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Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved limed oak pedestal breakfront desk, the rectangular top having canted corners and inset gilt
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 58 in D 31 in
Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt
Category

Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront
Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Federal style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Thomas Chippendale Revival Inverted Breakfront Partner Desk Leather Top
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, partner desk with Regency brown Leather top and inverted breakfront A very good looking and well made
Category

20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Heredon Country French Carved Walnut Lighted China Cabinet Breakfront with Desk
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Country French breakfront or china cabinet with a lighted china top and a droplid desk for the base. The
Category

Early 2000s American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Desk
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
An Art Deco light oak nine drawer, bar handled, inverted breakfront twin pedestal desk. Just fitted
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk
H 30.08 in W 47.8 in D 23.9 in
Mid-Century Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century desk or dressing table with our Rowan primavera veneered with inset breakfront top with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Desk
Mid-Century Desk
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in
Mid Century Desk - Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century Desk or dressing table with our Mangrove primavera veneer with inset breakfront top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Desk - Light
Mid Century Desk - Light
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian period pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique Swedish Neoclassical Satin Birch Desk
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique satin birch Biedermeier leather top desk of the highest order. This was made
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Birch

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Freestanding Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian inlaid mahogany freestanding desk the superstructure having
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian Satin Wood Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian pedestal desk, beautifully made from satin wood. This was made in
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Vintage Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
, dating from the mid 20th century. The desk top is of breakfront outline and is fiited with a beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
doors with urns inlay enclosing folio compartments. The desk is raised on a substantial breakfront
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized Brass Trimmed French Directoire Style Executive Writinig Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker quality brass trimmed desk with a wonderful gold embossed and tooled
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique piece of furniture with a multiplicity of uses. It could be a desk or a ladies
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Antique 1890s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
secretaire desk or ladies vanity. The piece is perfect for paying bills or using as a makeup vanity. The desk
Category

Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Fabulous English Bench Made Reprod. Burr Elm Leather Top Pedestal Partner's Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
, traditional designs in desks, writing tables, corner cupboards, breakfronts, etc. In particular, this amazing
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Elm, Burl

Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular hand-paint decorated satinwood Carlton House desk with beautifully painted
Category

Antique 1890s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Quality French Directore Louis XVI Style Leather Top Faux Partners Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1960s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Leather Top Executive Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Directoire Style Brass Trimmed Leather Top Vanity Desk, Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat Baker Collector's Edition Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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
Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Edwardian Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian Chippendale style pedestal desk. This Edwardian Chippendale style pedestal desk was made
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a darling petite lady’s writing desk from France circa 1850. Sleek and uncluttered design
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
H 52.13 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
German Oak Desk with Burled Walnut Accents, circa 1930
Located in Evergreen, CO
Beautiful from every angle, this German desk showcases a rectangular top over a single drawer
Category

Mid-20th Century German Desks

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

Pair of Gilt and Leather Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of Antique Pedestal Desks in the Regency Manner Constructed in goncalo alves, with gilt
Category

20th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner
Located in London, GB
A pedestal desk in the French Empire manner of freestanding breakfront form with everted angles
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Baker Collector's Edition Brass Bound Leather Top Louis XV Bureau Plat
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Trosby Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style monumental breakfront bookcase cabinet with drop front
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Butlers Drop Desk Individual Glass MINT!
Category

20th Century American Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bonheur Du Jour Attributed To Gillows Of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
above a shaped shelf and breakfront base joined by fluted columns on bun feet. Circa 1860 English
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III 'Sevres' Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau De Dame, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
breakfront frieze centering a beaded panel with foliate Vitruvian scrolls flanked by plaques allegorical of
Category

Antique 1860s French Desks

Materials

Bronze

Georgian Carved Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category

Vintage 1930s American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Beacon Hill Georgian Mahogany Broken Arch Breakfront China Cabinet Desk Bookcase
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Georgian style mahogany broken arch breakfront China cabinet secretary desk bookcase
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Swan Neck Inlaid Breakfront with Desk, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany swan neck breakfront with a carved molded edge cornice, centered
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater
Category

Early 2000s American French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

George III Period Mahogany breakfront
Located in Montreal, QC
George III Period mahogany breakfront interior fitted with desk pigeonholes, silk lining and
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany breakfront
George III Period Mahogany breakfront
H 82 in W 88.5 in D 21.75 in
Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Sheraton Secretaire Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant mahogany breakfront bookcase in the Sheraton manner The piece is antique circa 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Jasper Chinoiserie Breakfront Secretary, Gilt Lacquer, Bubble Glass Offered for sale is a
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
Superb 18th century Georgian Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Bookcase. This incredible secretary has
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront With Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
desk @ minimal cost . Breakfront is 110.5" wide at base.  
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront with Secretary, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany broken pediment breakfront with carved floral medallions, candle light
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Bookcases

Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing our exquisite 19th-century Neoclassical Style Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Breakfront
Category

Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Fine Satinwood Baker Furniture Company Crown Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
bookcase or china cabinet and has a leather desk surface that folds down. The breakfront comes apart into
Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Blown Glass, Satinwood

Large 19th Century Victorian Breakfront Bookcase with Integral Secretaire
Located in London, GB
A very fine and large Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase and secretaire. The upper part has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bubble Glass Breakfront Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Sheraton style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with drop front
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

English Victorian late 19th Display-Bookcase Secretary Breakfront Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique English Victorian St great quality four doors bookcase display writing desk
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Breakfront Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the breakfront desk you’re looking for. Each breakfront desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mahogany. There are many kinds of the breakfront desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A breakfront desk made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. A well-made breakfront desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karges Furniture, Baker Furniture Company and Gillows of Lancaster & London are consistently popular.

How Much is a Breakfront Desk?

Prices for a breakfront desk start at $1,196 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $5,900.

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