Antique Desk Types

desk is a type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century in England. It is named after

A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid

usual in a typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually

practical functionality. Key Details Type: Pedestal / executive desk Origin: France Date: Circa 1860

France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names

handles are also nearly all original and in good condition which is quite the rarity on this type of desk

Victorian Burr Walnut ''Dickens'' Desk.1 This ''Dickens'' desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany

variation of a lady’s writing desk, this furniture type was first introduced in France around 1760. The

expensive timber This is one of the best examples of this type of desk you will see anywhere in the world

restored, following exhaustive work in accordance with the rule of art. This type of desk is not easily

correspondence, documents, and personal effects. Slant-top desks of this type were prized for their compact

Beautiful antique partner desk in very good condition. The desk has a cabinet on each side and four

from a selection of high quality materials. This type of writing desk was first introduced in France in

: height 136cm, width 108cm, depth 62cm This beautiful writing desk is a 'bonheur du jour', a type of

calm, balanced presence on the writing desk. Remarks: This type of desk accessory reflects the

a worker swinging a hammer above an anvil and another figure in a suit sitting at a desk typing on a

Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan The desk is modelled after the same type of

— Style: English style — Material: Mahogany — Type: Secretary desk with display cabinet and drop-front

type of desk was the most common one in the Spanish Baroque, maintaining influences and relationships

personal mark of identity. Details Type: Desk seal (Lakstempel) Origin: Continental Europe Date: circa

Heritage. The usual thing is that this type of tables, made to hold desks, either of Spanish type, or

of the day) is a type of writing desk introduced by Parisian merchants in the 1760s. It is small in

out daily tasks. This type of desk was commonly used for writing letters, studying, or as a workbench

emphasize the history and character of the piece. Specifications Type: Bureau / writing desk Material

ceramic rose. Its charming design adds a touch of elegance to any desk or vanity. Product Details: Type

means, the joy of the day. A type of writing desk introduced in Paris by renowned interior decorators

a prie-dieu, which is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but which

the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper

this type of furniture: desks with outdoor displays of this scheme are known and performed throughout

decorative elements, based on the classical tradition, are characteristic of this type of furniture: desks

Magnificent burr walnut kidney shaped antique desk with Davenport type top incorporated. Green

smaller side of average for this type of desk. It has a rich brown colour with a good patina. As one would

circa 1900. A sumptuous desk of this type gives a room or office a feeling of stature and a richness

below. Kneehole desk of this type have always been popular because of their small size and

work surface. These types of desks were designed in an age where only the nobility could afford to have

Important antique European barguenio type desk, thought to be constructed as an "Entrance Desk

A small and decorative prie-dieu. In French: prie-dieu means to "pray [to] God”. It is a type of

Elegant desk with folding top, supported by a base with truncated pyramid legs joined by

responds to the type called "Salamanca desk", which is the most representative of the Spanish Baroque. It

condition. These type of desks are getting very hard to find these days and this one is a very nice example

. This type of desk was used commonly in banks and attorney’s offices to make working together easier

style. These types of desks were made locally for the English administrators, who had their seat in

rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great

rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great

, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at

, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at

Bureau Plats on the market. These types of desks, first designed in the early to mid-1700s were the

. This desk is of a type known as a bonheur-du-jour. The bonheur-du-jour is characterised by the

furniture; it is a statement of timeless elegance and enduring quality. Here’s why this type of desk is so

type of desk was used by officers of the British army stationed in India in the 19th century. In

desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented

usual in a typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually

typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no

desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented

drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by

drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by

a large pine partners desk with embossed leather top with brass edge, campaign type pedestal desk