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What are antique desks called?
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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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Dutch 19th Century Mahogany Ladies Desk
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch 19th century mahogany ladies desk
A mahogany ladies desk with green leather in the wood of the desktop with gold print.
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Fa. Drilling Art Deco Amsterdamse School Ladies Desk, 1924
By Fa. Drilling
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School ladies desk.
Design by Fa. Drilling Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar, Walnut
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk. Fichet A Paris stamped in drawer.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century English Burl Walnut Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk
Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 55" Tall
This gorgeous Bonheur-Du-Jour ladies desk was made in Birm...
Category
Antique 1880s English Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Greek Vanity or Ladies' Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
An early 19th century gilt bronze and walnut veneer ladies desk or dressing table or vanity, with a rectangular grey fossil marble top above two mirror paneled doors and two drawers,...
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Ladies' Desk, Walnut with Brass Fittings, c. 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small ladies' desk with three drawers and large gilt bronze fittings on the front.
Category
Antique Early 1800s Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
