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Antique Makeup Desk

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
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Antique 1890s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Tall Antique Wooden Table Lamp in the form of a Classical Roman Column
Located in Leesburg, VA
handsome desk lamp in the form of a fluted Roman column set upon a square ebonized wood base. A timeless
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Antique Early 19th Century American Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tall Lincoln Style Full Size Bed
Located in Topeka, KS
stainless-steel vintage hospital nightstands and a funky and fun desk/makeup vanity. All this is just to
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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Burl

An Elegant Danish Modern Low Back Chair, Reupholstered in Lambswool, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an exquisite low back makeup / desk chair crafted in the 1940s by a gifted Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames

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Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Danish Mid-Century, Set of 10 Chairs in Oak & Green Bouclé, Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Henry Rosengren Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A classic set of 10 dining chairs in solid oak, made in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Crafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Seats reupholstered in a green bouclé. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Danish Midcentury 1940s Flemming Lassen Style Low Lounge Chair
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller space in need...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech

Adrian Pearsall 1709-S Style Platform Sofa with Floating Walnut End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
At well over 9 feet long (112"), this Adrian Pearsall style sofa appears to be soaring like a B-2 bomber with built-in, floating end tables extending like wings off the frame. The fr...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Victorian All Brass Antique Bed MK283
Located in Wrexham, GB
A superb top quality all brass Victorian antique bed with matching decorative gallery in head and foot panels, which feature scrolls, ornate cast fittings, trumpets and rings. This b...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Lovely Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome quality made antique display cabinet, with the best interior for storing crockery/porcelain, glasses and cutlery. The cabinet is from France circa 1900, and was originally u...
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Lovely Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France
Lovely Display Cabinet / Tallboy, France
H 94.49 in W 46.46 in D 19.49 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Feal Italian Wall Unit in Anodized Aluminum and Mahogany
By Feal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Feal (Fonderie Elettriche Alluminio e Lega), model ‘S2’ wall unit, mahogany, anodized aluminum, Italy, 1950s Both aesthetics and functionality comes into play in this bookcase shel...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Aluminum

Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Cloud Figured Walnut Wardrobe, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously styled Art Deco wardrobe dating to the 1930's. Small and well proportioned this wardrobe has stunning Walnut grain with book paged veneers w...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Louis XV Revival Parquetry Vanity or Coiffeuse
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV Revival parquetry lady's vanity circa late 19th century, with shaped rectangular top in three sections, one lifting to reveal a mirror, two chambers and two short drawers. T...
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Vanities

Materials

Metal

Danish 1950s Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

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Vintage Antiqued Mirror Vanity Dressing Makeup Table Desk
Located in North York, ON
This contemporary makeup table is super unique. The vanity, top, front, and sides are covered in
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Vanities

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Mirror, Wood

Petite Walnut Federal Style Kidney Shaped Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Pretty and petite Federal style walnut kidney shaped knee hole writing desk. In wonderful antique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chinese Ruyi Writing Table
Located in Chicago, IL
home in any contemporary room. The fundamental forms of antique Chinese furniture makeup the backbone
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Ruyi Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Ruyi Writing Table
H 33 in W 64.5 in D 29.5 in
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Questions About Antique Makeup Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A makeup vanity is a piece of furniture with a small table, a mirror and a few drawers meant for applying makeup. The American collector's term is a lowboy.
  • 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.