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Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Lacquer

Louis XV Style French Kingwood Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat 'Desk'
By Jean-Pierre Latz
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French Bureau Plat in kingwood and amaranth parquetry with three drawers to one
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Kingwood

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare, possibly unique, Chinese export lacquer bureau for the Dutch market Canton
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

Antique English Mahogany Secretair Bureau Desk With Cabinets
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Prince of Wales feather carved detail, flame mahogany, drop front writing bureau comes with key
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Leather, Mahogany

18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
(included but not shown in photo) and two drawers. Atop a slope front bureau writing section with three
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18th Century Unknown Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Lymington, GB
china etc. The base with a pull-out writing section fitted with small drawers, two of which have secret
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1740s English Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Mahogany

black lacquer wood chinoiserie travel Desk George III
Located in Valladolid, ES
desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition considering the usage of the period .in
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1790s English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Metal

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
History Society, a writing table in the Transitional manner with similar plaques. Their label reads 'Town
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19th Century English Regency Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Marble, Brass

A William IV satinwood display cabinet attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
bureau plat with the original leather inset writing surface and three disguised frieze drawers, all
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19th Century English William IV Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Marble, Ormolu

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French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk bears the markings of many children who have used it over the years, adding to its c...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Oak

Antique French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Antique Victorian Chippendale Mahogany Secretary Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transport your workspace into another time and place with this exquisite antique secretary desk. Made of carved red mahogany with a generous lacquer, this piece opens up to reveal a ...
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Mahogany

A Spectacular English Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and grand Chinoiserie Secretary having an intricate detailed decoration both on the exterior and interior, the top section with 2 doors opening to reveal a fitted i...
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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Located in Oakville, CT
Green steel blueprint cabinet Overall Dimensions: 35" x 45" x 35 1/2" high Dimensions of Drawers: 42 1/2" wide x 32 1/2" deep x 3" high.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Steel

Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
Vintage Steel Flat File Cabinet
H 35.5 in W 45 in D 35 in
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter gallery and hinged frieze, havin...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Walnut

Floral Swag, a Louis XV Style Corbeille Canned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The floral swag bed is based on the Corbeille design of rounded corners embracing the occupant within it’s curved ends. The gentle Rococo lines of the headboard and footboard are ove...
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2010s British Louis XV Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Wood

20th Century Louis XV Style French Bureau Plat or Desk After Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
French Bureau Plat in Louis 15th Style after Francois Linke. Rosewood and shadowed noble woods, veneered. Exceptionally Fine floral, Bronze fixtures. Strongly bowed, four sided, curv...
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20th Century Louis XV Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Bronze

Ferdinando Vichi Lifesize Marble Figure "Apollo Belvedere"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the ...
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Carrara Marble

A 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted & Marquetry Bombé Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry Bombé two-drawer commode with a Royal veined yellow marble top. The serpentine body wit...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet USA, circa 1900 Solid oak, with brass hardware and metal drawer interiors. Measures: 25.5"W x 11.2...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Metal, Brass

Japanese Meiji Period, Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Porcelain

French Napoleon III Upholstered Sofa in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Period French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with triple hump-camel back and turned and fluted front legs resting on casters, with upholstered seat and back, France, circa 1870....
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Italian Antique Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare and beautifully shaped antique walnut writing desk having carved curlicue stretchers and legs and 2 darling drawers with key, hand built in the early 19th century in Italy. Ma...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Walnut

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Very Fine and Rare Chinese Export Black and Gold Bureau Cabinet
Located in London, Middlesex
drawers with two internal doors with additional drawers inside. The exterior decorated with Chinese
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1730s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Lacquer

Late 19th Century Chinese Mahogany 3-Drawer Bureau Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 19th century Chinese mahogany 3-drawer bureau desk.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Black Lacquer Desk
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century black lacquer bureau plat, the surfaces all with foliate gilt decoration upon
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Brass

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900-1920 English Chinoiserie Secretaire/Bureau in scarlet crackle glaze and gilt-japanned
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Wood

Fine William IV Cabinet Attributed to Town and Emanuel
Located in London, GB
published by the Furniture History Society, includes a writing table in the Transitional manner with similar
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

A Pair of Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Wood Cabinets by Gillow
Located in Sheffield, MA
other fine china. Ebonized furniture means that the wood is painted or stained to a black ebony
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

Table Bureau
Located in New York, NY
A padouk, or possibly huanghuali, miniature slant front bureau, the flat top panel with a raised
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

Table Bureau
Table Bureau
H 13.5 in W 20.25 in D 11.75 in
Italian Bureau-Cabinet
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
-gilded with gesso renderings of flowers pagodas and Chinese pastoral scenes, the heavily skirted base and
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

Italian Bureau-Cabinet
Italian Bureau-Cabinet
H 92 in W 38 in D 20 in
Italian Chinoiserie Bureau-Cabinet
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Exuberant 18the century Italian, bureau-cabinet in the Chinoiserie taste, in two sections overall
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

Italian Chinoiserie Bureau-Cabinet
Italian Chinoiserie Bureau-Cabinet
H 99 in W 44 in D 19 in
Fine Early Chinese Export Small Padouk Table Bureau
Located in New York, NY
Chinese for the English Market, circa 1730.
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1730s Unknown Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

Edwardian Leather-Top Library Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
drawers on each side. It may also be used as a partners 'bureau plat', writing table, or small conference
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Early 20th Century English William IV Antique Chinese Writing Bureau

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Brass

Edwardian Leather-Top Library Table
Edwardian Leather-Top Library Table
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 65.5 in
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How Much is a Antique Chinese Writing Bureau?

Prices for an antique Chinese writing bureau start at $2,722 and top out at $579,404 with the average selling for $26,125.