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Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk
Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An 18th century Bombay form slant front desk that opens to reveal an inlaid central door with

Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

Located in Huntington, NY

A Gustavian slant front desk. The upper section has eight small drawers, four cubbies, two sliding

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual trapezoid-shaped Swedish Gustavian slant front desk. Front opens to reveal an ample work

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk
18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk

18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

An 18th Century Louis XV French marquetry bureau de pente, or slant front desk, made with veneers

Category

Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Desk
18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Desk

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Desk

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo slant front desk. Front opens to reveal a large work surface, ten pull out drawers

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk
18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk

18th Century Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual Swedish Rococo slant front corner desk. Desktop opens to reveal an ample working surface

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Maple Slant Front Desk, Late 18th C.
American Maple Slant Front Desk, Late 18th C.

American Maple Slant Front Desk, Late 18th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

American Maple Slant Front Desk, late 18th century, with fall front opening to central drawer

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Maple

French Fruitwood Regence Bureau Slant Front Desk, Early 18th Century
French Fruitwood Regence Bureau Slant Front Desk, Early 18th Century

French Fruitwood Regence Bureau Slant Front Desk, Early 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Regence fruitwood bureau slant front desk with fitted interior, shaped apron with shell

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Régence Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

English Mahogany 18th Century Slant Top Desk
English Mahogany 18th Century Slant Top Desk

English Mahogany 18th Century Slant Top Desk

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a Classic George III mahogany slant top desk. The slant front drops to reveal a series of

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk
Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk

Late 18th Century Figured Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Slant Front Desk

Located in Milford, NH

A good example of a Chippendale slant front desk with bookmatched figured mahogany veneers, a slant

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th c. Veneered Slant Front Desk with 2 Drawers
18th c. Veneered Slant Front Desk with 2 Drawers

18th c. Veneered Slant Front Desk with 2 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant 18th-century French lady’s writing desk, or bureau de dame, crafted in warm walnut with

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian walnut secretary slant-lid desk is a fine example

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century

Located in CH

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant-Front Desk Italy, 18th Century (circa 1750) An elegant

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

Located in Charleston, SC

American Cuban mahogany slant top desk with turned ball finial gallery, fitted interior drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A beautifully crafted late 18th Century Slant Front Desk with dovetailed top and drawers, fine

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk
George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

George III mahogany slant top desk, 18th century. With a painted tiger striped mahogany slant top

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Located in Casteren, NL

of elegance without excess ornamentation. In the 18th century, a secretary like this would have been

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George II Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720
William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720

William & Mary English Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk 1680-1720

Located in Bridgeport, CT

William and Mary walnut slant front desk with herringbone inlays and cross banding on the top desk

Category

Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Desks

Materials

Brass, Other

English Mahogany Slant Front Desk.  Circa 1780
English Mahogany Slant Front Desk.  Circa 1780

English Mahogany Slant Front Desk. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany slant front desk with fitted interior, hand tooled leather,and terminating on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Desks

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770
American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant top four drawer desk with exposed dove tail, original

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks

Child’s Chestnut Slant Front Desk, New England, 18th Century
Child’s Chestnut Slant Front Desk, New England, 18th Century

Child’s Chestnut Slant Front Desk, New England, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A child’s chestnut slant front desk, New England, late 18th century. White pine secondary wood. 21

Category

Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Children's Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine
18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine

18th Century Dutch Bombe Slant Front Secretary Desk in Pine

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional and character-rich 18th century Dutch bombe secretary desk, crafted in warm, honey

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century George III Quartersawn Oak Slant-Front Bureau / Desk
18th Century George III Quartersawn Oak Slant-Front Bureau / Desk

18th Century George III Quartersawn Oak Slant-Front Bureau / Desk

Located in Houston, TX

This handsome George III slant-front bureau, dating to the late 18th century (circa 1780), is a

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Oak

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Chippendale slant front desk on four graduated drawers, resting on ogee bracket feet. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

1790s  Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers
1790s  Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers

1790s Scandinavian Slant Front Desk with Carved Panel and Four Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Scandinavian light/medium grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1790 with carved panel and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s
American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s

American Chippendale Rare Miniature Slant Front Desk w/ original Brasses c1780s

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

This rare and important slant top desk is an exceptional example of a miniature piece of furniture

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk
Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk

Swedish 1770s Baroque Period Light Gray Painted Secretary with Slant Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Baroque tall secretary from circa 1770, with slant front desk, light Gustavian gray

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk
Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk

Walnut Chippendale Slant-Front Desk

Located in West Chester, PA

Desk with bold serpentine interior, document drawers with turnings and flames, and block-and-shell

Category

Antique 18th Century Desks

Materials

Tulipwood

Late 18th Century English Oak Slant Front Desk
Late 18th Century English Oak Slant Front Desk

Late 18th Century English Oak Slant Front Desk

Located in Boston, MA

Late 18 century English oak slant front desk with banded inlay in good order. Two - side by side

Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century English Slant Front Desk
Early 18th Century English Slant Front Desk

Early 18th Century English Slant Front Desk

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Circa 1710-1720 English slant front desk walnut Queen Anne style 36" h x 36" w x 21.5" d

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk
18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk

18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

18th Century English Small Oak Slant Top Desk

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk
Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Small Slant Top Desk

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Continental Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk
Continental Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk

Continental Burl Walnut Slant Front Desk

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautiful late 18th century Continental burl walnut slant front desk of good usable size

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks

Materials

Burl

Chippendale Slant-Top Desk
Chippendale Slant-Top Desk

Chippendale Slant-Top Desk

Unavailable|$15,000

Chippendale Slant-Top Desk

Located in Litchfield, CT

fitted with a central fan carved drawer initialled "TH", flanked by pigeon holes with shaped valences

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Louis XV Provincial Slant Front Desk
Louis XV Provincial Slant Front Desk

Louis XV Provincial Slant Front Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A most distinctive walnut slant front desk in the Louis XV provincial taste. The fall front

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

Materials

Walnut

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk
Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Located in New York, NY

Containing fitted interior cubby holes centering an inlaid prospect door all above the four cock beaded long drawers with contemporary stamped American eagle brasses with bale handle...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Slant Top Desk
Italian Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Slant Top Desk

Italian Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Slant Top Desk

Located in New York, NY

A very good quality Italian marquetry inlaid walnut slant, top desk, circa 1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks

George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk
George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk

George II Bureau or Slant Front Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

sweet little desk. The desk holds five small drawers and a center well that leads to two secret

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Desks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790
Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Located in Providence, RI

by Benjamin Frothingham, (see examples from Boston furniture of the 18th century: fig 1 & fig 2). It

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare Queen Anne Curly Maple Slant Front Desk  C. 1730
A Rare Queen Anne Curly Maple Slant Front Desk  C. 1730

A Rare Queen Anne Curly Maple Slant Front Desk C. 1730

Located in Woodbury, CT

brasses. Early 18th Century desks of this size along with an advanced interior are a rarity in American

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks

Materials

Poplar

Decoupage Slant Front Bureau
Decoupage Slant Front Bureau

Decoupage Slant Front Bureau

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lacca povera, or laquered bureau consisting of a slant top over drawers and doors surrounding a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

An English late 18th century mahogany slant top desk
An English late 18th century mahogany slant top desk

An English late 18th century mahogany slant top desk

Located in Miami, FL

An English late 18th century mahogany slant top desk with secret drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique 18th Century English Oak Chippendale Slant Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique 18th Century drop front secretary desk in the Chippendale style, unbranded. Solid oak

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Block-Front Slant-Top Desk
Chippendale Block-Front Slant-Top Desk

Chippendale Block-Front Slant-Top Desk

Located in Litchfield, CT

, Boston Furniture of the 18th Century, Boston, 1974, pg. 166, fig. 80). Another related desk in the Garvan

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk
18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk

18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

hinged slant-front door that reveals interior compartments, including a lockable central door. Original

Category

Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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18th Century Slant Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century slant desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every 18th century slant desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 18th century slant desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A 18th century slant desk, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a 18th Century Slant Desk?

The average selling price for a 18th century slant desk at 1stDibs is $6,168, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Century Slant Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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