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George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
brass castors. Writing Height: 31.5 inches This style of desk became popular when it was
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Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Carved Cherry Bonheur du Jour
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French Louis XV style inlaid carved cherry Bonheur du Jour, 19th century with a raised
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1880s French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Moorish style carved details and inlay. The small desk features a rectangular top centered by a mother of
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19th Century English Moorish Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a
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1920s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
H 29.75 in W 54.75 in D 27 in
Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
Beautiful writing desk, Vienna 1810-20, in the style of Josef Danhauser, walnut veneer. The
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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1840s French Biedermeier Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
19th Century Baroque Style Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent Dresden Baroque desk, circa 1870 On three sides and in the top plate walnut root on solid
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19th Century German Baroque Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Antique 19th Century Baroque Style Desk
19th Century Baroque Style Desk
H 31.89 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in
19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery
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19th Century British Adam Style Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details. Additional
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1920s Czech Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
H 46.75 in W 34 in D 30.75 in
Lamb of Manchester, An Aesthetic Movement Walnut Writing Desk.
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lamb of Manchester. An Aesthetic Movement walnut and leather writing desk with a bank of four
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Chippendale style leather top desk in the Chippendale style. This was made in
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1890s British Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Leather Top Desk
H 30.71 in W 51.97 in D 27.17 in
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Travel desk made with Sevres style porcelain plates, with mercury gold plated bronze mount. The
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1890s French Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
H 4.73 in W 13 in D 14.97 in
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
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1890s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
Baroque Style Walnut Desk, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baroque style walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top, rounded frieze, deeply
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Baroque Style Walnut Desk, 19th Century
Baroque Style Walnut Desk, 19th Century
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in
Louis XV Style Desk a Rognon
By Muller Frères
Located in Montreal, QC
A very fine kingwood kidney- shaped desk (bureau a rognon) with original tooled leather surface
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19th Century Austrian Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Desk a Rognon
Louis XV Style Desk a Rognon
H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very fine 19th century Chippendale style mahogany pedestal desk. The rectangular top with inset
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19th Century British Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather

Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Iron

Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Louis XVI Style Desk with Vitrine Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XVI style desk with vitrine Top. This fine custom quality Louis XVI style desk has long
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Desk with Vitrine Top
Louis XVI Style Desk with Vitrine Top
H 50 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
Antique Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Desk and Chair Set
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine antique Moorish style mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair set, circa 1920's
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Louis XV Style Desk Bureau Plat Vintage
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage black lacquer bureau plat writing desk. Gilt bronze details. Elaborate figures on four
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Early 20th Century Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Coromandel Wood Davenport Desk, William IV, in the Style of Waring and Gillows
Located in Lincoln, GB
Coromandel wood davenport desk. William IV, in the style of Waring and Gillows, with sliding desk
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1840s English Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Georgian Adams-Style Carlton House Marquetry Inlaid Desk by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This remarkable 19th century George III satinwood and marquetry "Carlton House" desk presents two
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19th Century English Adam Style Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Bonheur Du Jour cylinder desk Louis XVI Style This beautifully crafted Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful mid-19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk hand-crafted in France circa 1850
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Writing Desk Mounted with Gilt Bronze
Located in London, GB
Rococo style writing desk mounted with gilt bronze French, late 19th century Measures: Height
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Italian Georgian Style Trestle Writing Desk 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
style trestle oak writing desk from the 1960s, beautifully hand-carved standing on four imposing lions
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Early 20th Century Italian Georgian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Empire Style Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze
Located in Marseille, FR
Lady's desk with Empire style mahogany, base decorated with griffins, very beautiful register of
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Early 20th Century French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze
Empire Style Desk Rich Register of Gilded Bronze
H 29.93 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
French Empire Style Desk with Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
A perfect example of the Bureau Plat. French Empire style desk with wood marquetry and gilt metal
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Early 20th Century Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Elegant Louis XVI style desk made by Paul Sormani (1817-1877). Made of veneered wood and gilt
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1870s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 33.47 in
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Bronze and Mahogany Desk Leather
Located in Lyon, FR
Very decorative French desk in the empire style. Structure in solid mahogany and veneered, it is
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1810s French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Inlay Butler's Desk, circa 1920
Located in Southampton, NY
Louis XV style inlay butler's desk, circa 1920. Two tiers, both with small central drawers, topped
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV A ladies' writing desk
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Art Deco Desk in the style of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933), France, 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco desk on curved tapered legs. The desk has a corresponding design on the front and
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1920s French Art Deco Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu desk. The five drawer desk is raised by slender square tapered legs with fine fitted ormolu sabots
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19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Chippendale style mahogany desk with deep relief work and appliques. Finely figured mahogany on the
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19th Century British Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
H 36 in W 52 in D 25 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
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19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Louis XV Style Table Desk, Painted
Located in Houston, US
delicate scroll work, the table is antiqued to a finish appropriate and relative to the age of the desk
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19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau in the style of J M Frank 1950’s from the Cartier store in Paris. Oak Wood Desk. Taller than
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With the leather top removed, the metal tray makes a convenient wine tasting tray or table.
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1920s American Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
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19th Century French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk in the Carlton house style, finely carved, line inlaid and cross
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, early 20th century Dimensions
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Early 20th Century French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century, French Louis XV Style, Lacquered Wood Desk
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XV style, lacquered wood desk This elegant lacquered wooden desk was
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Large Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
A large Empire style mahogany bureau plat or writing desk with a dark green leather writing surface
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19th Century French Empire Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Knee Hole Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-19th century Georgian style mahogany knee hole desk in very nice original condition. The case
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Late 19th Century Georgian Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant desk from the beginning of the 20th century Louis XVI style in mahogany. It has 7 drawers
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in
Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Napoleon III style mahogany brass mounted double pedestal desk with leather top, circa 1900. With a
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Early 1900s European Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
H 30 in W 55 in D 31.5 in
Edwardian Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian Chippendale style pedestal desk. This Edwardian Chippendale style pedestal desk was made
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Teak

20th Century Oak Wood Renaissance Style French Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
carved in oak wood in Renaissance style. Desk finished for the center, of excellent proportions, equipped
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1920s French Renaissance Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite beauty of an antique Boulle-style desk from the late 1800s, a true masterpiece
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1880s French Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French writing desk of the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture in walnut
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Early 20th Century French Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Carved Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 19th century French writing table, desk, or bureau plat made in the grand Louis XV taste
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19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Handsome Antique French Louis XV Style Writing Table or Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very beautiful maple desk in Louis XV style from the beginning of the 20th century. Elegant curved
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk by Poteau
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted writing desk by Poteau French, late 19th century Size: Height
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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Styles Of Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of styles of antique desks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct styles of antique desks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of styles of antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Styles of antique desks bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Styles of antique desks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Coduri of Lyon, France are consistently popular.

How Much are Styles Of Antique Desks?

Styles of antique desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,900, while the lowest priced sells for $239 and the highest can go for as much as $69,000.
Questions About Styles Of Antique Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.