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19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany
19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

19th Century Biedermeier-style Desk, Germany

Located in New York, NY

Small desk with a burlwood veneer and black lacquered writing surface. The desk stands on ebonized

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Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design
Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design

Biedermeier Mahogany Desk, Mid-19th Century, Germany, Elegant Design

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant Biedermeier desk crafted from mahogany. The piece features stylish forked legs connected

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

German company in the mid-19th century. Furniture of this type was also used in offices for handing out

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Ladies Desk, Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Germany. Crafted primarily from solid cherrywood, the desk reflects the restrained and functional design

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk Southern Germany Cherry early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century
Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Biedermeier Writing Desk, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, raised on tapered square legs with brass sabots and

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk
Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk

Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Lovely Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted German K.P.M. Porcelain Desk Decorated allover

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century German Iron Padlock
19th Century German Iron Padlock

19th Century German Iron Padlock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century German Iron Padlock.

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Antique 19th Century German Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period

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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very attractive early 19th century library desk, veneered an precious satinwood, with ebonised

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Fruitwood, Satinwood

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk
German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

German Biedermeier Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

German Biedermeier (19th Century) mahogany kneehole desk with bronze trim.

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Ebonised Desk
19th Century Ebonised Desk

19th Century Ebonised Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning 19th C German ebonised 9 drawer desk with fully paneled back. Kneehole dimensions" 22.5

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Antique 19th Century German Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in the 1840s. This exquisite piece of furniture features three drawers spanning the enti...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays
19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays

19th Century antique Classic Desk Biedermeier around 1840 with Inlays

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century Classic desk Biedermeier Solid wood and mahogany veneer. Longitudinal rectangular

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Century German or Bohemian Glass Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

Iridescent Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: Bohemia or Germany Material: mold-blown glass

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Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825
Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk Table, South Germany circa 1825

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This early Biedermeier piece from South Germany, dating to around 1825, is crafted entirely from

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk
German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk

German Biedermeier Slant-Front Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

A very good German slant front desk with a lower case of drawers. The writing surface very nicely

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk in Cherry Veneer with Walnut and Rootwood

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This elegant 19th-century Biedermeier writing desk is veneered in fine cherrywood and accented with

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish
Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish

Art Nouveau Walnut Desk, Germany, Circa 1895, Elegant Polished Finish

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Art Nouveau Walnut Desk A very elegant desk from the Art Nouveau period, crafted around 1895. The

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880
Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880

Antique German Gründerzeit Pedestal Desk in Pine, circa 1880

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome & spacious Gründerzeit pedestal desk in pine. Germany, circa 1880. Base offers a pull

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Pine

20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch
20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch

20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch

Located in Berlin, DE

20th century unique Biedermeier writing desk, flamed birch Exceptional Biedermeier desk. With a

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks

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Birch

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells

Located in Houston, TX

Very handsome walnut clock with ormolu mounts on the sides, front corners and paw feet. Urn type finials grace the top center and top corners. Beveled glass front opening to a face ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller
Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

Antique German Bronze Desk Set Inkstand Rosso Antico Marble Ormolu Burgstaller

By George Josef Burgstaller

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Chisel Cast Austrian or German Neo-Classical Ormolu and Rosso Antico Marble Ink Stand of

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Antique 19th Century French Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare Cigar Holder Bavarian 19th Century Terracotta
Rare Cigar Holder Bavarian 19th Century Terracotta

Rare Cigar Holder Bavarian 19th Century Terracotta

Located in Hudson, NY

Rare victorian terracotta and pipe clay cigar holder, late nineteenth century. Produced by the J&C

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest More Desk Accessories

Materials

Terracotta

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

prestige in the 19th century – it was used exclusively in luxury furniture. Secretary with a Pull-Out

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler

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Antique 19th Century German Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century
Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century

Writing Casket with Steel-Cut Decoration, Biedermeier, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Small writing casket with thuja root veneer and surrounding steel-cut decoration. The casket is lockable and features an interior compartment for an inkwell, blotting sand, and a qui...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes
Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes

Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of neoclassical paperweights in Berlin iron, dating from the early 19th century. Each

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Antique Early 19th Century German Paperweights

Materials

Berlin Iron

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern inkwell set in porcelain. Hand-painted. Late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand

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Antique 19th Century German Classical Greek Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is

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Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid
19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid

19th C. Jugendstil German Cut Glass Crystal Inkwell with Polished 800 Silver Lid

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Jugendstil german cut glass crystal inkwell with polished 800 silver lid By

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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900
Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900

Hand-Painted Metal Napkin Holder, Germany circa 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

fashionable in the 19th century, when everyday objects such as tins, candlesticks, and lamps were often

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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

UNRESTORED German Mantel Clock, Circa 1880
UNRESTORED German Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

UNRESTORED German Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Late 19th Century German Mantel Clock. Walnut in shape of an old castle. The movement needs to

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s
Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s

Victorian Bronze Inkwell, Embossed Design, Germany, Late 1800s

Located in Savannah, GA

double inkwells with griffins on the back gallery. A continental piece possibly Austrian or German made

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM
MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM

MID 19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III LIRE PENDULUM

Located in Firenze, FI

Napoleon III period, mid-19th century. Measurements: H x W x D 28.5 x 17 x 6.5cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

THIS CHAIR COULD SPEAK - IT WOULD TELL YOU A TERRIBLE STORY OF THE GREAT GERMAN AIR RAID ON LONDON

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

By W.H. Tooke

Located in Lisse, NL

this unique (Germany made) Gothic table clock again felt like a blessing. The overall design is

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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Bronze

19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp
19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp

19th Century German Solid Brass Wild & Wessel Desk Lamp

By Wild & Wessel, Berlin

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous Harvard adjustable student desk lamp By Wild & Wessel Berlin, Germany, Circa 1870

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Inkstand
Early Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Inkstand

Early Villeroy & Boch Stoneware Inkstand

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Forney, TX

1860, was masterfully handcrafted in Mettlach during the third quarter of the 19th century. Modeled as

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Antique 19th Century German Inkwells

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl
19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl

19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk in Maple Burl

By Biedermeier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined 19th-century Biedermeier secretary desk, exquisitely crafted in maple burl and veneers

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Antique 19th Century German Secretaires

Materials

Maple

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog
C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

C19th Carved Wood and Velvet Black Forest Inkwell with Dog

Located in London, GB

Wonderful German late 19th century carved wood black Forest inkwell. Beautifully carved with a

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells

Materials

Velvet, Cut Glass, Wood

Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860
Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860

Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860

Located in Berlin, DE

Rosewood with tendril and thread inserts. Rectangular base with four columns and the clock hung under the architrave. Dial Email. Gold-plated brass bezel and decorated gold compensat...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Beech

Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker
Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker

Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker

Located in Berlin, DE

Pendule of the early days, circa 1870 wood decorated with splendidly gilded bronze, work by Gustaf Becker clock with striking mechanism working with key and pendulum . Measures: h...

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary Desk

Located in Halle, DE

Secretary from the late Biedermeier period, approx. 1845-1860. With 4 lockable drawers and a writing flap. Behind the flap are 15 smaller drawers and a small door veneered with burl ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

the turn of the century, Bailey Banks & Biddle was commissioned by the U.S. Government to update the

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk
19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk

19th Century Biedermeier Bureau Secretary Desk

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretary bureau was made in two sections, circa 1830

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Located in Lisse, NL

never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject

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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair
Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests

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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair
Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair

Late 19th Century Armchair Desk Chair

Located in Vienna, AT

Hardwood frame with upholstered seat made in Germany in the 1880s.      

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Antique 1880s German Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Louis Philippe Secretary Desk, Second Half of the 19th Century
Louis Philippe Secretary Desk, Second Half of the 19th Century

Louis Philippe Secretary Desk, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Louis Philippe secretary desk veneered in mahogany, featuring a flat writing flap, two-door lower

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Antique Late 19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century German desk for your home. A 19th century German desk — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century German desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century German desk, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century German desk over the years, but those crafted by Columbus Volksglobus, F.S. Rosenlehner and KPM Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century German Desk?

Prices for a 19th century German desk start at $220 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $3,484.
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