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19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
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1840s English Antique Barrel Desk

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Hardwood

Antique Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly
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1760s English Georgian Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Barrel Desk

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Wood

Antique French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored circa 1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original w...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Barrel Desk

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Leather, Oak

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
to hold candles or files in progress and a large barrel-fronted desk compartment with a quality
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19th Century English Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The mahogany barrel back with an outscrolled crestrail and a dark red leather bowed seat raised on
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19th Century English Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form
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1760s English Georgian Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Antique C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
H 31.25 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
Charming Desk Clock, Vintner Theme, C 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming desk clock in the form of a cherub holding a barrel form clock with silver face, flanked
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved lion head sculptures, and a wide and deep handwoven cane seat. The barrel shaped chair is
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Barrel Desk

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Oak

English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood
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1780s English George III Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An outsanding Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted , Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk with top gallery
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
, The blackstone top over three short gilt-bronze mounted drawers, issuing a barrel top desk over three
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19th Century French Empire Antique Barrel Desk

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Ormolu

A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
numerals, proudly bears the mark of Etienne Le Noir A Paris. Its single barrel movement, uniquely numbered
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18th Century French Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn
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1850s British Victorian Antique Barrel Desk

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Silver Plate

A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
naturalistically carved with a cockerel and hen perched on a rocky outcrop, bundles of wheat, plants and a barrel
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Barrel Desk

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
floppy ears, vacant expression and barrel collar. The Dogs head hinges just above the collar and reveals
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Barrel Desk

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
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H 15 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish paperweight in the marble in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Empire, early
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Barrel Desk

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Marble

Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
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H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
tool is in excellent working order, and adorns a rich patinated gun barrel painted finish with gilt
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Barrel Desk

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Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
gun barrel finish with gilt accents. Decorate a shelf with this wonderful accessory in a study or
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Barrel Desk

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Iron

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
tool is in excellent working order, and adorns a rich patinated gun barrel painted finish with gilt
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Barrel Desk

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Iron

Rare c.1630 Augsburg Quarter-Striking Table Clock by Samuel Haug.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
going barrels for the strike trains. It strikes the bells via torsioned hammers and has an alarm on/off
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17th Century German Other Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
by richly chased mounts of Bacchus. Above is a charming wine barrel on wheels with detailed vine
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Barrel Desk

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
spring in a spring barrel via a chain fusee. It has a so-called Earnshaw spring detent escapement with a
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer
Located in London, GB
and ribbed barrels that sit in the flukes of the anchor. On the left is a fine 8 day clock with a
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1880s English Antique Barrel Desk

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Marble, Ormolu

Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
movement is constructed between two circular plates and is driven by a spring in a spring barrel via a
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
. The barrel-shaped movement is marked Vingenti and with the number 1855 in a stamp. The dial, with
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1860s French Empire Revival Antique Barrel Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
ring; the movement with going barrel, lever escapement, and steel balance. Bearing a presentation
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19th Century English Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
foliate patterns; the movement with four turned pillars, spring barrel, steel balance and lever escapement
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19th Century English Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
name. While a replacement mechanism, this movement, a very advanced five-barrel mechanism, enables the
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19th Century English Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary Bookcase & Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Barrel Roll Top Secretary, Double Glass Door Bookcase & Desk with Drawer
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Barrel Desk

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Walnut, Glass

Terracotta Cat Tobacco Jar Barrel Humidor
Located in Antwerp, BE
tobacco jar in the shape of a barrel looks great ! The cat who peeps out of the barrel has yellow glass
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Barrel Desk

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Pottery, Terracotta

Architectural Form 19th C. Swedish Birch Biedermeier Barrel Roll Secretaire
Located in St. Louis, MO
matched flame birch veneer, pyramidal top, locking upper storage compartments, barrel roll desk with pull
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Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Barrel Desk

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Birch

Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
. This beautiful siege cannon piece is composed by the brass barrel with an opening of 12 mm, the wood
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Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Rebuilt Antique Steinway Model A Grand Piano Gloss Black Fluted Barrel Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Rebuilt, 1895, Steinway Model A grand piano for sale with a black case. The music desk is in an
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Late 19th Century German Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Rebuilt Steinway Model B Grand Piano Arabesque Music Desk1886 Fluted Barrel Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Rebuilt, 1886, Steinway Model B grand piano with a black case. The music desk is in an openwork
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Late 19th Century German Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Gérard Thurston, Desk lamp, 1950
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Catonvielle, FR
barrel is in walnut. The ignition is operated by a pull switch. The cylindrical lampshade is fixed at the
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1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Located in San Mateo, CA
This desk top signal cannon has a bronze barrel and iron carriage. This model will actually fire
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Early 20th Century American Antique Barrel Desk

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Iron, Bronze

Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
Bronze and Iron Desk Signal Cannon Model
H 3.75 in W 11 in D 6.38 in
Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron
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Early 20th Century American Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Specimen Cabinet, French Oak Cupboard, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet, a French, oak cupboard offering a secretaire desk dating to
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Barrel Desk

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Oak

Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Barrel Desk

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Walnut

England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box desk lighter made in England. A beautiful table-desk lighter, created in London
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Barrel Desk

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Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ronson Art Metal Works 1920 Very Rare Art Deco Sterling Silver Plate Desk Box
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco desk box designed by Ronson. An exceptional and very rare desk box, created in New Jersey
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Barrel Desk

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Rebuilt 1881 Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano Burr Walnut
Located in Leeds, GB
desk and fluted, barrel legs. The music desk is an arabesque cut-out design with a central lyre motif
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Late 19th Century German Antique Barrel Desk

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Walnut

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
full length steel barrel hinges and comprised of six chamfered panels on each door. Each door opens
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Displays a desirable aged patina Black, lacquered brass primary barrel with polished fixtures Makes for a
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Early 20th Century British Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Drum Top Library Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
with four hinged compartments, raised on elegant gun barrel turned central stem with three splayed legs
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

17th Century English Oak Strong Box c. 1640
Located in Heathfield, GB
, gold or jewellery, spices or coins. The fall descends to form a desk at which to write, weigh or count
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17th Century Antique Barrel Desk

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Oak

Pair of Gilded Bronze and Marble Wall-Lights attr. to H. Dasson, France, c 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
composed of a barrel made of acanthus leaves supporting a truncated vase in Bleu Turquin marble decorated
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Barrel Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Kingwood Bureau de Dame by Alphonse Giroux et Cie
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Montreal, QC
This parquetry desk has the attributes one would expect when bearing the name to one of Paris
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

English George II Mahogany Reading/Architects Table, circa 1740
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
'cannon barrel' column and brass castors, circa 1740. Height: 75cm (29.5") top raised: 106cm (41.5
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1740s English George II Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

Russian Bronze Doré and Malachite Figural Inkwell, Mid-19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Inkwell of a peasant, sled and milk barrel with pails, {quill holders} the inkwell within the milk
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Mid-19th Century Baltic Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

Late 18th Century Brass Standish on Wooden Base
Located in Woodbury, CT
English or Spanish Standish is fitted with three barrel-shaped containers with lidded tops
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Late 18th Century European Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Wembley, GB
An oak barrel back desk chair upholstered in a brown leather finished with decorative brass studs
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1880s Swedish Antique Barrel Desk

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Desk Chair
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Desk Chair
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 24.81 in
French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece
Located in Stockholm, SE
and is in excellent condition. White enamel Arabic dial signed Blanc Fils Palais Royal, twin barrel
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece
French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece
H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Small George III 18th Century Period Kneehole Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
on the original leather barrel shaped castors.
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1770s English George III Antique Barrel Desk

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Mahogany

Large Carriage Clock, Thomas, 8 Rue Abbatucci, Paris, circa 1880
By Thomas (Paris) 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
full plate movement, gilt, keywind, 2 hammers/1bell, 3 barrels for goinng train, strike and alarm
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

Hour-Repeating Carriage French Clock with Half Hour and Hour Self Strike
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
hands. Movm: rectangular brass full plate movement, gilt, keywind, 1 hammer/ 1 gong, 2 barrels
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Barrel Desk

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Bronze

Nice 17th Century So-Called Hague Clock Joseph Norris Amsterdam, circa 1670
By Joseph Norris
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
signature. Veneered with ebony, going and striking trains with five wheels and driven by a single barrel
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17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Barrel Desk

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Brass

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Antique Barrel Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique barrel desk available at 1stDibs. An antique barrel desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique barrel desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique barrel desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique barrel desk over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Barrel Desk?

An antique barrel desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,265, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.
Questions About Antique Barrel Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.