Antique Desk Types

Magnificent burr walnut kidney shaped antique desk with Davenport type top incorporated. Green

smaller side of average for this type of desk. It has a rich brown colour with a good patina. As one would

circa 1900. A sumptuous desk of this type gives a room or office a feeling of stature and a richness

below. Kneehole desk of this type have always been popular because of their small size and

work surface. These types of desks were designed in an age where only the nobility could afford to have

Important antique European barguenio type desk, thought to be constructed as an "Entrance Desk

A small and decorative prie-dieu. In French: prie-dieu means to "pray [to] God”. It is a type of

Elegant desk with folding top, supported by a base with truncated pyramid legs joined by

responds to the type called "Salamanca desk", which is the most representative of the Spanish Baroque. It

condition. These type of desks are getting very hard to find these days and this one is a very nice example

. This type of desk was used commonly in banks and attorney’s offices to make working together easier

style. These types of desks were made locally for the English administrators, who had their seat in

rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great

rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great

, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at

, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at

furniture; it is a statement of timeless elegance and enduring quality. Here’s why this type of desk is so

Bureau Plats on the market. These types of desks, first designed in the early to mid-1700s were the

. This desk is of a type known as a bonheur-du-jour. The bonheur-du-jour is characterised by the

type of desk was used by officers of the British army stationed in India in the 19th century. In

desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented

usual in a typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually

typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no

desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented

drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by

drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by

a large pine partners desk with embossed leather top with brass edge, campaign type pedestal desk

functional design. Each desk features a leatherette-type inlay on the top, showcasing a nicely aged patina

Ipswich, Massachusetts area and is a rather early example of this type of desk.

of a kind inlaid cabinet has double vitrine doors up top and leads to a desk type lower half having

on this type of desk, with them nearly always having been replaced with some type of brass handle or

The desk veneered beautifully with various types of walnut, the rectangular top with a darker outer

design. Desks of this type were used by the professional class and landed gentry, often in libraries

desk swivel armchair, retaining it's original drop in rush seat. This type of desk swivel armchair was

. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by Hepplewhite in his noted design book, the Cabinet-Maker and

”, 19th century). It has restorations; later metal fittings. “Bargueño” type Spanish desk with folding

exceedingly attractive early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style ladies writing desk - the type is known as a

Prince, and sometimes is also known as a Carlton House writing table. Drawings of this type of desk were

blends perfectly with the mellow tones of the oak. This type of desk was originally used as a writing and

of furniture, there are many levels in these types of desks, this is one of the finest you will see

type called "Salamanca desk" which is the most representative of the Spanish Baroque. It was developed

designed as a miniature desk type seal carved from red sard agate with white and translucent banding, it

20th-Century Richy Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk in the Louis XV Type We present you a ladies

these type of desks. The writing surface is very sturdy and has never been repaired as so often is the

We present you this representative piece of furniture in the type of desk. The whole is dated the

pulls and legs feature simple geometric details and classic motifs. Type: Bureau -Desk Chest of Drawers

The Prie-Dieu is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but may also

: literally, "pray [to] God", invariable in the plural) is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for

can clearly see in this commode. Commodes, secretaries, and desks were new types of furniture for this

has had a tatami room culture, where people sat down to do whatever they did. This type of desk was

a stretcher in between–perfect to seat six guests, used as a desk or other type of work table. The

the use of the coffee table as a small desk. This type of coffee table is particularly decorative and

base to the lid once opened. This type of salmantino desk is typically Spanish, and is characterized

kneeler is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but which may also be

This is the desk people dream about owning. Quarter sawn oak, also known as "tiger striped" is the

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...

typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no

Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Mid-Century Large Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Classy French Empire roll top desk in mahogany Plenty of storage with all the cubby holes and drawers Writing surface revealed by opening up the roll top section Circa 1880 on thi...

This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed, Marble Top Commode and a Pair of Marble Top Bedside Cabinets. The Whole of the Suite Bei...

This elegant French Louis XV Rococo style writing desk showcases the timeless craftsmanship and ornate detailing that define 18th-century French design, recreated beautifully in the ...

The Armand Desk reflects the heritage of French Art Moderne in a form wrapped entirely in hand-matched exotic burl veneer. Continuous grain flows seamlessly across the top, legs, and...

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

A Taxidermied Tiger Skin Rug, 1960s Mounted on black felt, with glass eyes. Dimension: Length: 215 cm Width: 165 cm Height: 19 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collector Acquire...

Rare Luxurious, Asprey & Co. London (Royal Warrant) Oak & Tooled Racing Green Leather Pop-Up Writing Table Made in England in the 1920s. Item is sold complete with a Burgund...

An exhibition-quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored boats on a river overlooked by a large tree on the river bank inlaid to the upper cup...

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...

English sofa. Late 19th century.

Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous technique. The tall neck of the gra...

Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à ...

A superb late Regency flame mahogany breakfront bookcase, Circa 1830 in date. The decorative ball mounted cornice sits beautifully above a pair of lancet astragal glazed doors, flan...