Hand Made 10-Drawer Wooden Portable Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 17th century Spanish bargueño desk hand made 10-drawer and 1-door wooden portable chest.  
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17th Century Spanish Wooden Antique Desk

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Iron

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality english well figured solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large ...
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19th Century English Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
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 Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid Coromandel Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large ...
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19th Century English Regency Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Japanese Antique Open Shelf Rack, Wooden Rack, Desk Rack, Taisho Period
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a old open shelf rack from the Taisho period. (1912~1926) Simple and beautiful design. The warmth of the wood creates a gentle atmosphere.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Wooden Antique Desk

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Wool

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930. - Simple
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Early 20th Century British Wooden Antique Desk

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Glass, Pine

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

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Brass

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid burr walnut, Amboyna Anglo-Indian Colonial Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusua...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Japanese Antique, Wooden drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique wooden drawers. It was made in the Early Showa period(1926-). Made with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden black low table / 1850-1912 / Edo-Meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I have just received a very attractive Japanese low table. This is a wooden writing desk made
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Wooden Antique Desk

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Cedar

English 19th Century Mahogany Lap Desk Box on Stand with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century English lap desk on wooden stand. This English lap desk circa 1860-1870 features a
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Wooden Antique Desk

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Brass

Early 1900s Green Painted Wood Metal Child’s Desk Chair by W.G. Shattuck
Located in Southampton, NY
produced wooden chair and desks parts sent to Boston for finishing, assembly, and sale. Shattuck’s school
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Early 20th Century American Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Vintage Oak School Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Vintage wooden school desk featuring a hinged writing surface equipped with a recessed holder for
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Early 20th Century Wooden Antique Desk

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Oak

Rectangular Table Frattino Model in Fir Wood Dating Back to the End of the 1800
Located in Milan, IT
use: table, desk, worktop The wooden table showed evident traces relating to the time, visible from
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Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Antique Desk

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Wood

19Th Century Victorian Prince Scene Needlework Tapestry
Located in Long Island City, NY
Islamic Wooden Table and Desk Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Dimensions: L 8 1/2 in. W 1 3/4 in
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19th Century European Victorian Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Textile

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 1900s France. Unassuming and sturdily composed, this classic writing desk
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Early 1900s French Country Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 19th century France. Dignified and glowing golden, this classical writing
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19th Century French French Provincial Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

1900s French Country Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in France circa 1900. Forthrightly constructed with a country flair, this
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Early 1900s French Country Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This stunning 19th-century French wooden desk is a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship. The
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19th Century French Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden desk with inlay decorations with light wood, early 1900s Wooden rectangular
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Early 1900s Italian Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Antique Adjustable Wooden Desk Stool by Cook
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast iron and wood adjustable Cook Co. drafting stool. Seat measures 15" in diameter, base measures 16" x 16", seat height is adjustable from 15 1/2" - 20", overall height ad...
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1890s American Industrial Wooden Antique Desk

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Iron

Large English Edwardian Wooden Desk Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent large English desk compass measuring 6 1/2" in diameter; the underside has been
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1910s British Edwardian Wooden Antique Desk

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Walnut

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk with Three Drawers and Horse Hoof Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with three drawers, horse hoof
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19th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Desk

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Metal

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five
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19th Century Chinese Qing Wooden Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

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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 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 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 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.