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Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Slant Front Corner Desk, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual Swedish Rococo slant front corner desk. Desktop opens to reveal an ample working surface

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage
Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Art Deco Oak Corner Desk, Amsterdam School Design, 1920s Vintage

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A remarkable example of Dutch design, this unique Art Deco 'Amsterdam School' corner desk is a

Category

1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Oak

Walnut Two Drawer, Rounded Corner Desk, Italy, 17th Century
Walnut Two Drawer, Rounded Corner Desk, Italy, 17th Century

Walnut Two Drawer, Rounded Corner Desk, Italy, 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

17th century Italian walnut two drawer desk. Square column shaped legs. Subtly rounded corners

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Caned Corner Chair or Chaise De Bureau
18th Century French Caned Corner Chair or Chaise De Bureau

18th Century French Caned Corner Chair or Chaise De Bureau

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Designed as a versatile desk or corner chair, it features a gracefully curved silhouette with delicate hand

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18th Century French Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk
Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk

Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk

Located in Kramfors, SE

Early 19th century northern Swedish corner clock secretary cabinet desk. This country house

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Pine

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to the underside

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter, Circa 1920s
Roycroft Arts & Crafts Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter, Circa 1920s

Roycroft Arts & Crafts Blotter Corners With Desk Blotter, Circa 1920s

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts period brass finished hand hammered copper blotter corners with

Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Brass, Copper

Marshall Field & Co. Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter, Circa 1910
Marshall Field & Co. Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter, Circa 1910

Marshall Field & Co. Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter, Circa 1910

By Marshall Field & Co. 1, Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period "Viking" collection bronze blotter corners

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

the Zodiac, with a custom brown leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

The Writer’s Corner: 18th C French Slant Top Desk w/ Gilt Hardware
The Writer’s Corner: 18th C French Slant Top Desk w/ Gilt Hardware

The Writer’s Corner: 18th C French Slant Top Desk w/ Gilt Hardware

Located in New York, NY

18th Century French Slant-Top Desk with Polychrome Finish and Gilt Bronze Hardware An elegant and

Category

18th Century French Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray

Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray

By Paul Beau

Located in Montreal, QC

Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th century. He was responsible for much fine work, in both private and public mileaux. H...

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Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk
19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th Century Twin Pedestal Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

gentle wear consistent with age and use. Some veneer lifting/chipping at corners This striking desk

Category

19th Century English Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners
Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Bronze Blotter Corners

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze "Grapevine" blotter corners By

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Blotter
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Blotter

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Doré Blotter Corners With Leather Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

symbols of the Zodiac, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad

Marshall Field & Co. Antique Floral Ivy Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad

By Tiffany Studios, Marshall Field & Co. 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period floral ivy bronze blotter corners, with a

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré & Abalone Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré & Abalone Blotter Corners With Leather Pad

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré & Abalone Blotter Corners With Leather Pad

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to the underside

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century
Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century

Dutch Colonial Teak Desk with Drawer and Turned Legs, Early 20th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Dutch Colonial teak desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer and turned legs

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Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Teak

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios Grapevine Bronze Doré Blotter With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

corners with green leather desk blotter By Tiffany Studios (each blotter corner signed to the underside

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

, backs and bottoms. The 4 corners of the desk are chamfered. All of the drawer fronts, cupboard door

Category

1890s English George III Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Walnut

Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set

Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bensalem, PA

Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all

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1910s American Art Deco Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Art Crafts Shop Hammered Copper Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1905
Art Crafts Shop Hammered Copper Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1905

Art Crafts Shop Hammered Copper Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1905

By Roycroft

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Art & Crafts period hammered copper desk set. The six-piece set includes: letter

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Copper

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk
French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

mounts, including swags at the corners. The desk has three drawers with working locks and keys and is

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Six-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

corners with leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (each piece signed to the underside) New York, USA

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Nine-Piece Desk Set, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

blotter, and set of four blotter corners with leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios New York, USA

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style
Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style

Desk cylinder in mahogany and bronze louis XVI style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

belt drawer lined with finely chiseled bronze,at the four corner of the desk there is four scrapers

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk
French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk

French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

are set within a rope and reeded Ormolu frame. At the four corners of the desk are mounts with draping

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Bureau Plat Desk in Kingwood Att. to Francois Linke
19th Century Bureau Plat Desk in Kingwood Att. to Francois Linke

19th Century Bureau Plat Desk in Kingwood Att. to Francois Linke

Located in New York, NY

A sublime Bureau Plat Desk in Kingwood with crisp ormolu mounts in the Louis XV style. A set of

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the finest desk I have

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

turned legs. Carved tulips decorate the doors, drawer and corner blocks. Desk comes with brass key plates

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1890s German Jugendstil Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Boulle Ormolu and Ebony Bureau Plat/Desk by Mathieu Béfort, France
19th Century Boulle Ormolu and Ebony Bureau Plat/Desk by Mathieu Béfort, France

19th Century Boulle Ormolu and Ebony Bureau Plat/Desk by Mathieu Béfort, France

By Befort Jeune, André-Charles Boulle, Mathieu Béfort

Located in North Miami, FL

maker can be found underneath the bronze pieces that decorate the corners of the desk. The Béfort

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1880s French Regency Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

A Regence Style Bureau Plat After The Model by Charles Cressent
A Regence Style Bureau Plat After The Model by Charles Cressent

A Regence Style Bureau Plat After The Model by Charles Cressent

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

the warriors with Roman armour, which elegantly defend the corners of this desk, known as bustes des

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19th Century French Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie
19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie

19th Century French Furnitue Gilt Bronze Bureau a Cylinder by A. Chevrie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chiseled bronze, at the four corners of the belt desk there is 4 scrapers, the feet are lined with bronze

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Secretary Desk

Located in Opole, PL

, the cut corners of the secretary desk are decorated with semi-plastic, turned elements. A storage

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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon
Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

Edo period wooden carved Buddhist statue/11-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

displayed on a desk, in a corner of a collection room, or on a shelf in an entryway or living room. It

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Wood, Cypress

1910s Czech Wood Patinated Chair
1910s Czech Wood Patinated Chair

1910s Czech Wood Patinated Chair

Located in High Point, NC

chair brings a touch of rustic elegance to any space. Whether placed in a cozy corner or paired with a

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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Wood

Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp
Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp

Stilnovo Wall or Table Adjustable Lamp

By Stilnovo

Located in Padova, IT

expresses refinement and good taste. Ideal for a reading corner or to illuminate a desk both at home and in

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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Los Angeles, CA

furniture mounts that were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dore Candelabra Att. to Thomire
A Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dore Candelabra Att. to Thomire

A Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dore Candelabra Att. to Thomire

Located in Sheffield, MA

caryatid models for furniture mounts that were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a

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19th Century French Antique Corner Desk

Antique Georgian, circa 1810 Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Tub Chair Corner Carver
Antique Georgian, circa 1810 Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Tub Chair Corner Carver

Antique Georgian, circa 1810 Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Tub Chair Corner Carver

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian, circa 1810 mahogany office desk corner tub elbow chair. Solid, heavy and

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Roycroft Desk Set
Roycroft Desk Set

Roycroft Desk Set

Unavailable|$1,250 / set

Roycroft Desk Set

By Roycroft

Located in Woodstock, NY

design at its best. Complete with pen holder, letter opener, stamp roller, blotter corners, desk box, and

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Brass

Heal's Art Deco Desk in Weathered Oak
Heal's Art Deco Desk in Weathered Oak

Heal's Art Deco Desk in Weathered Oak

By Heal's

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

A great example of Heal's design and craftsmanship, this Art Deco corner desk in weathered oak was

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century, Georgian Style Desk Chair, circa 1880
English 19th Century, Georgian Style Desk Chair, circa 1880

English 19th Century, Georgian Style Desk Chair, circa 1880

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a very attractive 19th century English Georgian Chippendale style mahogany corner or desk

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1880s British Georgian Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Althorp Partners Desk
Althorp Partners Desk

Althorp Partners Desk

Unavailable|$16,897

Althorp Partners Desk

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

dummy drawers whilst the desk corners are carved with finely fluted, leaf and acanthus ornaments on

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Late 17th Century Vietnamese George III Antique Corner Desk

Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner
Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner

Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner

Located in Madison, WI

Table of old-growth pine for hallway, entranceway, room corner. handcrafted in the mid-1800s. The

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Mid-19th Century American Country Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810
Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810

Fine Mahogany Work Table with Convex Corners and Lift Top, New York, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This is an exceptional work table of beautiful form. We have never seen the convex corner so well

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Mahogany

De Stijl desk
De Stijl desk

De Stijl desk

Unavailable|$4,000

De Stijl desk

Located in Den Bommel, NL

unpretentiousness is honnest in every line, corner and nail. Because this desk is wonderfull from all sides it can

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Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Partners Desk
Mahogany Partners Desk

Mahogany Partners Desk

Unavailable|$3,307

Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

to the canted corners. One side of the desk consists of nine graduated mahogany lined drawers the

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1920s British Georgian Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Lady's Writing Desk
Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Lady's Writing Desk

Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Lady's Writing Desk

Located in Kensington, MD

side drawers with detail inlaid border on top, Fanned corners on apron. (29.5" desk/23.5"h knee

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19th Century English Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Easeled Desk Frames with Enamelled Corners.
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Easeled Desk Frames with Enamelled Corners.

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Easeled Desk Frames with Enamelled Corners.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stylish pair of English Art Deco chrome table frames feature applied corners in eau-de-nil

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Louis Vuitton Ladies Lingerie Desk Trunk in Orange with Mahogany Finish, 1914
Louis Vuitton Ladies Lingerie Desk Trunk in Orange with Mahogany Finish, 1914

Louis Vuitton Ladies Lingerie Desk Trunk in Orange with Mahogany Finish, 1914

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A very rare and unusual Louis Vuitton ladies lingerie desk trunk, circa 1914. This great piece

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1910s French Edwardian Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie
Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie

Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Pasadena, CA

were touched up by Thomire, applied to the upper corners of a secretary desk by Guillaume Beneman

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Corner Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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Antique Corner Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique corner desk for your home. An antique corner desk — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique corner 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 corner desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Paul Beau each produced at least one beautiful antique corner desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Corner Desk?

An antique corner desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,475, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Antique Corner 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.
  • 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.