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Period: 1850s
Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of Lancaster and London. With a kidney shaped top with a new tooled green leather top an ex...
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English Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

$48,500
Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight Heavy Solid Oak
Located in Landshut, BY
This rather straight, very heavy solid oak Viennese baroque folding desk has been carefully restored to its original condition - no replacements! Even the 2 main keys are still there...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight Heavy Solid Oak
Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight Heavy Solid Oak

Viennese Baroque Secretary Slant Door Bureau ar 1860 Straight Heavy Solid Oak

$2,375
Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A strong, elegant piece to keep you perfectly organized! Crafted of hand-hewn fir and ash and veneered with thick hand-cut ash veneers, this chest offers storage for everything. A lo...
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Swedish Biedermeier Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Ash

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

$7,570 / item
French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
Located in Savannah, GA
This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt brass-mounts and retains its original dark grey speckled granite top. Decorated th...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Granite, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

$22,250
Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning Renaissance Revival circa 1850 burr walnut writing table after Pugin What a piece! This writing table or desk is stunning, it offers huge amo...
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English Renaissance Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk
Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk

Antique 1850 Renaissance Revival Burr Walnut Pugin Gothic Writing Table Desk

$5,436
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant turn...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk

$5,759 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin
Located in Cesena, FC
Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin Large double-sided desk in mahogany in the center of the room important desk in mahoga...
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French Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin
Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin

Antique Mahogany Double Sided Desk of French origin

$10,799
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa...
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English High Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Burl, Mahogany

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

$34,410
Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Marquetry burl walnut Bombay figural and foliage desk with exotic exterior inlays, fitted interior, three lower case drawers, original urn brasses, carved scalloped skirt, and ...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850
Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850

$8,500
Fine Quality Dore Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Paul Sormani Louis XV Bronze-Mounted Writing Desk – Exceptional Quality & Parisian Craftsmanship Presenting a superb Louis XV–style bronze-mounted writing desk attributed to Paul So...
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French Louis XV Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Dore Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk
Fine Quality Dore Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk

Fine Quality Dore Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk

$15,995
Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany Writing Table, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Desk. Standing on a plinth base with an arrangement of 9 graduated Oak lined drawers. The writing surface with a gilt and blind tooled faded leather. c...
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Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany Writing Table, 1850
Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany Writing Table, 1850

Victorian Pedestal Desk Antique Mahogany Writing Table, 1850

$3,303
Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and really quite rare original early Victorian hand carved solid mahogany Knee hole desk A very decorative piece, originally made ...
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English Early Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk
Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk

Sublime Hand Carved from Top to Bottom Antique Victorian 1850 Knee Hole Desk

$4,817
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel fo...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box

$1,595
Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow
Located in Essex, MA
Kidney shaped top with conforming inset green leather and brass gallery over a central drawer flanked by smaller drawers and three drawers on each side of the knee hole. The reverse ...
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English Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow
Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow

Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow

$24,000
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany 9 Drawer Desk. This desk is raised Upon Turned Bun Feet. Circa 1850 Having an Arrangement of 9 Mahogany Lined Drawers. The Drawers...
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Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1850
Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1850

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1850

$2,333
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French Belle Époque 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

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H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 15.36 in
Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully, Antique circa 1900, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top. It’s been lightly restored to...
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English Late Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk

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H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 20.67 in
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany interior, Denmark, circa 1820. The highly sculptural form makes this piece an outstanding ...
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Swedish Empire Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Birch

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820

$14,500
H 84 in W 48 in D 24 in
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter galle...
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American High Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

$24,785
H 69.69 in W 68.9 in D 32.68 in
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat size. Crafted in the grand Louis XIV taste from walnu...
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French Louis XIV Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk

$3,500
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
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English Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk

19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk

$3,995
H 31 in W 48 in D 29.38 in
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful probably, 19th century oak partners desk, with a leather writing surface. Each side has a bank of drawers and a cupboard door for serious storage, or you can put both ban...
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English Georgian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware

19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware

$5,500
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 60 in
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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English Chippendale Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

$4,817
H 31 in W 48 in D 26 in
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century French Empire secrétaire à abattant made of richly figured, bookmatched walnut. This desk has a black fossil marble top resting above a hidden drawer, free of hardware and opening by a shallow groove on the bottom of the drawer front. Below is a fold-front door revealing a fitted interior with a functional writing surface, inset with worn green leather with gold tooling. The interior has an open storage shelf flanked by Empire style columns over a set of six drawers of varying sizes. The writing surface is supported with rounded brass hinges. Below are three easy to use drawers...
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French Empire Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant

$3,995
H 55 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
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French French Provincial Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

$1,875 Sale Price
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H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 23 in
Antique French Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Oak

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Antique French Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Tiger Oak

$3,700
H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.75 in
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in Benington, Herts
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English Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table
Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table

Fine 19th Century Gillows Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Kidney Shaped Table

$11,630
H 28.75 in W 38 in D 21.07 in
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Louis-philippe Flat Desk In Flamed Mahogany, Mid-19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis-Philippe Flame Mahogany Flat Desk, Mid-19th Century – Former Notary’s Desk from the Loire Valley Elegant Louis-Philippe flat desk, dating from the mid-19th century, originatin...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 1850s Desks

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Mahogany

Louis-philippe Flat Desk In Flamed Mahogany, Mid-19th Century
Louis-philippe Flat Desk In Flamed Mahogany, Mid-19th Century

Louis-philippe Flat Desk In Flamed Mahogany, Mid-19th Century

H 29.72 in W 58.86 in D 28.94 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart C19th burr walnut desk of inverted breakfront form, the top inset with the original burgundy leather and tooling to the edge, above an arrangement of graduating drawers and c...
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English Early Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk

H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
19th Century mahogany desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany desk with 9 drawers and 2 cabinets on the other side. Partly because of this, it can also be used as a partner desk. Green leather top. The drawers are fit...
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Antique 1850s Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century mahogany desk
19th Century mahogany desk

19th Century mahogany desk

H 38.59 in W 59.06 in D 38.59 in
Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS ROBERTS Library Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Gothic Antique 1850s Desks

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Oak

Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS ROBERTS Library Table
Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS ROBERTS Library Table

Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS ROBERTS Library Table

H 32 in W 60 in D 43 in
Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850
Located in Portland, OR
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English Campaign Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850
Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

H 33.5 in W 20.75 in D 12 in
Victorian Kidney Desk Walnut Writing Table, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite Victorian kidney desk in walnut Very cute piece, would work well in the middle of a room as beautiful from all angles We date this to...
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Victorian Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Kidney Desk Walnut Writing Table, 1850
Victorian Kidney Desk Walnut Writing Table, 1850

Victorian Kidney Desk Walnut Writing Table, 1850

H 33 in W 47 in D 25 in
French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive French Mulberry cylinder desk. Standing Upon Square Tapered Legs. Featuring an Arrangement of 3 Over 1 Drawer. circa 1850 This Piece is of a Highly Decorative Form Fea...
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Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850
French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850

French Cylinder Desk Bureau Mulberry, 1850

H 43 in W 46 in D 25 in
Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood davenport. This davenport features a sloped writing surface which opens to reveal birds eye maple interior with 2 mahogany lined drawers. circa 1850. The davenp...
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Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850

Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850

H 32 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Russian Empire Commode Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional Russian Empire fruitwood and ebonized 4 drawer chest/secretary. The top drawer conceals the drop-down desk featuring 6 drawers and a lapis...
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European Empire Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Russian Empire Commode Secretary
Russian Empire Commode Secretary

Russian Empire Commode Secretary

H 37.5 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Walnut Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique walnut Victorian desk with green leather top. The desk is in good condition and of good quality. This is visible in the drawers that are made entirely of walnut and...
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English Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Desk
19th Century Walnut Desk

19th Century Walnut Desk

H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant turned legs. In the lower part five drawers and ...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk

H 43.31 in W 51.97 in D 29.93 in
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant antique Italian writing desk. Rare and precious solid walnut wood. Comfortable size for a practical use. The desk has elegant tur...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk

19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Writing Desk

H 42.13 in W 46.46 in D 28.35 in

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