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Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass, Iron

American Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Mahogany Partner's Desk with glass knobs. Top refinished and everything else cleaned and
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1880s American Empire Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany

Antique American Mahogany Partner's Desk
American Mahogany Partner's Desk
H 29 in W 58 in D 35.5 in
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
leather, two drawers below with lip moulded edges and turned knobs. Raised on turned legs and brass
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
Antique Leather Topped Partner's Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A well proportioned oak partner's desk (with room enough for two!) with turned legs and twin
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desk Knobs

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Leather, Oak

Antique Leather Topped Partner's Desk
Antique Leather Topped Partner's Desk
H 30.75 in W 48 in D 41 in
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three
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1890s British Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
drawer with replaced turned knob. Desk top has beautiful old patina with ink stains and waters marks
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Knobs

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Cherry

Antique 18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning late 18th century, George III period solid mahogany architect's desk. Finished in the
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table is a work of the sculptor's art, that also
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1870s French Renaissance Antique Desk Knobs

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Oak

Early 19th Century Rosewood 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
An Ingenious 'Collapsible' Campaign Pedestal Desk Constructed from rosewood, each pedestal
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Desk Knobs

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Rosewood

Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire Neoclassical Mahogany Leather Top Desk is a marvel of timeless
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany

Superb Quality Antique Regency Mahogany Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique regency mahogany free standing writing desk having a superb quality mahogany
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19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Other

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured burr walnut Davenport desk. The piano top fall lifts to reveal 2
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Other

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
iron with terminal knobs in gilded bronze. The writing desk rests on graceful and sinuous legs with a
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Knobs

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Bronze

A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
crannies. Tiny bone knobs. The top drawer acts as the desk top, and slides out. A portion can be put at an
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Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Antique Desk Knobs

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Wood

English Walnut and Marquetry Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
faced graduated drawers with inset turned knobs; the writing compartment braced by foliate spandrels
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut, Leather

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
Located in Milano, IT
and folders of documents. The drawer knobs are round and are made of patina brass. The desk is a
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
French Rustic Chic Desk in Glass, Wood and Brass
H 32.29 in W 46.46 in D 29.53 in
Antique English Carlton House Desk with Marquetry & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Carlton House desk or writing table is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

Beautiful Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk Made By Howard&Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful small oak pedestal desk made be Howard&Sons between 1860-1890 , with brown leather and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Leather, Oak

An attractive Italian 19th century Oak trestle table/desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Oak trestle table/desk. The honey colored Oak table is
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desk Knobs

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Oak

Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather England, 19th century
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1870s Antique Desk Knobs

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802 Scotland 1810 Solid oak
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19th Century North American Antique Desk Knobs

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Oak

Antique Victorian Oak & Mahogany Desk, Writing Table, English, Circa 1880
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique Victorian oak & mahogany desk, writing table, English Beautiful antique oak & mahogany
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1880s British Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany, Oak

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
missing parts added. Missing knob re-turned. Missing profile strips added. Crack in the desk top filled
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1860s German Antique Desk Knobs

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Nutwood, Pine, Burl

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood desk or sofa table, the flat top bordered with three pull
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19th Century Indian Antique Desk Knobs

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Rosewood

19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Desk Knobs

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Oak

French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turquin marble desk. The three drawer desk is raised by slender cabriole legs with fine foliate ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Knobs

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Walnut Cylinder Roll Up Desk, Scotland 1870, H345
Located in Vancouver, BC
pedestals with six pull out dovetailed drawers with the original turned knob handles Desk separate into
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1870, H1178
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1870, H1178 Scotland 1870 Solid
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1870s Scottish Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

Writing Desk or Table of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English writing table or desk of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a leather top
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19th Century English Antique Desk Knobs

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Metal, Brass

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set having a quality shaped brass stand with a circular
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
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H 10.63 in W 14.38 in D 8.27 in
English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY & TOOLED LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK WITH "RENT" COMPARTMENTS England, ca. 1800 with
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19th Century English George III Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Kneehole Desk by Maple & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
above a kneehole desk with nine burr walnut mahogany lined drawers with original turned walnut knobs
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French side table or desk from the late 19th century; a beautiful example of the
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

18th Century Veneered and Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XV Writing Desk
Located in IT
The elegant antique north Italian (Genoa) Louis XV period writing desk, called also bureau plat, is
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Desk Knobs

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Bronze

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
color. - It is sturdy and practical for use as an occasional, center, library table or desk. The
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

19th Century Italian 800 Silver Desk Set
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Italian desk set in 800/1000 silver late 1800s. The set consists of: Square-shaped ground crystal
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Desk Knobs

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Silver

19th Century Italian 800 Silver Desk Set
19th Century Italian 800 Silver Desk Set
H 3.55 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a focal point to your study or library with this elegant antique fruitwood desk. Carved in
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Desk Knobs

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Wrought Iron

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
embossed knobs, 4 tapering legs with spade feet, recently waxed polished, very fine quality desk.  
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1880s English Sheraton Antique Desk Knobs

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Satinwood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist partner desk. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
French bureau plat marquetry leather top three drawer desk with hearing bone inlays, three opposite
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1770s French Louis XV Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany partners desk with carved acanthus, baise top, and ending on lions paw feet. Desk
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19th Century American Antique Desk Knobs

American Mahogany Partners Desk
American Mahogany Partners Desk
H 32.25 in W 72.5 in D 42.25 in
Art Nouveau Double Sided Walnut and Rosewood Desk by Lajos Kozma, 1930
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Rome, IT
This rare large double sided desk was designed by Lajos (Ludwig) Kozma, who had an unprecedented
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1920s European Art Nouveau Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Figured Walnut Free Standing Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian figured walnut free standing desk set with the original pair of glass inkwells
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1860s English Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Walnut

Maison Dominique Domin, Genevriére Art Deco Veneer Writing Desk or Vanity Table
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Firenze, IT
corner executive desk or angular writing table is fitted with original handles, knobs, locks and working
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Knobs

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Bronze, Ormolu

Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
features two hand carved drawers across the front dressed with the original wooden knobs, over a large
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Desk Knobs

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Writing Table or Desk, Circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
knob. French Circa 1780.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Writing Table or Desk with Embossed Leather Top in the William IV Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of patinated mahogany in the William IV style - featuring a
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19th Century English William IV Antique Desk Knobs

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Metal, Brass

Victorian Pedestal Desk Mahogany 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany 9 Drawer Desk. This desk is raised Upon Turned Bun Feet. Circa 1850 Having an
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1850s Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Sheraton Style Mahogany Clerk's Desk or Standing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique English early to mid-19th century Sheraton style mahogany Clerk's desk or standing desk
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Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Desk Knobs

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut Desk
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Victorian large mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
amazing workspace. The drawers are fitted the original turned mahogany knobs. Imagine sitting at this desk
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1860s Antique Desk Knobs

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Writing Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French writing desk made of rosewood and mahogany. This desk has an upper console containing four
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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Knobs

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Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood

French 19th Century Writing Desk
French 19th Century Writing Desk
H 38.75 in W 56.75 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Penzance, GB
mahogany knobs all original to the desk this is most unusual the drawer linings have mahogany sides and
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany

William IV Knee Hole Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
William IV knee hole desk, with beautiful flame mahogany veneer on the top and drawer fronts; the
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1840s English William IV Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

William IV Knee Hole Desk
William IV Knee Hole Desk
H 32 in W 38 in D 21.5 in
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
This attractive mahogany Edwardian Davenport / writing desk, circa 1900s has been constructed from
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Knobs

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Polished Brass Islamic Moorish Style Desk Inkwells Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Early 20th century desk set, rare and great quality Mamluk Cairoware style, silver and copper
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19th Century Moorish Antique Desk Knobs

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Brass

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Antique Desk Knobs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique desk knobs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk knobs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are all kinds of antique desk knobs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk knobs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Gillows of Lancaster & London, Maple & Co. and Bradley & Hubbard each produced beautiful antique desk knobs that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Desk Knobs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,417, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $125,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Desk Knobs
  • 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 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.
  • 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.