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Restoration Hardware Attrb. Trunk Desk and Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Restoration Hardware Attributed Silver Steamer Trunk Desk and Cabinet, in the form of a steel
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Unique Double-Trunk Table Desk
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter, unique double-trunk table desk. This extraordinary table is unique to
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Contemporary Black Painted Tree Trunk Design Desk or Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary black painted desk / console table with an irregularly shaped table top on two carved
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20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

56" Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Rare 56" tall vintage Louis Vuitton steamer wardrobe trunk with leather handles and keys.
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Vintage 1950s French Inkwells

Materials

Brass

56" Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
56" Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
H 56 in W 25.5 in D 21.5 in
Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Located in London, by appointment only
Madagascan fossil tree trunk slice.  Measures: 25 cm. 29 cm. 5 cm.      
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Prehistoric More Desk Accesso...

Materials

Stone

Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Madagascan Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
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H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century desk, Louis XIV period. It was originally a trunk which has been transformed
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French 17th Century Desk
French 17th Century Desk
H 31.5 in W 70 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th century France
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Trunk Mobile Office Bureau Leather Black Restoration Hardware Timothy Oulton
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
bookcase for the home or travel to exhibitions or sites Vintage trunk stylish and beautifully made by
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2010s Central American Campaign Desks

Materials

Chrome

Italian Glass Top on Chrome Executive 'Nomos' Desk by Norman Foster for Tecno
By Tecno, Sir Norman Foster
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Large Executive Desk, designed by Sir Norman Foster and manufactured by Tecno, Italy. This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Indian Antique Wooden Hand Noodle Maker with Carved Elephant and Vice Press
Located in Yonkers, NY
. The elephant head is carved with subtle motifs, such as a jewel on the forehead. The trunk is tucked
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Antique 19th Century Indian Paperweights

Materials

Wood

Micromosaic and gold paperweight. After G.Barberi. Early 19th century.
By Gustav Barberini
Located in Paris, FR
spaniel in a landscape, the trunk os a tree in this left. Depictions of dogs in micromosaic were very
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Antique 1830s Italian Restauration Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
usually carved from a linden or walnut tree trunk and unsigned. However the earlier pieces can be seen to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
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H 15 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells
Located in Guaynabo, PR
a snake that is coiled around a wood trunk that is above them. There are several cut wood branches
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20th Century Unknown Other Inkwells

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells
Hand Carved Wood and Glass Double Inkwells
H 7.5 in W 8.65 in D 7.75 in
Oyster Wellness Seat by Alex Muradian in Basket Weave Fabric
By Alex Muradian, Oyster Studio Furniture
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
cushion takes advantage of external hip rotation stabilizing forces on the trunk, ensuring your comfort
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2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Renaissance Cathedra with Perspective Motif
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
sober cathedra, in sculped walnut wood, presents elegant ligns. It rises on a trunk-shaped base whose
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Antique 16th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

Renaissance Cathedra with Perspective Motif
Renaissance Cathedra with Perspective Motif
H 65.36 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Black Forest Hand Carved Terrier Inkwell Stand with Glass Eyes, Swiss circa 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
beautiful glass eyes, the hinged top opens to reveal the original inkwell, with a hollowed-out tree trunk
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Antique Artist's Brush Pot, Chinese, Carved Bamboo, Treen, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
period, circa 1900. Enthusiastically carved detail within a broad bamboo trunk Displaying a desirable
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese More Desk Accessories

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Bamboo

Pair of Bookends in Patinated Bronze, "Elephants", After Models by Ary Bitter
Located in Madrid, ES
vertical crossbar and only three legs are supported. It lifts its trunk to shuffle, giving the impression
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20th Century European Other More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Other

18th Century, Italian Veneered Wood Bureau Mazzarina
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian veneered wood Bureau Mazzarina This Mazzarina desk was made in the Baroque
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Represents Hercules leaning on a tree trunk with his mace and three apples in the left hand from
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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1970s Hand Carved Chinoserie Trunk Secretaires Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning desk you could hope to find. This is an ultra
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Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, Goyard Desk Trunk Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British doctor and writer
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

2 Cypress Tree Root Trunk Driftwood Dining Table Desk Double Pedestal Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
an example. These table bases can be used as a dining table or large desk and the bases can be moved
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Driftwood

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
trunk up. Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish. Elephant
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
(French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wooden Chest or Trunk Shape Jewelry / Cigar Box
Located in Lisse, NL
would look great on a desk or on your credenza or side table. The German Black Forest artisan who
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

18th Century, French Wood Centre Desk
Located in IT
18th century, French wood centre desk Measurements: cm W 95 x D 63,5 x H 71,5 (maximum leg H 57,5
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

18th Century, French Wood Centre Desk
18th Century, French Wood Centre Desk
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 25.2 in
Hand Carved Black Forest Desk Lamp Hunting Scene, circa 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
The item for sale is an original desk lamp in the style of Black Forest or possibly Swiss artisanal
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Table Lamps

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Canvas, Wood, Jute

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tooled off white leather wrapped Campaign style transportable trunk shape secretary desk with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
antique LV steamer trunk lids, feel free to check my other items Condition wise is perfect for the
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Tables

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
hidden fold-out writing desk. The attractive "blonde" camphor wood is contrasted with dark ebony painted
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Asprey 1895 London Desk Travel Clock in .925 Sterling Silver with Lapis Lazuli
By Charles & George Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Asprey of London. A gorgeous and imposing antique desk travel clock
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Massive 300+ Pc Lot Vintage Dollhouse Miniature Furniture Toys Accessories
Located in Dayton, OH
, 2 beds, armoire, 2 servers/buffets, 3 benches, blanket rack, chest/trunk, school desk and chair
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Swedish Kubbstol Dated Circa 1700 Red Painted Folk Art Peasant Seating
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand carved pine trunk red painted from circa 1700. Lots of history, patina and
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Kubbstol Dated circa 1890 Craquelé Effect Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish hand carved pine trunk with crackled varnish for the best effect from circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Arva Golden brass Lamp
By Dounia Lahlou, Yasmine Lahlou
Located in PARIS, FR
Introducing the 'Arva' golden brass desk lamp: a symphony of elegance and poetry. Crafted with
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2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Arva Golden brass Lamp
Arva Golden brass Lamp
H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in
'Tesoura' Chair by José Zanine Caldas in Cream Bouclé
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Los Angeles, CA
were often made from a single tree trunk. Perfect as a desk chair or a bedroom side chair. 18 in
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Plywood

19th Century French Gothic Brass & Copper Jewelry Box with Repousse Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
, the miniature trunk-shaped box with bombe top, stands on curved feet, and is embellished with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
- sure to add some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Wood & Bone Inlay Dome Top Jewelry Casket Treasure Chest Trinket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
trunk with exotic wood and striped bone inlay. Features a lock and key. Great for any desk or coffee
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
some vintage charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for. These would also
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends

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Rosewood

Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
" design. The elephant has its trunk up, which some believe is good luck. Would make a great desk companion
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is finely hand painted with colorful design and his trunk is up for good luck. This elephant has
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
highly decorative, sculptural antique, this inkstand also is the perfect 'desk tool' if you still write
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
tail as well. The baby elephant has its trunk up, which many believe signifies good luck! Would make a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Golden Orange Art Glass Italian Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
a tree trunk base, with leafs on the sides and spread at the bottom into 5 points. Would make a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass

Impressive Gilt Laquared Tree with Serpent Snake Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
is its exquisitely crafted tree trunk base, which is adorned with intricate foliage and a serpent
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Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Articulated Toy Elephant by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
elephant is a faithful companion all the way from the play pen to the desk. The elephant is made of
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak

Antique Elephant Statue, English, Bronze, Wildlife Figure, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
natural bronze Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk or display case Tactile to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Evangelist Matthew, after a Russian icon, school of Moscow, 15th century
Located in Segovia, ES
, is represented at his own desk, a true artisan laboratory. THE THECHNIQUE This is how the artist
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1990s Byzantine Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage White Marble Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
elephant with intricate design is finely hand painted with colorful design and his trunk is up for good
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Elephant Figure Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece, giving it great character. It has a little tail as well. Would make a great desk companion, or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Swedish Kubbstol Dated circa 1800 Folk Art Peasant Seating Hand Carved
By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish seat hand carved in a tree trunk circa 1800. Lots of history, patina and traces of
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Forest, BE
Confortable pair of Swedish hand carved pine trunk seats from the early 1900. Lots of history
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880
By Maison Giroux
Located in PARIS, FR
center, with a protective power, and rests on elephant head with overtuned trunk shaped feet. This
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
humidor from Switzerland featuring a boxer dog beside a three trunk on witch the top can be flipped back
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
playful putti with garlands of flowers amidst billowing clouds, the tapered trunk with sun mask and urn
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Ormolu

LaGarde Antique French Mantel Clock Gilt n Patina Bronze Shepherd Playing Flute
By Charles X
Located in Sweden, SE
top a statue of a young Daphnis (info below) playing flute. The statue rests on a stylized tree trunk
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Antique Late 19th Century Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

19th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Centre Table by Luigi and Angiolo Falcini
By Luigi and Angelo Falcini
Located in IT
, also rich in inlays on all sides, have an inverted pyramid trunk and end with a wooden toe with collar
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Wood

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Trunk Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the trunk desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A trunk desk — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect trunk desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A trunk desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made trunk desk over the years, but those crafted by Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Maitland Smith and Rogers & Madison Trunk Corp. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Trunk Desk?

The average selling price for a trunk desk at 1stDibs is $1,540, while they’re typically $405 on the low end and $88,000 for the highest priced.