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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

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Quality Late Victorian Pitch Pine Pedestal Desk This is an old barristers desk, the back of the desk is panelled and polished, so it was intended to be seen from all sides and ...

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1880s Victorian Antique Barrister Desk

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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.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Glass, Mahogany

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 drawers. Total of 6 sections all in oak which includes a top & bottom 3 leaded g...

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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Barrister Desk

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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

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak 5 Stack Barrister Bookcase With Desk & Leaded Glass Signed C1920 M...

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Early 20th Century Antique Barrister Desk

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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 Edwardian period of the early 20th century, circa 1910.

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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
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 back of the desk is panelled and polished, so it was intended to be seen from all sid...

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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
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 quality fully adjustable early vintage barrister’s brass desk lamp, with its origin...

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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
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 quality fully adjustable early vintage barrister’s brass desk lamp, with its origi...

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Early 20th Century Palladian Antique Barrister Desk

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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 barrister bookcase In the manner of Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 33....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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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 Globe Wernicke USA, circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hard...

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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 Globe Wernicke USA, Circa 1900 Mahogany, with glass front doors and brass hardware.

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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 section bookcase having an ogee shaped top with a carved crest, below is a locking ...

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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
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 procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House Attributed to Globe Wernicke US...

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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
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 construction with four sections having pull-out glass doors and drop desk interior, original...

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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
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 having glass doors and drop front desk, original labels as photographed, circa 189...

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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
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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Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955
Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955

Mid Century Modern Danish Stained Glass Triple Pendant Chandelier C1955

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Very special and rare stained glass triple pendant lamp from Denmark. Three stained glass leaded 4 sided shades with independent chains suspending the fixtures shades at different he...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Metal, Lead

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Mid-20th Century British Antique Barrister Desk

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Glass

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors
Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors

Grand Scale Mahogany Custom Bookcase with Leaded Glass Sliding Doors

Located in Milford, NH

A fine large two-door bookcase with sliding leaded glass doors and adjustable shelves, originally a built-in floor to ceiling piece, with a cut-in on the left side, built around heat...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Barrister Desk

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Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine Drop Down Doors, 1930s
Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine Drop Down Doors, 1930s

Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine Drop Down Doors, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 14 drop down doors in oak with glass fronts and oak handles. It was originally used in a wareh...

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1930s Dutch Antique Barrister Desk

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Oak

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

$4,570

H 72.05 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers

Located in Vo', Veneto

Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...

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1790s German Louis XVI Antique Barrister Desk

Materials

Fir

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top w...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Barrister Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table

By Charles Limbert, Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak library table or writing desk with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures:...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Oak

Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size
Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size

Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Wicker Vintage Baby Buggy Stroller Carriage Full Size. Details: Adjustable footrest, wicker frame, wooden handle, removal parasol umbrella, very nice antique item, ...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Barrister Desk

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Metal

Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available
Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available

Early 20th Century Oak 20 Drawer Labeled Plumbing Apothecary Cabinet 2 Available

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Rare and Fabulous oak 20 drawer apothecary cabinet with labeled plumbing supplies on the door fronts with Brass pulls. Created by the Sexauer co. And originally outfitted with their ...

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1940s American Industrial Antique Barrister Desk

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Brass

Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910
Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910

Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley Brothers Two Door Oak Bookcase C1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous two door Arts & Crafts bookcase by the Stickley Brothers C1910. Quater sawn oak throughout the cabinet in a deep rich brown. Divided glass panels and a iron ring pull. Sign...

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1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Glass, Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

$3,163Sale Price|36% Off

H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in

19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885

Located in Sofia, BG

Late 19th century two-door mahogany breakfront bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors opening to reveal four adjustable shelves, the bottom section hav...

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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Barrister Desk

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Mahogany

Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Staking Bookcase circa 1920
Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Staking Bookcase circa 1920

Globe Wernicke Oak 4 Tier Modular Staking Bookcase circa 1920

Located in Sherborne, GB

Founded in 1899 the Globe -Wernicke bookcase was named The barrister style and was marketed as an “elastic bookcase” by furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke in 1898. Originally base...

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Early 20th Century Antique Barrister Desk

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Lead

ANTIQUE  Barrister Bookcase  SIGNED by "GRM" in Grand Rapids,  MI   F7038   SALE
ANTIQUE  Barrister Bookcase  SIGNED by "GRM" in Grand Rapids,  MI   F7038   SALE

ANTIQUE Barrister Bookcase SIGNED by "GRM" in Grand Rapids, MI F7038 SALE

$1,260Sale Price|30% Off

H 53.5 in W 34 in D 12 in

ANTIQUE Barrister Bookcase SIGNED by "GRM" in Grand Rapids, MI F7038 SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Four Section ANTIQUE nice OAK Barrister Bookcase SIGNED by GRM as pictured in Grand Rapids, MI - F7038 In good condition, easy to open and close, FOR your INFO: we mostly offer OA...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Iron

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet
Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet

Japanese Antique NT Tansu 1920s-1940s / Natural color / cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old Japanese-made cabinet. It was made in the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It features traditional Japanese design. The wood pattern is used in an interesting way ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Barrister Desk

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Wood

1960s Walnut Wood Shoe Cabinet
1960s Walnut Wood Shoe Cabinet

1960s Walnut Wood Shoe Cabinet

$2,460

H 59.06 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in

1960s Walnut Wood Shoe Cabinet

Located in IT

Shoe cabinet with doors and wooden tubular supports for placing shoes. The cabinet dates back to the 1960s and is in excellent condition, having undergone a conservative restoration....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrister Desk

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Walnut

Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet
Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style bookcase cabinet In the style of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid oak, with mullioned glass front doors. Measures: 35...

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrister Desk

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Glass, 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.

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