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Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Desk Calendar or Stationary Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze desk calendar holder or stationary holder featuring Greek key
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Stationary Desk

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Bronze

Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality oak stationary box having a sloping front and a pair of oak doors opening
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Oak

Quality Antique Victorian oak stationary box
Quality antique Victorian oak stationary box
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H 13 in W 14.97 in D 10.63 in
Paul Beau Mixed Metal Desk Set, Blotter Corners, Stationary Rack and Pen Tray
By Paul Beau
Located in Montreal, QC
Paul Beau, doyen of Montreal Arts & Craft metal workers flourished in the first half of the 20th century. He was responsible for much fine work, in both private and public mileaux. H...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Antique Stationary Desk

Charming Victorian Hand Carved Pine Stationary Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A charming Victorian hand carved pine stationary box The Box is good quality and in very good
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Stationary Desk

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Pine

English Mid-19th Century Brass Stationary Box with Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
English 1850s decorative brass stationary box and inkwell with an attached lid that opens to
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

French Arts and Crafts Oak Stationary Box with Tambour
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts and Crafts oak stationary box with Tambour This very attractive French Box is made
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Stationary Desk

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Oak

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Accents & Fitted Stationary Compartments With A Tooled Leather Interior Supplied with two glass inkwells
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Edwardian Silver-Mounted Stationary Box with Matching Victorian Blotter
Located in Montreal, QC
This box has much evident quality. The pierced cover is repousse with scrolling acanthus leaves, flowers and trellis-work about a vacant cartouche. It has a long "piano" hinge and is...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Silver

19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With An Engraved Shield. Stationary
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Rosewood

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior SLOPE 30 Inside the slope there is a leather bound blotting sheet, le...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass, Steel

Rare Handcrafted Regency Rosewood Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Slope
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Regency Bramah Rosewood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully De...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Walnut Stationary Box Inlaid with Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique travel writing slope in well figured walnut. Original faded blue gray velvet. Piece measures 15 inches long when open.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Stationary Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder This is a very useful piece, the box is
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Stationary Desk

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Oak

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel for paper. Brass handles and a worki...
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1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Edwardian inlaid writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Stationary Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century mahogany inlaid writing desk, the super structure comprising of three
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1890s British Antique Stationary Desk

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Mahogany

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This desk was purchased by me at the closure of the Whitbread Archive Museum in 2001. It comes with
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Stationary Desk

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Oak

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 Stationary Desk

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Kingwood

Fabulous Edwardian Inlaid Desk in the Carlton House Style
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk in the Carlton house style, finely carved, line inlaid and cross
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Chinese Antique Lacquered Wooden Desk with Four Drawers and Curling Scrolls
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 20th century, with four drawers
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
By John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
use upon a desk or stationary cabinet. Measurements (centimetres) 5.5 square
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Stationary Desk

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Desk Inkwell
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Early 19C British Rosewood Davenport Desk in the Manner of
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Stationary Desk

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Hardwood

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Tapestry, Oak

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Stunning Edwardian, richly patinated mahogany desk in the Carlton house style by Maple of London
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Stationary Desk

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Velvet, Burl

Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Davenport Desk
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality inlaid rosewood freestanding Davenport desk, Having the original brass
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19th Century Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Early 19th Century English Fall Front Butler's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
Early 19th century English fall front butler's desk, the pullout / pull-out fitted interior with
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1810s English Georgian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

19th Century Satinwood and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding 19th century satinwood and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super
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1890s British Edwardian Antique Stationary Desk

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Satinwood

Rare 19th Century English Eclipse Patented Telescopic Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
gallery area for stationary, pens etc with 2 inkwells. On the left side of the desk is a red Moroccan and
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Sheraton Revival Rosewood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk, 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality late Victorian Sheraton style rosewood and marquetry desk in the manner of Edwards
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Stationary Desk

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Mahogany

Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
various stationary cubby’s. The writing slope has a gold leaf embossed, green leather top which is very
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

Stunning Late 19th Century Campaign or Travelers Desk Attr. to Thomas Potter
By Thomas Potter
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique quarter-sawn, two piece oak campaign desk. This may very well be the most beautiful and
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
inset with worn black leather and tooled with gold that slides back to reveal a paper and stationary
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19th Century French Empire Antique Stationary Desk

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Metal

French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
French 19th Century Lady's Work Table
H 28.13 in W 20.25 in D 13.88 in
SUITE OF FiVE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BUISNESS PRESS / STAMPS FROM BEVAN FUNNELL
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
related pieces of stationary These five are all as you can see, they made great decorative desk art and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Metal

19th Century French Boulle Inkwell of Large Proportions
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
stationary drawer on cast ormolu feet. Circa 1860 French
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

RESTORED ANTiQUE ART NOUVEAU STATIONERY WRITING CABINET WITH CALENDAR & KEy
Located in GB
collectable, Art Nouveau, fully restored stationary writing cabinet with date function and original key In
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Other

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary
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1840s Hong Kong Antique Stationary Desk

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Hardwood

French Tole Split Wire Early 20th Century Trash Can with Liner
Located in Hudson, NY
split and wrapped into a crimped top and bottom ring set with a stationary liner at the bottom. It
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Stationary Desk

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Steel

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Carved Cherry Bonheur du Jour
Located in New Orleans, LA
drawers over a marquetry inlaid slant front desk with an inset baize lined writing surface and an interior
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass, Ormolu

A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
By L. Cueunieres Ebeniste.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
distinction of functioning drawers to both sides making it useful as a partners desk or library table. The
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Stationary Desk

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Ormolu

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Located in Crawley, GB
scroll supports.With a lift lid desk with 2 internal drawers and 4 drawers to one side and dummy drawers
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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Leather, Walnut

Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
Beautiful Early-Victorian Walnut Davenport
H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
fitted interior for stationary storage. Below this, the writing surface also lifts to reveal ample
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Pop Up Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
davenport has a fretted gallery on top of a hinged lid, opening to reveal a fitted interior for stationary
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Walnut

Rare Nobel Peace Prize Winner Autograph Fredric Passy L'affaire Du Luxemburg
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
l'arb emtre nation stationary dated 1892
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1890s Antique Stationary Desk

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Located in London, GB
will make a statement once placed on any period desk. Condition: In really excellent condition, please
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1860s Antique Stationary Desk

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Ormolu

Renaissance Revival Standing Desk, ca. 1880
Located in New York, NY
a very nicely appointed little writing surface complete with a cabinet for stationary supplies and
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Late 19th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Stationary Desk

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Pewter

Renaissance Revival Standing Desk, ca. 1880
Renaissance Revival Standing Desk, ca. 1880
H 70.87 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer and Gilt Davenport Desk
Located in Brea, CA
Early 19th century Chinese export lacquer and gilt Davenport desk, the entire finely decorated with
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Stationary Desk

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Lacquer

Pollard Oak Writing Slope or Lap Desk in Pollard Oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century Pollard oak Campaign writing slope or lap desk This is a very rare piece, it
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Oak

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Stationary Desk

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Brass

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
stationary, watches, jewelry, or thinking outside of the box, holding you remote controls and candy!! We
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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Stationary Desk

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Ebony, Wood

La Cruche Casee, Antique French Bronze Sculptural Desk Candleholder, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
bronze in the second half of the 19th century France, this absolutely fabulous stationary figural candle
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1870s French Romantic Antique Stationary Desk

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Bronze

Exquisite Victorian Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in GB
various stationary cubby’s. The writing slope is baize lined and on the underside of the base you have
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Stationary Desk

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Hardwood

Brocade-Upholstered Eastlake Parlor Chair with Casters
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Soquel, CA
wheels but the back two legs are stationary. The top of the chair is carved with detailed ornamentation
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Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Stationary Desk

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Bronze

Italian Baroque Style Walnut 19th Century Fratino Table with Carved Lyre Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
, standing at a height of 21.75 inches. These drawers provide discreet storage for items like stationary or
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Stationary Desk

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Walnut

Antique Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture with a Camel by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
sculptural desk piece. A camel stands majestically atop a rocky road. His rider, dressed in a flowing
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Stationary Desk

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Bronze

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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1780s Antique Stationary Desk

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Hardwood

A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

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Other

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
-loaded stationary drawer features a solid Satinwood base complete with small yet elegant dovetail joints
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Stationary Desk

Materials

Brass

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Antique Stationary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique stationary desk for your home. An antique stationary desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique stationary desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique stationary desk, designed in the Arts and Crafts, Victorian or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique stationary desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asprey International Limited, C. Philipp and Paul Beau produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Stationary Desk?

An antique stationary desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,155, while the lowest priced sells for $367 and the highest can go for as much as $8,800.
Questions About Antique Stationary Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs 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.