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Antique Desk Types

19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut desk
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Seaford, GB
furniture; it is a statement of timeless elegance and enduring quality. Here’s why this type of desk is so
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1880s Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut desk
19th Century Fine Quality Burr Walnut desk
$3,432
H 30.5 in W 51.5 in D 29.5 in
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Walnut Writing Desk
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Walnut Writing Desk
$5,500
H 32.68 in W 51.18 in D 25.2 in
Fine 19th Century English Hand-Painted Satinwood 'Carlton House' Desk
Located in London, GB
desk is a type of writing desk that originated in the late 18th century in England. It is named after
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Desk Types

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Satinwood

Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
usual in a typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Desk Types

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Satinwood

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Antique Desk Types

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Brass

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Types

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Brass

19th Century Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
handles are also nearly all original and in good condition which is quite the rarity on this type of desk
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
19th Century Figured Walnut Pedestal Desk
$8,719
H 30 in W 47 in D 26 in
Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
surface A Bonheur de Jour is a type of French desk Boulle furniture refers to luxurious inlaid pieces
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1880s Antique Desk Types

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Wood

Antique Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880
Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880
$3,295
H 52 in W 30 in D 20 in
Victorian Dickens Desk Walnut Writing Table 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut ''Dickens'' Desk.1 This ''Dickens'' desk having an arrangement of 9 mahogany
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1870s Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
features intricate inlay work on all surfaces A secretaire is a type of desk, the writing surface pulls
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18th Century Antique Desk Types

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Kingwood

Antique French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s
French Secretaire Desk Napoleon III Inlay 1800s
$2,265
H 56.5 in W 26.5 in D 14 in
French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
variation of a lady’s writing desk, this furniture type was first introduced in France around 1760. The
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Desk Types

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Ormolu

Antique French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk
French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk
$34,328
H 45.67 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
design. Desks of this type were used by the professional class and landed gentry, often in libraries
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Desk Types

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Walnut, Burl

Antique William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
$5,600
H 40.5 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
expensive timber This is one of the best examples of this type of desk you will see anywhere in the world
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Hardwood

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
restored, following exhaustive work in accordance with the rule of art. This type of desk is not easily
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desk Types

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Wood

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
blends perfectly with the mellow tones of the oak. This type of desk was originally used as a writing and
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency  Slant-Front Desk
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency  Slant-Front Desk
$4,930 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.52 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
Located in London, GB
from a selection of high quality materials. This type of writing desk was first introduced in France in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Types

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bonheur du Jour
$43,939
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 21.26 in
Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
: height 136cm, width 108cm, depth 62cm This beautiful writing desk is a 'bonheur du jour', a type of
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Ormolu

Early 20th Century Cut Crystal Inkwell with Silver-Plated Screw Cap
Located in Greven, DE
calm, balanced presence on the writing desk. Remarks: This type of desk accessory reflects the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk Types

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Metal

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan The desk is modelled after the same type of
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1880s Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

17th Spanish Walnut Cabinet on Stand, Desk, Original ‘Bargueño’
Located in Miami, FL
type of desk was the most common one in the Spanish Baroque, maintaining influences and relationships
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Egyptian Revival Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Desk Seal, Art Deco, ca 1925
Located in Rotterdam, NL
personal mark of identity. Details Type: Desk seal (Lakstempel) Origin: Continental Europe Date: circa
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Desk Types

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Silver, Enamel

Table for Spanish Desk, Rosewood, Wood, Wrought Iron, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Heritage. The usual thing is that this type of tables, made to hold desks, either of Spanish type, or
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18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Desk Types

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Wrought Iron

Elegant Ceramic Rose Trinket Dish or Paperweight - 2Y15
Located in Bordeaux, FR
ceramic rose. Its charming design adds a touch of elegance to any desk or vanity. Product Details: Type
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Desk Types

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Ceramic

Elegant Ceramic Rose Trinket Dish or Paperweight - 2Y15
Elegant Ceramic Rose Trinket Dish or Paperweight - 2Y15
$131 Sale Price
72% Off
H 5.91 in W 1.07 in D 5.91 in
Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century
Located in Miami, FL
lock and fittings and shield shown horseshoe. Answer a type called "Salamanca desk" which is the most
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Bonheurs Du Jours
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
means, the joy of the day. A type of writing desk introduced in Paris by renowned interior decorators
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Types

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
a prie-dieu, which is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but which
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Types

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Iron

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
this type of furniture: desks with outdoor displays of this scheme are known and performed throughout
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Bronze

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
$5,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Desk Types

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Cut Steel

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
decorative elements, based on the classical tradition, are characteristic of this type of furniture: desks
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Bronze

Recent Sales

Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Antique Desk
Located in Antrim, GB
Magnificent burr walnut kidney shaped antique desk with Davenport type top incorporated. Green
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1860s European Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
smaller side of average for this type of desk. It has a rich brown colour with a good patina. As one would
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk Types

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Oak

Edwardian Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, GB
circa 1900. A sumptuous desk of this type gives a room or office a feeling of stature and a richness
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

Queen Anne Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Providence, RI
below. Kneehole desk of this type have always been popular because of their small size and
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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

Queen Anne Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Queen Anne Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 30.5 in W 32.5 in D 18.5 in
17th Century French Bureau Mazarin
Located in Antwerp, BE
work surface. These types of desks were designed in an age where only the nobility could afford to have
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Desk Types

17th Century French Bureau Mazarin
17th Century French Bureau Mazarin
H 41.34 in W 31.11 in D 23.63 in
Early 19th Century Unique Palace Entrance Desk
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Santander, ES
Important antique European barguenio type desk, thought to be constructed as an "Entrance Desk
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Unique Palace Entrance Desk
Early 19th Century Unique Palace Entrance Desk
H 66.54 in W 47.25 in D 41.74 in
Original Prie-Dieu 1920s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
A small and decorative prie-dieu. In French: prie-dieu means to "pray [to] God”. It is a type of
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Desk Types

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Wood

Original Prie-Dieu 1920s
Original Prie-Dieu 1920s
H 34 in W 20 in D 1 in
18th CENTURY MAZZARINO TYPE WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant desk with folding top, supported by a base with truncated pyramid legs joined by
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Desk Types

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Wood, Palisander

18th CENTURY MAZZARINO TYPE WRITING DESK
18th CENTURY MAZZARINO TYPE WRITING DESK
H 33.27 in W 38.19 in D 24.02 in
“Bargueño” Desk on a “Taquillón” Base, “Salamanca” Type, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
responds to the type called "Salamanca desk", which is the most representative of the Spanish Baroque. It
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Iron

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
condition. These type of desks are getting very hard to find these days and this one is a very nice example
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
H 31.5 in W 66.5 in D 39 in
English 19th Century Regency Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This type of desk was used commonly in banks and attorney’s offices to make working together easier
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Early 1900s English Regency Antique Desk Types

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Brass

English 19th Century Regency Partners Desk
English 19th Century Regency Partners Desk
H 29.25 in W 70.5 in D 42.5 in
Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
style. These types of desks were made locally for the English administrators, who had their seat in
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Early 1900s Indian Campaign Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Teak

Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk
Very Big 19th Century Anglo-Indian Desk
H 30.71 in W 95.67 in D 64.57 in
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great
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1910s British Georgian Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Walnut

Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 35.04 in
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Walnut

Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
H 29.93 in W 68.51 in D 35.04 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at
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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Antique military desk
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
type of desk was used by officers of the British army stationed in India in the 19th century. In
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1860s Indian Antique Desk Types

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Teak

Antique military desk
Antique military desk
H 30.32 in W 60.24 in D 36.23 in
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Bureau Plats on the market. These types of desks, first designed in the early to mid-1700s were the
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desk Types

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Bronze

Small 19th Century Mahogany Bonheur de Jour or Ladie's Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
. This desk is of a type known as a bonheur-du-jour. The bonheur-du-jour is characterised by the
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Types

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Boxwood, Leather, Mahogany

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C
By Druce & Co.
Located in London, GB
desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Satinwood

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
usual in a typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century
By Druce & Co.
Located in London, GB
typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no
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1880s English Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900
Located in London, GB
desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Types

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Satinwood

Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Benington, Herts
drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
By Maple & Co.
Located in Benington, Herts
drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Mahogany

Partners Desk / Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
a large pine partners desk with embossed leather top with brass edge, campaign type pedestal desk
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19th Century English Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Partners Desk / Library Table
Partners Desk / Library Table
H 30 in W 59 in D 47 in
A pair of 1940s British Military MOD Oak Desk Tables – Stamped with Royal Crest
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
functional design. Each desk features a leatherette-type inlay on the top, showcasing a nicely aged patina
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Types

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Oak

19th-Early 20th Century Edwardian Adams Inlaid Secretary Bookcase
Located in Manhasset, NY
of a kind inlaid cabinet has double vitrine doors up top and leads to a desk type lower half having
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Types

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Wood

Chippendale Massachusetts Oxbow Desk, circa 1770
Located in Milford, NH
Ipswich, Massachusetts area and is a rather early example of this type of desk.
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
on this type of desk, with them nearly always having been replaced with some type of brass handle or
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Walnut

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
H 30.25 in W 51 in D 27 in
Italian Walnut and Various Veneers Inlaid Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
The desk veneered beautifully with various types of walnut, the rectangular top with a darker outer
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19th Century Italian Antique Desk Types

E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
desk swivel armchair, retaining it's original drop in rush seat. This type of desk swivel armchair was
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Desk Types

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Rush, Walnut

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Writing Desk with Marquetry Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by Hepplewhite in his noted design book, the Cabinet-Maker and
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

Spanish Desk ‘Bargueño’ Walnut 17th Century Support 19th Century Restored
Located in Madrid, ES
”, 19th century). It has restorations; later metal fittings. “Bargueño” type Spanish desk with folding
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Metal

French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
exceedingly attractive early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style ladies writing desk - the type is known as a
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Types

Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
Prince, and sometimes is also known as a Carlton House writing table. Drawings of this type of desk were
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Hardwood, Paint

Lovely Antique Mahogany with Walnut Inlay & Green Leather Top Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of furniture, there are many levels in these types of desks, this is one of the finest you will see
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
type called "Salamanca desk" which is the most representative of the Spanish Baroque. It was developed
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Stone, Wrought Iron

Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Seal Fob Pendant, Thistle
Located in NEWARK, GB
designed as a miniature desk type seal carved from red sard agate with white and translucent banding, it
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

20th-Century Richy Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk in the Louis XV Type
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Richy Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk in the Louis XV Type We present you a ladies
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Unusual Walnut and Marquetry Drop Front Desk
By Daisy Line
Located in Petaluma, CA
these type of desks. The writing surface is very sturdy and has never been repaired as so often is the
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Types

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Maple, Walnut

Oak, Carved Desk/Table from the Interwar Period
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this representative piece of furniture in the type of desk. The whole is dated the
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Early 20th Century European Antique Desk Types

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Oak

19th Century French Victorian Prie-Dieu, Oratory in Mahogany with Vitrine
Located in Miami, FL
The Prie-Dieu is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but may also
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Bronze

19th Century French Prie Dieu
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
: literally, "pray [to] God", invariable in the plural) is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for
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1870s French Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Ebony

19th Century French Prie Dieu
19th Century French Prie Dieu
H 35 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
Located in Allerum, SE
can clearly see in this commode. Commodes, secretaries, and desks were new types of furniture for this
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
18th Century Swedish Baroque Commode
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Wonderfully Cool Japanese Antique Black Wooden Low Table / Edo / 1780-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
has had a tatami room culture, where people sat down to do whatever they did. This type of desk was
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Desk Types

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Cedar

French 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Base Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
a stretcher in between–perfect to seat six guests, used as a desk or other type of work table. The
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desk Types

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Oak

18th Century, French Louis XV Violet Wood Coffee Table
Located in IT
the use of the coffee table as a small desk. This type of coffee table is particularly decorative and
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Types

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Bronze

17th Century Spanish Cabinet Vargueno
Located in Madrid, ES
base to the lid once opened. This type of salmantino desk is typically Spanish, and is characterized
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Desk Types

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Iron

17th Century Spanish Cabinet Vargueno
17th Century Spanish Cabinet Vargueno
H 61.42 in W 44.1 in D 18.12 in
Exceptional Oversized S-Type Oak Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is the desk people dream about owning. Quarter sawn oak, also known as "tiger striped" is the
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Types

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Wood

Art Deco RCA Type 44-BX Microphone, 1932
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage 44-BX RCA ribbon bi-directional velocity microphone designed for broadcast studio use. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear and patina. The microphone is in wor...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Types

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Metal

Antique Regency Carlton House Desk, Early 19th Century
By George Oakley
Located in Richmond, London
of a desk of this type was one illustrated in A. Hepplewhite & Co. The Cabinet Maker's London Book of
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Antique Victorian Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Satinwood

Antique Rosewood and Marquetry Carlton House Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Types

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Rosewood, Satinwood

English Adams Paint Decorated Solid Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Leather Top
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
made of superb mahogany and is one of the most beautiful of its type. The desk dates to the 1920s era
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1920s English Adam Style Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Serpentine Walnut Burl Leather Carlton House Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
sometimes is also known as a Carlton House writing table. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Walnut

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Gillows circa 1830. A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Desk Types

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Hardwood

19th Century Wooton Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
the wings of the desk are removable. This type of desk were American made, this particular desk was
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desk Types

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Mahogany

19th Century Wooton Desk
19th Century Wooton Desk
H 62.5 in W 39 in D 28 in
Superb Antique Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Benington, Herts
is superb quality and one of the best of its types. Large writing / desk/ library tables like these
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Desk Types

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Leather, Mahogany

Superb Antique Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Superb Antique Mahogany Partners Writing Table
H 31.25 in W 71.75 in D 47.75 in

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1910s European Louis XIV Antique Desk Types

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Brass

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$2,250
H 28.75 in W 39.5 in D 25 in
Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Vintage Kittinger Directoire style writing desk composed of satinwood and features ebony inlay and brass hardware. Maker's mark located inside the center drawer.
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Late 20th Century North American Directoire Antique Desk Types

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Brass

Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
Vintage Kittinger Directoire Style Writing Desk
$8,800
H 30.5 in W 46.75 in D 21.75 in
Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional style walnut rolling bar and serving cart accented with brass railing and handle. This bar cart is beautiful and functional. The inner top is inset with black granite all...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Antique Desk Types

Materials

Wood

Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
Traditional Style Walnut Rolling Bar Cart
$4,317 / item
H 39 in W 52 in D 19 in
Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in our Antique French Oak finish, this bedside table showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The warm tones and rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Antique Desk Types

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Wood

Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
$3,294 / set
H 32 in W 26 in D 20 in
English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental English partner desk desk, 1870 writing desk, mahogany one sides profiled three-door frame, slightly protruding tabletop. Writing surface decorated with extraordinary gol...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
English Partner Desk Desk, 1870 Writing Desk, Mahogany
On Hold
$4,584
H 30.32 in W 66.15 in D 39.38 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Desk w/ Leather Top by Milling Road
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker Manufacturer: Milling Road Furniture / Baker Materials: Light Walnut, Original Leather Top, Patina...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Types

Materials

Brass

Enameled Glass & Brass Flush Mount, Germany 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
German designer, late Art Deco style flush mount, 1950s. The light features a round, slightly convex glass shade in a soft light green color with an etched radial pattern emanating ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Types

Materials

Brass

1930s French Art Deco Painted Wrought Iron Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming 1930s French Art Deco full-size bed frame, sourced from Provence, France. Crafted from solid wrought iron, it features painted geometric designs that culminate in an elega...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Types

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant Art Deco teak writing desk of fine quality, with a solid teak top. The desk displays a stunning grain pattern and incorporates stylish design elements characteristic of th...
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20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Desk Types

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
$1,500
H 30 in W 36 in D 26 in
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany dickens desk, having four drawers on each side of the top, locked with a side locker, with three green leather inserts and a rising fall in the centr...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Types

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
$2,746
H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1920s Art Deco Solid Rosewood Rectangular Desk With Original Fittings. The Central Drawer is housed between two sets of drawers with Chrome finished feet, and handles. This exqui...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Types

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk
Exquisite 1920s French Art Deco Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Style Rosewood Desk
$9,886 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 73.23 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of Vintage Chairs from France, Original painted finish, in a creamy tone with gold gilt and pink velvet. 24" x 24" x 36"h Arm Height 24" / Seat height 18". / Seat depth 20" Th...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Desk Types

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century English faux bamboo chest with original white marble top. Two drawers over two on turned feet.
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19th Century English Antique Desk Types

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Marble

Southwest Spanish Craftsman King Size Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A custom-made Santa Fe style king size headboard made by Southwest Spanish Craftsman Company. Handcrafted from solid alder wood, using 16th-century tools, the headboard is carved wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Antique Desk Types

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Nashville, TN
Own a piece of history with this 18th Century English Welsh Dresser Base with Pot board. Crafted with timeless charm, this antique dresser exudes rustic simplicity. The sturdy wooden...
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1790s English Antique Desk Types

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Dresser Base
19th Century English Dresser Base
$4,975
H 35 in W 65 in D 17 in
Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Forged Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Iron, 1950s Hand-hammered sunburst light fixture with thick rays. Richly adorned by the hammer marks thorough. Slightly curly iron r...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Types

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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Antique Desk Types For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique desk types is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk types was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Antique desk types have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk types are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Chesterfield and Tiffany Studios each produced beautiful antique desk types that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Desk Types?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,076, while they’re typically $115 on the low end and $1,250,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Desk Types
  • 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 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 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.