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Antique Barrister Desk

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 34 in D 11 in

Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Quarter Sawn oak English barrister's desk cabinet with sliding panels, 1890-1900. Panels slide

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Oak

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk
Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk

$2,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 56 in D 17 in

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk This is an old barristers desk, the back of

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1880s Victorian Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase
Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers Secretary Desk Bookcase

By Macey Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Macey Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Lawyers 3 Stack Secretary Desk Bookcase. Very rare

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase W Desk attrib to Globe Wernicke
Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase W Desk attrib to Globe Wernicke

Early 20th C Oak Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase W Desk attrib to Globe Wernicke

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous simple and elegant 3 section leaded glass bookcase with a drop down desk and compartment

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass, Lead

Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920
Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920

Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 66.75 in W 34 in D 12.25 in

Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Wernicke Mission Oak 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase With Desk & Leaded Glass Signed C1920 Measures - 66.75"h x

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Early 20th Century Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Oak

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Antique Barristers Desk Lamp, Heavy, English, Brass, Glass Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Barristers Desk Lamp, Heavy, English, Brass, Glass Edwardian, circa 1910

Antique Barristers Desk Lamp, Heavy, English, Brass, Glass Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique barrister's desk lamp. A heavy, English, brass and glass lamp dating to the

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Pitch Pine Desk, Leather Top Barristers Desk by Heal and Sons
Large Victorian Pitch Pine Desk, Leather Top Barristers Desk by Heal and Sons

Large Victorian Pitch Pine Desk, Leather Top Barristers Desk by Heal and Sons

By Heal's

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a very good quality heals old barristers desk and it is much larger than most desks, the

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1890s English Victorian Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Leather, Pine

Early 20th Century Copper and Green Glass Barrister’s Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Copper and Green Glass Barrister’s Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Copper and Green Glass Barrister’s Desk Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 20th Century Copper and Green Glass Barrister’s Desk Lamp A beautiful and seldom seen heavy

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1910s Art Deco Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Brass and Green Glass  Barrister’s Desk Lamp
Early 20th Century Brass and Green Glass  Barrister’s Desk Lamp

Early 20th Century Brass and Green Glass Barrister’s Desk Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 20th century brass and green glass barrister’s desk lamp A beautiful and seldom seen heavy

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Early 20th Century Palladian Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

Globe Wernicke Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak drop front secretary desk with

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk
Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk

Antique Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk
Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

Globe Wernicke Arts & Crafts Mahogany Barrister Bookcase With Drop Front Desk

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts stacking barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk By

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lawyer's Barrister's Bookcase Desk Leaded Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lawyer's Barrister's Bookcase Desk Leaded Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Lawyer's Barrister's Bookcase Desk Leaded Glass

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American Arts & Crafts oak lawyer's/barrister's bookcase/desk, circa 1900. The six

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s

Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s

By Globe Wernicke

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently

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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase w. Desk Interior, c 1910
Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase w. Desk Interior, c 1910

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke 4 Stack Barrister Bookcase w. Desk Interior, c 1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts Mission Barrister stacking bookcase by Globe Wernicke offers oak

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Metal

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Bookcase with Desk, c1910
Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Bookcase with Desk, c1910

Arts & Crafts Globe Wernicke Oak Barrister Bookcase with Desk, c1910

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts secretary by Globe Wernicke offers oak construction with barrister cases

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Metal

Macey Barrister Bookcase, Desk, Oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts
Macey Barrister Bookcase, Desk, Oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts

Macey Barrister Bookcase, Desk, Oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts

By Macey Co.

Located in Seattle, WA

Macey Barrister bookcase, desk, oak, circa 1910 Arts & Crafts.

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Oak

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Located in Pound Ridge, NY

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2010s American Antique Barrister Desk

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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off

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By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Metal

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$859 / item

H 18.9 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Brass

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

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$3,169 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Barrister Desk

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$4,554 / set

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By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

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Located in Fayetteville, AR

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Bronze

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Located in High Point, NC

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Metal

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk

1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk

By National Mt. Airy

Located in Dallas, TX

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Late 20th Century American Campaign Antique Barrister Desk

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers
Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 17 in W 33 in D 25 in

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Stacking Map Cabinet With Deep Drawers

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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$2,970Sale Price|24% Off

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Midcentury Blonde Oak Barrister's Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Well constructed blonde oak barrister in good condition with brass knobs and sound mechanism. Dismantles easily on raised base, nice size. Shows beautifully... circa 1950s.

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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Oak

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Mid-Century-Inspired Floe Bookcase in Cherry
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$2,200 / item

H 28 in W 68 in D 11 in

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By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Hardwood, Cherry

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Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

$5,535 / item

H 79 in W 72 in D 16 in

Infinity Modern Open Bookcase

Located in Westwood, NJ

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Antique Barrister Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique barrister desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique barrister desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique barrister desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique barrister desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique barrister desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Globe Wernicke are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Barrister Desk?

The average selling price for an antique barrister desk at 1stDibs is $2,396, while they’re typically $1,618 on the low end and $3,162 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Barrister Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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