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French Black Desk Table Napoleon III Boulle Louis XVI Gilt Bronze 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Table desk with drawbars decorated with bronzes from the Napoleon III period and Boulle style
Category

1870s French Louis XVI Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Napoleon III French Black Gold Bronze Desk Secretary Cabinet 19th Cent
By Napoléon III
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous black desk cabinet with a writing table, composed by two parts. The lower part is a desk
Category

1860s French Louis XVI Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Black Starr Frost Mahogany Silver Ormolu Compartment Letter Holder Desk Organize
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare Edwardian large black Starr & Frost mahogany and silver ormolu mounted, compartment letter
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19th Century English Edwardian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled walnut. Black cast
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvings, bears, inkwells, desk
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat French 19th century Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau
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Late 19th Century Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Black Lacquered Desk
Black Lacquered Desk
H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century Black Forest Clock
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century walnut clock, very finely carved with four deer flanking the carved clock with roman numerals.
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Clock
19th Century Black Forest Clock
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) bear carved walnut table desk with leaf and floral carving and
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19th Century Austrian Black Forest Black Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Regency Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency Chinese export (19th Century) black lacquer desk with foliate trim and Chinese
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19th Century British Regency Black Antique Desks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique English Black Lacquer Leather Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic antique English campaign desk crafted in hardwoods having a tooled red leather top over an
Category

Early 20th Century English Campaign Black Antique Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish office writing desk in Gustavian black paint with five drawers, red leather embossed top
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Pine, Leather

Large Scale Bamboo Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully restored large size bamboo desk with black leather top and two large drawers. The desk
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Leather

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part
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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus Desk in Black Piano Laquer from an Old Print Shop
Located in Greven, DE
Impressive Bauhaus desk in elegant black piano lacquer. The high-gloss stainless steel strips have
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19th Century German Bauhaus Black Antique Desks

Materials

Steel

Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Henri II or Renaissance Revival ornate carved oak Black Forest writing desk
Category

Late 19th Century French Black Forest Black Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Black Bauhaus Beech Writing Desk, Mücke-melder, Czechia, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Completely restored writing desk with a frame in tubular chromed steel. Maker: Mücke - Melder
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Black Antique Desks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XVI French Black Gilt Bronze Desk Table Boulle 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style desk table from the Napoleon III period, made in brass Boulle marquetry
Category

1870s French Louis XVI Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Black Art Nouveau Writing Desk with 11 Drawers, around 1910
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder Website: www . traudeskinder . com Objekt: Herrenschreibtisch mit Aufsatz Entwurf: - Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei (verm. Wi...
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Black leather panels.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Desk
Mahogany Desk
H 30.38 in W 53 in D 29 in
Vintage Art Deco Black Vitrolite Glass Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A 72" vintage Art Deco desk or table with a black Vitrolite glass top. Combed glass slabs connected
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Black Antique Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Historic Gold Equestrian Trophy "Cup" by Black Starr and Frost
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
Historic Gold Equestrian Trophy made by Black Starr and Frost Engraved "The L Stuart Wing Memorial
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1910s American Black Antique Desks

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set
H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
French Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
French mahogany partners desk. Antique mahogany partners desk with six drawers beneath the black
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Late 19th Century French Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Mahogany Partners Desk
French Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30.5 in W 57 in D 38 in
Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rectangular 1920 Napoleon III writing desk, walnut structure, walnut, leather top with
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Early 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking original Antique French Napoleon III Bureau Plat, Writing Table or Ladies Desk
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category

Mid-19th Century French Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style black lacquered desk with a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Black Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk by Simon Loscertales Bona
By Simón Loscertales Bona 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis Style XVI black leather top bureau plat desk by Simon Loscertales Bona. Item features
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Kingwood, Mahogany

Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming black painted small desk. Two extendable leaves, each measuring 40 centimeters. (Total
Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desks

Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
H 29.53 in W 39.77 in D 33.47 in
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Black Antique Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave
Category

Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Black Antique Desks

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Black Antique Desks

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
H 30.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.75 in
Louis XV Style Desk Bureau Plat Vintage
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage black lacquer bureau plat writing desk. Gilt bronze details. Elaborate figures on four
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Early 20th Century Black Antique Desks

Materials

Lacquer

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted
Category

Early 1800s British Georgian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) ebonized oval top table desk with maple trim and pearwood inlaid
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Pearwood, Maple

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Chinese Export black and gold lacquer desk, elaboratly decorated with detailed
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Black Antique Desks

Materials

Gold

Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved limed oak pedestal breakfront desk, the rectangular top having canted corners and inset gilt
Category

19th Century British Black Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
Limed Oak Carved Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 58 in D 31 in
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting this exquisite Italian writing desk
Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Black Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 38.98 in
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Black Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler
Category

19th Century German Rustic Black Antique Desks

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Black Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Chrome

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section
Category

19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Black Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
Category

Early 20th Century Black Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany knee hole desk, with one long drawer above central cupboard door
Category

18th Century Irish George II Black Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco large mahogany kneehole desk with bronze column design trim and leather top. (JULES
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Black Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Item features an
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Black Antique Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office
Category

1810s English Regency Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English Mahogany and Gold Accented Roll Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style mahogany roll top desk that opens to reveal drawers, letter holders, and a
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Black Antique Desks

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This oak desk was made in France in the 19th Century. An original concept for a standing height
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Black Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
H 46.1 in W 39.4 in D 29.5 in
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890
Category

1890s British Sheraton Black Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
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Black Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black antique desks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all black antique desks available were constructed with great care. Black antique desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial black antique desks are consistently popular styles. Many black antique desks are appealing in their simplicity, but L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Tiffany Studios and Black Forest produced popular black antique desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Antique Desks?

Black antique desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,284, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.
Questions About Black Antique Desks
  • 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.