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Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period desk, 19th century. Desk, 19th century display case, Napoleon III period
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.
Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.
H 92.13 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in
Napoleon III Period Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze
Located in Marseille, FR
Napoleon III period desk with rich gilded bronze registers. Leather upper decorated with roulette
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Rosewood

George III Sheraton Period Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning George III Sheraton Period lady's small tambour fronted desk. Constructed from
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Antique 18th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

George III Sheraton Period Desk
George III Sheraton Period Desk
H 41.54 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and
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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
H 34.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Desk
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Epoque Period Desk Attr. Maison Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque period mahogany, burl elm
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Bonheur Du Jour Desk Napoleon III Period 19th Century Wood Hand Crafted
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
"Bonheur Du Jour Desk, Napoleon III Period" Desk called "happiness-of-the-day" inlaid with
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Fluted Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut desk from the 18th century, with single drawer, carved fluted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lacquered Sloping Desk, Chinoiserie, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
landscapes Beautiful desk, wear and scratches from use to the lacquer Period desk late 18th early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: Height 77cm, width 134cm, depth 78cm This Napoleon III period desk features a wonderfully
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III period desk has two drawers with two keys and a lovely tooled leather embossed top. Our French
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Maidstone, GB
Sheraton period partridigewood desk, completely enclosed by reeded tambour shutter, a short draw to
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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well made antique Georgian writing table / desk. This was made in England, we
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
Antique Georgian Period Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Regency library table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
H 31.11 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Regency Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Lions Paw Feet. The Column Being of a Carved Form. Period Regency The Table Features 4 Mahogany Lined
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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Louis XVI Desk stands out for its beautiful walnut veneer which is additionally
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
Neoclassical Desk, Louis XVI Period 1780
H 30.12 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
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Antique 1860s German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

Spectacular Period Oak Clerk's Desk or Secretaire
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rare example of 17th Century period furniture, this wonderful oak clerk's desk is in very fine
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Antique Late 17th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A George III Chippendale Period Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, GB
A Superbly made George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Writing Desk The rectangular leather inset
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Antique 1760s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
An exceptional French 18th century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk. This desk is known as a “bureau
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

George III Period Mahogany Partner's Desk, circa 1800
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III-period mahogany partner’s desk, circa 1800. This is a very good quality Georgian
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Architect's Desk
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning late 18th century, George III period solid mahogany architect's desk. Finished in the
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Period Copper Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original Art Deco period desk lamp. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Period Copper Desk Lamp
Art Deco Period Copper Desk Lamp
H 14 in W 14 in D 7 in
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period 18th Century Veneer Sweden. A stunning desk made during the Baroque
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period. Period : 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning late 18th century George III period mahogany partners desk. Nine oak lined drawers to
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Antique 18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
storage compartment. During this period, leathered writing surfaces were common on desks since steel
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
) Depth: 59cm (23.2in) This Victorian period antique burr walnut davenport desk remains structurally
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Empire Bronze and Marble Desk Top Inkstand by Lefebvre of Belgium, circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
empire period desk top inkstand has a true country house presence about it. The significance of its
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Empire More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Period Regency Davenport Desk Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Drawers to the Right Hand Side with Faux Drawers to the Reverse. Period Regency The Turned Columns Being
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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Period George III Chippendale Mahogany Architect's Table or Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian architect's table or desk --Metamorphic --Cuban mahogany --Writing surfaces and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Writing Desk, 1960's, Czechoslovakia, Brussels Period
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century writing desk, made in Czechoslovakia, 1960's. Walnut wood, formica surface on the top
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Wood, Walnut

18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A period Rococo writing desk from the 18th century in original painted alder wood with period key
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
from Japan's Taisho period (1912-1926 CE), serves as both a desk and a table. is a rarity in Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood And Tulipwood Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and elegant French 18th century Louis XV period kingwood and tulipwood inlaid desk
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Desk Library Table Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Regency Mahogany Library Table. Period Regency This Table is Raised upon Impressive Ring
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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany desk from the 19th century, with 10 graduating drawers and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1800's Antique French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather, Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing, French Napoleon III Period, Burlwood, Leather Lining, 1800s, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Period taste, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1880. Beautifully appointed desk, perfect for the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Charles X period Rosewood and brass inlaid desk. The unique and most
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th Century Louis XV st. Napoleon III period ebony, brass inlaid and ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A exceptionally rare Period French Empire (1804-1814) walnut bureau a cylindre. Exquisitely
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and extremely high quality French 18th century Louis XV period Kingwood, Tulipwood
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Chippendale Period Satinwood and Marquetry Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine Chippendale-period satinwood and marquetry desk. English, George III period, circa 1770
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Antique 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Ladies Morning Room Desk, English, Writing Table, Aesthetic Period, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies morning room desk. An English, walnut and satinwood pedestal writing
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique George II period mahogany kneehole desk
Located in London, GB
A fine George II period figured mahogany Kneehole Chest, having moulded edged crossbanded cleated
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Late Qing Period Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Partner's Desk and Chair
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
A Chinese Gilt and Black Lacquer Partner's Desk and Chair, Late Qing/Republican Period 民国 黑漆金木桌椅一套
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Petit Desk or Side Table
By Camard
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fine Mid-18th Century French Louis XV period petit ladies desk or side table handcrafted in solid
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period mahogany, burl
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality William IV Library Table. 19th Century This Library Table Stands Upon Shaped and Carved Legs with Carved Claw Feet and Original Castors. The Supports Being of a Turned and Fl...
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Antique 19th Century William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Center Table/Desk circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and very high quality Italian mid 18th century Louis XV period Walnut, Rosewood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table Desk, 19th C
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'Edwards
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
. The matter of attribution aside, this is without question a superior example of a Regency Period
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Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

French Louis XV Period 1750s Walnut Desk with Leather Top and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut desk circa 1750 with leather top, single drawer, cabriole legs and
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Desk Swedish Early 18th Century Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish Baroque Period Sweden. A rare Swedish Baroque desk in a stunning condition and patina
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Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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Period Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of period desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique period desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Period desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Period desks made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Gillows of Lancaster & London, AB Förenade Möbelfabrikerna Linköping and Befort Jeune each produced beautiful period desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Period Desks?

Prices for period desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, period desks begin at $337 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,644.