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NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu

NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu

$1,389Sale Price|30% Off

NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

$6,995

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk
Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

$1,140

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

"h, 31"w, 19"d Desk height 30" Great antique condition. Presents well, with beautifully aged warm

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III
Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

$3,065Sale Price|20% Off

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive antique desk, ebonized around 1870, Napoleon III Elegant bureau plat/desk Extremely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III
Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

$3,037

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A magnificent French Boulle style writing desk, richly decorated with ormolu mounts and vibrant red

Category

Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Giltwood

Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell
Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell

Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell

$350 / set

Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique continental brass Napoleon doorstop and desk bell. 19th century. Bell is 6.75" tall.

Category

Antique 19th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

$3,712

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished

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Antique 1890s Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s
French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

$9,000

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

) A refined and collectible Napoleon III period clock, ideal for antique clock enthusiasts and

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

$74,259

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Located in London, GB

Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

$38,500

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and important early 19th Century desk handcrafted in calamander wood featuring two organizers

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

$491

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique letter rack, made of Black ebonized wood, with brown patinated brass trims

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush
Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush

Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush

$1,753

Antique Roman Charioteer Napoleon III Bronze Table Bell Fountain Pen Brush

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Highly unusual brush for cleaning fountain pens in the shape of a Roman charioteer. This outstanding object doubles also as a table bell with a doublefaced clapper. The bell is made...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

$736

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Bronze Wood Marquetry Inkwell

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

classic desk accessory. Made in France, at the end of the Napoleon II period, 1860-1870. In good condtion

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

$32,200Sale Price|30% Off

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

period Napoleon III Second Empire French ebonized desk or writing writing, magnificently decorated

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell

$2,150

19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

the era of Napoleon III, adding a touch of historical charm to any workspace or desk. Its

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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Candelabras 1870
Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Candelabras 1870

Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Candelabras 1870

$5,480Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Candelabras 1870

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in an Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III - Belle Epoque Gilt Bronze and White Marble

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870
Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

$1,280Sale Price|55% Off

Boucheron Antique Miniature Oil Painting Set in a Silver Desk Frame Paris c 1870

By Boucheron

Located in Aspen, CO

Frederic Boucheron small ornate frame holding a fine miniature oil painting. Probably designed by Jules Debut, a major designer for Boucheron in the late 19th century. 1988. He des...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Lamps 1860
Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Lamps 1860

Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Lamps 1860

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Pair Of French Napoleon III Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cherub Putti Lamps 1860

Located in New York, NY

with Silk Shades. This is an exquisite Pair Of Antique French Napoleon III - Belle Epoque Patinated and

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

$5,040Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand
French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

$1,430Sale Price|35% Off

French Empire Napoleon III Bizantine Bronze Ormolu Inkwell or Inkstand

Located in Miami, FL

handcrafted antique desk accessory bears the makers mark on the bottom is of exceptional quality. The details

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains
Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains

$1,169Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains

By Baccarat

Located in Oirlo, LI

Antique Baccarat Paperweight Landscape with Mountains, A Rare Specimen Additional information

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Antique French Portico Clock, Rosewood & Satinwood, Mid-19th Century
Antique French Portico Clock, Rosewood & Satinwood, Mid-19th Century

Antique French Portico Clock, Rosewood & Satinwood, Mid-19th Century

$1,753

Antique French Portico Clock, Rosewood & Satinwood, Mid-19th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique and elegant French clock, with bronze details and fine inlaid wood, perfectly working

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III
French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

$2,497

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French bureau plat in the Napoleon III manner Features intricate

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Antique Early 1900s Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.
19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

$4,885

19th Century Bronze Dore Napolean Ink Well, France.

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The Encrier set dates in the 19th Century and is French in origin. William Word Fine Antiques

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Desk and Bookcase, circa 1860-1870
Antique Napoleon III Desk and Bookcase, circa 1860-1870

Antique Napoleon III Desk and Bookcase, circa 1860-1870

$13,970

Antique Napoleon III Desk and Bookcase, circa 1860-1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Napoleon III desk and bookcase, circa 1860-1870. This museum quality antique has fine

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable|$4,043

Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous antique French Napoleon III desk in mahogany with brass channelling and fixtures Great

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Antique 1890s Napoleon III Desks

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870
Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870

Unavailable|$3,386

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870

Located in Houston, TX

A Classic antique French Napoleon III period marble pine washstand having two drawers and a lower

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory

Unavailable|$1,126

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

letter stand, table or desk accessory was made during the reign of last french Emperor Napoleon III. The

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Mother and Child
Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Mother and Child

Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Mother and Child

Unavailable|$750

Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Mother and Child

Located in Pataskala, OH

We found this antique mantel (fireplace) clock at Avignon Deballage. The mantel (fireplace) clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Girl and Goat
Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Girl and Goat

Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Girl and Goat

Unavailable|$975

Antique 19th Century Gilded Mantle Desk Clock with Girl and Goat

Located in Pataskala, OH

We found this lovely clock in a shop just outside of Paris that is known for having the best finds from Paris estate sales. The little girl and goat are absolutely charming and so un...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Sold|$4,501

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French ‘Boulle’ freestanding desk of the 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk
Antique Napoleon III Style Desk

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk

Sold|$3,800

Antique Napoleon III Style Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Napoleon III style mahogany brass mounted double pedestal desk with leather top, circa 1900. With a

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Antique Painted Desk
Napoleon III French Antique Painted Desk

Napoleon III French Antique Painted Desk

Sold|$3,500

Napoleon III French Antique Painted Desk

Located in Austin, TX

A strong, Napoleon III, solid oak paneled and hand carved desk, circa 1885. Great craftsmanship and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Oak

French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk
French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk

French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk

Sold|$4,900

French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning French antique Napoleon III period writing desk in hand carved and ebonized mahogany

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Antique Napoleon III Desk
French Antique Napoleon III Desk

French Antique Napoleon III Desk

Sold|$8,500

French Antique Napoleon III Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful antique French Napoleon III period ebonized desk with ormolu mounts and bronze inlays.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk
Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

Sold|$3,500

Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Napoleon III period writing desk in ebonized mahogany with intricate brass inlay on

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair
c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair

c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair

Sold|$4,850

c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

An un-touched original finish remains on this antique French Napoleon III desk chair. Structurally

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique French Mahogany Napoleon III Desk, circa 1890
Antique French Mahogany Napoleon III Desk, circa 1890

Antique French Mahogany Napoleon III Desk, circa 1890

Sold|$6,875

Antique French Mahogany Napoleon III Desk, circa 1890

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique French mahogany Napoleon III desk with leather top, column accents, and contrasting brass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Desk, Napoleon III, France, circa 1870, Antique
Inlaid Desk, Napoleon III, France, circa 1870, Antique

Inlaid Desk, Napoleon III, France, circa 1870, Antique

Sold|$2,689

Inlaid Desk, Napoleon III, France, circa 1870, Antique

Located in Chorzów, PL

Beautiful inlaid in flower patterns female desk. Made of walnut wood in France in circa 1870s

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Ebonized Napoleon III Desk
French Ebonized Napoleon III Desk

French Ebonized Napoleon III Desk

Sold|$12,800

French Ebonized Napoleon III Desk

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Circa 1880 Antique French Napoleon III writing desk with its original leather top surface

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat 1890
Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat 1890

Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat 1890

Sold|$3,780

Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French Napoleon III antique desk and two chair set Chairs perfectly match the desk so

Category

Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Other

Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat, 1890
Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat, 1890

Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat, 1890

Sold|$3,780

Napoleon III French Desk Antique Bureau Plat, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French Napoleon III antique desk and two chair set Chairs perfectly match the desk so

Category

Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Other

Antique French Napoleon III Desk Chair (Fauteuil de Bureau) c. Late 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Desk Chair (Fauteuil de Bureau) c. Late 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Desk Chair (Fauteuil de Bureau) c. Late 19th Century

Sold|$945

Antique French Napoleon III Desk Chair (Fauteuil de Bureau) c. Late 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This fine antique French desk chair from the Napoleon III period blends refinement and function

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table

Sold|$5,198

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French partners desk in the Napoleon II manner Hand crafted from kingwood with original

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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table
Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table

Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table

Sold|$3,300

Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Napoleon III style burl walnut writing table with gilt bronze mounts and a tooled leather

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Antique Early 1900s European Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk with Armchair
19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk with Armchair

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk with Armchair

Sold|$9,354 / set

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk with Armchair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and important French desk Napoleon III with his armchair. The desk is made of black ebonized

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Desk Napoleon For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique desk napoleon for your home. Each antique desk napoleon for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique desk napoleon, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Each antique desk napoleon bearing hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk napoleon that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marcel Debut produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Desk Napoleon?

Prices for an antique desk napoleon start at $455 and top out at $77,683 with the average selling for $3,650.
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  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
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    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.
  • What are antique desks called?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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    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.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
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    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.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    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.

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