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Rare No.49 Art Nouveau Desk from Finland
Located in Munich, DE
area of jyväskylä & muurame. this small and rare desk will be an wonderful addition to your modern home.
Category
1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
François Linke, Louis XV, Rare Desk, Brown Marquetry, Bronze, Sothebys NYC Prov.
By François Linke
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine and rare Louis XVI style table de salon, attributed to Francois Linke. A fine quality table
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 29.75 in W 42.52 in D 11.5 in
Fully Restored Thonet Writing Desk, 1910´S, Austria
By Thonet
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This is a nowadays quite rare desk from the workshop of the Thonet company, produced around 1910
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Bentwood Desk by Jacob and Josef Kohn Austria c.1910
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely rare desk made by the high end manufacturers Jacob and Josef Kohn. This
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk.
This desk
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Bronze
H 30 in W 62 in D 33.25 in
Rare Italian Antique Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare and beautifully shaped antique walnut writing desk having carved curlicue stretchers and
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Early 19th Century Italian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare Lombard Desk from the 18th Century
Located in Alba, IT
Rare Lombard desk from the 18th century.
This rare center desk was made in Lombardy around the end
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Wood
Rare Shabby Chic Desk in Light Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous wooden desk in the Shabby Chic style, belonging to the early 1900s. French manufacture
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th century carved mahogany Swedish pedestal desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century carved mahogany swedish pedestal desk circa 1880.
Beautiful desk and rare to be
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 19thc French School Bench Desk For Two
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare 19thc Wooden French School Bench Desk With 2 Slide out compartments. This desk may fit 2
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19th Century French Adirondack Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite Desk for Lloyd
By Kem Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Rare Kem Weber Petite desk for Lloyd
early Label attached.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
18th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Marchak Paris 1920 Art Deco Translucent Agate Desk Tray In Gilt Sterling Silver
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
Desk tray designed by Marchak Paris.
An unusual and very rare desk tray, created in Paris France
Category
1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Agate, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.25 in W 3.25 in D 5.25 in
Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Napoleon III Boulle desk of very high quality, 1860 France
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!!
Gorgeous Antique Desk
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19th Century French Other Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Very Rare 18th Century Maggiolini Desk
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Montreal, QC
Very rare 18th century Italian neoclassical desk attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini
Category
1780s Italian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Louis Majorelle Rare Writing Desk with Botanical Inlays ca. 1900 (Signed)
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Nouveau artisan writing desk with incredible botanical motif inlays on top and gently
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 27.5 in
Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857
An exceptionally rare example of a
Category
1850s English High Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Burl
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with
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Early 19th Century American Federal Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.5 in
Rare 19th Century English Writing Desk
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Bonheur du Jour of exhibition quality, in the Louis XV manner attributed to Holland & Sons
Lovingly constructed in Bois Citronnier, and Purpleheart woods, with exten...
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1860s English Louis XV Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British India slant lid floor desk likely used by a scholar or merchant. Beautifully
Category
1890s Indian Anglo Raj Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Teak
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
H 32.68 in W 70.8 in D 35.43 in
Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare walnut desk in the Anglo-Japanese style designed by Thomas Jeckyll and made by
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with
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1860s English High Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
Son’s mahogany double sided library table or partner desk fully stamped.
A very rare and luxury desk
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.73 in W 71.66 in D 47.45 in
Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary.
This outstanding large executive desk
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1910s French Directoire Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 35 in
Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormolu Banding, Bronze
Category
Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 56 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut
H 39 in W 22.5 in D 15 in
Rare 19th Century French Museum Quality Dore Bronze Louis XV Table Desk Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Kingwood Bureau Desk Drawer Masterpiece. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormolu Banding and with an
Category
19th Century French Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 56 in D 30 in
Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt bronze mounted marquetry pedestal desk by François Linke.
French, circa 1900
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 30.91 in
Very Rare Edwardian Sterling Silver & Shagreen Desk Set, London, 1910
By Samuel Jacob
Located in London, London
desk set, comprises a pair of candlesticks, an ink stand and a pen tray, all featuring neoclassical
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1910s English Edwardian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
Childs Exceptionally Rare Satinwood Bureau Desk circa 1770
Located in Lincoln, GB
This small satinwood bureau desk circa 1770 is only 75cm tall, making it a very unique piece. It is
Category
18th Century British George II Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Satinwood
Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptionally rare 19th century English eclipse patented telescopic desk.
Made of
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
Rare antique Desk model, chopping block, Bones, Silver plate and marble
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare antique desk model or sculpture.
It is designed as a chopping block, a large tree stump
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
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H 3.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Teak
H 30.75 in W 59.5 in D 31.75 in
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
Rare and outstanding example of an early 19th century Anglo-Chinese export amboyna and ebony
Category
1830s Chinese Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
Extremely Rare Antique Regency Period Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This campaign chest/desk is quite a find. Fanciers of this type of dual purpose antique will not be
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
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19th Century American Classical Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Steel
Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
Located in Pulborough, GB
The Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880, is a truly
Category
19th Century British Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 50.01 in D 28.35 in
Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Magnificent ebene desk by the cabinetmaker Joseph
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Rare Andre Villien Paris Art Nouveau quality Bronze & Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
By André Villien
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning desk piece.
This good size Art Nouveau ink-stand is signed by Andre Villien (see image 7
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 4.75 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Rare English "Adam" Influenced Hepplewhite Style Carved Mahogany Cylinder Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in Charleston, SC
cylinder desk with pull out baize covered slide and fitted interior.
Please note the extraordinary pierced
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Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Baize
H 46.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
Antique Rare Form English Mahogany Queen Anne Style Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an antique, rare form English mahogany Queen Anne style partners desk or library table with
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19th Century English Queen Anne Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A rare antique solid Oak desk chair with curved legs, cast iron mechanism, original label
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Early 20th Century Industrial Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Rare Antique 19th century Dutch warm honey color classic Cylinder Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
-shaped panels and three drawers above, this desk is a true work of art. Remarkably rare and exquisite is
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 53.15 in W 50.01 in D 26.78 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
desk is all of this and more. Estimated to be from the late 1800's-early 1900's this desk showcases all
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Walnut, Oak
Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne writing desk set
Category
Early 1900s German Jugendstil Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Brass
H 3.94 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood, Leather
Rare Victorian Burr Oak & Walnut Merryweather London 1885 Stamped Desk, Leather
By Merryweather and Sons 1
Located in GB
1885 stamped burr walnut and oak twin pedestal desk
A very fine desk indeed, made by the geniuses at
Category
1880s English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
H 31.11 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in GB
of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany
I’ve only ever seen one other in this size
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1840s English Early Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870
Category
19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.15 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category
19th Century French Charles X Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category
Mid-19th Century French Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Partner's Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare George III period mahogany partner's desk, the molded top with inset Morocco red
Category
1760s English Georgian Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly
Category
1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare 18th century Chippendale period georgian mahogany partners pedestal desk having beautiful
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Mahogany
European Partners Desk, circa 1820
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare European partners desk, with bronze feets and leather top, circa 1820
H. 74 H-apron. 58 W
Category
19th Century Rare Antique Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rare antique desk you’re looking for. Each rare antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rare antique desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one rare antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baccarat, Tiffany Studios and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Rare Antique Desk?
A rare antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,964, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $485,000.
Questions About Rare Antique Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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