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Technique: Inlay
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning display of masterful European marquetry inlay. The piece speaks to the long-held trad...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

$3,250
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in MCM production. We've had a number of SMI pieces, and the quality is always excelle...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary

$2,000
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
By Heinrich Daniel Gambs
Located in Forney, TX
Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

$17,500
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The library writing desk is made of solid walnut with brass inlays. The desk drawer is split into two separate sections with a convenient divider ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"

Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"

$6,200 / item
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detai...
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2010s American Modern Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock

Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean, In-stock

$6,700
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
By Lynnea Jean
Located in Aitkin, MN
This custom wood desk is hand-made in the United States with all hardwood construction. This modern design is characterized by its solid white oak body, minimalist walnut inlay detail, and unique split leg detail. Convenient and accessible storage drawers feature integrated hardware and a soft-closing mechanism. This contemporary design can look beautiful floating in a room as an executive desk or anchored against a wall or other furniture piece. The natural finish brings out the beautiful golden tones of white oak. This piece can be ordered in 4 finishes: Oak, Walnut, Ash and Matte Black. Jameson Collection by Lynnea Jean...
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2010s American Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Hardwood

Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean
Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean

Solid Oak and Walnut Jameson Desk by Lynnea Jean

$6,700 / item
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sonia writing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Sonia Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$8,965 / item
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting vanity table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R Y Augousti
Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R Y Augousti

Melting Vanity Table in Blue Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R Y Augousti

$12,305 / item
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects Transformation / drawing table and chest of drawers into one. This amazing quality and excellent condition chest and drawing table was handc...
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest

$18,662
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850. The sandalwood body of faceted recta...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

$2,140
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This captivating French desk from the 19th century is illustrated with a border of highly detailed marquetry of contrasting mahogany to stand out from the walnut & fruitwood construc...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

$2,500
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

$2,500
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Split front apron, two drawers with br...
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Teak

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic Italian writing desk has feminine curves, with a modern edge! This traditional, classic design is offset with sleek details – both desktop and drawer are flush, seamlessly...
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20th Century Italian Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk
Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk

Beautiful Italian Parquetry Writing Desk

$5,400
Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the 18th century. The desk is executed in walnut and cherrywood, richly inlaid with fine ...
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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century

Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century

$5,950
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, in an asymmetric format with th...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900

Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900

$867 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian mahogany satinwood and Goncalo Alves marquetry inlaid and satin wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet mak...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk Edwards Roberts 19th Century

$8,501
Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Portland, OR
An important antique French Louis XV transitional style gilt-bronze mounted amaranth & kingwood marquetry table à écrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris, circa 1870. A beautiful bombe shape...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani
Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani

$8,995 / set
Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk / Secretaire, 19th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Exquisite antique Louis XV-style writing desk, crafted in rosewood veneer with marquetry inlays and adorned with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. The serpentine silhouette, slender cabri...
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19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk / Secretaire, 19th Century
Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk / Secretaire, 19th Century

Antique Louis XV-Style Inlaid Ladies Writing Desk / Secretaire, 19th Century

$1,129
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Inspired by the original Rhapsody lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Writing Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$12,505 / item
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal bone inlay. Late 20th Century (1990-1995). Narrow apron, bottom stretchers in H p...
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Teak

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India

$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner s Writing Table Desk
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine quality antique French rosewood & kingwood marquety inlaid & ormolu mounted partner's writing table or Bureau Plat, in the manner of Jacques Dubois, circa 1860. This very...
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner s Writing Table Desk
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner s Writing Table Desk

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner s Writing Table Desk

$5,495
18th Century Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Queen Anne era Walnut writing table, with bordered edge and book matched burl walnut veneer with mixed wood inlays to the top with rounded corners to the front, shaped inlay apron,...
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Mid-18th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Writing Table
18th Century Walnut Writing Table

18th Century Walnut Writing Table

$900
Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The melting vanity table...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R Y Augousti
Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R Y Augousti

Parchment Vanity with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R Y Augousti

$12,305 / item
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930 Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table. Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top. Dimensions: (approx) 31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep Extended: 37.5" Deep Provenance / Acquisition: John Phifer Marrs collection. Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

$5,500
Lombardy Louis XVI Writing Desk, Antique Wood, Italy, c. 1800s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive writing desk in the Louis XVI tradition from Lombardy, Italy, crafted in the 19th century from fine wood and showcasing neoclassical design elements. This piece blends ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Lombardy Louis XVI Writing Desk, Antique Wood, Italy, c. 1800s
Lombardy Louis XVI Writing Desk, Antique Wood, Italy, c. 1800s

Lombardy Louis XVI Writing Desk, Antique Wood, Italy, c. 1800s

$4,977
Regency Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Regency Period writing table or desk of mahogany from England, featuring an inset embossed green leather top over a frieze of two drawers - each drawer with knob pulls - and s...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Regency Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Regency Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

Regency Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England

$6,895
Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents
Located in Freamunde, PT
Hamptons Desk is a refined expression of coastal sophistication and tailored craftsmanship, ideal for discerning individuals who value presence and precision. Its tabletop is crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents
Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents

Modern Hamptons Desk in Eucalyptus Wood with Marble and Brass Accents

$9,331 / item
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted interior, small gallery. Handsome old worn tooled leather ...
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19th Century Campaign Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain s Desk

$2,295
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 Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

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

$3,895
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table

$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table circa 1890. We are pleased to offer this free standing mahogany writing desk in the ...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table
19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table

19th century Sheraton revival leather top library table

$5,026
Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Escritoire
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry Kingwood Escritoire, the top with gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface and drawers, gilt metal mounts and inlaid decoration atop four cabriole le...
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20th Century Louis XV Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Escritoire
Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Escritoire

Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Escritoire

$2,800
English Square Top Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of inlaid mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring an inset embossed square leather top, with moulded edge around the perimeter, over a frieze ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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

$6,895
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à cylindre, is among the most celebrated masterpieces of 18th century furniture design—an unparalleled example of French craftsmanship and regal opulence. Originally commissioned by King Louis XV in 1760, the project was entrusted to ébéniste du roi Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763). However, Oeben passed away before its completion and his successor, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), finalised the desk in 1769. During the 19th century, several master cabinetmakers sought to replicate this extraordinary creation, including the esteemed Emmanuel Alfred Beurdeley (1847–1919). The present example, produced circa 1890, was exhibited at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where it garnered admiration for its exceptional artistry. Following the exhibition, it was acquired by financier George Jay Gould I (1864–1923) and later photographed in the Lakewood, New Jersey residence of his wife, actress Edith Kingdon Gould (1864–1921). This magnificent desk is crowned with a decorative clock, draped in festoons and accompanied by two playful putti and a finely sculpted dog. Twin ormolu urns rest atop an openwork gallery, leading to additional flower-filled ormolu vases. Flanking the central roll-top panel are finely cast ormolu figures of Apollo and Calliope, each supporting a twin-light scrolling acanthus candelabrum. With a turn of a key, the roll-top slides open to reveal an exquisite arrangement of three pull-out shelves and three drawers, each front panel adorned with delicate ormolu banding and intricate floral trellis parquetry. A gilt-tooled leather writing surface unfolds, featuring a pop-up central panel that lifts to reveal a folding folio stand alongside three additional storage compartments. Below, a central kneehole drawer, embellished with an ormolu bow, is flanked by twin-divided drawers, all decorated with finely detailed floral marquetry. Every aspect of this Bureau du Roi is a testament to superior craftsmanship, featuring elaborate marquetry and parquetry designs. The upper section consists of three panels, with the tambour roll-top inlaid with intricate mythological motifs. Two side medallions bear Latin inscriptions drawn from Cesare Ripa’s Iconologia (1555–1622): NON. NISI. GRANDIA. CANTO. / IRRIDENS. CUSPIDE. FIGO. and BREVI. COMPLECTOR. SINGULA. CANO / PASTORUM. CARMINA. LUDO. These decorative elements, along with the marquetry on the roll-top and upper surfaces, celebrate the arts, literature, and architecture. The bombé sides of the desk are richly decorated with marquetry panels depicting symbols of both naval and terrestrial warfare, framed by elegant ormolu laurel swags. These ornamental details complement a series of exquisite blue and white Wedgwood Jasperware medallions...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

$1,333,105 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous French antique ormolu mounted bureau plat which features fine quality floral marquetry and which dates from around 1860. This beautiful piece of furniture has been made with artistic marquetry requiring the highest level of craftsmanship. The surface of the table top of this antique ormolu mounted bureau plat features very intricate floral marquetry decoration. Using a number of different and exotic veneers which include walnut, goncalo alves, satinwood, burr walnut, and purpleheart, the level of detail present here can only be described as extraordinary. The central panel is worthy of particular attention, it being inlaid with a representation of an urn on a flower filled satinwood background together with a decorative border of foliage which has been rendered in mahogany and burr walnut. As you can see from the images provided the imposing table top is completed with a highly decorative ormolu border which adds an additional level of elegance to this antique bureau plat...
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1860s French Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat 19th Century

$10,542
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Center writing table Cassina Brothers (Francesco and Giuseppe) Milan, January 26, 1796 79.5 x 94 x 58.5 cm State of conservation: excellent The rectangular table features a minimall...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796

Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796

$71,320
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The ornately decorated marquetry top, centered with a floral bouquet, butterflies, scrolls and acanthus. The raised on four fluted ebonized legs surmounted with gilt-bronze spigots...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table

$14,850 Sale Price
24% Off
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk signed A Beurdeley Paris
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI parquetry and gilt bronze mounted roll top desk . Signed A. Beurdeley A Paris. Very fine gilt bronze mounts of cherub scenes going all the ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk signed A Beurdeley Paris
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk signed A Beurdeley Paris

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk signed A Beurdeley Paris

$29,500
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Double sided, the back has false drawers so this desk may be free floated in a ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk

$3,500
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu mounted roll top desk in the style of Riesener French, 19th Century Height 120cm, width 146cm, depth 73cm This magnificent 19th-century bureau à cylindre, als...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

$42,849 Sale Price
30% Off
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on probably a birch frame in a classic deep rich darker color French polish finish. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947

Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947

$8,110 Sale Price
25% Off
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684) Dimensi...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk

$142,640
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI Rolltop or cylinder desk, France, 1780. This original Louis XVI cylinder desk has an elegant mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. I...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany

$7,900
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection! A most impressive and very fine quality vintage Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry inlaid bureau plat. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the manner of important...
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20th Century Louis XV Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat

$11,500
Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan
By Charly Bounan
Located in Geneve, CH
Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan One of a Kind Dimensions: D 72 x W 240 x H 75 cm. Materials: Lacquer and marquetry wood. Charly Bounan, is a Parisian designer renowned f...
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2010s French Modern Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan
Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan

Bureau Bubble Ivoire Desk by Charly Bounan

$35,303 / item
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s Profusely inlaid with : swags, shells, urns, bell flowers & foliage decoration, Satinwood, with Rosewood banding, boxwood line inlay, Curved back, Black leather inset top, with gold tooling, 4 drawers & 5 pigeon holes Pair letter slots...
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

$5,441 Sale Price
20% Off
Medium Dark Walnut Architect Adjustable Desk with Black or Brown Leather Insets
Located in Ballard, CA
The Iconic Jean Pierre desk named after the famous actor Jean Pierre Aumont is an handcrafted desk in solid walnut with black or brown leather insets,...
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2010s North American Campaign Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Medium Dark Walnut Architect Adjustable Desk with Black or Brown Leather Insets
Medium Dark Walnut Architect Adjustable Desk with Black or Brown Leather Insets

Medium Dark Walnut Architect Adjustable Desk with Black or Brown Leather Insets

$9,880 / item
Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener J.Oeben
Located in Berlin, DE
AN IMPRESSIVE LOUIS XV STYLE BUREAU PLAT /DESCRIPTION - AFTER THE BUREAU DU ROI AT VERSAILLES BY J.-F. OEBEN AND J.-H. RIESENER The rectangular top, with the outline of an arc-en-arbalète, is fitted with an embossed leather writing surface and is fitted with four short drawers on the moulded apron with opposing false drawers. It stands on cabriole legs fitted with oval biscuit panels on the sides representing the Three Graces and inlaid with marquetry panels depicting bouquets of ribbons, foliage and floral tendrils, shells, coral and draped pearls, all with berry and foliage tendrils of ribbons, the cabriole legs fitted with lion skin loops hanging down to form spiral patterned clogs. Footnotes The Bureau du Roi at Versailles is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world and certainly one of the most luxurious furniture creations of the 18th century. Louis XV ordered this cylinder-topped desk from Jean-François Oeben (1721-1763), who had already completed the design and much of the production by the time of his early death in 1763. Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), who married Oeben's widow and took over his business, completed the desk in 1769. The final price was 62,000 livres, one of the highest prices ever paid for a piece of furniture up to that time (for comparison, the average annual salary of a worker in the 18th century was almost 300 livres). The office kept Riesener busy for the rest of his career, as evidenced by his numerous invoices for polishing and cleaning the bronzes and maintaining the extremely complicated mechanisms (the cylinder apparently opened and the writing slide moved forward, all with a simple turn of a key - modified in the 19th century, no one has since been able to reconstruct the original mechanism). At the height of the revolutionary excitement, Riesener even covered the royal double-L monogram...
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20th Century French Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener J.Oeben
Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener J.Oeben

Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener J.Oeben

$75,813
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady s Secretary Desk, Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's desk or writing table) with an enam...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady s Secretary Desk, Millet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady s Secretary Desk, Millet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady s Secretary Desk, Millet

$58,950
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Ladies Writing Table or Desk. The single drawer center table surmounted on each corner with...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk

A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk

$11,286 Sale Price
24% Off
Classic by Carpanelli Cylinder Inlaid in American Walnut
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
The curved shapes and many secret drawers make this a cabinet maker's gem. It is enriched by mother of pearl details and floral inlays. It has a secret compartmet. This unique witing desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Classic by Carpanelli Cylinder Inlaid in American Walnut
Classic by Carpanelli Cylinder Inlaid in American Walnut

Classic by Carpanelli Cylinder Inlaid in American Walnut

$7,437 Sale Price / item
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Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Cylinder Barrel Desk This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a br...
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk

Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk

$5,999
Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Louis XV tulipwood and marquetry, ormolu mounted bureau plat, serpentine shaped writing table, circa 1880. The table having an inset brown & red hu...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table
Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table

Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table

$4,495
Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & impressive! This rounded Italian Louis XV style executive desk with inlaid wood & bronze. A desk build to impress and impress she does, truly amazing craftsmanship ...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid

Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid

$16,516
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk

$14,283 Sale Price
30% Off
19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk circa 1895. We are pleased to offer this stunning desk which has been fully restored in our workshop...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Walnut

19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk
19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk

19th century empire revival Swedish birch desk

$3,468
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique Edwardian quality inlaid mahogany freestanding kidney shaped desk having a quality inlaid mahogany kidney shaped top with a leather writing surface above 9 shaped mahog...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Kidney Shaped Desk
Large Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Kidney Shaped Desk

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Kidney Shaped Desk

$6,237
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume A mid-18th century ladies' desk or so-called "bureau de pente", its shaped fall-front opening to reveal a red lea...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume

$3,750
Bureau Plat Louis XVI Style in Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style Bureau Plat in mahogany and marquetry in rosewood frieze. Beautiful ornamentation of very finely chiseled gilt bronze. Moroccan leather top surrounded b...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bureau Plat Louis XVI Style in Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Bureau Plat Louis XVI Style in Marquetry and Gilt Bronze

Bureau Plat Louis XVI Style in Marquetry and Gilt Bronze

$6,656

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