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Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Carved Oak and Rattan Reception Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oak and rattan reception desk
The Desk stands on slender barley twist turned legs with
Category
Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
An Original Italian Front of
Category
19th Century International Style Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell
Made in solid brass, in good
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Made and cast in iron, in
Category
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Iron
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in Solid Brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Made in solid brass, in good condition and
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a shelved cupboard, at the other side there is an opening fall
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
counter
The Reception desk is very attractive and in good sound condition, it is 50” tall, 27” wide and 22
Category
1870s Adam Style Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a Menu Blackboard which is also the door of a shelved cupboard
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Pitch Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
slide to a shelved compartment
The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 47” tall, 41” wide and 23
Category
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter
A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
By Sarraguemines
Located in Vosselaar, BE
in the world would look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or counter in a shop.
Dimensions
Category
19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 39.38 in W 33.08 in D 22.05 in
Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W & J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with an appealing concertina form. A useful treat for a reception desk or office, as a gift or in the
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Leather
H 6.11 in W 10.24 in D 2.76 in
Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Podium, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Podium, Greeter,
Oak Arts and Crafts Greeter, the
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique Original White Painted Hostess Stand Standing Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
stand, reception desk or unique display for a special book.
** In light of current affairs and
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
H 49.5 in W 37.25 in D 18.25 in
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk, the matching Waiting Bench is also available
Category
19th Century Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Delicate English Chest of Drawers / Desk, Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate English chest of drawers / desk, mahogany, circa 1840
Solid wood with mahogany and root
Category
1840s English Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 29.93 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date.
This desk has been
Category
1880s French Empire Revival Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
reception table or as a small desk.
Category
19th Century French Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 21.26 in
Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date.
This desk
Category
1920s French Empire Revival Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.11 in W 72.45 in D 34.65 in
Swedish Jugend Stil Desk
Located in New York, NY
Suitably sized for reception area or a home office, this solid mahogany and fir desk has the
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Louis XVI style notary writing desk made of mahogany frieze marquetry and light wood and
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
finish suitable for a Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
The desk is 11” high, 36
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XVI Style Pair of Console, Brass Details & Leather Top
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
with a wall bracket from below), in an entrance, on each side of a window, in a reception room.
Category
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in Dallas, TX
fashionable London parlors and reception rooms.
Closed dimensions:
30.75" H x 32.50" L x 16" W.
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany
19th century English Sterling silver Desk bell reception service bell
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Rare Solid Silver Counter Reception Bell Turn Mechanism Hallmarked Birmingham Deakin Fracis 1886
Category
19th Century English Rococo Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Arts and Crafts restaurant reception greeter
Golden Oak Arts and Crafts Greeter
Category
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique Console Table, English, Side, Occasional, Writing Desk, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comfortable height for use as an occasional writing desk
Arrangement of three draws to front with blind pulls
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 38.59 in D 21.46 in
Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reception hall, desk or kitchen counter top. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
H 4.93 in W 6.7 in D 3.75 in
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
five), as well as a removable writing tray, with embossed camel leather, thus becoming a bureau or desk
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
your reception room.
A similar stand, with a green onyx top, typical slender legs and shaped stretcher
Category
1890s French Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
reception room.
Provenance:
Bishton Hall,
Country House sitting in 25 acres of beautiful gardens in the
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
displayed atop even the finest table, writing desk, glass console, or shelf.
Classic, elegant, and
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
Blount. A clock designed by C. R. Ashbee was displayed in the Royal Reception Rooms at the Exhibition
Category
1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
English Hotel Reception Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Bird's-eye maple commercial counter with drawers and copper panel.
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reception Desks
“Les Interieurs Francais au Salon des Artistes Decorateurs” by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
Paul Follot Vestibule
Plate 19 Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Reception Desk D’Un Collectionneur
Plate 26
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Paper
H 12.63 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Located in Madison, WI
remarkable reception desk, guest welcoming center, buffet sideboard for a B&B and boutique hotel.
Category
Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
A Fine and Rare George II Period Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in London, GB
for metamorphic furniture as favoured in the 1730s for fashionable London parlours and reception rooms
Category
19th Century Antique Reception Desks
Late 18th Century Rose Water Dispenser, Hand Carved Silver Dispenser
Located in Houston, TX
. Used to sprinkle on guests at functions or weddings to welcome them into the reception area.
Category
18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Silver
Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell
Made in solid brass, in good condition and
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
1930s, Antique Reception Desk, Table for Drawers, Very Capacious, Vintage
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique reception desk with risers and drawers on all sides, very capacious, solid wood, coming
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Reception Desks
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 32.29 in
Oak Hotel Restaurant Podium Reception Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
shelf below.
The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 41” tall, 40” wide and 25” deep.
TNV139.
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Figured Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
of House Walnut Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a small gallery over a panelled face. At
Category
Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Painted Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
small cash drawer beneath
The Reception desk is in good condition, it has an original shabby French
Category
1890s French Provincial Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Paint
French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
lockable cash drawer (we don’t have the key)
The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 41” tall, 32
Category
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk
Located in Milford, NH
reception desk, host or hostess station or lectern!
Category
19th Century English Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Reception Bell, English, Brass, Country House, Counter Top, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reception bell. An English, brass country house hotel push button bell, dating
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Shop Counter, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
calling to be used as a console table or perhaps as a boutique counter /reception desk in your business.
Category
1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Pine
French Vintage Grocery Shop Counter / Side Board
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
item, just calling to be used as a console table, or perhaps as a boutique counter /reception desk in
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Reception Desks
Oak Arts & Crafts Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts & Crafts restaurant reception greeter
Oak Arts & Crafts greeter, the front of the
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Painted Wooden Counter or Bar from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
coin drop!
Today, this French shop counter will look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Wood
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Empire mahogany pedestal desk circa 1880 in date.
This
Category
1880s French Empire Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk, Circa 1850 in date.
The desk has a
Category
1850s French Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Empire mahogany pedestal desk and armchair set, circa 1880 in
Category
1880s French Empire Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III ormolu mounted Empire Revival flame mahogany pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
Category
1880s Empire Revival Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Small Antique Correspondence Table, Scottish Oak, Writing Desk, Aesthetic Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique correspondence table. A Scottish, oak writing desk with skiver, dating to
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Oak
H 26.19 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb French Directoire Ormolu mounted pedestal desk & armchair set, Circa 1850 in date.
The
Category
1850s French Directoire Antique Reception Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 31.89 in
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An assortment of antique reception desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique reception desks — often made from wood, oak and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique reception desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique reception desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Antique Reception Desks?
Prices for antique reception desks start at $177 and top out at $6,708 with the average selling for $1,906.
Questions About Antique Reception Desks
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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, 2022To 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.
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