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Material: Shell
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shell Desks

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith

$8,900
Architect’s Partner’s Desk, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Late 18th Century Architect’s Partner’s Desk, of Exceptional Scale With ratchetted rectangular Moroccan red leather top above eleven drawers surrounding a central kneehole, the re...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Abalone

Architect’s Partner’s Desk, Late 18th Century
Architect’s Partner’s Desk, Late 18th Century

Architect’s Partner’s Desk, Late 18th Century

$79,513
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese style cylinder desk in tinted and carved wood, richly engraved on all sides with foliage, cherry branches and geometric interlacing. Surmounted by two asymmetrical shelves, the cylinder is decorated with an engraved dragon. Opening this cylinder reveals many compartments with adjustable dimensions, a drawer with engraved decoration and letter storage. The cylinder sides can open laterally, allowing a larger area for working and writing. The lower part of the desk is formed on the left by five superimposed drawers decorated with geometric interlacing and carved branches, as well as Japanese characters, deer and mother-of-pearl foliage. On the right, there is a drawer and a door decorated with carved leaves and mother-of-pearl interlacing, revealing four drawers forming compartments. An ingenious mechanism makes it possible, when the cylinder is closed with a key, to completely lock the desk. Gabriel Viardot career began as a wood carver and he produced small furniture, sculpturally carved with naturalistic motifs and animals. In the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, his finely sculpted objects were well received. However, with the increasing importation of similarly produced Swiss and German articles, he found less opportunity for these and decided to innovate. G. Viardot succeeded to his father’s business in 1861 installed rue Rambuteau in Paris. Around 1870 he turned to the idea of producing « Meubles genre Chinois et Japonais ». The taste in Europe for exotic furniture, incorporating sometimes authentic Chinese or Japanese objects...
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880

$38,074
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb and Rare Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut rare triple folding Jewelry Box and Lap Desk Please note extraordinary "Tunbridge" inlaid burr walnut exterior, mother of pea...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Adam Style Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Velvet, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk
Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk

Antique English Tunbridge Inlaid Walnut Rare Triple fold Jewelry Box Lap Desk

$1,675
Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dallas, TX
This outstanding Art Deco style desk is crafted by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970s. The company is well known for its use of unusual materials. This desk is beautifully covered in faux o...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Shell Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk
Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk

Art Deco Style Maitland-Smith Faux Ostrich Leather Writing Desk

$7,500
Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
By General Fireproofing Company, Gordon Bunshaft
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a one of a kind, custom designed partners desk with credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for the General Fireproofing Company, also know as GF and Go...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company
Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company

Custom Desk with Credenza by Gordon Bunshaft for General Fireproofing Company

$8,850
Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Located in London, GB
This beautifully Cerejeira veneered mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid pedestal desk is indeed a show stopper. It features a moulded edge top inset with a central leather writing su...
Category

2010s Indonesian Shell Desks

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay

$17,753
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Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Credenza designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1961. This example is in excellent condition, constructed with teak featuring ten drawers, chromed steel base, and the or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Desks

Materials

Teak

Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble
Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble

Credenza by Florence Knoll for Knoll International With Carrara Marble

$8,800
H 25.5 in W 74.5 in D 17.75 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very r...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes

$4,044
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk. The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches. All pieces of fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Desks

Materials

Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk

$3,295
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 24 in
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Located in London, Park Royal
A charming, hand-painted, Louis XV style, Italian writing desk or dressing table from the early 20th century depicting floral motifs with Rococo flourishes and gilded highlighting.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Shell Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Italian Writing Desk or Dressing Table

$3,290
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
This is a stunning vintage Maitland Smith desk with Chinoiserie painted details throughout. The bamboo bases are leather wrapped and the hardware is all solid brass. It’s in gorgeo...
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20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Shell Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table
Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table

Maitland Smith Chinoiserie Desk Vintage Bamboo Rattan Desk Entryway Table

$2,700
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
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1790s English George III Antique Shell Desks

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780

$12,500
H 28.75 in W 43 in D 22.75 in
Large French Campaign Style Desk Iron w Leather Top Apron by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large iron desk with embossed leather top and apron by Maitland Smith. Iron with arrow decoration as side supports along with gilt brass accents on the legs. The iron is lac...
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1970s Philippine Neoclassical Revival Vintage Shell Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large French Campaign Style Desk Iron w Leather Top Apron by Maitland Smith
Large French Campaign Style Desk Iron w Leather Top Apron by Maitland Smith

Large French Campaign Style Desk Iron w Leather Top Apron by Maitland Smith

$2,995
H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 30.5 in
English Bench Made inlaid Mahogany Chippendale style Pedestal Partner s Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Quite possibly one of the finest English BENCH MADE (hand made on a cabinetmaker's "bench") reproduction Partner's Desks made today. This desk and others that we make are made to ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Shell Desks

Materials

Brass

English Bench Made inlaid Mahogany Chippendale style Pedestal Partner s Desk
English Bench Made inlaid Mahogany Chippendale style Pedestal Partner s Desk

English Bench Made inlaid Mahogany Chippendale style Pedestal Partner s Desk

$7,650
H 31 in W 61 in D 37 in
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis James Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, unusual, Victorian mahogany kneehole desk by Francis and James Smith, Glasgow. The top, having three leather writing surfaces, each decorated with gold an...
Category

19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis James Smith
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis James Smith

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk by Francis James Smith

$6,854
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has been designed in the Louis XV...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents

$6,720
H 30.75 in W 70 in D 33.5 in
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect s Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect s Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect s Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect s Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780

$5,213 Sale Price
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H 33 in W 47 in D 24.5 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$8,400 Sale Price
67% Off
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
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French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Early 20th C. Lady's Desk. Mahogany. Slant Lid Embellished With Mother-Of-Pearl And Colored Wood Inlay In Foliate Design. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Shell Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk

French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk

H 36 in W 28.75 in D 16 in
Antique Italian Kingwood, Satinwood, Burl Ormolu Ladies Desk, 18th/19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian ladies desk or dressing table offers kingwood, satinwood and burl construction in serpentine form having cast ormolu mounts and bande...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Italian Kingwood, Satinwood, Burl Ormolu Ladies Desk, 18th/19th C
Antique Italian Kingwood, Satinwood, Burl Ormolu Ladies Desk, 18th/19th C

Antique Italian Kingwood, Satinwood, Burl Ormolu Ladies Desk, 18th/19th C

H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 30 in
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top over a drawer and a fold down desk opening to compartments and a writing surface over the other graduated drawers. Plinth base.
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

H 62 in W 42.25 in D 21.5 in
Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920
By Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Large and important Art Deco pedestal desk. Rosewood structure with elegant mother-of-pearl and ebony inlays. Tapered and fluted legs. Nick...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Desks

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920
Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920

Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920

H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 39.77 in
Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Early 20th century beautiful writing desk. This desk is unique on 1stdibs! You won't find another with such fantastic mother of pearl inlay work. I invite you to take a good look at all the images. Made of black lacquered wood with refined hand painted decorations a floral taste. The top is the true masterpiece of this desk, a river landscape with Asian boats...
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1920s French Vintage Shell Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 33.08 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Style Walnut Trestle Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
French library table in Henry II style, circa 1890s. Made from walnut with a long carved central drawer over turned legs and trestle base. Brass drawer pull features two delphins (do...
Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Abalone

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Style Walnut Trestle Table Library Desk
Antique 19th Century French Henry II Style Walnut Trestle Table Library Desk

Antique 19th Century French Henry II Style Walnut Trestle Table Library Desk

H 30 in W 39.5 in D 25.5 in
Seashell Encrusted Grotto Vanity / Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Wooden frame encrusted with multiple variety of sea shells in the Grotto style, 1980s.
Category

20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shell Desks

Materials

Shell, Wood

Seashell Encrusted Grotto Vanity / Desk
Seashell Encrusted Grotto Vanity / Desk

Seashell Encrusted Grotto Vanity / Desk

H 50.63 in W 41.5 in D 18.75 in
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style secretary in faux weekly (fake 7 drawers style) made in Boulle Marquetry with a doucine, with brass marquetry threads and uprights with Queen style inlay decoration wi...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century

H 47.25 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French, ebonized and mother of pearl-inlaid, drop-front writing desk, the interior with fitted drawers, glass inkwells and a gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The exterior is...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Desks

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Giltwood

French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk
French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk

French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk

H 48 in W 22 in D 23 in
Carlo Furniture Yellow Sea Penshell Writing Table Desk
By Carlo Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
Another stunning design by Carlo Furniture, this Yellow Sea penshell dining table is just as beautiful as it is functional. With a top completely clad in penshell (which has a simila...
Category

2010s Modern Shell Desks

Materials

Shell

Carlo Furniture Yellow Sea Penshell Writing Table Desk
Carlo Furniture Yellow Sea Penshell Writing Table Desk

Carlo Furniture Yellow Sea Penshell Writing Table Desk

H 30 in W 71.5 in D 31.5 in
French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French style partners desk by Horner Bros. features mahogany construction with floral and acanthus satinwood banding and marquetry accented with mother-of-pearl, carved cabri...
Category

Early 20th Century American Shell Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood

French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900
French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900

French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900

H 30 in W 53.5 in D 36 in
Early Art Deco Executive Office Set by Gauthier Poinsignon Circa 1920
By Atelier Gauthier Poinsignon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
As at home in a 21st Century office as it would have been in the early 1920's, this custom-built transitional Art Nouveau-to-Art Deco executive office set is impressive in the photos...
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20th Century French Art Deco Shell Desks

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany

Early Art Deco Executive Office Set by Gauthier Poinsignon Circa 1920
Early Art Deco Executive Office Set by Gauthier Poinsignon Circa 1920

Early Art Deco Executive Office Set by Gauthier Poinsignon Circa 1920

H 29.5 in W 66.5 in D 37 in

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