Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

19th Century Ships Desk

Ship Captain

Captain Cabinet

Captains Davenport

Old Boat Helm Or Ship Wheel

Antique Davenport

Captains Desk Furniture

Leather Davenport

Bronze Ships Clock

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

$2,295

H 34.5 in W 21.13 in D 20 in

19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted

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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Victorian Bronze Ship-Wheel Desk Clock on Marble Base, 19th Century

$5,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 6 in

Victorian Bronze Ship-Wheel Desk Clock on Marble Base, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian bronze silver plated ship-wheel design desk clock on rectangular rouge marble

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair

$931

H 33.86 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in

19th century black stained oak liner Ship's Swivel Chair

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century black stained oak liner chairs Nautical decoration - paquebot - Antique Measures

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock

$1,064

H 21 in W 17 in D 0.1 in

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

English 19th century gilt metal ship's wheel desk clock retailed by Hannaford, Regent Street

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Antique 1890s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

$1,911

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.

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Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden

$3,500

H 54 in W 65.5 in D 12.25 in

A Brigantine Ship Model with Two-Masts on Stand from Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

the 19th century is raised on a stand. A closer look reveals the minutia in the details, from the

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Antique 19th Century Swedish More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

$2,295

H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian

$4,967

H 33.27 in W 23.23 in D 16.54 in

Antique Ship's Purser's Desk, English, Writing Table, Beidermeier, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ship's purser's desk. An English, burr walnut Davenport writing table in the

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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Very Rare Late 19th Century Desk and Sink for Cruise Ship or Train Cart

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H 47.25 in W 23 in D 18 in

Very Rare Late 19th Century Desk and Sink for Cruise Ship or Train Cart

Located in New york, NY

Very rare late 19th century desk and sink for cruise ship or train cart. Mounted with silver and

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

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H 8.75 in W 18 in D 11.38 in

19th c Fine English Mahogany Ship Captain’s Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Milford, NH

Fine English ship captain’s writing box or lap desk featuring brass handles, satinwood edges, lift

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Antique 19th Century English Inkwells

English Mahogany Ship's Desk

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H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in

English Mahogany Ship's Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mahogany ship's desk with inset black leather sloped writing surface, opening to reveal a fitted

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

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H 29 in W 40.5 in D 32.5 in

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

a British clipper ship. Desk is finished in green, gold, and red with the top, face, and sides

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Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Metal

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

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H 10.83 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, Ship's Captain, Correspondence, Desk, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany ship's captain's correspondence

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Mahogany

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

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H 36 in W 20.5 in D 21.25 in

English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

By Robert Adam

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk

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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

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H 37 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

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H 35.5 in W 22 in D 21.75 in

Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

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H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in

Antique English Inlaid Burr Walnut and Leather Davenport or Ship Captain’s Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

forms and woods during the 19th century. They were used by ship's captains because they are a small desk

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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair

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H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 18.71 in

Victorian Cast Iron Lion Base Blue Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning mid Victorian Ships Swivel armchair on

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830

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H 1.19 in Dm 9.06 in

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

19th Century Bronze Ship's Clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London

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H 3.94 in Dm 7.88 in

19th Century Bronze Ship's Clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Bronze ship's clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest

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H 41.25 in W 40.5 in D 22 in

19th Century English Anglo Chinese Teak Campaign Style Desk / Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Anglo-Chinese ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. Fitted with a secretary drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Brass

A Classical Mahogany Ship's Desk, Baltimore

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H 35.25 in W 30 in D 20 in

A Classical Mahogany Ship's Desk, Baltimore

Located in Providence, RI

This relatively rare desk opens to reveal a fully functional desk front with which to conduct

Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Cut-Glass "Ship" Inkwell

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H 3.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Cut-Glass "Ship" Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

Unusual cut-glass "ship" inkwell with sterling silver and enamel lid hallmarked London 1895. Ink

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Antique 19th Century British Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa

$13,499 / item

H 30 in W 86 in D 62 in

Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s

$2,750 / set

H 24.5 in W 16 in D 7 in

Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s

Located in Toledo, OH

A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stained Glass

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

$3,883

H 61.42 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in

Vintage Dutch Oak / Mahogany Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

$1,552

H 32.29 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay surrounding each. The top has a ...

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Antique 1870s European Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$131,123

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Set of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors, Early 1900s, France

$46,310Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 107.76 in W 95.75 in D 1.74 in

Set of Art Nouveau Stained Glass Doors, Early 1900s, France

Located in Lisbon, PT

Two sets of 8 doors and 14 glass art nouveau panels - Complete set of six flawless panels, French stained glass in polychrome glass with shutters, locks, handle and original key. Be...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,727Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

$14,009 / set

H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

Category

2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery

$2,595

H 34 in W 22.75 in D 23 in

5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport Desk with Tooled Leather Top and Gallery

Located in Germantown, MD

An exceptional 5-Drawer Mahogany Davenport desk with tooled leather top and gallery. The Davenport desk, sometimes originally known as a Devonport desk is a small desk with an incl...

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Early 20th Century American Other Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element

$128,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 124 in W 105 in D 20 in

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...

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Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

$44,500

H 117 in W 79 in D 93.5 in

Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King

$221,102

H 125.99 in W 208.67 in D 0.79 in

17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental Museum tapestry/Gobelein 17th century Battle scene Alexander the Great and Darius III Persian King The characters are depicted in life size. An absolute museum unique. Di...

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Antique 17th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS

$25,557 / set

H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in

PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please no...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Velvet, Hardwood

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

$48,500 / set

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

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18th Century George III Carved Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Johnson

$186,332

H 95 in W 42.5 in D 10 in

18th Century George III Carved Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Johnson

By Thomas Johnson II

Located in London, GB

A George III Giltwood Pier Mirror In the Manner of Thomas Johnson An exceptionally detailed design; the superb carved decoration housing a shaped rectangular plate and undulating...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century ships desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every 19th century ships desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century ships desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A 19th century ships desk, designed in the Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a 19th Century Ships Desk?

Prices for a 19th century ships desk start at $842 and top out at $6,975 with the average selling for $3,675.

Questions About 19th Century Ships Desk

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.