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19th Century Well Figured Tiger Maple Desk With Chair - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
17.25” deep x 32.75” tall Seat height: 16.5” tall Desk measures : 34” tall x 35.5” wide x 16” deep
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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Tall Desk

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Maple

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 Tall Desk

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Pine

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a lift
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19th Century Primitive Antique Tall Desk

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Cherry

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare form of desk. The desk is inlaid in the Carlton House tradition and features
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany

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 Tall Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
mahogany, the desk stands on tall, tapering square legs finished with brass sabots.
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Brass

Antique Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900
Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900
H 30.71 in W 57.29 in D 28.15 in
Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant oval writing desk crafted from mahogany, circa 1800. The desk stands on tall, tapered
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Early 1800s Antique Tall Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
H 30.12 in W 50.6 in D 33.08 in
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
wonderful desk and may be Maison Forest or Maison Kreiger. The desk measures 58 tall x 31 wide x 19 inches
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Marble, Brass

Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant desk resting on tall, tapered legs with a straight apron, intricately inlaid with fine
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1820s French Charles X Antique Tall Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

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Walnut

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
trim and has solid bronze ormolu feet. Measures 50 wide x 29.5 tall x 27.25 deep. The desk dates to the
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Linke quality ladies writing desk with beautiful bronze ormolu and incredible figured rosewood. The desk
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

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Bronze

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
greeting desk has a sloping lift up storage compartment, and is set on tall legs The Reception desk is in
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
the front. The desk is 25 ¾ tall but could easily be raised to accommodate taller users. It is the
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1720s French Louis XIV Antique Tall Desk

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Metal, Bronze

Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk C1870
Located in Leeds, GB
(30") tall to the desk top, 81 cm (31.875") tall to the rear gallery, 130 cm (51") wide, 57.75 cm
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk C1870
Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk C1870
H 30.12 in W 51.19 in D 22.74 in
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Provence made of
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Desk

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Walnut

Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
This spectacular Edwardian Bouille inlaid And bronze-mounted Abattant chest desk has been
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
elongated pen tray and inkwell etched with intricate motifs. Standing just 3 inches tall, the desk stand
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Tall Desk

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Silver Plate, Metal, Silver

Antique French Desk Library Office Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
crown) x 52" wide x 28.5" deep 29.5" tall top of desk writing surface 22.75" leg room to the floor
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elegant and sophisticated
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

Vintage Bronze & Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
rest. The inkwell is large & will make an impressive accent on the right desk! 9" tall X 14 3/4"wide X
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tall Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Bronze & Marble Inkwell
Vintage Bronze & Marble Inkwell
H 9 in W 14.75 in D 8.88 in
Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment
Located in Dubai, AE
Tall walnut desk cabinet in Baroque style with gilded brass ornamentation. The upper glazed part
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Tall Desk

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Brass

Industrial "Uhl Art Steel" Tall Task Desk By Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a circa 1915 "Uhl Art Steel" tall industrial rolling extension task desk manufactured by
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tall Desk

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Steel

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
well at a tall desk, modern kitchen breakfast bar/island  or even pulled up to a home bar. It would
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Ash, Elm

European 18th Century Tall Secretary with Slant Front Desk and Old Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European two-part tall secretary from the 18th century with gray / cream painted finish, old
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18th Century European Antique Tall Desk

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Glass, Wood

18th C. French Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

19th Century French Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk is 49 inches tall. The desk measures 29.5 inches tall. There is a hidden drawer and unusual
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19th Century French Antique Tall Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
condition, with original color and patina. Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table with barstools
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood, Elm

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
remarkable desk in good condition and measures 42 wide x 22 deep x 39 tall. The desk dates to the 1900s era.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

19th Century French Rosewood Inlaid Louis XVI Ladies Desk Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19" Deep X 52.75" Tall This stunning ladies desk was made in France in the late 19th century and the
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Empire Revival Black Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
pair of tall candelabra desk lamps is decorated with ornate gilded bronze lion heads with nose rings
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Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Tall Desk

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Bronze

Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Opaline white glass and walnut tall table lamp. This striking desk or table lamp has
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Tall Desk

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Fruitwood, Opaline Glass

Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
H 26.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady. Enclosing fitted
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

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Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in London, GB
featuring ormolu mounted mahogany, gonzalo alves and marquetry. A Secretaire a abattant is a tall French
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1850s French Rococo Revival Antique Tall Desk

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Marble, Ormolu

Tall Desk Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
An over scale office chair. Upholstered leather horse shoe back rest supported on turned spindles, shapely scalloped seat. English mid-19th century. Measures: H 93, W 57, D ...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Tall Desk Chair
Tall Desk Chair
H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
very primitive lift top desk from a school in old green paint
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Primitive Painted Tall Desk
H 43 in W 25 in D 18 in
Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
in use as this desk is quite tall! Dimensions: 83.75” wide x 54” deep x 47” tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk
Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk
H 47 in W 83.75 in D 54 in
Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Flame Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
handsome addition on either side of a console table, long desk or on tall steel stands. Their casting
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tall Desk

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Steel, Iron

French Bureau Plat Around 1900
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
century. Bureau Plat is in restored condition with shellac polished surface. This generous desk stands
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Kingwood

French Bureau Plat Around 1900
French Bureau Plat Around 1900
H 30.71 in W 63.59 in D 31.89 in
Tall Accountant's Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall desk from a accountant office, unusually simple and tall legs with cubby holes.
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Early 20th Century Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Tall Accountant's Desk
Tall Accountant's Desk
H 71 in W 46 in D 28 in
French Late Neoclassical Pinewood Tall Desk or Vanity, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of well patinated pinewood, having a raised rear gallery enclosed on sides and raised on square tapering legs, height of larger surface is 32.5 inches
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1840s French Neoclassical Antique Tall Desk

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Pine

Tall White Primitive Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
An early standing desk, with worn white paint and original brass hardware. Made in France circa
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1870s French Country Antique Tall Desk

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Brass

Tall White Primitive Desk
Tall White Primitive Desk
H 42 in W 67 in D 29 in
19th Century French Oak Podium
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk made in 19th century, France. This tall desk has been carefully bleached so as to
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Podium
19th Century French Oak Podium
H 43.7 in W 25.6 in D 18.5 in
Tall English Regency Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
England
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19th Century English Antique Tall Desk

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Wood, Paint

Tall English Regency Desk
Tall English Regency Desk
H 30 in W 37 in D 27 in
Tall French Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful tall French desk with glass and wood doors for storage, original painted surface.
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19th Century French Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Tall French Desk
Tall French Desk
H 83 in W 33 in D 24 in
George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800
Located in Astoria, NY
The George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, dating from around 1800, features 9 short drawers. Its
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19th Century English Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

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 Tall Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany, Glass

Industrial 1920s Two-Tone Maple Watchmaker's Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
small parts. This piece functions great as a tall desk, console or kitchen island. Height to the center
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1920s American Industrial Antique Tall Desk

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Maple

Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique clerk's desk, an English, Victorian, mahogany, tall bureau dating to circa 1870
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany

Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Pine work desk, circa 1870. Tall clerks desk. Sloping pine top, with original worn paint finish
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Pine

Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
H 49 in W 60 in D 34 in
18th Century Tall Italian Secretaire on Stand from Sologne, France
Located in New Orleans, LA
Arched top with doors that open to shelving over a tidy little desk with drawer. Two pieces that
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18th Century Italian Other Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

English Inlaid Edwardian Burgundy Leather Writing Table Desk, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
signs of wear and age as shown. The desk measures: 37 tall x 42 wide x 24 deep.
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
over 100 years they retain so much charm. The desk measures 34 tall x 31.5 wide x 16.75 and dates from
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Writing Desk with Leather Top, C1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The desk measures 40 wide x 42 inches tall x 25 deep. The desk dates to the 1910 era and is in good
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1910s English Adam Style Antique Tall Desk

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Satinwood

French-Polished Italian Rococo Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase, circa 1840
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
a two-piece unit. There is a label on the back too. The desk measures 86 tall x 39 wide x 20 inches
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1840s Italian Rococo Antique Tall Desk

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Walnut

Outstanding Italian Venetian Rococo Paint Decorated Secretary Desk Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian secretary desk. The desk is in good original condition and has incredible curves. The desk
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1920s Italian Rococo Antique Tall Desk

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Walnut

Fantastic Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Edwardian Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. This is a rare and desirable piece and won't last. The desk measures 43 tall x 27 wide x 17 deep. It
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Best Dore' Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
leather I see as a positive; a sign of character. The desk measures 44.25 wide x 43.75 tall x 25.5 deep
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Bronze

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Antique Tall Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique tall desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique tall desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique tall desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tall desk, those designed in Victorian, Rococo and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique tall desk over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Tall Desk?

The average selling price for an antique tall desk at 1stDibs is $4,740, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $13,950 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Tall Desk
  • 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 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.