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Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s, Czechia
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala. Period: 1930-1939. Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Walnut Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Czechia, 1920s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco walnut writing desk designed by Czech Architect Jindrich, 1920-1929. Maker: UP Zavody
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

T95 Desk Design Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful t95 desk by osvaldo borsani for Tecno, Italy, about 1950. Equipped with two chests of
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Writing Desk Designed by Jindrich Halabala, Oak Walnut Chrome, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindrich Halabala
Located in Horomerice, CZ
One of the most successful writing desk made in United Arts & Crafts Manufacture (UP) in Brno
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Hamilton of Two Rivers Wisconsin Industrial steel/oak type Ledge Worktable for Printers, Printmakers, or TypeSetting. Patina and wear to all surfaces. Many years of use has c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Steel

Martin Nyrop, Desk, Oak, Brass, Denmark, c. 1900
By Martin Nyrop
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass desk, designed and produced for the Copenhagen City Hall by Martin Nyrop Denmark
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Brass

1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Catania, IT
1920s desk design by Ernesto Basile (attributed) for Ducrot (attributed). The desk has the original
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Antique 1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
1920s Desk Ernesto Basile 'Attributed'
H 31.89 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Restored Bauhaus Oak Writing Desk, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, 1930s, Czechia
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus oak writing desk designed by Jindrich Halabala. Period: 1930-1939 Source
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Chrome

Iconic Gio Ponti Desk for BNL
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 1950s desk designed by Gio Ponti for BNL. Walnut frame and laminate top with exquisite brass
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Iconic Gio Ponti Desk for BNL
Iconic Gio Ponti Desk for BNL
H 27.5 in W 19.75 in D 35.25 in
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Combed Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A desk designed by Paul Frankl for Brown and Saltman. This desk features combed wood restored to
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XV-Style Marquetry Desk with Gilt Bronze Accents
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite desk, designed in the Louis XV style and originating from the late Napoleon III era
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Designs

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Bronze

19th Century, Leopold Eidlitz Carved Cherry Desk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century American carved cherry desk, designed by Leopold Eidlitz and made by Weller, Brown and
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Table, Pine, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table or desk designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s.
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1920s Swedish Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Table, Pine, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Table, Pine, Sweden, 1920s
H 30.25 in W 52.25 in D 32.75 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
) Leg space: Height: 71 cm (28 in) Width: 57 cm (22.4 in) Luxurious desk design in Caucasian walnut
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Oak Art Nouveau Pedestal Desk by J.J. Terburg & Zoon Arnhem, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau pedestal desk. Design by J.J. Terburg & Soon Arnhem. Striking
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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Bronze

Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk. Design by Alexander J. Kropholler
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1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Oak

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist partner desk. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk. Design by Daniel van Dorp for
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Faux Leather, Macassar

Bureau or Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Metal, Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, 19th Century
By Jeanselme Pere & Fils
Located in Madrid, ES
. Stamped (signed). Cover sample desk designed perhaps to go near a wall that has two drawers at the top
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood

Rare Victorian Four-Sided Quad Pedestal Desk in Flamed Hardwood Green Leather
Located in GB
green leather top This is a very rare and collectable desk, designed for four people to use at the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Desk Designs

Materials

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
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Late 19th Century American Antique Desk Designs

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Mahogany

Mahogany Writing Desk of Chippendale Design
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany writing desk, of Chippendale design, the inset tooled leather writing surface, within an
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Design Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A Handsome Partner's Desk After the Chippendale Design Made from fine mahogany, with finely
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin
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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Desk Designs

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Brass

Attributed to L.Messagé (1842-1901) and F.Linke, "Source Allegory" Clock
By François Linke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
extraordinary kingwood desk, designed by Messagé. At this occasion, the “Revue artistique et industrielle
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful English Chippendale crotched mahogany architect’s desk or design table with adjustable
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Eagle Design Leather Top Desk
Located in New York, NY
Russian (19th Century) mahogany desk with inset black leather top, key-locked drawer & pull out
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Late 19th Century Russian Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Walnut Desk in the Anglo-Japanese Style Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
-Japanese work. The ‘Key’ design on the desk appears on many of Jeckyll’s designs including the cast iron
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Walnut

Tramp Art Style Top Desk in Nautical Design
Located in Nantucket, MA
Elaborately chip carved in a nautical motif design with a tapered scalloped gallery and three
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Pine

Brilliant Design Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Desk Chair w. Original Upholstery 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design, wonderfully executed and truly comfortable desk chair from circa 1910. This striking
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
. Decorative brass fittings. Victoria style. According to our agreement with Tammy Connor Interior Designs
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Designs

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Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Liberty & Co A Moorish Walnut Desk with Angular Design & 4 Opposite Side Drawers
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. A Moorish Walnut Desk with Mushrabia turnings to the upper shelf, just below to the
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1890s English Moorish Antique Desk Designs

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Walnut

1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
exemplar of classic design and functionality. Constructed from deep-toned wood, this desk features a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 46 in W 42.9 in D 24.6 in
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
This Empire desk dates back to around 1820-30 and was made in Northern Germany. The spacious desk
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1830s French Empire Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Desk, France 1830
Empire Desk, France 1830
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Located in Dorchester, GB
A superb quality English early to mid 20th century pedestal desk. The build quality of this desk
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood

Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
Antique Hardwood Pedestal Desk
H 77 in W 123 in D 85 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
desk is all of this and more. Estimated to be from the late 1800's-early 1900's this desk showcases all
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.5 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk honors the traditional craftsmanship of the Iberian peninsula, with a
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Steel

Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
H 31 in W 79 in D 30 in
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 1900s France. Unassuming and sturdily composed, this classic writing desk
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 33.5 in W 53.5 in D 27.6 in
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
French design, offering both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The desk is freestanding and features
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Tulipwood

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Carlton House writing desk in wonderful fiddlegrain mahogany with a D shaped platform surrounded
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1880s English Regency Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Mahogany

Carlton House Writing Desk
Carlton House Writing Desk
H 38 in W 45 in D 24.5 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique Desk Designs

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Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two
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19th Century English American Classical Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Brass

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
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19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Bentwood

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in
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 Desk Designs

Materials

Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
1920's English Pine Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s English Pine Desk exudes timeless charm with its elegant craftsmanship and functional
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1920s English Modern Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood, Pine

1920's English Pine Desk
1920's English Pine Desk
H 30.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Edwardian desk / writing table, made in England and dating from around the 1890
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Desk / Writing Table
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 21.26 in
19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This desk is a refined piece of furniture made entirely of solid and feather walnut. The table top
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
19th CENTURY LOUIS PHILIPPE DESK
H 29.34 in W 53.75 in D 33.67 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
elegantly on a sturdy 'H' stretcher. This meticulously designed base not only adds to the desk's visual
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19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
Italian Walnut Library Writing Desk
H 30.71 in W 49.22 in D 38.98 in
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5202 Edwardian mahogany and inlaid desk by Maple and Co, having black tooled leather writing
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany Pedestal Desk
H 31.1 in W 48.03 in D 27.56 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 Desk Designs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French desk is the ideal choice for the executive who wants a more relaxed
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Antique Rustic Country French Desk
H 30 in W 70.5 in D 34 in
Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk
Located in New York, NY
Russian style (18/19th Century) walnut kidney shaped desk with marquetry inlay and open design
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Walnut

Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk
Russian Walnut Marquetry Kidney Desk
H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 23 in
Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Located in thousand oaks, CA
This large antique hand-crafted solid wood desk from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture that
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Late 19th Century Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Hardwood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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1840s French Biedermeier Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Writing Desk. The term "Sheraton Revival" typically refers to a style of
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1880s Regency Antique Desk Designs

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Mahogany

Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
Regency Desk Writing Table Mahogany 1880
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 25.5 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
, no. 119). With its confection of designs and motifs, the marquetry on this important desk
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Designs

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
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Antique Desk Designs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique desk designs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk designs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique desk designs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk designs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Georgian and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique desk designs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by UP Závody, Bruce James Talbert and Brueton are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Desk Designs?

Prices for antique desk designs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique desk designs begin at $195 and can go as high as $295,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
Questions About Antique Desk Designs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British designer George Carwardine designed the Anglepoise desk lamp. Before creating the light fixture, he worked as an engineer designing automobile suspension systems. The first Anglepoise lamps debuted in 1931. You can find a variety of Anglepoise desk lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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.