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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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Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
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 Ebonised Pedestal Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 19th century French ebonized and brass mounted pedestal desk with original inset leather
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk
19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk

19th Century Ebonised Pedestal Desk

H 31.11 in W 31.3 in D 17.72 in
Louis XVI style ebonised writing desk
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Quality early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk. Dating to around the 1930’s with
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Louis XVI style ebonised writing desk
Louis XVI style ebonised writing desk

Louis XVI style ebonised writing desk

H 30 in W 52 in D 26 in
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 30.71 in
19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised Desk with Brass Mounts and New Leather Top
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Louis XVI style desk dates from the 1880s. We had this mahogany desk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised Desk with Brass Mounts and New Leather Top
19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised Desk with Brass Mounts and New Leather Top

19th C Louis XVI Style Ebonised Desk with Brass Mounts and New Leather Top

H 30.75 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
Late 19th Century Ebonised and Brass Inlay Desk by Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Madrid, ES
Late 19th century ebonised and brass inlay desk by Maison Krieger. A good quality and of elegant
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Ebonised and Brass Inlay Desk by Maison Krieger
Late 19th Century Ebonised and Brass Inlay Desk by Maison Krieger

Late 19th Century Ebonised and Brass Inlay Desk by Maison Krieger

H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Regence style ebonised and gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by Sormani. Paris, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880
Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880

Regence Style Ebonised Bureau Plat by Sormani, circa 1880

H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 33.08 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
By Louis Philippe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th century Louis Philippe Ebonised
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table

19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table

H 28.94 in W 25.79 in D 19.69 in
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Victorian brass inlaid ebonised wood Boulle inkstand English, 19th century Measures: height
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand
Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

Victorian Brass Inlaid Ebonised Wood Boulle Inkstand

H 4.93 in W 11.03 in D 9.26 in
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI Style gilt bronze and Pietre Dure mounted ebonised writing table, retailed by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Agate, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870
Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870

Louis XVI Style Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Writing Table, circa 1870

H 59.06 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour writing table. The top, of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Desks

19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour
19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour

19th Century Ebonised Boulle Bonheur Du Jour

H 62.5 in W 33 in D 24 in
A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French mid-century Sycamore Desk with 2 doors and 1 drawer and ebonised Inlay.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

A French 1950's Sycamore Desk
A French 1950's Sycamore Desk

A French 1950's Sycamore Desk

H 29.5 in W 47.5 in D 23.75 in
Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
decoration on each side. The desk is raised on elegant ormolu mounted ebonised reeded tapering legs
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C

H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian French freestanding inlaid boulle desk set having a quality ornate
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set
Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set

Fine Quality Antique Victorian French Freestanding Inlaid Boulle Desk Set

H 6.7 in W 13.19 in D 10.24 in
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
Victorian era inkstand with Boulle marquetry in ebonised wood and brass English, dated 1853
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

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Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ
Located in Benington, Herts
by the Neoclassical designs. French circa 1880-1900. A superb amboyna writing desk having
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ
Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ

Fine 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Amboyna and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writ

H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 28.35 in
19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860
Located in Greven, DE
Antique mantel clock with calendar in ebonised wood. France Wood, brass Mid 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860
19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860

19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860

H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Rather stylish wooden 8 day mantle clock dating to the 1930's and French in origin. The white
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Walnut

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco

H 12.21 in W 19.3 in D 13.39 in
Kidney Desk by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Kidney desk by Fred Rigby Studio. Dimensions: L 174.5 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Materials: solid oak
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2010s French Modern Tables

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Oak

Kidney Desk by Fred Rigby Studio
Kidney Desk by Fred Rigby Studio

Kidney Desk by Fred Rigby Studio

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 68.71 in
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique extending book slide. A French, burr walnut and brass book rack, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Bookends

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Brass

Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian
Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian

Antique Extending Book Slide, French Burr Walnut, Brass, Library Rack, Victorian

H 6.89 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in

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By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite fully restored Victorian Sheraton Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the fi...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
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H 25.99 in W 49.22 in D 31.3 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic, Mid-Century Modern, double-headed desk lamp by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier features painted metal shades with perforated diffusers and brass accents on a faux wood metal ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Brass

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp
Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp

Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Double Desk Lamp

H 20 in W 22 in D 6 in
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very impressive antique Georgian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of superb quality and is a great s...
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 27.96 in
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual and handsome mahogany French desk from the 1940s-1950s with a distressed leather top. There is one large central drawer as well as two side drawers on either side and the bac...
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk
French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

French 1940s Leather Top Mahogany Desk

H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 36.5 in
Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this antique victorian oak library table, moulded top with gilt tooled leather, two drawers below with lip moulded edges and turned knobs. Raised on turn...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Desk

Antique Victorian Writing Desk

H 28.75 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, 20th Century, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style desk from the 20th century, with cognac leather top and gold embossed frieze. The front of the piece has four dovetail drawers with brass details. The right ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, 20th Century, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass
Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, 20th Century, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass

Antique Louis XVI Writing Desk, 20th Century, Cognac Leather, Bonze & Brass

H 30.52 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1950's this is a painted steel French 'La Poste' sorting table. Great original condition and the colour is blue/grey with a terracotta brown top. We think it would look fab in ...
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk

French Postal Desk

H 75.4 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in the 19th Century, this Louis XV-style desk is comprised of rosewood with decorative veneer, green leather top, and bronze mounts and pulls. The flat-top cabinet consi...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk
19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk

19th Century Rosewood Writing Desk

H 39.25 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Directoire period writing table or desk of walnut and mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring an embossed leather top with brass accents, with two brushing slide...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top
French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top

French Directoire Period Writing Desk of Walnut and Mahogany with Leather Top

H 29 in W 51.25 in D 25.75 in
Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III mahogany and marquetry library table, circa 1780 in date. The table features beautiful floral and scrolling foliate marquetry throughout, with flam...
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 33.08 in
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Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4637 Fine late Victorian satinwood bureau, having arched tambour top which open to reveal pigeons holes, small inlaid drawers and slide out, green leather writing surface, all abov...
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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
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H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the woodgrain beautifully in walnut veneer. The apron houses three drawers, all with quality b...
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Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria

H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk is a remarkable and ornate antique piece that exudes opulence and historical grandeur. Painted in a sophisticated black finish...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk
19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk

H 27.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
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Located in London, GB
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H 29.93 in W 75.2 in D 35.04 in

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19th Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
Carved, ebonised French desk with red leather inlay, ornate brass details, three drawers with
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Desk
19th Century French Desk

19th Century French Desk

H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 28.35 in
Ebonised and Chrome Art Deco Desk with Original Black Inset Leather Top
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
An ebonised and chrome Art Deco desk with original black inset leather top. French, circa 1930
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Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Ebonised and Chrome Art Deco Desk with Original Black Inset Leather Top
Ebonised and Chrome Art Deco Desk with Original Black Inset Leather Top

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H 27.56 in W 41.54 in D 25.01 in
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Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
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French Art Deco Black Desk, circa 1930
French Art Deco Black Desk, circa 1930

French Art Deco Black Desk, circa 1930

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 24.02 in
French Art Deco Partners Desk and a Club Chair, circa 1930
Located in Warlingham, GB
Stunning original period, French Art Deco walnut double sided partners desk with stylised floral
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Art Deco Partners Desk and a Club Chair, circa 1930
French Art Deco Partners Desk and a Club Chair, circa 1930

French Art Deco Partners Desk and a Club Chair, circa 1930

H 30 in W 63 in D 40 in
French Rococo Revival Writing Table
By C. Balny
Located in London, GB
French Rococo Revival ebonised mahogany writing desk, with inset burgundy leather top, inset brass
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French Rococo Revival Writing Table

French Rococo Revival Writing Table

H 30 in W 39 in D 28 in
Mid-19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut Bonheur de Jour in the French Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
A mid-19th century fine quality burr walnut bonheur de jour in the French style. This piece
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut Bonheur de Jour in the French Style
Mid-19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut Bonheur de Jour in the French Style

Mid-19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut Bonheur de Jour in the French Style

H 46.75 in W 46 in D 26 in
Fine French Ebonised Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish French desk of fine quality, comprising six lockable drawers and two slides, in ebonised
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Fine French Ebonised Desk
Fine French Ebonised Desk

Fine French Ebonised Desk

H 29.93 in W 60.63 in D 27.56 in
French Louis XVI Ebonised Desk
Located in Seaford, GB
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Wood

French Louis XVI Ebonised Desk
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French Louis XVI Ebonised Desk

H 29.73 in W 63.19 in D 31.5 in
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Located in Culver City, CA
Dovetailed oak in original ebonized finish with pull out leather writing surface. Measures: 44.5” W x 21.5” D x 38.25” H / Surface: 28.25” H.    
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Ebonised Desk
Ebonised Desk

Ebonised Desk

H 38.25 in W 44.5 in L 38.25 in
Painted Ebonised Desk, France, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted ebonised desk, France, circa 1800. A beautifully painted gilt canvas stop with scrolling
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Antique Early 1800s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Canvas

Painted Ebonised Desk, France, circa 1800
Painted Ebonised Desk, France, circa 1800

Painted Ebonised Desk, France, circa 1800

H 30 in W 82 in D 38 in
Ebonised Partner's Desk France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonized partner's desk France, 19th century. Ebonized desk with ornate details, copper inlay
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Ebonised Partner's Desk France, 19th Century
Ebonised Partner's Desk France, 19th Century

Ebonised Partner's Desk France, 19th Century

H 29.5 in W 85 in D 39.5 in
1950s French Louis XVI-Style Ebonised Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1950s French Louis XVI-style desk made of mahogany wood with a deep ebonised and lacquered finish
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

1950s French Louis XVI-Style Ebonised Desk
1950s French Louis XVI-Style Ebonised Desk

1950s French Louis XVI-Style Ebonised Desk

H 29.14 in W 63.59 in D 33.67 in
Ebony and Ebonised Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Created by Paris Makers Maynard et Fils who received a gold medal at the 1878 Exhibition in Paris.
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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Ebony and Ebonised Desk
Ebony and Ebonised Desk

Ebony and Ebonised Desk

H 30 in W 68 in D 37 in
French 1960s Ebonised Bamboo Desk With Leather Top
Located in London, GB
A lovely Chinese style partner's desk, with the original leather top with faded guilded tooling
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Vintage 1960s French Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

French 1960s Ebonised Bamboo Desk With Leather Top
French 1960s Ebonised Bamboo Desk With Leather Top

French 1960s Ebonised Bamboo Desk With Leather Top

H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Ebonised Partners Desk, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Ebonised partner’s desk, circa 1890. Original leather writing pad with pull-out top extensions
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Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Ebonised Partners Desk, circa 1890
Ebonised Partners Desk, circa 1890

Ebonised Partners Desk, circa 1890

H 29.5 in W 59 in D 47 in
Ebonised Writing Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Ebonised writing desk. Of French origin and dating from the Early 20th Century, Circa 1930's
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20th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

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Mahogany

Ebonised Writing Desk
Ebonised Writing Desk

Ebonised Writing Desk

H 30.32 in W 55.91 in D 28.35 in
Late 19th Century French Desk with Ebonised Finish
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional late 19th century French desk in original ebonised finish.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Late 19th Century French Desk with Ebonised Finish
Late 19th Century French Desk with Ebonised Finish

Late 19th Century French Desk with Ebonised Finish

H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 28.75 in
Exceptional Napoleon III Ebonised Desk with Ormolu Fittings
Located in Troy, MI
Incredible desk dates from 1850s of ebonised wood. Classic French lines and elaborately decorated
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Exceptional Napoleon III Ebonised Desk with Ormolu Fittings
Exceptional Napoleon III Ebonised Desk with Ormolu Fittings

Exceptional Napoleon III Ebonised Desk with Ormolu Fittings

H 29.25 in W 50.5 in D 27 in
19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century French ebonised bureau plat with brass mouldings, fluted legs and nicely worn original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat
19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat

19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat

H 30.71 in W 56.7 in L 30.71 in
19th Century Regency Style Ebonised and Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Troy, MI
Regency style writing desk in ebonised finish with locking center drawer and leather top, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Style Ebonised and Gilt Writing Desk
19th Century Regency Style Ebonised and Gilt Writing Desk

19th Century Regency Style Ebonised and Gilt Writing Desk

H 29 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
French Ebonised Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive French 20th Century ebonised bureau plat in the Louis XV style. This beautiful bureau
Category

20th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

French Ebonised Bureau Plat
French Ebonised Bureau Plat

French Ebonised Bureau Plat

H 31.11 in W 67.72 in D 35.83 in
18th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome 18th century French, ebonised bureau plat with old leather top. Having three drawers
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

18th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat
18th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat

18th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plat

H 24.81 in W 62.21 in D 29.93 in
Ebonised and Brass Mounted French Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A mid-20th century French ebonized and brass-mounted bureau plat of the style and quality
Category

Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ebonised and Brass Mounted French Bureau Plat
Ebonised and Brass Mounted French Bureau Plat

Ebonised and Brass Mounted French Bureau Plat

H 29.53 in W 66.93 in L 29.53 in
Large French Ebonised Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very smart French Empire ebonised desk. This desk retains its original worn rouge leather inset
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Large French Ebonised Bureau Plat
Large French Ebonised Bureau Plat

Large French Ebonised Bureau Plat

H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Early 20th Century Art Deco Ebonised Beech Desk André Groult Style
By Andre Groult
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant desk or writing table in the taste of André Groult. The base is made of black varnished
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Ebonised Beech Desk André Groult Style
Early 20th Century Art Deco Ebonised Beech Desk André Groult Style

Early 20th Century Art Deco Ebonised Beech Desk André Groult Style

H 29.14 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
French 1950s Desk
Located in London, GB
A partially ebonised and veneered desk, the black enameled iron structure flanked with crossed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf

French 1950s Desk
French 1950s Desk

French 1950s Desk

H 29.53 in W 44.1 in D 24.41 in
Ebonised Bureau Plat Stamped Jansen
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century ebonised bureau plat with tan leather writing surface and bronze mounts, all
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Ebonised Bureau Plat Stamped Jansen
Ebonised Bureau Plat Stamped Jansen

Ebonised Bureau Plat Stamped Jansen

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 25.99 in
Desk, Louis Seize Style, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonised writing desk in Louis-Seize-Style with three drawers and a leather writing surface. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk, Louis Seize Style, France, Mid-19th Century
Desk, Louis Seize Style, France, Mid-19th Century

Desk, Louis Seize Style, France, Mid-19th Century

H 28.75 in W 59.45 in D 29.53 in L 28.75 in
19th Century French Bureau de Dame Writing Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4737, a superb French bureau du Jour in amboyna, having brass gallery to top, 2 mahogany lined
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

19th Century French Bureau de Dame Writing Desk
19th Century French Bureau de Dame Writing Desk

19th Century French Bureau de Dame Writing Desk

H 42.5 in W 35.5 in D 34.5 in
Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French walnut, sycamore and ebonised bureau plat in the Louis XVI manner
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870

Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870

H 29.93 in W 62.6 in D 34.65 in
French Black Art Deco Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Black Art Deco desk This Desk was produced in France in the 1930's with five drawers and chromed
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

French Black Art Deco Desk
French Black Art Deco Desk

French Black Art Deco Desk

H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 26.38 in
Fine 19th Century Ebonized and Brass-Mounted French Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
A stunning ebonised and brass mounted French writing table / desk in the style of Louis XVI with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine 19th Century Ebonized and Brass-Mounted French Writing Desk
Fine 19th Century Ebonized and Brass-Mounted French Writing Desk

Fine 19th Century Ebonized and Brass-Mounted French Writing Desk

H 30.32 in W 56.5 in D 30.52 in
French, Art Deco Ladies Black Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco ladies black desk A small single drawer desk produced in France in the 1930's, with brass
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Oak

French, Art Deco Ladies Black Desk
French, Art Deco Ladies Black Desk

French, Art Deco Ladies Black Desk

H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
technique of marquetry made famous by the French cabinetmaker Andre Charles Boulle. The inkstand takes a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Baroque Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand

Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand

H 4.53 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A single pedestal French Art Deco desk in ebonised black piano Lacquer, it has three drawers and a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930
Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930

Art Deco Piano Finish Desk c1930

H 29.93 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Writing Desk
Located in London, Park Royal
19th century, French writing desk designed in the Louis XIV Bureau Plat style made in ebonised wood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Writing Desk
19th Century Writing Desk

19th Century Writing Desk

H 29.53 in W 66.93 in L 29.53 in
A Fine Maison Jansen Directoire Style Desk
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
A French desk in the Directoire style by Maison Jansen, Paris. Of good quality of ebonised mahogany
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

A Fine Maison Jansen Directoire Style Desk
A Fine Maison Jansen Directoire Style Desk

A Fine Maison Jansen Directoire Style Desk

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
French Riviera Style Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Single Drawer
Located in London, GB
A French Riviera style bamboo desk with ebonised rattan top and side, with a glass top and single
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Glass

French Riviera Style Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Single Drawer
French Riviera Style Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Single Drawer

French Riviera Style Bamboo and Rattan Desk with Single Drawer

H 29.14 in W 30.91 in D 18.9 in
Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French kingwood and marquetry bureau plat / writing table, circa 1870
Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870
Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870

Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870

H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
Empire Desk and Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Empire style desk and matching armchair Of simple classical design, this ebonised Empire style
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20th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Desk and Armchair
Empire Desk and Armchair

Empire Desk and Armchair

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
French Art Deco Writing Table
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco writing table produced in France in the 1930’s from Mahogany, having an ebonised body with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Writing Table
French Art Deco Writing Table

French Art Deco Writing Table

H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 25.2 in
Magnificent French Bureau Plat, Late 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Magnificently french Bureau Plat, 2nd half of 19th Century. Table in Louis XV style, from the time
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Magnificent French Bureau Plat, Late 19th Century
Magnificent French Bureau Plat, Late 19th Century

Magnificent French Bureau Plat, Late 19th Century

H 29.73 in W 67.33 in D 31.89 in
Ebonized and Walnut Edwards and Roberts Writing Table Desk, circa 1860
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in GB
1860 Edwards & Roberts ebonised and Walnut writing table desk Please note the delivery fee listed
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Ebonized and Walnut Edwards and Roberts Writing Table Desk, circa 1860
Ebonized and Walnut Edwards and Roberts Writing Table Desk, circa 1860

Ebonized and Walnut Edwards and Roberts Writing Table Desk, circa 1860

H 29.53 in W 47.84 in D 24.61 in
Antique Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
and ornate foliate and floral ebonised decoration framed by stylish ormolu mounts above a frieze
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French kingwood and marquetry Louis XV Revival secretaire a cylindre
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French burr walnut and ebonised tric-trac table, circa 1860 in date
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860
Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860

Antique French Walnut Backgammon Writing Tric-Trac Table, circa 1860

H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 27.56 in
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and made
Category

Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

Antique French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

H 2.37 in W 13 in D 11.03 in
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique French ebonised cut brass Boulle work encrier, circa 1840 in date and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand
19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

19th Century French Boulle Cut Brass Inlaid Inkstand

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Red Tortoiseshell and cut brass inlaid ebonised Boulle, Bureau de
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870

H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Bureau Plat by Mercier Frères
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
banded with an ebonised panel, as are the drawers below. Having a fabulous original tooled leather inset
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Bureau Plat by Mercier Frères
19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Bureau Plat by Mercier Frères

19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Bureau Plat by Mercier Frères

H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Victorian amboyna, ebonised and ormolu-mounted Bonheur Du Jour or ladies writing
Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860

H 59.85 in W 53.55 in D 22.45 in
Pair Of Polished Steel 9 Pound Model Cannon
Located in London, by appointment only
A pair of late 19th century polished steel model cannons mounted on ebonised carriages. France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Polished Steel 9 Pound Model Cannon
Pair Of Polished Steel 9 Pound Model Cannon

Pair Of Polished Steel 9 Pound Model Cannon

H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in
Writing Table by Jean Pascaud
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French 1940's writing table. Black ebonised rosewood, bronze accents. Attributed to Jean
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Vintage 1940s French Desks

Writing Table by Jean Pascaud
Writing Table by Jean Pascaud

Writing Table by Jean Pascaud

H 30.5 in W 78.5 in D 30 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860
Located in London, GB
ebonised and inlaid banding to highlight the burr walnut. This desk has a large drawer in the base with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860

H 58.27 in W 48.82 in D 22.05 in
Louis XV Ebonized Bureaux Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb Louis XV ebonised bureau plat with original leather and a good patina. This bureau plat has
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Ebonized Bureaux Plat
Louis XV Ebonized Bureaux Plat

Louis XV Ebonized Bureaux Plat

H 29.53 in W 60.24 in D 34.26 in
19th Century Portal Mantel Clock with Date and open Escapement, Paris, c. 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Portal Clock with Date and Open Escapement France Wood, brass, enamel around 1870
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Antique 1860s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Portal Mantel Clock with Date and open Escapement, Paris, c. 1870
19th Century Portal Mantel Clock with Date and open Escapement, Paris, c. 1870

19th Century Portal Mantel Clock with Date and open Escapement, Paris, c. 1870

H 19.69 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
pierced blued steel hands. The ebonised fruitwood veneered oak case has an inverted bell top surmounted
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725
Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725

Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725

H 14.57 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow designed by Bruce James
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets

A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow

A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow

H 49.5 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Empire Commode Chest with Marble Top, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
This is stunning antique French Empire burr walnut chest with light green/grey fossil marble top
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Empire Commode Chest with Marble Top, circa 1820
Antique French Empire Commode Chest with Marble Top, circa 1820

Antique French Empire Commode Chest with Marble Top, circa 1820

H 37.01 in W 49.22 in D 25.6 in
Antique Napoleon III Walnut and Porcelain Jardiniere, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Napoleon III porcelain and gilt ormolu mounted burr walnut and ebonised
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Antique Napoleon III Walnut and Porcelain Jardiniere, circa 1860
Antique Napoleon III Walnut and Porcelain Jardiniere, circa 1860

Antique Napoleon III Walnut and Porcelain Jardiniere, circa 1860

H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ebonised French desk for your home. A ebonised French desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ebonised French desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A ebonised French desk made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Baptistin Spade, Louis Philippe and Paul Sormani each produced at least one beautiful ebonised French desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ebonised French Desk?

Prices for a ebonised French desk start at $4,495 and top out at $106,426 with the average selling for $8,000.
Questions About Ebonised French Desk
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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