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Inlaid English Walnut Slant Top Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid English walnut slant top desk with shelves has a slant top that lifts to expose a storage
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1860s English Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Leather, Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Inlaid English Walnut Slant Top Desk
Inlaid English Walnut Slant Top Desk
H 32 in W 22 in D 15.5 in
Carved empire desk, in walnut with opening side shelves, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire desk table, hand-carved in walnut wood, has carved details and columns, desk drawers
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19th Century Italian Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Secretary Desk With Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn-of-the-century Tiger Bamboo Secretary desk with handwoven rice mat top, center drawer, Bottom
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Early 1900s American Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Oak Desk with Grapes and Vine Leaves Carvings & Sliding Shelves
Located in GB
oak desk in one piece. The practical desk is well decorated with vine leaves and grapes on the
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Oak

English Arts & Crafts Handmade Dark Stained Solid Oak Desk with Side Shelves
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid oak English Arts & Crafts desk with built in side shelves and removable top for ease of
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts oak desk top bookcase with 3 bronze Art Nouveau period plaques.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts desktop oak bookcase with a shaped upper back and hinged dust flaps to the tops, with three bronze plaques. The left plaque depicts an angel with a quote at her f...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk With Shelves

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Oak

Fine 18th Century Gustavian Desk With Gallery
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional antique Swedish 18th century Gustavian writing desk, veneered in mahogany with a very
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Brass

Antique Fine 18th Century Gustavian Desk With Gallery
Fine 18th Century Gustavian Desk With Gallery
H 40.36 in W 47.45 in D 30.91 in
Writing Desk Table in Walnut, Drawers and Pull-Out Shelves, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique piece of furniture, writing desk in walnut, hand-carved with turned legs, it was used as a
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19th Century Italian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Walnut

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Brass

Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Pine

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

Important Italian Futurist Secretary / Desk / Etagere Attr. to Giacomo Balla
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Italian Futurist work of sculpture which functions as an etagere, secretary, desk
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Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Elm, Walnut

18th C. English Architect's Table w/Unique Legs, Expanding Top, & Candle Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
table from England would have originally been used as an architects work desk, complete with a pair of
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18th Century English Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

Country House Library Partners Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century Chippendale period country house library fitted partners desk. The paneled
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18th Century European Chippendale Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Country House Library Partners Desk
Country House Library Partners Desk
H 32.68 in W 74.02 in D 46.46 in
19th Century Roll Top Desk & Bookcase
Located in Naples, FL
This desk is sure to impress with its antique charm. The roll top and bookcase provide ample
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19th Century American Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Desk.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
) writing board, drawers both front and back, adjustable book shelves front of desk, England, circa 1850
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Swedish rustic teal-painted kneehole desk, from the personal collection of
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Desk With Shelves

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Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 32.29 in
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Free Standing Library Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
fitted with shelves and two drawers below the top. The quality of this desk is superb with stringing
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Mahogany

Eclectic 19th century carved walnut desk and chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved walnut desk and chair circa 1880. Superb quality desk with original chair made
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Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Other

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Mahogany

18th Century George III Architect's Desk / Adjustable Drawing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an 18th century, English architect's drawing table / desk of mahogany, the hinged top adjusts to
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Brass

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Desk With Shelves

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Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century Boho Arts and Crafts Mission Style Oak Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho desk. A chic Mission style desk from the Arts and Crafts period
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk With Shelves

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Brass

Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique kneehole desk. An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival
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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turquin marble desk. The three drawer desk is raised by slender cabriole legs with fine foliate ormolu
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Jacarandawood Writing Table - Vintage Bronze Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, in good condition. The rectangular Scandinavian desk has one large drawer in the center and two
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Desk With Shelves

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Bronze, Brass, Metal

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
left with half-depth drawers (to accomodate the shelves accessible from the back of the desk using the
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19th Century English George III Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Walnut

French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/secretary desk. The secretary is raised by most elegant slender cabriole legs with beautiful finely detailed
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19th Century French Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Ormolu

1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
Located in Austin, TX
Extraordinary Set, truly outstanding quality, monumental! Antique Desk, Office Suite, French Ormolu
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19th Century French Other Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
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 With Shelves

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 With Shelves

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Faux Leather, Macassar

Art Nouveau Walnut Pedestal Desk with Upper Cabinet and Stained Glass, C. 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Art Nouveau pedestal desk in walnut with cabinets at either side of knee-hole opening
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Desk With Shelves

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Stained Glass, Walnut

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 With Shelves

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Faux Leather, Macassar

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk With Shelves

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Bronze, Ormolu

Shapland & Petter, Arts & Crafts Mahogany Desk with a Pierced Heart to the Top
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Shapland & Petter. A wonderful Arts & Crafts mahogany writing desk with a pierced heart to the top
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Desk With Shelves

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Leather, Mahogany

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
detail in great condition. We have a variety of cabinets, shelves, and desk components, you can customize
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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
Gerald McCabe Barzilay Wall Unit
H 80 in W 160 in D 19.5 in
French Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
With six drawers and simulated door in the rigth side. Two pull out side shelves. Beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Desk With Shelves

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Sycamore, Wood

French Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
French Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
H 30.32 in W 63.78 in D 35.83 in
Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
Georgian Mahogany pedestal desk An 18th century Georgian mahogany pedestal desk. The desk has
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18th Century English Antique Desk With Shelves

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
H 30.91 in W 67.33 in D 30.52 in
Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Located in Sheridan, CO
and 1/8 high Shelf depth of all shelves 8 3/4 “ deep. Desk and bookcase are 2 pieces, so can easily be
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Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Desk With Shelves

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Brass

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Pine

Victorian Secretaire Bookcase Mahogany Cylinder Desk 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Arrangement of Pigeon Holes. The Glazed Doors to the Upper Section Opening to Reveal 2 x Adjustable Shelves
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1860s Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

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Mahogany

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Desk, C1915
By Charles Limbert
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous slant front desk made from quarter sawn oak c 1915. Has two drawers below and slotted box
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1910s American Mission Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Brass

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in New Haven, CT
A most elegant Russian Plumpudding mahogany cylinder desk, circa 1810. Raised on four tapered legs
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1810s Russian Empire Antique Desk With Shelves

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Mahogany

A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
A Russian Neoclassical Roll Top Writing Desk
H 49.75 in W 55.5 in D 27.75 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century Sheraton revival satinwood and inlaid writing desk / cabinet attributed to Edwards
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1880s British Sheraton Antique Desk With Shelves

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Satinwood

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cartonnier Desk
Located in Paris, FR
side, a door opens to reveal two shelves. The arched legs are capped with gilded feet embellished with
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk With Shelves

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Bronze

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Pine

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk With Shelves

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Bronze

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Brass

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Two simple shelves are located in lower section of desk. This hand crafted fall front desk is painted
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800
Located in Lucenec, SK
The secrétaire à abbatant or fall front desk is nearly identical to the desk 5th President James
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
bleached oak partner’s desk, the motifs are prefigures of the Rococo style of Louis XV, while still
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk With Shelves

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Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Antique Bureau, French, Marble Top, Kingwood, Marquetry Desk, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau. A French, marble top, kingwood, marquetry desk dating to the turn of the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Kingwood

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese style cylinder desk in tinted and carved wood, richly engraved on all sides with
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Desk With Shelves

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Antique Desk With Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique desk with shelves for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk with shelves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Antique desk with shelves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk with shelves bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique desk with shelves are appealing in their simplicity, but Globe Wernicke, Gillows of Lancaster & London and François Linke produced popular antique desk with shelves that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Desk With Shelves?

Antique desk with shelves can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,484, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.
Questions About Antique Desk With Shelves
  • 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.

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