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Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Wall Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI mahogany wall desk is ideal as an ancillary desk in the office, or at home
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wall Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk is a remarkable testament to the
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wall Desk

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Oak

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 Wall Desk

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Oak

Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
the slender legs are elements of value. It can be useful as console or desk; in the bedroom it
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Late 18th Century Italian Regency Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut

Antique Industrial Steel Cogge Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1910
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
bolts. Fully articulating, allowing this versatile lamp to be positioned in any manner and can be desk
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1910s English Industrial Antique Wall Desk

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Steel

18th CENTURY GENOVESE WALNUT FLAP
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant wall desk with folding top. The piece of furniture was worked partly in solid walnut and
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18th Century Italian Antique Wall Desk

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Wood, Nutwood

Antique 18th CENTURY GENOVESE WALNUT FLAP
18th CENTURY GENOVESE WALNUT FLAP
H 44.49 in W 68.12 in D 19.3 in
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
as wall table or desk which could then be extended to a for example dining table. Straight tapered
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wall Desk

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Pine

Antique White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
White Swedish Gustavian Wall Table and Desk
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 45.67 in
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany
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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Wall Desk

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Ormolu

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized French ebonised pedestal desk of nine drawers, each with brass mouldings and
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Early 1900s Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

Antique French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 37.41 in
19th Century Rustic Desk ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Rustic desk ~ sofa table was hand-crafted from solid oak to last for centuries! The
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Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Wall Desk

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Oak

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Console Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
the table top. Made to stand against a wall, the table has straight tapered legs at the back and
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Wall Desk

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Pine

Antique French Oak Writing Desk Late 19th Century
Located in Toledo, OH
A late 19th century French two part writing desk. Oak construction with extensive hand carved
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Late 19th Century French Antique Wall Desk

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Oak

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
environments and not only near the walls. The writing desk with flap are very practical and elegant desk models
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Desk

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Bronze

Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
placed against a wall. This early 19th century Swedish desk breaks down into three pieces (as can be seen
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19th Century European Antique Wall Desk

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Birch

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
writing accessories is above the surface. The front wall, as well as the lid of the writing desk are
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Pine, Burl

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
. With the desk positioned against a wall, it could become a place to hide treasured objects. Provenance
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Desk Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finely chased ormolu-mounted desk, side table, writing table or wall console, raised on caster wheels
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Desk

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Ormolu

English Mahogany Student Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
This desk features a gallery surround that walls off the ink and pen wells at the back area above
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Wall Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Student Desk
English Mahogany Student Desk
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 24 in
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Cherry Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century French Provincial Louis XV style bureau plat or writing desk handcrafted of solid
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Wall Desk

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Cherry

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
table could be used in a study or library, as a center table in an entry, or as a console against a wall
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut

Bureau or Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Metal, Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, 19th Century
By Jeanselme Pere & Fils
Located in Madrid, ES
. Stamped (signed). Cover sample desk designed perhaps to go near a wall that has two drawers at the top
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Wall Desk

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Wood

Rare French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak c. 1925, style of Andre Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak Wood circa 1925. This rare and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wall Desk

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Teak

Victorian large mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian mahogany pedestal desk 153cms This Victorian mahogany pedestal desk 153cms is of a good
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1860s Antique Wall Desk

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Mahogany

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Of Good Practical Proportions
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
H 30.25 in W 51 in D 27 in
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality, One Piece, Mid 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk Of Eleven Drawers Having
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

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Oak

English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 27 in
English Georgian style walnut pedestal desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
middle of the room as it is finished all around or set up against a wall. Imagine this attractive desk in
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1910s English Georgian Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
room or against a wall. The desk is composed of three drawers in the belt (each has a key) and two
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Wall Desk

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Mahogany

Dugdills Large Anglepoise Lamp, circa 1920
By Dugdills
Located in Staffordshire, GB
example of large proportions. This can be used as a wall, desk or floor lamp. Measures: H 120 fully
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1920s English Antique Wall Desk

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Enamel, Steel

Dugdills Large Anglepoise Lamp, circa 1920
Dugdills Large Anglepoise Lamp, circa 1920
H 47.25 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Large Pedestal Desk In Mahogany From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant large mahogany pedestal desk from the 19th century Very beautiful pedestal desk which has
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wall Desk

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Mahogany

Large Pedestal Desk In Mahogany From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
against a wall. The desk is composed of three drawers in the belt (each has a key) and two boxes with
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Wall Desk

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wall Desk

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Bronze

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome & spacious Gründerzeit pedestal desk in pine. Germany, circa 1880. Base offers a pull
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Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Wall Desk

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Pine

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
can be used on desk or mounted to the wall 12,5 cm / 4.92 inches wide, 3cm / 1.18 inches tall and 6,5
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

Antique American Walnut Renaissance Revival Aesthetic Movement Desk Table 1875
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Portland, OR
including the rear so the desk can be in the middle of a room as well as against a wall. This table is ready
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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Wall Desk

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Leather, Walnut

French Sun Bleached Light Oak Napoleon III Shop Counter / Desk, 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
bronze hardware and two drawers with a shelve at the back. It could be placed against a wall or used as a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wall Desk

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Oak

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Roll-Top Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
front drawer, retractable desk compartment with 4 drawers and pull-out top (see photo) of good size and
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wall Desk

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Wood

Rare circa 1880 Antique Howard & Son's Pollard Oak Patner Desk Oxblood Leather
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
oak partner desk with oxblood leather top made by and fully stamped Howard & Son’s Berners Street
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wall Desk

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Leather, Oak

Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA . A superb
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Desk

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Metal

Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
: height 136cm, width 108cm, depth 62cm This beautiful writing desk is a 'bonheur du jour', a type of
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wall Desk

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Ormolu

Francois Linke Louis XV Carved Wood & Marble Top Console
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flat and made to be placed along side a wall, having a gilt wood frieze decorated with foliate carvings
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wall Desk

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Ormolu

Spanish Baroque Table with Dark Walnut Solomonic Legs with Carved Structure and
Located in Miami, FL
. It has a nice color and an aged patina. Interesting to be used as a side table, desk table or coffee
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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wall Desk

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Walnut

Antique Print of Men's Desks by Kramer, 'circa 1910'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Moderne Herrenschreibtische'. Lithograph of men's desks. This print
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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Desk

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Paper

Antique French Louis XVI Style Pair of Console, Brass Details & Leather Top
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
. The feet are fluted and finished with golden bronze clogs. To be placed against a wall (and fixed
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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Wall Desk

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Leather, Wood

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
placed on the wall or placed in the middle of the room to enjoy its aesthetics even at 360°; the top is
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Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Wall Desk

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Wood

Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood  Denmark
Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood  Denmark
H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 28.75 in
Pl. 63 Antique Print of Ladies Desks by Kramer, circa 1910
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Moderne Damenschreibtische und Stuhl'. Lithograph of dining room furniture. This print originates from 'Det Moderna Hemmet' by Johannes Kramer. Published by Fer...
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Early 20th Century Antique Wall Desk

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Paper

Set of 3 Antique Furniture Prints of Ladies Desks by Quetin, circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique furniture prints depicting various ladies desks. These prints originate from
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Mid-19th Century Antique Wall Desk

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Paper

Set of 2 Antique Furniture Prints of Ladies Desks by Quetin, circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique furniture prints depicting various ladies desks. These prints originate from 'Le
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Mid-19th Century Antique Wall Desk

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Paper

A cast bronze sprung hinged letter / document clip in the form of a crane’s head
Located in Chonburi, TH
, allowing it to be hung on the wall, doubling as a decorative element when not in use. Made from durable
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Desk

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Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
lavish palaces, such as the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, paneling walls and commissioning beautiful
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Desk

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Malachite, Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
H 5.5 in W 18.28 in D 11 in
Antique Photo Album with Wooden Carved Cover, Brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs enhance any
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Wall Desk

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Wood

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
hidden behind a false wall! These drawers can be accessed by removing the pen tray and pressing the lower
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19th Century British Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
Antique Brass Strapped Mahogany Writing Box
H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Antique Boston Sandwich or French Miniature Scramble Paperweight
By Baccarat, Saint Louis, Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, New England Glass Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is a chip to the side wall, fleabites
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Late 19th Century Antique Wall Desk

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Art Glass

Georgian Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins, St Martins Lane
Located in Northampton, GB
more storage space and is where a secret compartment lies! Squeezing the front wall next to the small
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Late 18th Century British Antique Wall Desk

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Brass

Early 20th Century Handpainted Bronze Pen Tray
Located in Riverdale, NY
mount. 1910's USA. Very good condition. Nice enough to mount on wall. Marked illegibly, possibly G.W
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Wall Desk

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Bronze

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a four bay Barzilay wall unit by Gerald McCabe of Los Angeles. Oiled walnut with aluminum
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Wall Desk

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Aluminum

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
H 80 in W 160 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
or paperweight or just as a decorative wall hanger. From the meticulous feather details, the beak
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Wall Desk

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Iron

Antique French Marble Temple Curio
Located in London, GB
highlight a piece of art in its open walls. The condition is good, there is one historical crack/repair
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Early 20th Century French Antique Wall Desk

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Marble

Antique French Marble Temple Curio
Antique French Marble Temple Curio
H 22.05 in W 17.92 in D 17.92 in
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Antique Wall Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wall desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every antique wall desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique wall desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique wall desk, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Erhard & Söhne, O.C. White and Thomas A. Edison each produced at least one beautiful antique wall desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Wall Desk?

An antique wall desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,142, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Questions About Antique Wall 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.