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Period: 19th Century
Arts and Crafts Oak Bureau Desk Bookcase Students Slim Console Space Saving 1900
Located in London, GB
An attractive and versatile, space-saving Arts & Crafts solid oak bureau-bookcase in lovely antique condition. Most likely made around 1900 in England, this slim 'student’s' bureau o...
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British Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Writing Table with Inlay. Stunning example of marquetry craftsmanship with turned legs and inlay on the stretchers. Desk has a single drawer.
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Dutch Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk.
Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep
History/Back Story:
Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration.
During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848.
For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics.
However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects. His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
A Fine Quality Amboyna George IV Writing Table, Attributed to Morel and Seddon
By Morel
Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The overhanging rectangular top with rounded corners veneered almost entirely in amboyna with a wide crossbanding of rosewood. Under the top is a narrow frieze, and the table is supp...
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English George IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Amboyna
Antique English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Table, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English William IV period rosewood writing table, Circa 1830.
Galleried top with leather and on original casters.
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English William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Arts
Crafts Satinwood Writing Table by Marsh and Jones
Located in London, by appointment only
An Arts and Crafts satinwood writing lavishly inlaid with stylized foliate ornament and multilayered crossbanding. The table is supported on turned columns joined by a stretcher supp...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
English Sheraton Mahogany Horseshoe Conference Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton-style (19th Century) large mahogany 4 section horseshoe shaped hunt/conference table with black leather top.
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English Sheraton Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Richmond, London
A handsome and useful early 19th century side or writing table of the best Santo Domingo timber. Rare and highly thought after wood grain and colour.
English, circa 1830.
Why we li...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Pedestal Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality figured mahogany pedestal desk: Good model with raised drawer mouldings, false drawers on the back, oak drawer linings and recently fitted dark green hide.
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$5,398
Antique English Rosewood Regency Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English rosewood regency inlaid lap desk, circa 1830.
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved center hall table with marble top. The rectangular shaped top with r...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
$28,950 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Aesthetic Period Davenport, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Aesthetic Period Davenport. An English, walnut and bird's eye maple writing desk, dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880.
A delightful example, with exquisite cr...
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British Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Superb Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Francois Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Superb Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table By François Linke
François Linke
The inset shaped marble top above a single drawer centered with a winged cherub head, t...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian 1820s Walnut and Mahogany Desk with Five Drawers, Pull-out and Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany desk from circa 1820 with dark brown leather pull-out drawer, five drawers and thin banding around the drawers. This Italian walnut and mahogany desk f...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Lady
s Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady's writing desk. A French, mahogany and marble roll top bureaux, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking craftsmanship, fine materials and a delightful form enhance this quality desk
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Select stocks present exceptional caramel hues and fine grain interest
Captivating, rouge marble display plinth with a three-quarter brass gallery
Trio of drawers to the upper section, of field panel finish and accessed by brass drop handles
Roll top tambour activated by opening the main drawer, redolent of Riesener...
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French Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato
By Paul Sormani
Located in Pistoia, IT
Uno scrittoio di superba fattura proveniente dai rinomati laboratori parigini di Paul Sormani. Realizzato con legni esotici locali e d'importazione, presenta intricati intarsi geome...
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French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Lady
s Desk
Located in Tarzana, CA
A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century French lady's desk, the case veneered with marquetry decoration and embellished with finely cast and finished gilt bronze mounts. The d...
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European Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Biedermeier Table and Chair
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Female Biedermeier table and chair set.
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Austrian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
$4,099 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Early 19th Century Rosewood
Collapsible
Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal supported on tapering feet, one enclosing two drawer...
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English Campaign Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat (Desk - Writing Table - Ladies Desk) Cartonnier by Antoine Krieger, the quarter-veneer satiné with fruitwood stringing, the cartonnier set with a circular timepiece above seven gilt-tooled brown leather faceted drawers, the bureau plat with a gilt tooled brown leather writing surface above three frieze drawers, all lock-plates stamped MON KRIEGER...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$32,955 Sale Price
61% Off
19th-century French writing desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
This exquisite 19th-century French writing desk, or bureau de dame, showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV style. The desk features a finely figured burr walnut ven...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Matched pair of Regency period BonHeur du Jours after John MaClean, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality matched pair of Regency period Rosewood Bonheur Du Jours, each with a three quarter brass gallery to the top, brass trellis work to the sides, two frieze drawers. Hing...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Desk, Signed
Escalier de Cristal, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. tulipwood, kingwood and ormolu desk, signed 'Escalier de Cristal, Paris, circa 1880. The desk is raised by four square tapered legs w...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Leather Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
A striking 19th-century walnut French writing table with one drawer and a black leather top. The table has developed a rich, warm patina and its size make it perfect as a small desk...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$4,100 / item
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Item Code: LC1258
An attractive mid-19th century Victorian flame mahogany Davenport, showcasing richly figured veneers and elegant proportions. The...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Drop Front Lady’s Desk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Rococo Walnut Drop Front Lady’s Desk C1880
Measures - 65 1/2" x 38 1/4" x 18 3/4"
This Victorian Rococo lady's desk, crafted around 1880, showcases an intricate d...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Brass-Mounted Pollard Oak Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual early 19th century brass-mounted pollard oak writing table, attributed to Gillows, the hinged rectangular leather-inset writing top with an adjustable writing slope on a r...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Freestanding Inlaid Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian freestanding inlaid burr walnut kidney shaped writing table having an exceptional quality inlaid burr walnut and green leather kidney shaped top with a shap...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
William IV Octagonal Rent / Drum Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
In a departure from the circular norm, this octagonal table has a rotating top with four functioning drawers and four dummy drawers, each with wood pulls. The three splay legs to the...
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British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Serpentine Cabriole Legs 19th C
A mid 19th century burr walnut rectangular double serpentine center table, the satinwood banded top an...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
$3,553 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Fine Antique Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk on Ball & Claw Feet
Item Code: S27-1072
This outstanding antique pedestal desk is crafted in richly figured walnut and showcases the refined...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 1800s French provincial writing desk in solid oak with cabriole legs and rich patina, a timeless antique that blends beauty, history, and functionality.
This exquisite French...
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Lovely Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Writing Table
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this lovely antique walnut and gilt metal mounted kidney shaped writing table in Louis XV style, late 19th century; the top with inset gilt tooled leathe...
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British Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk. Fichet A Paris stamped in drawer.
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style writing desk showcases elegant craftsmans...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Intricately Carved 19th C. Ebonized Desk Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and spectacular desk intricately carved with geometric designs.
Pull-out extension system. X-shape stretcher. Each corner is adorned with a beautifully carved tassel. Leather...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century Italian Inlaid Desk
Located in New York, NY
A stunning bone-inlaid walnut desk with scroll apron and pierced Baroque legs. Italy, late 19th Century.
Handcrafted circa 1885, this beautiful desk shows an intricate geometric in...
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Italian Baroque Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bone, Walnut, Ivory
American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton Mahogany bow front one board top writing table with a central single drawer with lions head brass pulls, string inlays, and resting on the original turned bulbous r...
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American Sheraton Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Inlaid Kidney Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid 6 legged kidney shaped desk with side slides.
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Louis XV Style Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XV Style Table
The shaped oval leather top with a molded border, above a foliated frieze centered to the front and back by satyrs ...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Classical R.J. Horner Style Desk / Table Green Leather Top
Dolphin Base
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Neo-classical R.J. Horner style ebonized desk with carved dolphin base and tooled green leather top. It has wonderful patina! The desk is very heavy and m...
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American Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
The rectangular top with gilt-tooled leather writing-surface within a molded border, above a quarter-veneered serpentine frieze, three drawers to the front and three simulated drawers to the reverse, each drawer with acanthus scroll handles, the sides centered with a floral motif, the cabriole legs mounted with sea shell bronze...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed fluted leg kneehole desk with gallery.
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Inset Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, from the late 19th century, featuring a rectangular inset embossed leather top over a frieze of two drawers - e...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
George Walton. Arts
Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers
Heart Escutcheons
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in 1898 for Sidney Leetham for the morning room in Elm Bank, a major interior commission in York, England.
This desk is a complex hybrid design. The overhanging top with central arched cupboard...
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English Arts and Crafts Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Folk Art Side Table or Desk, Scandinavia
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Rectangular Folk Art Table or Desk. The table has tonnes of charm, wear and tear to the finish that gives us table an unbeatable patina. Most of the original paint to the si...
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Spanish Country Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and featuring marquetry inlays depicting classic Hepplewhite themes which include lilies of th...
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American Hepplewhite Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
19th century late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late Georgian mahogany and leather architects desk circa 1810.
Green leather writing surface with gold tooling to the border. Set in the top and using the brass handle the slope can...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique partnersdesk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
Beautiful antique oak partners' desk with nine drawers on each side. In very good condition throughout. Lovely light color and patina. Gold-edged green leather top. The desk is of hi...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,358
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar
s Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood with excellent proportions. The flat top can house inkwells and the slant utilized for writing or drawing. The lid opens on hinges to reveal a storage compartment. A wonderful piece to incorporate in your decor if you like to sit and spend time on the floor or it may be raised by easy customization to act as a bed desk...
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Indian Anglo Raj Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Remarkable cylinder desk in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style executed by A.Chevrie, famous cabinetmaker parisian
this bureau a cylindre has 3 belt...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Travel desk made with Sevres style porcelain plates, with mercury gold plated bronze mount. The piece is in a late 19th century Napoleon III style.
The...
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French Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Bronze
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Orange Lacquered Table with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period table from the 19th century with reddish orange lacquer, three drawers, carved spandrels and brass hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty pe...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Category
French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Majestic 1800s Period Console Desk
Located in Manzano, IT
We offer for sale an exceptional and fine period piece of furniture, a consular desk dating from the first half of the 19th century.
A true masterpiece of cabinet making, combining ...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nutwood
$4,781 Sale Price
60% Off
French Empire Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre Writing Table, circa 1810
Located in Rome, IT
A French gilt-metal mounted mahogany bureau à cylindre writing desk.
With a grey marble top over three drawers, the fall enclosing a sliding tan lea...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
$23,909 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century campaign Reading desk on later stand.
Zebrawood with brass handles and toed leather interior
Dedicated black 1892
18 x 10.5 x 20
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Zebra Wood
Antique Gillows Style Birdseye Maple Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive Antique Victorian Gillows Style Birdseye Maple writing table, circa 1880 in date.
The rectangular top features a moulded edge with the original inset black...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather
19thC English Faux Bamboo Ebonised Pine Side Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820
19thC English Faux Bamboo Ebonised Pine Side Table
sku 1615
W99 x D49 x H75 cm
Weight 8Kg
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
A very elegant walnut table/desk with a central drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Italian walnut writing table or desk is a beautiful example of neoclassical craftsmanship, combining graceful form with intricate detailing. The rectangular top is frame...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century George the III Satinwood Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Early 19th Century George III satinwood desk exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of the period with its neoclassical design. The piece features intricate inlay work, curv...
Category
British George III Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
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