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19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Desk/Console
19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Desk/Console

19th Century Red Lacqured Chinese Desk/Console

Located in Sarasota, FL

A beautifully lacquered Chinese desk/console with 3 drawers. Great patina with the original Red Lacquer.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Elm

1860s English George III Drop Front Desk with Original Walnut Finish
1860s English George III Drop Front Desk with Original Walnut Finish

1860s English George III Drop Front Desk with Original Walnut Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Explore the historic charm of our circa 1860s English George III Drop Front Desk, beautifully hand-crafted from a combination of walnut, brass, and inlay veneers. This piece has been...

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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Shanxi 6 Drawer Console Table
Shanxi 6 Drawer Console Table

Shanxi 6 Drawer Console Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Red lacquer writing desk with horse hoof feet and original brass bat hardware symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Elm

Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Secretary Bookcase
Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Secretary Bookcase

Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Secretary Bookcase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English bamboo secretary bookcase, late 19th century, with a peaked spindled crown over two glazed doors, above a black lacquer slant lid desk with an inset leather writing surface, ...

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19th Century English Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Late 18th Century French Black Lacquer Desk
Late 18th Century French Black Lacquer Desk

Late 18th Century French Black Lacquer Desk

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A late 18th C. French Louis XVI ebonized desk with inset tooled leather top above three drawers with cabriole legs accented with gilt bronze mounts.

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Small Louis XV style black lacquered Desk.
Small Louis XV style black lacquered Desk.

Small Louis XV style black lacquered Desk.

By Pierre Gouffe

Located in Charleston, SC

French Bureau plat in black lacquered wood opening by three drawers and two writing slides on its sides.Top rests on four arched feet terminated by bronze dore sabots. Decorated also...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bronze

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk
Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk

Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Chinese black & Gilt Chinoiserie decorated desk. Top has two cabinet doors decorated interior and exterior. Desk has remove able writing box with a drawer. Sits on Cab...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Desk
19th Century Empire Desk

19th Century Empire Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fabulous 1860s lacquered desk is elegant, sturdy, and will make the perfect addition to any home office space for years to come.    

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19th Century English Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

1880s French Black Lacquered Writing Desk
1880s French Black Lacquered Writing Desk

1880s French Black Lacquered Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century French black lacquered writing desk.  

Category

Late 19th Century Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Lacquer Bamboo Desk
Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Lacquer Bamboo Desk

Superb 19th Century English Bamboo Lacquer Bamboo Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Superb 19th century English bamboo lacquer bamboo desk, 19th English, lacquered panels with bird and floral decoration, gilt floral panels to sides and back.

Category

19th Century English Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Chippendale Desk
Antique Chippendale Desk

Antique Chippendale Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary 1890s Chippendale desk hand-crafted out of mahogany wood in great condition with a dark walnut color stain newly waxed and polished giving it a beautiful patina fini...

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19th Century European Chippendale Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

English Black Lacquer Campaign Style Partners Desk, Leather Top, circa 1850-1900
English Black Lacquer Campaign Style Partners Desk, Leather Top, circa 1850-1900

English Black Lacquer Campaign Style Partners Desk, Leather Top, circa 1850-1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

English black lacquer Campaign style partners desk, leather top, circa 1850-1900 Three separate pieces Wonderful brass pulls Measures: 60.5" W x 42" D x 29.75" T, Apron 26.5" W x ...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Empire Leather Desk
Antique Empire Leather Desk

Antique Empire Leather Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Remarkable Antique French Empire Writing Desk finely handcrafted out of mahogany wood that has been stained in an ebonized color with gilt molding details and newly lacquered finish.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo, Lacquer and Leather Desk
19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo, Lacquer and Leather Desk

19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo, Lacquer and Leather Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish desk was recently purchased in London and has been restored to its full glory with its tortoise bamboo frame, black leather top and lacquered drawer fronts.

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Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Antique Lacquer Desk

19th Century English Bamboo Desk
19th Century English Bamboo Desk

19th Century English Bamboo Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An unusual piece from the Aesthetic movement. The desk is fashioned with geometric lacquered panels which are hand painted with figures of birds It is fitted with 5 drawers appointe...

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Leather

Large Louis XVI Style Flat Desk
Large Louis XVI Style Flat Desk

Large Louis XVI Style Flat Desk

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

Elegant large desk (double-sided) Louis XVI style, 19th century period. Ornamentation of gilded brass (Ingot mold, drawer frames and highlighted nets). Leather upholstery in very ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Gilt Louis XVI Desk
Antique Gilt Louis XVI Desk

Antique Gilt Louis XVI Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely writing table features an elegant ebonized color stain accentuated by gilt accents, molding details, and a newly lacquered finish. The desk also comes with three dovetail...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1910's Antique French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood that has been stained in a rich black color with a lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th-Century French Writing Desk
Antique 19th-Century French Writing Desk

Antique 19th-Century French Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The interior offers abundant storage, cleaned and lacquered for immediate use. Resting on sturdy, stretched legs, this kneehole desk is an impeccable addition to any sophisticated de...

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1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Palisander Art Deco Desk with Chrome Bars
Palisander Art Deco Desk with Chrome Bars

Palisander Art Deco Desk with Chrome Bars

Located in Senden, NRW

Shapelier Art Deco desk with a combination of luxurious palisander or rosewood and high quality piano lacquer.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Palisander, Lacquer

Art Deco Desk from Paris "Villa des Arts" in Rosewood
Art Deco Desk from Paris "Villa des Arts" in Rosewood

Art Deco Desk from Paris "Villa des Arts" in Rosewood

Located in Greven, DE

Impressive Art Deco desk in noble rosewood and black piano lacquer - all parts including glass and locks are original and in very good condition.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Original 1920s Art Deco Desk with Alcantara Leather
Original 1920s Art Deco Desk with Alcantara Leather

Original 1920s Art Deco Desk with Alcantara Leather

Located in Senden, NRW

In the interior you will find drawers and shelves for storage considerations. To place the desk within a room the back also got finished with high gloss piano lacquer.     

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Lacquer

Antique French Bureau Plat Louis XVI Desk
Antique French Bureau Plat Louis XVI Desk

Antique French Bureau Plat Louis XVI Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Antique Louis XVI Desk is made of mahogany wood covered with remarkable marquetry veneers, and its original mahogany color sealed with a clear varnish finish has been profession...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Japan-Lacquered Chinoiserie Scholars or Writing Table w/ Silver Mounts, C. 1860
Japan-Lacquered Chinoiserie Scholars or Writing Table w/ Silver Mounts, C. 1860

Japan-Lacquered Chinoiserie Scholars or Writing Table w/ Silver Mounts, C. 1860

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

A very special Japanned lacquered writing table, circa 1860. With silver plated mounts, one drawer and pull-out tray with blue Ostrich panel. The interior is fitted with three separa...

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1860s Japanese Early Victorian Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century English Empire Style Leather Top Desk
19th Century English Empire Style Leather Top Desk

19th Century English Empire Style Leather Top Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This English 19th Century Empire Style Desk has been restored and is made out of rosewood with its original light green colored leather top. The top has its original gilt embossed tr...

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1870s English Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Two Sided Art Deco Desk with Burl Wood Doors
Two Sided Art Deco Desk with Burl Wood Doors

Two Sided Art Deco Desk with Burl Wood Doors

Located in Senden, NRW

Unique Art Deco desk, according to the believes of the Art Deco the table is usable from both sides. Wonderful burl wood doors and drawer on the front, high gloss black shelves on th...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Burl, Lacquer

English Campaign Desk
English Campaign Desk

English Campaign Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This extraordinary desk is eye-catching featuring intricate brass hardware accents details throughout the entire piece, has an elegant ebonized color finished in semigloss lacquer fi...

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Early 1900s English Campaign Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass, Metal

Beautiful 19th Century English Bamboo Desk
Beautiful 19th Century English Bamboo Desk

Beautiful 19th Century English Bamboo Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful 19th century English bamboo desk with lacquer panels, black top and five drawers.

Category

1890s English Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Antique English Partner Desk
Antique English Partner Desk

Antique English Partner Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant executive desk features an elegant ebonized color with lacquered finish accentuated with a gilt molding accent details through the entire piece, the top has its original...

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1910s English George III Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Partners Desk
Antique Mahogany Partners Desk

Antique Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This executive desk is eye-catching and features beautiful brass ornaments throughout the entire piece and an elegant ebonized color with a lacquered finish.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Mahogany Desk
Antique Regency Mahogany Desk

Antique Regency Mahogany Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The desk is finished in a dark walnut wood tone with a lacquered finish, and there are two drop leaves that extend to lengthen the table.

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Late 19th Century English Hollywood Regency Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Red Chinoiserie Desk Clock
Red Chinoiserie Desk Clock

Red Chinoiserie Desk Clock

Located in Sheffield, MA

English red Chinoiserie 8-day desk clock in a dome shape, the dial with Roman numerals, the front bottom decorated with a young lady and a boat upon the sea, the sides with a pagoda ...

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1910s English Chinoiserie Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XVI Ebonized Desk
Antique Louis XVI Ebonized Desk

Antique Louis XVI Ebonized Desk

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This circa 1900s black lacquered writing desk is in good condition and is ready to be used in any home or office space for years to come.

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Early 1900s American Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Red Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Antique Red Chinoiserie Writing Desk

Antique Red Chinoiserie Writing Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Antique red chinoiserie decorated drop front writing desk. Nineteenth century drop front desk with fitted interior having 4 drawers, shaped letter slots and leather writing surface....

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19th Century French Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-19th century French Empire Directoire Desk has been completed restored, is made out of mahogany wood, and this remarkable desk features a new rich dark mahogany and ebonized...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Louis XVI Ebonized Desk
French Antique Louis XVI Ebonized Desk

French Antique Louis XVI Ebonized Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This French Louis XVI style desk circa 1880s is in good condition, made out of oak wood and has a newly ebonized lacquered finish.

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk from Paris 'Villa Victor Hugo' Around 1925 with Stunning Walnut
Art Deco Desk from Paris 'Villa Victor Hugo' Around 1925 with Stunning Walnut

Art Deco Desk from Paris 'Villa Victor Hugo' Around 1925 with Stunning Walnut

By Victor Hugo

Located in Greven, DE

We were able to purchase this wonderful desk in Paris from the Villa Victor Hugo. We were able to buy the entire office, including a desk and library - the library is being offered i...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Kidney Desk
Antique English Inlaid Kidney Desk

Antique English Inlaid Kidney Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s antiques English Regency style kidney desk is made of wood stained in a mahogany color with a lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

French Ebonized Louis XVI Style Desk
French Ebonized Louis XVI Style Desk

French Ebonized Louis XVI Style Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1880s Antique French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood with a deep ebonized and lacquered finish.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Leather Desk
19th Century Louis XVI Leather Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Leather Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This French 1880s Louis XVI desk is handcrafted of mahogany wood stained a dark ebonized color with a beautiful newly lacquered finish.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Bronze

1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810
1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810

1st Empire Mahogany desk, ca 1810

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Unusual 1st Empire desk, circa 1810, in mahogany, Burl, with Brass inlay and blackened columns ending on 2 blackened lion's feet above gilded leaves . Center drawer pulls out to re...

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1810s French Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood, Lacquer

French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk
French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk

French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood ebonized in a deep black color with a lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Navy Midcentury Desk
Navy Midcentury Desk

Navy Midcentury Desk

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk newly lacquered in a rich navy. The piece has four drawers on the right, three on the left and one centre adorned with brass hardware.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lacquer Desk

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s French Louis XVI-style desk is made of mahogany wood that has been ebonized in a rich black color with a lacquered finish.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Ebonized Campaign-Style Desk
Early 20th Century Ebonized Campaign-Style Desk

Early 20th Century Ebonized Campaign-Style Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This completely restored 1930s Campaign-style writing desk is made of solid wood with an ebonized and lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

English Ebonized Partners Desk with Leather Top
English Ebonized Partners Desk with Leather Top

English Ebonized Partners Desk with Leather Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant 1910s English partners desk is made of solid mahogany wood ebonized in a rich black color with a lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s French Louis XVI-style desk features an elegant ebonized and lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900's French Louis XVI-style mahogany desk has been stained a rich black color with lacquered finish.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Late 19th-Century French Rosewood Letter Divider Desk with Mahogany Finish
Late 19th-Century French Rosewood Letter Divider Desk with Mahogany Finish

Late 19th-Century French Rosewood Letter Divider Desk with Mahogany Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with our late 19th-century French letter divider desk, a remarkable artifact of historical craftsmanship. Meticulously restored by our in...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Rosewood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century English Ebonized Regency-Style Desk
Early 20th Century English Ebonized Regency-Style Desk

Early 20th Century English Ebonized Regency-Style Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s English Regency-style desk is made of mahogany wood with an ebonized and lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XVI-Style Leather Top Ebonized Desk
French Louis XVI-Style Leather Top Ebonized Desk

French Louis XVI-Style Leather Top Ebonized Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant 1900s Louis XVI-style desk. Solid mahogany wood, newly refinished in a black lacquered color.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Desk from a Mansion in Lyon
Vintage Art Deco Desk from a Mansion in Lyon

Vintage Art Deco Desk from a Mansion in Lyon

Located in Senden, NRW

Classic Art Deco desk with piano lacquer and beautiful red leather panels on the exterior and the tabletop.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Antique 19th-Century Louis XVI Ebonized Desk with Leather Top
Antique 19th-Century Louis XVI Ebonized Desk with Leather Top

Antique 19th-Century Louis XVI Ebonized Desk with Leather Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Featuring a newly ebonized stain, the desk is sealed and finished with a satin lacquer that not only protects but also enhances its sophisticated appearance.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Ebonized 19th Century French Empire Style Pedestal Desk
Ebonized 19th Century French Empire Style Pedestal Desk

Ebonized 19th Century French Empire Style Pedestal Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1880s French Empire style ebonized pedestal desk features the original embossed dark green leather top in good condition. The desk comes with two cabinets, each with a tambourin...

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1880s French Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire-Style Ebonized Desk
Antique French Empire-Style Ebonized Desk

Antique French Empire-Style Ebonized Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1900s French Empire-style desk is made of mahogany wood ebonized in a rich black color with a lacquered finish.

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Marquetry Table
19th Century English Marquetry Table

19th Century English Marquetry Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1840s English-style Writing table has been professionally restored, is made out of walnut wood with its original natural color and newly varnished finish. The center table featu...

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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

English Bamboo Writing Table
English Bamboo Writing Table

English Bamboo Writing Table

Located in Wilson, NC

English bamboo writing table has a lacquer drawer front, sides, and top, which frame the red leather gold tooled center. The base has bamboo stretchers that frame a square lacquer pa...

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1890s English Antique Lacquer Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Lacquer Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique lacquer desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every antique lacquer desk was constructed with great care. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage antique lacquer desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an antique lacquer desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique lacquer desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique lacquer desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Davidson, Ken Petersen and Kittinger Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Lacquer Desk?

An antique lacquer desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $48,268.
Questions About Antique Lacquer Desk
  • 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 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.