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Antique Map Desk

Pair of Fine Desk Globes by J. Cary, 1816 and 1824
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of desk globes by J. Cary “Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe delineated from the best
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Early 19th Century Antique Map Desk

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Other

Antique Pair of Fine Desk Globes by J. Cary, 1816 and 1824
$29,957 / set
H 18.51 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Military campaign desk with large top map drawer A very well made piece in fine mahogany with all the
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Map Desk

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Hardwood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
By Morris & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Navy map desks, this piece is pure quality We have cleaned waxed and polished the piece from top to
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Map Desk

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Satinwood

Naive School Portrait Of A Man With A Map, Original Antique Oil Painting
Located in Bristol, GB
a characterful face in a curly wig with a flouncy collar and sleeves. He is pointing at a map on his
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18th Century Folk Art Antique Map Desk

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Canvas

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Desk Globe
By Carl Bauer
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
7" (18cm) terrestrial desk or table globe by Carl J.S. Bauer Nuremberg, circa 1814. Supported on a
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1810s German Antique Map Desk

Antique Desk Globe
Desk Globe
H 16.93 in Dm 12.6 in
Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental, one-of-a-kind map desk hails from the Imperial Palace of the Habsburg Emperor
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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Map Desk

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Satinwood, Walnut, Wood

Rare English Regency Style Japanned Map Table Now Adapted as a Partners Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English regency style japanned map table now adapted to a reverse partners desk; ex
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Map Desk

Antique Original circa 1880 Naval Military Campaign Parter Desk Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare original Naval Military Campaign officers desk This is
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1880s English Campaign Antique Map Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Chestnut Map or Drafting Table
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely handsome architects drafting desk or map table made of chestnut with pine interior. The
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19th Century American Antique Map Desk

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Chestnut

Mahogany 3 Part Flat Top Campaign Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
maps or charts. A great desk with beautiful proportions. Campaign, you say? fshenemaderantiques.com
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19th Century British Antique Map Desk

Mahogany 3 Part Flat Top Campaign Desk
Mahogany 3 Part Flat Top Campaign Desk
H 30.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.5 in
Handsome Large Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Edwardian desk / map magnifying glass, the frame made from cast English brass
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Map Desk

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Brass

Portrait of Fernando Fernandez de Cordoba and Valcarcel. Oil on canvas.
Located in Madrid, ES
wall, mouldings, an inkwell, maps, books, a writing desk, etc. To the left, next to a curtain, the
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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Map Desk

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Other

Original circa 1900 Graves & Sons Naval Military Campaign Parter Desk Map Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
officers desk Graves and Sons were listed at Fore Street, Plymouth in 1890 as general furnishers
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Early 1900s English Campaign Antique Map Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Exceptional Old Paris France Map from 1853 in a Hermès Leather Case
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare old map of Paris in 1853, coming back from very far ! A true piece of history Will come
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1850s French Antique Map Desk

Magnifying Map Reader and Leather Case, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abouth This is an original collapsible magnifying glass used to read maps. The magnifying glass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Map Desk

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Metal

English Victorian Late 19th Century Papier Mâché Page Turner with World Maps
Located in Atlanta, GA
maps and Eastern Telegraph Company Limited logo. Born in England during the later years of Queen
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Map Desk

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Other

Folk Art French Schoolhouse, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
period, circa 1880s. Maps, pictures, desks, a chalkboard and five doll like figures make up the
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1880s French Folk Art Antique Map Desk

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Wood

Map Lens
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900 English concave dome shaped map lens with brass hardware for tabletop use. Made in
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Early 1900s English Antique Map Desk

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Brass

Map Lens
Map Lens
H 3 in Dm 4.5 in

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"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Walter Bosse, Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Map Desk

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Brass

Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Berlin and was made in the mid-20th c...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Map Desk

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Metal

12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
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1920s English Antique Map Desk

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Porcelain

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Map Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
$4,810
H 31 in W 48 in D 26 in
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English carved mahogany library table, or since it has built in steel-lopers that pull-out from each end, one could use this antique English library table as a dining room ta...
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1880s English Antique Map Desk

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Iron

German ANRI Wood Carved Gnome Dwarf Figure Toothpick Holder Stand, vintage 1920s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable wood carved and hand colored toothpick holder or stand made in the 1920s - 1930s or older. Ideal decoration for any table or bar. Great idea to surprise your guests or a ver...
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Map Desk

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Wood

Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Map Desk

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Map Desk

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Porcelain, Cork

18th Century French or Italian Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant 18th / 19th century hand-painted French or Italian Chinoiserie panel. Panel features colorful branches filled with exotic birds, flowers, butterflies, and Asian characters an...
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18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Map Desk

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Silk, Giltwood

Elysee by Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 60 pcs
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith." These handcrafted utensils show off t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Map Desk

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Mermaid Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed liqueur glass from Austria. It features a bare mermaid shaft and is Bimini art style. The glass has a wonderful design, the stem depicts a ...
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Map Desk

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Blown Glass

Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Map Desk

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique 19th Century Carved Writing Table In Oak ( REF AF-3576 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 19th-century writing table in oak showcases exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The piece is in excellent condition, demonstrating the durability and timeless appea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Map Desk

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Oak

Large Magirus Deutz Truck Plastic & Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a friction engine. Functions include - mechanical ladder. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is still...
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20th Century German Antique Map Desk

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
By Gracie
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
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1990s American Chinoiserie Antique Map Desk

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Paper

Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
Huge Gracie Wallpaper Yellow Chinoiserie Room Divider Floor Screen
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 108 in W 180 in D 2 in
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 124 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 124-piece dinner service features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced—the coveted Flora Danica pa...
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20th Century Danish Other Antique Map Desk

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Porcelain

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Antique Map Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique map desk you’re looking for. An antique map desk — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique map desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique map desk made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique map desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carl Bauer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Map Desk?

Prices for an antique map desk start at $55 and top out at $348,500 with the average selling for $3,900.
Questions About Antique Map 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.