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Antique Barrister Desk

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

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Barrister's Stacking Desk Shelf Cabinet
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 34 in D 11 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

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Pine

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

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Oak

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

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Glass, Mahogany

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

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Glass, Oak

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

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Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920
Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Barrister Bookcase Secretary with Leaded Glass c1920
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 66.75 in W 34 in D 12.25 in

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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

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Brass

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

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Leather, Pine

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

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Copper

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Oak

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

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Brass

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

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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Oak

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Art Deco Amsterdamse School Three-Door Armoire or Wardrobe, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School three-door armoire or wardrobe. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with original beveled mi...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Barrister Desk

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Mirror, Macassar, Oak

Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass & Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning combination of gilt brass and real lapis lazuli. This amazing piece was designed in Switze...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate

William H Turner large bronze rabbit
By William Turner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The bronze rabbit is patinated and cold painted. The front legs crossed in a relaxed posture. It is signed between the hind legs W. H. Turner 168/300 . it is dated 1996. It is in ve...
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1990s Antique Barrister Desk

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Bronze

William H Turner large bronze rabbit
William H Turner large bronze rabbit
$1,900
H 4 in W 7 in D 12 in
Elegant Pair of Arts & Crafts Copper Sconces Signed Roycroft
By Roycroft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might h...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Copper

A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest
Located in London, GB
A large Arts and Crafts copper insert with a crest of a Lion in a shield within a stylised floral boarder, inset with three colourful enamel jewels below, flanked by six stylised ros...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Scottish Dairy Dresser / Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th Century Scottish painted 3 drawer/ 2 door dresser base. 1860 Height to the worktop - 90cm
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Barrister Desk

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Pine

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts and the premier Craftsman Gustav Stickley. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Iron

Art Nouveau Carved and Painted Wooden Bed, Floral Theme: Poppies, France, 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
A sublime piece of furniture that reflects the refinement of Art Nouveau, this bed embodies the timeless elegance and creativity of the École de Nancy, one of the movement's key hubs...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Barrister Desk

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Wood, Paint, Oak

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Table Lamp with Green Slag Glass Late 19thC
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and early version Arts & Crafts Mission table lamp, was an oil lamp and professionally converted to electric with the utmost care and respect to the piece. Beautiful gree...
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Brass

A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate #2
Located in London, GB
A good quality well executed Arts and Crafts copper wall plate with floral decoration around the centre.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Copper

Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Arts and Crafts copper and brass candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement. Candleholder retains original patinated surface.
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19th Century British Jugendstil Antique Barrister Desk

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Brass

Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Oval form with basket weave pattern carved wood and hinged lid with dog .
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Barrister Desk

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Walnut

Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog
Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog
$1,275
H 7 in W 11 in D 8 in
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts copper mirror with a cloudy blue Ruskin Jewel
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts copper mirror with a cloudy blue Ruskin Jewel to the top and Glasgow rose decoration to each side.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Copper

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak window or hall seat with large pierced hearts to each end with moulded edges to the seat and an octagonal shaped stretcher.
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Arts & Crafts period hammered copper octagonal mirror, the eight panels with Celtic chain decoration and retaining original bevelled glass, circa 1890.
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Copper

English Arts & Crafts Mirror
English Arts & Crafts Mirror
$1,650
H 0.5 in Dm 17 in
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. A rare and unusual Arts and Crafts oak corner dressing table. The mirror pulls up on a stop-and-stay system to adjust the angle. Illustrated in Liberty's Furniture 1...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Oak

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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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