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Style: Karl Johan
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally fine Karl Johan salon table, sofa table or desk in beautiful West Indies mahogany. The top has two leaves that drop down on each side with two drawers along the apro...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

$8,750
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop leaves on cylinder column resting on quatre-form base with carved lions' paw feet, Sw...
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1840s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840

$4,950
Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome Swedish Empire, Karl Johan salon table of fine Cuban mahogany with satinwood banding, carved and ebonized center pillar on quatre-form base ending in saber feet, with ormolu appliqués...
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1810s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815
Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815

$7,250
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English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
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Late 19th Century English Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

$5,895
H 30.38 in W 43.28 in D 23.38 in
Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Desk Lawrence with structure in solid mahogany wood, top in black genuine leather. Details and finishes in solid brass in antique finish. Desk: L120xD65xH82cm. Shelf unit: L116,5xD24...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish
Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish

Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish

$3,207
H 32.29 in W 47.25 in D 25.6 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
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1970s Czech Vintage Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Mahogany

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

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H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small English writing table or desk of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring an inset embossed leather top with flame mahogany surround and reeded edge, over a frieze...
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Metal, Brass

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

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$2,895
H 30 in W 28.25 in D 16.75 in
Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency or Georgian style drop leaf writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Mah...
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1940s American Vintage Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table
Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

Baker Furniture English Regency Banded Mahogany Writing Desk or Console Table

$2,995
H 28.25 in W 57.5 in D 26.63 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
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1850s Austrian Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Fir

Biedermeier Writing Desk
Biedermeier Writing Desk

Biedermeier Writing Desk

$3,710
H 30 in W 39.25 in D 23.75 in
English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or console desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and ...
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19th Century English Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

English Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
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$3,895
H 29 in W 41 in D 18.25 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, crafted around 1830. Featuring five drawers framed with fine thread inlays and adorned with escutcheons. The gracefully curved S-shaped legs are j...
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Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830

Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830

$5,820
H 30.32 in W 46.46 in D 23.43 in
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...
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Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top

$6,895
H 31 in W 42.38 in D 22.5 in
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house furniture from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk

$5,167
H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined 19th-century Swedish desk, circa 1840, is a stunning example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and neoclassical design. Crafted from solid pine wood, the desk features clean...
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19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840

19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1840

$5,950
H 31.7 in W 47 in D 27.4 in
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 42"W ...
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Early 20th Century American Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

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H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.75 in
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Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century Karl Johan period birch wood desk. This Swedish desk from circa 1830 features a writing area decorated with two small size drawers flanking a small open galler...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk
Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk

Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk

H 35 in W 49 in D 21 in
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine small Empire or Biedermeier writing table in polished birch with ebony accents featuring two small desk drawers with ivory pulls flanking the center back with a gallery consis...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810

H 33.5 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century period Karl Johan painted wood drop-front desk over two lower drawers and bracket feet. Multiple small drawers inside the desk, circa 1820. The Karl Joha...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk
Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk

Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk

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Find a broad range of unique Karl Johan desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Karl Johan desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,950 and tops out at $8,750 while the average work can sell for $7,250.

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