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Antique Mechanical Desk

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Mechanical Desk by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superb mechanical desk by famed French ebeniste Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley is both an artistic and engineering achievement.

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19th Century French Antique Mechanical Desk

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Other

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical desk fan with rotating blades and safety grid.

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1910s Unknown Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780
Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

Louis XVI Mahogany Table d'Architecte / Mechanical Desk, France 1780

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

This Louis XVI mechanical mahogany architect table is a rare museum-quality masterpiece crafted in France circa 1780 during the late Enlightenment period.

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Bath, GB

Rare to come across one of these highly sought-after desk bells in sterling silver. It is the "shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is...

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1910s European Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver, Iron

EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene
EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

EDWARDIAN 1900 Mechanical Perpetual Desk Calendar With Painted Hunting Scene

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian perpetual desk calendar. This is a very unusual and beautiful mechanical desk perpetual calendar.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional quality. Constructed of Mahogany solids and veneers with fine figure and color. The d...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Mechanical Desk

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Mahogany

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide
Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide

Regency Burr Elm Davenport Desk, Circa 1810, Unique Mechanical Slide

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality And Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regency Period Burr Elm Davenport Having Hinged Swivel Top With Inset Leather, Retaining Elegant Original Ormolu Gallery ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk

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Elm

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows
Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

$2,391Sale Price|20% Off

Georgian Mechanical Fire Bellows

Located in London, GB

A Georgian brass and mahogany mechanical fire bellows with unusual brass wavy spoked turning wheel and studded brass nose.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

GG34, illustrates a similar secretaire writing desk. The first published version of this design appeared in Ackermann’s Directory in January1810 and it was also illustrated in the ...

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1820s English George IV Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends
Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

Antique Mechanical Objects on Lucite Stand, Bookends

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of antique Industrial elements made in brass on thick Lucite base. The brass details are beautifully intricate.

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1920s American Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Brass

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Inséparables" (Parrots) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1926. Original working mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Glass

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860
Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp Sterling Silver, 1860

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Antique Mechanical Music Box Harp in Sterling Silver, circa 1860 An exceptionally rare and enchanting antique mechanical music box, crafted in the form of a harp and dating to circa ...

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1860s Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century
Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

Victorian Desktop Writing Cabinet in Dark Oak Automatic Tambour, 19th Century

Located in Benalmadena, ES

A beautifully engineered object, ideal for antique writing enthusiasts, period interiors, or collectors of mechanical and desk curiosities.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Commode, stamped by J. Canabas ca. 1775

By Joseph Gegenbach

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Works by Canabas are preserved in major museum collections, including writing desks, mechanical tables, rafraîchissoirs, and lecterns, attesting to both the originality and durabilit...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk
Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

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H 52.5 in W 42 in D 24.5 in

Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare antique American Industrial mechanical desk. By pulling central drawer whole desk will open.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Wood

Davenport Desk
Davenport Desk

Davenport Desk

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H 36 in W 20.25 in D 24 in

Davenport Desk

Located in Litchfield, CT

These fully developed mechanical desks became popular during the Regency period.

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1820s English Regency Antique Mechanical Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when either th...

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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and when wound up from the underside will give out an authoritative shrill when either th...

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the form of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished i...

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the from of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished i...

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and rare example of a novelty German mechanical bell made from a silver coloured metal in the form of the most charming tortoise. The bell is would from the underside a...

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the from of a tortoise. This example is unpolished with a good natural ...

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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Metal

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig
Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

Antique Cast Brass or Polished Bronze Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell, Pig

Located in Bath, GB

The mechanical bell can be would from the underside and then rung either by the snout or tail (alternately).

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Brass

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Mechanical Desk Bell, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and most unusual desk or counter bell made from the winning combination of solid English oak and silver plated fittings.

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk
Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

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H 27 in W 34 in D 16.5 in

Unusual Georgian Revival Harlequin Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Unusual Georgian Revival harlequin mechanical desk, in the form of a games table with top opening to reveal a spring-mounted interior letter box or cartonnier, the back legs extendin...

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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Mechanical Desk

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Wood

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk
George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

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H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Campaign Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This outstanding George III mahogany mechanical desk is equipped with a leather writing surface and fully-fitted suite of drawers and compartments, which pops up when the desk is ope...

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1790s British Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"
18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"

18th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Mechanical Table, "Secrétaire à Culbute"

Located in Berlin, DE

Exceptional and rare small mechanical table or so-called "secrétaire à culbute" which could be literally translated into "somersault desk": standing on four slender cabriole legs wit...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Bronze

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk
Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

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H 35.5 in W 23 in D 21.5 in

Rare Antique Mechanical Davenport Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Fine burled walnut. Satinwood interior. Desk opens to 42.50 inches.

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19th Century British Antique Mechanical Desk

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, Circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burl Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English burl walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870.   

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19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, Circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderful Antique English Burled walnut Mechanical Davenport desk, Circa 1870. Open (inches) 45.5 Height 24 Width 29 Depth Closed (inches) 22 Height 24 Width 22.25 Depth.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk. EWD048.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

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Walnut

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.
Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.

Antique Burled Walnut "Mechanical" Davenport Desk, Circa 1885.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional antique burled walnut "Mechanical" davenport desk, Circa 1885.

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1880s English Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Mechanical Davenport Desk, circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English burled walnut mechanical davenport desk, circa 1870. EWD050.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Walnut

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates
Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates

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H 36 in W 32.5 in D 24 in

Mechanical Writing Stand by Clowes & Gates

Located in Culver City, CA

Adjustable folding stand with beautiful hand carved legs.

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19th Century English Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'
Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'

Louis XV Mechanical Table, in the Manner of L.Boudin '1735-1804'

By Leonard Boudin

Located in Berlin, DE

Louis XV marquetry mechanical table or ‘table liseuse’, in the manner of Le´onard Boudin (1735-1804), veneered in tulipwood and other exotic woods, in part stained, on a carcase of o...

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

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Bronze

A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi
A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi

A.W. Faber-Castell gold or gold-plated mechanical pencil, presented in its origi

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Exquisite and one of a kind antique extendable mechanical pencil or push-pull pencil by A.W. Faber, late 19th or early 20th century. "A.W. FABER PARIS" and "G" are engraved on the i...

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Early 1900s French Antique Mechanical Desk

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows
1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows

1920 René Lalique Clock Six Hirondelles Glass Mechanical Movement Swallows

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Six Hirondelles Perchees" (swallows) clock made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1920. Working original mechanical movement signed "Henri Ditisheim". Mo...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

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Glass

1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement
1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement

1920 René Lalique Marguerites Clock Clear Glass Blue Patina Mechanical Movement

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Marguerites" clock made in 1920 in molded clear glass, working original mechanical movement. Design of daisies.. Molded "R.LALIQUE" signature. Perfect original c...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Glass

1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement
1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement

1920 René Lalique Pigeons Clock Grey-Blue Stained Glass Mechanical Movement

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Pigeons" clock made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with grey-blue patina, working original mechanical movement. Design of birds. Extremely rare model which was not com...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Glass

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk
Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau De Pente Ladies Desk Antique Louis XV style ormolu mounted mechanical cylinder lady's desk.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Mechanical Desk

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Mechanical Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique mechanical desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique mechanical desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and mahogany. There are many kinds of the antique mechanical desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mechanical desk, designed in the Victorian, Louis XV or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique mechanical desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Grey & Co, Birmingham and Samuel Walton Smith & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mechanical Desk?

An antique mechanical desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.