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A Lovely Austrian Biedermier Writing Table/Desk
Located in Bellport, NY
Elegant one drawer Walnut Burl desk with harp shaped legs. Ebonized bottom stretch and ebony top
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Empire Burl Wood Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful burl wood set against ebonized legs and trim. Desk has a single compartmentalized drawer
Category

19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Burl

Antique Empire Burl Wood Desk
Empire Burl Wood Desk
H 28.5 in W 32.25 in D 20.75 in
English Georgian Burl Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (18/19th Century) burl walnut kneehole desk with 9 drawers.
Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Chippendale Burl Walnut Partner's Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale burl walnut partners writing desk This desk has functional drawers on
Category

Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Located in Hudson, NY
Biedermeier desk with burl and inlay. Single drawer with key.
Category

19th Century Antique Burl Desk

Antique Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
Biedermeier Desk with Burl and Inlay
H 30.5 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Felt, Walnut

Antique English Burl Walnut Lap Desk, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This burl lap desk is in very good shape considering its age. The nice blood red leather inside is
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century German Gründerzeit Nutwood and Burl Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A small German "Gründerzeit" (Wilhelminian) period desk with attachment or secretary from the 2nd
Category

1860s German Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Nutwood, Pine, Burl

Antique Victorian Burl Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Carved Davenport Desk 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique burl walnut & inlaid marquetry Davenport desk, circa 1860. The davenport is made
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Burl, Walnut, Satinwood, Maple, Leather

Gorgeous 19th century English Burl Walnut Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous 19th century English burl walnut three part desk. Finished all around with faux drawers on
Category

19th Century English Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Stunning Art Deco Writing Desk in Book Matched Burl Veneer, Europe, 1930s. This is a wonderful and
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

19th Century French Bronze and Burl Wood Desk Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 19th century French bronze and burl wood desk set. The set
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Burl Walnut Partner's Desk with Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
century burl walnut partners writing desk with armchair. This desk has functional curved drawers on both
Category

Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shape Desk By Gillow
Located in Essex, MA
desk is most definitely by the famed maker Gillows of Lancaster and London.
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burl Walnut Partner's Desk with Armchair
Located in Antwerp, BE
century burl walnut partners writing desk with armchair.This desk has functional curved drawers on both
Category

Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine Early Victorian Burl Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A rare and hard to find desk of the finest quality. Most likely made by the firm of Gillow of
Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Bronze

William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 18th century William and Mary Burled walnut veneer desk with book rest and side handles
Category

Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century English Burl Walnut Howard & Sons Writing Desk
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Writing Desk, a masterpiece of design, craftsmanship, and fine details. The burl walnut wood and gilt
Category

1870s European Louis XV Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Louis XV Kingwood and Burl Wood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk with Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk France, circa
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk Burl Inlaid over Four-Side Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
Victorian Davenport desk burl inlaid over four-side drawers. The desk features dummy drawers to one
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Wood, Leather

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Georgian Style Burl Walnut and Leather Top Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous wear and patina on this burl walnut and leather top Georgian style desk from late 19th
Category

Late 19th Century English George I Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other
Category

Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally fine Quality English Well Figured Solid Burr Walnut Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and quite large proportions. Third quarter of the...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk With Cigar box mahogany drawers & brass hardware
Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
Early Victorian Burl Walnut 2 Pedestal Desk
H 30.25 in W 64 in D 39.75 in
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful
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Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Burl Walnut and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period mahogany, burl
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Burl Amboyne and Coromandel Ladies or Gents
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut Davenport Desk with Leathered Writing Slope
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century burl walnut davenport desk with Wellington locking bar for the five side
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Dutch Marquetry burl walnut Bombay figural and foliage desk with exotic exterior inlays, fitted
Category

1850s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Burl Wood Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with timeless sophistication. Crafted from exquisite burl wood, this Regency
Category

Mid-19th Century American Regency Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique George II style burl walnut and walnut slant top desk, late 19th century. With a burled
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An impressive English partner desk made of burl walnut, draped in history and craftsmanship. This
Category

1860s British Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox
By Parkins & Gotto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century English burl wood and rosewood Parkins & Gotto inkwell desk letterbox. Item includes a
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian burl walnut Venetian Rococo slant front desk, 18th century. A Louis XV period walnut and
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Cylinder Secretary Desk & Bookcase, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary offers walnut and burl paneled construction with upper bookcase having broken
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Burl Top Ash Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
highly figured burl ash, having double thickness carved rope twist applied edge, the base with similar
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1830s European Folk Art Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Ash

Burl Top Ash Table
Burl Top Ash Table
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 34.5 in
French Flat Desk Louis Philippe In Burl Walnut Late 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French flat desk in walnut bramble late 19th. This writing table includes a top, a formwork
Category

1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut

European Antique Davenport Desk
Located in Malibu, CA
Superb early 19th century Davenport in burl walnut most likely from England. The right side of the
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Bone, Leather, Burl

European Antique Davenport Desk
European Antique Davenport Desk
H 32 in W 22 in D 23 in
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An outsanding Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted , Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk with top gallery
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Late Victorian Burl Walnut Cushion Curve Pedestal Desk Brown Leather Surface
Located in GB
all walnut with burl walnut drawers. The desk was made by and retailed through Withy Grove Stores in
Category

Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk Box with Fitted Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Burl Walnut Small Lap Desk with Fitted Interior. Item features working
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
Category

Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important and rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing
Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1911 Walnut Burl and Brass Inlays and Leather Inset Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1911 Mahogany , brass inlays and leather inset traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 20.5" in
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Ebonized and Inlaid Desk Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
An lovely ebonized and inlaid desk organizer, 18th century, French. On bun feet, it has a center
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Boxwood, Burl, Elm, Satinwood, Walnut, Zebra Wood

1800's Antique Renaissance Revival Burl Veneer Bambocci Cabinet / Secretary!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Renaissance Revival Burl Veneer Bambocci Cabinet / Secretary!! Bambocci
Category

19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Pine Lap Desk Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl A small and lined with a fabric lap desk
Category

Mid-19th Century European Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Pine, Burl

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Located in Pembroke, MA
Lovely burled birch wood ("loupe de bouleau de Carélie") desk chair from the Russian Empire, and
Category

19th Century Russian Empire Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Burl, Birch

Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
Russian Empire Period Desk Chair
H 34.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Brass

Oversized Victorian 1870 Burr Quarter Cut Walnut Knee Hole Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in GB
knee hole desk This desk is sublime, the walnut patina on the drawers is rich and warm, its burl or
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Burl

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Burlwood Top, Drawers and Cracked Ice Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century, with burlwood inset top, five
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally rare example of a
Category

1850s English High Victorian Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Burl

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing desk and storage compartments and pigeon holes, lower
Category

19th Century American Eastlake Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Marble Top Dressing Table with Bird & Leaf Tiles
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Aesthetic Walnut & Burl Marble Top & Mirrored Dressing Table with Bird & Leaf Tiles, c1890
Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Burr Walnut and Leather Top Four-Drawer Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Southern French Louis XV style 19th century burr walnut four-drawer desk from Avignon with
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Burl

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A Venetian, hand carved roll top desk in burled walnut veneer. Fitted interior with pull out
Category

Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Venetian Roll Top Desk
H 46.25 in W 52.25 in D 27.5 in
English 19th century William IV bronze mounted Regency Writing Table or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant William IV writing table, top with an inset black leather writing surface framed with burlwood veneer and gilt bronze edge, on a giltwood base with a black leather foot rest ...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Ormolu

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Burl Desk

Materials

Velvet, Burl

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Antique Burl Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique burl desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and burl, every antique burl desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique burl desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique burl desk bearing Victorian, Georgian or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique burl desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erhard & Söhne, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Burl Desk?

An antique burl desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,204, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $15,675,000.
Questions About Antique Burl Desk
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.