Antique Curio Desk
Unusual Desk Top Antique Lantern Model Brass Curio
Located in London, GB
An unusual brass desk top, mantelpiece or shelf curio.
Likely England or France, c1900s
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Early 1900s British Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Marble Temple Curio
Located in London, GB
An unusual temple like decorative curio.
France, early 20th, likely c1920s.
Formed from
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Early 20th Century French Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Marble
Antique French Cast Iron Geometric 'Etoile' Star Curios
Located in London, GB
as a desk or shelf curio.
Location: Belgium Gallery.
Dimensions: 16 Diameter x 40 H chain
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Early 19th Century French Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Located in London, GB
sturdiness/weighting.
Adjustable to some extent.
Ideal desk top or shelf decorative curio.
Location
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Early 20th Century English Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in Charleston, SC
curio compartment or display cabinet while its bowfronted shape allow for an ample area for light
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 49 in W 29.5 in D 14.5 in
Porcelain Glass Collection of Eye Prostheses
Located in London, GB
, colors and shapes.
Highly collectable and a great talking curio.
Dimensions: The largest is
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Early 20th Century Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Solid Wooden Decorative Egg Moulds
Located in London, GB
.
These decorative curios are very tactile. They are scarcely found but look great in clusters
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1890s French Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Wood
French Renaissance Louis XV Style Figural Carved Walnut Curio Display Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
feet) x 22" D
Surface Height: 42" from floor
Desk surface height: Approx. 28"
Curio top interior
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1920s Renaissance Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 66.75 in W 61 in D 22 in
Antique French Copper Doll Mould
Located in London, GB
unusual shelf or desk curio.
circa 1920s, French.
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1920s French Industrial Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Copper
Murano Antique White Zanfirico Ribbons Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Artisti Barovier, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
item. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Art Deco, Mid-century era
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Salviati Venetian Pink Gold Flecks Dragon Serpent Italian Art Glass Small Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. From the Victorian era. Collectors item! Measures: 4" tall x
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Art Nouveau, Art Deco era. Collectors item! Measures 5 1/4
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.25 in W 2.25 in D 3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Art Nouveau, Art Deco era
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
H 3 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Salviati Murano Copper Aventurine Blue Lines Italian Art Glass Crown Bowl Dish
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
-1800s. Rare design and shape. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Use
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Venetian Salviati Fenicio Pink White Copper Aventurine Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Use it as a catchall, or show it as a table accessory. Late
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.75 in W 4 in D 4.25 in
Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Salviati, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
each side. The entire piece is profusely covered in gold leaf. Would make a great piece on any desk, or
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Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Green Millefiori Antique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Art Nouveau - Art Deco era. Larger size than usual. Measures 5 5/8" tall
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
closed loop at the top of the rim. Would make a great display piece on any desk or curio cabinet. Art
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
H 5.88 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Fenicio Blue Orange White Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
the 3rd photo. Would make a great display piece on any desk or curio cabinet. Art Nouveau era
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 3.38 in W 2 in D 2.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
curl at the top of the rim. Would make a great display piece on any desk or curio cabinet. Art Nouveau
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 3.13 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in
Antique Venetian Murano Quilted Opal Dark Pink Rim Italian Art Glass Footed Bowl
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
color when the sun hits it. Very elegant design. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 3.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Venetian Antique Murano Yellow Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dimple Squared Cruet
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
pontil mark underneath. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Collectors
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Antique Venetian Murano Orange Purple Fish Italian Art Glass Candlestick Bowl
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
). Would make a great piece on any desk, dresser, or table. Use it as a catchall, candle holder or just
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Curio Desk
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.75 in W 6 in D 9.75 in
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Antique Curio Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique curio desk available at 1stDibs. An antique curio desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique curio desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique curio desk, those designed in Victorian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique curio desk over the years, but those crafted by George Hepplewhite are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Curio Desk?
Prices for an antique curio desk start at $399 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,649.
Questions About Antique Curio Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 22, 2022To 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, 2021An 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.
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