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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
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique China Trade Desk
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Antique China Trade desk A fine China Trade desk in padouk with well-carved hairy paw feet and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Padouk

Antique China Trade Desk
Antique China Trade Desk
H 30.75 in W 45 in D 20 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 Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
Antique Chinese Scholar Desk
H 31.5 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Writing Desk

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Hardwood

Antique 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in New York, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (19th Century) mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice
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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
China, the desk dates to the late 19th century, a period that saw great cultural exchange in art and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

Antique Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
H 26.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Alabaster

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
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19th Century English Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
H 45.28 in W 33.08 in D 24.02 in
Chinese Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 20th century, with four drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two drawers, horse hoof legs
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Chinese 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinese 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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese 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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Georgian English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Carved Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese chippendale style. Absolutely incredible desk having 3 drawers on each side over 2 cabinets which
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

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 Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Stand with twin supports in the Chinese taste. This exceptional desk is very much evocative of the
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
Rare Regency Lacquered Writing Table
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 18.25 in
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over
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1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
H 50 in W 28 in D 13 in
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 Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
darkly lacquered finish. The walnut table exemplifies Classic Chinese furniture design and features an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
H 33.5 in W 81.5 in D 20 in
Lacquered Chinese Calligrapher's Table, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This calligraphy table, like all the highest quality pieces of Chinese furniture, follows the
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

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
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant elmwood painting table was crafted over a century ago by artisans in northern China
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Painting Table, c. 1900
H 29.75 in W 60.75 in D 25 in
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.
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19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
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1840s English Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
19th Century Late Victorian Mahogany Writing Table Signed Edwards & Roberts 1880
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Roma, RM
is a Chinese Chippendale revival, circa 1880, late Victorian period. The desk top slides, it is not
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Writing Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut marquetry writing table attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock, the shaped
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

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 Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

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
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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique Japanese Meiji Export Hardwood Mt. Fuji Dragon Carved Desk and Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Meiji period export hardwood Mt. Fuji dragon carved desk and chair set. Set
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

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
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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Paint

Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
H 31.25 in W 38.25 in D 39.25 in
Louis XV Style French Kingwood Parquetry and Gilt Bronze Bureau Plat 'Desk'
By Jean-Pierre Latz
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
; the two ends decorated with Apollo heads; the writing surface is topped with gilded leather. The desk
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century Chinoiserie Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie table, probably Chinese export, circa late 19th century. This was probably
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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinoiserie Table
19th Century Chinoiserie Table
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Dressing Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An 18th century mahogany dressing chest with bookcase and writing surface, designed by Thomas
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Dressing Chest
Dressing Chest
H 78 in W 44 in D 22 in
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good quality antique six piece Chinese cloisonne desk set, circa 1900. The desk set made of
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

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Copper, Enamel

19th C. Antique Writing Stand Desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Antique writing stand desk Office Inkwell Center Piece Chinese Porcelain . This beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a
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1840s Hong Kong Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
writing desk moves outwards. Once opened, it reveals a writing slope with original tooled green leather, 5
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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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
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1830s Chinese Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
By Edward & Roberts, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippendale desk The firm
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Desk 19th century An exotic bamboo and satinwood desk in a Chinese
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

Antique, Chinese Beech Wood Writing Desk, Vanity
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has a multitude of drawers in the front and both sides and back are nicely
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Beech

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies. One of carrying
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Secretary/Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful carved secretary/writing desk is traditional simply design with three drawers on the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Carved Beech Wood Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
This unique writing desk has a multitude of drawers in the front and both sides and back are nicely
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Beech

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
chest of drawers featuring five drawers arranged in four rows. Above it, there's a slanted writing desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
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 Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE GABRIELD VIARDOT 1830-1906 ATTRIUBTED JAPONISME PEARL DESK
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in GB
important, museum quality Gabriel Viardot 1830-1906 attributed writing desk with sublime mother of pearl
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Louis XV Style Slant Front Desk in Coromandel Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
opulent Louis XV style. The desk showcases images of scenes of Chinese daily life, teeming with vibrant
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
, allowing a larger area for working and writing. The lower part of the desk is formed on the left by five
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Louis XV Ormolu Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk Roger Vandercruse 1780
By Roger Vandercruse dit Lacroix
Located in Portland, OR
Vandercruse (dit Lacroix) , circa 1770. The desk is finely inlaid on all sides, therefore the desk can 'float
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Sublime 19th Chinese Lacqurered Dressing Table Vanity Unit Writing Table or Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 19th century Chinese lacquered dressing table
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19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Anglo Chinese Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
piece construction, having a pullout desk with leather writing surface, storage compartments, nooks and
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19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Lovely Vintage Chinese Chinoiserie Writing Table with Original Stool Leather Top
Located in GB
writing surface which is embossed, the stool is the original and very much in the Chinese Chippendale
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cabinets were no longer ordered in the following years. This writing desk was made after a Dutch example
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

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Antique Chinese Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese writing desk available at 1stDibs. Each antique Chinese writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique Chinese writing desk, those designed in Louis XV, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Writing Desk?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese writing desk at 1stDibs is $4,315, while they’re typically $428 on the low end and $68,000 for the highest priced.