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Ornate Desk Model Signal Cannon in Bronze and Iron
Located in San Mateo, CA
This large desk top cannon model will actually fire. The barrel is bronze and the carriage is iron
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze, Iron

Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set having a quality ornate brass ink stand with a
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Wonderful Antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
Wonderful antique Victorian ornate brass desk set
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H 3.94 in W 9.26 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Brass Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique ornate brass desk clock having an exquisite ornate brass and enamel
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Antique Ornate Letter Rack, Italian, Gilt Stationery Stand, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate letter rack. An Italian, gilt metal stationery stand or desk tidy, dating
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Ornate Desk

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Metal

Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian ornate brass desk clock by Seth Thomas in the shape of a house with a
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1850s English Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Large Antique Quality Kingwood Ornate Ormolu Mounted Partners Bureau Plat-Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large Antique Victorian quality freestanding kingwood ornate ormolu mounted partners bureau plat
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Other

Fine Antique Victorian Ornate Gilded Clock Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Victorian ornate gilded clock set with charming ornate cupids and flowers. The clock
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Other

Spanish 17th Century Carved Desk
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An ornately carved desk originating from Spain in the late 17th century. Heavy turned legs
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Late 17th Century Spanish Other Antique Ornate Desk

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Iron

Antique Spanish 17th Century Carved Desk
Spanish 17th Century Carved Desk
H 27.96 in W 54.73 in D 31.11 in
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
the desk are also profusely inlaid and as well as having the ornate floral inlay but also an urn at
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1890s British Antique Ornate Desk

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Mahogany

Early 20th century satinwood sheraton revival desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drawers fitted with ornate handles.  Desk is finished to the reverse which makes it free standing. Good
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Ornate Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

Antique Tiger Oak Kidney Shaped Writing Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing antique Kinsey chapel writing desk. Features tiger oak around the sides and drawer face
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Early 20th Century American Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

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
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Ornate Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
, having three shaped oak lined drawers at the front of the desk with highly decorative ornate ormolu on
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1860s French Antique Ornate Desk

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Kingwood

Stunning quality French antique Victorian ornate brass clock garniture
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality French antique Victorian ornate brass clock garniture having a quality Victorian
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality English 19th century Victorian Amboyna Pedestal Desk. The desk top
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Amboyna

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
King Charles XIV. The desk having two drawers with ornate brass frames along the locks. The square top
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Free Standing Kneehole Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany free standing kneehole desk having an original brown leather
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Other

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Antique Spanish Trestle-Leg & Iron Stretcher Desk, Elaborately Carved
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish elaborately carved wood desk, with trestle-legs and forged-iron stretchers, from the turn
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Ornate Desk

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Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk is a remarkable and ornate antique piece
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ornate Desk

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Leather, Wood, Paint

19th Century Freestanding French Parquetry and Kingwood Kidney Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century freestanding French parquetry and Kingwood kidney desk, the kidney shaped top having a
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1880s French Antique Ornate Desk

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Kingwood

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
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19th Century French Empire Antique Ornate Desk

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Gold Leaf

Antique Ornate Gilt Bronze Pen Rest or Holder with Onyx Base & Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique pen rest or holder is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The frame and pillars of the pen...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Ornate Desk

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Onyx, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing desk after Cressent. French, late 19th century Measures
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Ornate Desk

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Ormolu

Swedish Biedermeier Birch Veneered Desk or Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
the two lower drawers each have ornate ring pulls. This Swedish Biedermeier desk, circa 1880, has a
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Ornate Desk

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Wood

Fine 19th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze-Trimmed Desk
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth century French Louis XV style kingwood desk decorated with ornate bronze trim and inlaid
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19th Century French Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze

Antique English Satinwood Desk in the Japanese Manner circa 1900
Located in Norwich, GB
An antique Edwardian Japanese manner satinwood inverted breakfront desk, with leather and gilt
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Ornate Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

19th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Desk Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
desk is set with superb gilt bronze mounts throughout, including ornate intertwining foliage adorning
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ornate Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France
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1890s French Renaissance Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Trestle Desk & Armchair Hardwood & Brass
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely vintage Anglo Indian Rosewood with ornate brass inlay
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Antique Art Deco English Sterling Silver Ink Desk Inkstand Desk Set London, 1910
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Embossed twin ink bottle desk
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Ornate Desk

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Very Fine Early 20th Century Desk Labelled Waring and Gillow
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 20th Century nine drawer desk, labelled 'Waring and Gillow'. The moulded top of
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Early 20th Century English Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Stunning Late 19th Century Desk in the Thomas Chippendale Manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning late 19th century mahogany desk in the Thomas Chippendale manner. The moulded top of
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Late 19th Century English Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE GEORGIAN IRISH 1780 RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WRITING TABLE DESK
Located in GB
fully restored Georgian Irish circa 1780 double sided writing table desk with hand dyed brown leather
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1780s Irish Georgian Antique Ornate Desk

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Antique Baroque Dining / Desk Table in Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
This impressive 19th-century baroque dining/desk table, made from solid oak by a skilled Danish
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Mid-19th Century Danish Brutalist Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Petite French carved oak dolphin table desk Renaissance Gothic 19th c ~Direct from France
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century continental horn desk set ornately decorated with silver. The small tray is 8 inches
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19th Century European Antique Ornate Desk

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Silver

19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
19th Century Silver Horn Desk Set
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
gorgeous ORNATE French oak "abattant" chest of drawers with fall front desk/secretary~~four WIDE drawers
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian brass desk set having two brass inkwells with lift up lids. It boasts
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19th Century English Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
Outstanding Antique Victorian Brass Desk Set
H 4.34 in W 12.21 in D 7.68 in
Early 20th Carved Walnut Desk or Dining Table with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style desk has ornate bronze hardware, seen around the entire desk and on its bronze claw-shaped
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
our most often requested items this year~~this is a gorgeous ornate French oak desk with three upper
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

Danish Art Nouveau, Dining / Desk Table made in Oak, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a striking rectangular dining or desk table that summarizes the essence of Danish Art
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
By Maison Léger
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry desk by Maison Léger French, c. 1880 Height
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ornate Desk

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Ormolu

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Late 18th Century British Antique Ornate Desk

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique partner desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Made of
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET. Direct from France
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ornate Desk

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Leather, Oak

Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ornate Desk

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Walnut

Chinese Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Writing Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Henri II or Renaissance Revival ornate carved oak Black Forest writing desk
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Ornate Desk

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Oak

20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
style desk has a ornate bronze hardware. The writing table is in excellent condition and has a rich
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, carved knees, two dovetail constructed drawers, and ornate solid brass hardware. Desk further features
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Ornate Desk

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Mahogany

Doré Bronze And Enamel Writing Desk Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French writing desk casket is a stellar example of neoclassical craftsmanship
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze, Enamel

French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ornate Desk

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Wood

A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table/Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing Table or Desk. The single drawer center table surmounted on each corner with ormolu mounts of
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set having a quality ebonised and ornate brass
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
Antique Victorian quality ebonised and brass desk set
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H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
French Louis XV Kingwood and Burl Wood Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk with Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Ornate Desk

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Bronze

Lovely circa 1900 Late Victorian French Pine Brown Leather Gold Gilt Desk Table
Located in GB
writing table, desk or occasional centre table with brown leather top and giltwood frame A very
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Leather, Pine

Victorian Davenport Desk Walnut 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian Davenport desk in walnut Hand crafted from walnut and circa 1890 Sloped writing
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1890s Victorian Antique Ornate Desk

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Walnut

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
By Empire Furniture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French ormolu mounted Empire style marble desk stand dating from the 19th century. This
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1860s French Empire Antique Ornate Desk

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Marble

French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Marble Desk Stand
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H 4.73 in W 13.59 in D 6.3 in
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Antique Ornate Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique ornate desk for your home. Each antique ornate desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. There are many kinds of the antique ornate desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ornate desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XV and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique ornate desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but James Deakin & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Ornate Desk?

An antique ornate desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,531, while the lowest priced sells for $476 and the highest can go for as much as $25,800.
Questions About Antique Ornate 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.