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Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk

Located in Queens, NY

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice

Category

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Queens, NY

English Chinese Chippendale style (19th Century) mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice

Category

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk
19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality carved Chinese Chippendale style kneehole desk. The top of the desk has

Category

Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the

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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century carved Padouk wood desk, having a row of small drawers, and

Category

19th Century English Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set

Located in Dekalb, IL

. This desk likely originates from the Canton region of China, where it would have been produced for the

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rattan over wood waterfall style desk from the 19th century, with

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Rattan, Wood

A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk
A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk

A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare 19th century English Chinese Chippendale mahogany architects desk . Leather top

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Located in Benington, Herts

campaign kneehole desk retaining the original patina with wonderful colour. China circa 1830

Category

1830s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality chinese

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Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous mid-late 19th century British Chinese Chippendale style cylinder

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer desk with two drawers with stretcher apron

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

Red Lacquer Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer desk with two drawers with pierce carving apron

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Elmwood Hand Carved Double Pedestal Desk with Wonderful Color
Chinese Elmwood Hand Carved Double Pedestal Desk with Wonderful Color

Chinese Elmwood Hand Carved Double Pedestal Desk with Wonderful Color

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Chinese elm wood hand carved double pedestal with center writing surface that locks into

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk Aesthetic Movement, England, C.1880

Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Lacquer

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over

Category

1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters

Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern. Ready for any desk slits on the sides allow for

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art

Located in Berlin, DE

Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China

Category

19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk

By Thomas Chippendale, Edward & Roberts

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table with Pagoda Gallery Top
Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table with Pagoda Gallery Top

Antique Chinese Carved Altar Table with Pagoda Gallery Top

Located in Bruton, GB

A finely carved Chinese altar table, crafted from solid wood and richly detailed with traditional

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

darkly lacquered finish. The walnut table exemplifies Classic Chinese furniture design and features an

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800
Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800

Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Padouk

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Chippendale Carved Pagoda Top Writing Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Fine 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Top Desk This stunning and rare 19th-century English

Category

Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.

Category

19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two carved drawers and

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Carved from a single length of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

$195Sale Price / set|48% Off

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Metal

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Silver

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener
Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener

Chinese Silver Mounted Letter Opener

Located in Middleburg, VA

Chinese export objects made for the scholar’s desk.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

By Sing Fat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Silver

Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"

Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"

Located in Dallas, TX

an early 18th century Queen Anne rent table in the Chinese Taste (with Chinoiserie decoration

Category

18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Paint

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China. This is an elegant object that can be

Category

Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Chinese Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese desk available at 1stDibs. An antique Chinese desk — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique Chinese desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese desk made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique Chinese desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boin-Taburet, Europa Antiques and De Chang produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Desk?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese desk at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Chinese 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.
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 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 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 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.