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Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency
Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique lead architect's riser desk. An English, mahogany draughtsman or cartographer's table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Exceptional craftsmanship for the...

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1820s British Regency Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk
Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Fine Tall Inlaid Dark Mahogany English Carlton House Two-Piece Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine tall inlaid dark mahogany English Carlton House two-piece secretary desk is an outstanding example of refined Georgian-inspired craftsmanship.

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Tall Desk

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Mahogany

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Dallas, TX

a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium) of fruitwood and kingwood, with an embossed gilt green leather slant-front writin...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood & Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Table
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood & Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Table

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Wood & Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry & Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item features a lift top, slanted surface, tall legs, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no k...

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Late 19th Century American Colonial Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Cherry

Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet
Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet

Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures 59.75 wide x 30.75 deep x 29 tall **Keywords:** Maison Millet desk, French gilt doré bureau plat, ormolu mounted desk, Louis XVI style writing table, antique French furnitu...

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Brass

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the greeting desk has a sloping lift up storage compartment, and is set on tall legs ...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s
Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s

Edwardian, Tall Secretaire, Black Lacquer, Bronze, Abalone Inlay, Marble, 1880s

Located in Stamford, CT

This spectacular Edwardian Bouille inlaid And bronze-mounted Abattant chest desk has been meticulously refinished and hand rubbed French polished to its original form. Having wonderf...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Provence made of solid walnut. The case is in three parts with paneled sides and beautiful hand carvings...

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Desk

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Walnut

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF

Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in North Miami, FL

Standing just 3 inches tall, the desk stand exemplifies the transitional elegance of turn-of-the-century design in Europe, bridging historicism, Art Nouveau and emerging Art Déco aes...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

19th Century English Paint Decorated Adam Style Satinwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century English Paint Decorated Adam Style Satinwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century English Paint Decorated Adam Style Satinwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century English Paint Decorated Adam Style Satinwood Writing Table Desk Dimensions : 50" Wide X 26" Deep X 34.5" Tall This stunning desk was made in England in the late 19th C...

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Late 19th Century British Adam Style Antique Tall Desk

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Satinwood

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship

1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in IT

This stunning 1950s oak bureau, crafted in the style of renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank, comes from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elega...

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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Oak

American Industrial Console Table
American Industrial Console Table

American Industrial Console Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Imagine it as a console in a chic entryway, a tall desk in a creative studio, a cash wrap in a boutique, or a shop fixture with presence to spare.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Steel

Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment
Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment

Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment

Located in Dubai, AE

Tall walnut desk cabinet in Baroque style with gilded brass ornamentation.

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19th Century German Baroque Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass

Industrial "Uhl Art Steel" Tall Task Desk By Toledo
Industrial "Uhl Art Steel" Tall Task Desk By Toledo

Industrial "Uhl Art Steel" Tall Task Desk By Toledo

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a circa 1915 "Uhl Art Steel" tall industrial rolling extension task desk manufactured by Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tall Desk

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Steel

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

From a functional point of view we think there are  many places it could be used, but it would certainly work well at a tall desk, modern kitchen breakfast bar/island  or even pu...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Ash, Elm

Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French
Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French

Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on desk, from the 18th century.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk
Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk

Danish 1810s Beige Gray Painted Two-Part Tall Secretary with Slant-Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Danish painted wood two-part secretary from circa 1810 with beige / light gray painted finish, slanted desk, four doors and carved reeded panels. A testament to timeless Danish cra...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s

Located in Germantown, MD

The Comb-Back, spindle and brace back Windsor Writing chair / Desk features a traditional sack-back style Windsor with a comb.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table with barstools, or a sofa back table for a 4 seat large sofa.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood, Elm

19th c. Grand Tour Classical Bronzed Library Bust of Asclepius God of Medicine
19th c. Grand Tour Classical Bronzed Library Bust of Asclepius God of Medicine

19th c. Grand Tour Classical Bronzed Library Bust of Asclepius God of Medicine

Located in Litchfield, CT

Asclepius is the son of Apollo and represents the healing aspect of the medical arts; Perfect size for the desk - measures 9" tall x 5 1/8" wide x 4" front to back.

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Metal

18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish

18th C. Venetian Secretary Hutch with a Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Venetian tall bookcase with secretary desk will be an eye-catching room-maker--perfect for an entry foyer, living-room, or bedroom.

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18th Century Italian Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Antique Empire Revival Black Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair
Antique Empire Revival Black Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair

Antique Empire Revival Black Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Empire Revival Tall Black and Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair This stunning pair of tall candelabra desk lamps is decorated with ornate gilded bronze lion head...

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Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Tall Desk

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Bronze

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique
18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliothèque Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A very important rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Metallic Thread

Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp
Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp

Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp

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Vintage White Opaline Table Lamp

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage Opaline white glass and walnut tall table lamp. This striking desk or table lamp has beautifully rounded opaline Charming desk lamp with two white opaline glass centerpieces.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Opaline Glass, Fruitwood

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant

Located in London, GB

A Secretaire a abattant is a tall French writing-desk, the top part of which resembles an armoire, with a door at its base.

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1850s French Rococo Revival Antique Tall Desk

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Marble, Ormolu

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Tall Desk Chair
Tall Desk Chair

Tall Desk Chair

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H 36.62 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in

Tall Desk Chair

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

An over scale office chair. Upholstered leather horse shoe back rest supported on turned spindles, shapely scalloped seat. English mid-19th century. Measures: H 93, W 57, D ...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Primitive Painted Tall Desk

Primitive Painted Tall Desk

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H 43 in W 25 in D 18 in

Primitive Painted Tall Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

very primitive lift top desk from a school in old green paint

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Early 20th Century American Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk
Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk

Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk

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H 47 in W 83.75 in D 54 in

Quartersawn Oak Partners Desk

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Both sides are sloped toward the user aiding in use as this desk is quite tall! Dimensions: 83.75” wide x 54” deep x 47” tall.

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Flame Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Flame Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Flame Lamps

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H 41 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of French 19th Century Cast Iron Flame Lamps

Located in Woodbury, CT

They would make a handsome addition on either side of a console table, long desk or on tall steel stands. Their casting detail is crisp and deep.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Steel, Iron

French Bureau Plat Around 1900
French Bureau Plat Around 1900

French Bureau Plat Around 1900

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H 30.71 in W 63.59 in D 31.89 in

French Bureau Plat Around 1900

Located in Heiligenberg, DE

Bureau Plat is in restored condition with shellac polished surface. This generous desk stands on tall curved legs and is free standing in the room.

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Kingwood

Tall Accountant's Desk
Tall Accountant's Desk

Tall Accountant's Desk

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H 71 in W 46 in D 28 in

Tall Accountant's Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall desk from a accountant office, unusually simple and tall legs with cubby holes.

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Early 20th Century Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

French Late Neoclassical Pinewood Tall Desk or Vanity, ca. 1840
French Late Neoclassical Pinewood Tall Desk or Vanity, ca. 1840

French Late Neoclassical Pinewood Tall Desk or Vanity, ca. 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed entirely of well patinated pinewood, having a raised rear gallery enclosed on sides and raised on square tapering legs, height of larger surface is 32.5 inches

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1840s French Neoclassical Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Oak Podium
19th Century French Oak Podium

19th Century French Oak Podium

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H 43.7 in W 25.6 in D 18.5 in

19th Century French Oak Podium

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden desk made in 19th century, France. This tall desk has been carefully bleached so as to enhance its natural oak surface and highlight the elaborate carvings that adorn its su...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

Tall White Primitive Desk
Tall White Primitive Desk

Tall White Primitive Desk

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H 42 in W 67 in D 29 in

Tall White Primitive Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

An early standing desk, with worn white paint and original brass hardware. Made in France circa 1870.

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1870s French Country Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass

Tall English Regency Desk
Tall English Regency Desk

Tall English Regency Desk

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H 30 in W 37 in D 27 in

Tall English Regency Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

England

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19th Century English Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tall French Desk
Tall French Desk

Tall French Desk

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H 83 in W 33 in D 24 in

Tall French Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful tall French desk with glass and wood doors for storage, original painted surface.

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19th Century French Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk

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H 39.5 in W 23 in D 18 in

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have possibly been used for giving lectures or for concierge administration.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Pine

George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800
George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800

George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800

Located in Astoria, NY

The George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, dating from around 1800, features 9 short drawers.

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19th Century English Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

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H 39.5 in W 23 in D 18 in

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have possibly been used for giving lectures or for concierge administration.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item features beautiful wood grain, 2 swing doors, no key, but unlocked, 4 dovetailed drawers...

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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Industrial 1920s Two-Tone Maple Watchmaker's Desk
Industrial 1920s Two-Tone Maple Watchmaker's Desk

Industrial 1920s Two-Tone Maple Watchmaker's Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This piece functions great as a tall desk, console or kitchen island. Height to the center drawers is 32".

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1920s American Industrial Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Maple

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Antique Secretaire or Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Antique Secretaire or Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Antique Secretaire or Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

A stately Gustavian tall case secretary featuring a refined, neoclassical silhouette with paneled doors, drop down writing space with six drawers. The piece has a soft, muted painted...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870
Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870

Antique Clerks Writing Desk, English, Victorian, Mahogany Tall Bureau circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique clerk's desk, an English, Victorian, mahogany, tall bureau dating to circa 1870.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Pine Work Desk, circa 1870
Pine Work Desk, circa 1870

Pine Work Desk, circa 1870

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H 49 in W 60 in D 34 in

Pine Work Desk, circa 1870

Located in Culver City, CA

Pine work desk, circa 1870. Tall clerks desk. Sloping pine top, with original worn paint finish. 49 inches tall!

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Pine

18th Century Tall Italian Secretaire on Stand from Sologne, France
18th Century Tall Italian Secretaire on Stand from Sologne, France

18th Century Tall Italian Secretaire on Stand from Sologne, France

Located in New Orleans, LA

Arched top with doors that open to shelving over a tidy little desk with drawer. Two pieces that are stacked. Drawers add to the practicality and charm. Italian design that was purc...

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18th Century Italian Other Antique Tall Desk

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900
Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900

Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900

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H 30.71 in W 57.29 in D 28.15 in

Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Made of mahogany, the desk stands on tall, tapering square legs finished with brass sabots.

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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass

Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800
Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800

Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800

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H 30.12 in W 50.6 in D 33.08 in

Oval Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1800

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant oval writing desk crafted from mahogany, circa 1800. The desk stands on tall, tapered square legs accented with brass profiles, emphasizing its classical design.

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Early 1800s Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk

19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

The entire piece is 59.5 inches tall, 52 inches wide and 29.5 inches deep. The top section is 14 inches deep and 31.5 inches tall, leaving 15 inches of desk to work on.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Oak

Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820
Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820

Charles X Desk by Alphonse Giroux & Cie, Paris, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant desk resting on tall, tapered legs with a straight apron, intricately inlaid with fine acanthus leaves and scrolling vine motifs, framed by delicate string inlays.

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1820s French Charles X Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fantastic Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Edwardian Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
Fantastic Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Edwardian Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk

Fantastic Inlaid Walnut and Satinwood Edwardian Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a rare and desirable piece and won't last. The desk measures 43 tall x 27 wide x 17 deep. It dates to 1900-1910.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

Best Dore' Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather
Best Dore' Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather

Best Dore' Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The desk measures 44.25 wide x 43.75 tall x 25.5 deep.

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The desk measures 47 tall x 42 wide x 24 deep and the writing height is 30 inches.

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1890s English Adam Style Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Satinwood

A Transitional Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Desk or 'Bounheur du Jour'
A Transitional Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Desk or 'Bounheur du Jour'

A Transitional Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Desk or 'Bounheur du Jour'

Located in Berlin, DE

A small bonheur du jour or writing desk with a raised back section with a fall front opening, revealing an interior with the original leather lined writing surface and three small dr...

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Leather Top Antique 1920s Era French-Made Directoire Style Solid Walnut Desk
Leather Top Antique 1920s Era French-Made Directoire Style Solid Walnut Desk

Leather Top Antique 1920s Era French-Made Directoire Style Solid Walnut Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The leather is in excellent condition. The desk measures 63 wide x 26 deep x 31 tall. The kneehole is 25 tall x 22 wide.

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1920s French Directoire Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Walnut

Rare Figural Carved Solid Mahogany R.J. Horner Partners Executive Desk
Rare Figural Carved Solid Mahogany R.J. Horner Partners Executive Desk

Rare Figural Carved Solid Mahogany R.J. Horner Partners Executive Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The desk measures 60 wide x 40 inches deep x 30.5 tall.

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1880s American High Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1900s Era Adams Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity or Small Writing Desk
Antique 1900s Era Adams Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity or Small Writing Desk

Antique 1900s Era Adams Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity or Small Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The piece measures 37 wide x 30 tall x 20 deep. The desk is from the 1900-1920 era and is English.

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Early 1900s English Adam Style Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Satinwood

A Rare and Unusual Italian Cherrywood and Leather Upholstered Tall Chair
A Rare and Unusual Italian Cherrywood and Leather Upholstered Tall Chair

A Rare and Unusual Italian Cherrywood and Leather Upholstered Tall Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

the barrel shaped upper backrest and curved arms upholstered in original faded black leather,all raised on curved supports, the round upholstered seat raised on flared and tapering l...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Cherry

Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry
Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry

Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry

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H 7 in W 17.5 in D 11 in

Folding Traveller’s Desk with Parquetry

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Measures: 17.5" wide x 11" deep x 7" tall x 19.25" extended desk.

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Late 19th Century Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted fi...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Scottish George Lumsden Mahogany Nautical Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique Scottish George Lumsden Mahogany Nautical Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Antique Scottish George Lumsden Mahogany Nautical Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

A very impressive antique 19th century Scottish long case 8 day Grandfather clock by George Lumsden of Pittenweem. Tall Georgian style case featuring barley twisted accents and S sc...

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19th Century Scottish George II Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Burl

Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk
Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk

Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk

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H 33 in W 66.5 in D 42 in

Very Large Oak Partners Library Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Tall oak partners or library desk the rectangular hide top with a gilt-tooled border enclosed by a moulded edge over an arrangement of six freeze drawers all fitted with leather writ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Oak

American Cherry Slant Front Desk, circa 1780
American Cherry Slant Front Desk, circa 1780

American Cherry Slant Front Desk, circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American CT slant front desk with tall bracket foot and fitted interior, circa 1780.

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1780s American Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Cherry

Regence Louis XV-Style, Bronze-Mounted Kingwood and Marquetry Tall-Case Clock
Regence Louis XV-Style, Bronze-Mounted Kingwood and Marquetry Tall-Case Clock

Regence Louis XV-Style, Bronze-Mounted Kingwood and Marquetry Tall-Case Clock

By Charles Cressent

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Regence / Louis XV-Style, gilt-bronze-mounted kingwood and marquetry tall-case grandfather clock, 19th Century. After a Model by Charles Cressent (French, 1685-1768). A fin...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk circa 1870, 19th Century
Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk circa 1870, 19th Century

Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk circa 1870, 19th Century

Located in Leeds, GB

Hidden underneath are four original castors. A lovely original desk, in good condition and ready for use. Dimensions: This desk measures approximately 76.5 cm (30") tall to the de...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Thomas West, London Inlaid Flame Mahogany Tall Case Clock, 1819
Antique English Thomas West, London Inlaid Flame Mahogany Tall Case Clock, 1819

Antique English Thomas West, London Inlaid Flame Mahogany Tall Case Clock, 1819

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English long case clock by Thomas West for Radcliff Bros, London offers flame mahogany case with broken arch top having finials surmounting hood with reeded and columns an...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk
Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk

Rare 18th Century French Cherrywood Buffet Deux Corps Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

However, it is also a fold out writing desk or in French, a "scriban". Tall fold out desks such as this, sometimes incorporated drawers beneath the writing desk, so they would be cal...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Art Deco Desk Set 'École de Nancy', Early 20th Century
French Art Deco Desk Set 'École de Nancy', Early 20th Century

French Art Deco Desk Set 'École de Nancy', Early 20th Century

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Size of the bookcase: 186 cm tall, 205 cm wide and 42 cm deep. Size of the desk: 78 cm tall, 151 cm wide and 87 cm deep The whole set is in good condition and ready for use.   

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Tall Desk

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Oak

Antique French Desk Library Office Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C
Antique French Desk Library Office Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C

Antique French Desk Library Office Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Oak 19th C

Located in Tyler, TX

53" tall (top of crown) x 52" wide x 28.5" deep 29.5" tall top of desk writing surface 22.75" leg room to the floor Paneled sides with carved edge beveled top~~a perfect piece to pl...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Rustic Wood Console Table with Industrial Cast Iron Legs
Antique Rustic Wood Console Table with Industrial Cast Iron Legs

Antique Rustic Wood Console Table with Industrial Cast Iron Legs

Located in Round Top, TX

The heavy cast iron legs add stability and an Industrial slant, making this a great work table or kitchen island, or even a tall desk. This intriguing Industrial console table will b...

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Early 19th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Iron

Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat, Probably France, circa 1900
Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat, Probably France, circa 1900

Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat, Probably France, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Large Empire style, mahogany veneered desk. The desk stands on tall square legs with brass sabots and features gilded Empire style appliqués in the form of urns, arabesques and festo...

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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass

Tall Shop / Work Desk
Tall Shop / Work Desk

Tall Shop / Work Desk

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H 55 in W 104 in D 27 in

Tall Shop / Work Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful form, with original hardware

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19th Century French Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

Georgian Drop-Front Bureau with Elaborate Interior
Georgian Drop-Front Bureau with Elaborate Interior

Georgian Drop-Front Bureau with Elaborate Interior

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

wide x 21? deep x 39? tall (29? tall at desk work surface).  

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass

French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary
French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary

French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary

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H 55.25 in W 28.75 in D 17.63 in

French Bird's-Eye Maple and Ebony Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Bird's-eye maple wood with ebony detailing all hand-carved and in wonderful condition. Sever drawer's stand tall, hiding the desk with all locks working. Drawers 1, 5, 6 & 7 are grea...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tall Desk

Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750
Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750

Louis XV Cherrywood Bibliotheque Scriban from Burgundy, France, circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

Tall fold out desks such as this, sometimes incorporated drawers beneath the writing desk, so they would be called a scriban commode.

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Brass, Wire

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$3,150 / set

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Tall Desk

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Gold Leaf

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation
Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

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Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk, circa 1860, after Renovation

Located in Opole, PL

We present you another incredible piece of furniture in our collection -- this elegant and highly exquisite Biedermeier secretary desk circa 1860. The secretary desk was manufactu...

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1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk
French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

$6,500

H 71 in W 44.75 in D 24.75 in

French 19th Century Walnut Secretary Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Glass

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

$7,001Sale Price|20% Off

H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...

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Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Baize, Mahogany

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Metal

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

$4,500Sale Price|52% Off

H 48 in W 39.5 in D 20 in

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Located in Water Mill, NY

Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.

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1790s American Federal Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle
Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle

Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet & Brass Eagle

By Mahogany Associates

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a beautiful inlaid flame mahogany Federal style secretary desk with tambour doors. It has two glass shelves. The body has several areas with inlaid satinwood designs. It date...

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

$1,200

H 35 in W 33 in D 15 in

Antique Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant Italian walnut secretary desk features a slanted fall-front that opens to reveal compartments and small drawers for organized storage. The rich walnut grain adds warmth ...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Located in Belmont, MA

Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style. It has a beautiful walnut veneer ...

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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890
Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890

Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890

$1,908

H 39 in W 36 in D 15 in

Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A delightful Sheraton style ladies desk dating to 1890 Rich flame mahogany wood with deep patina Sheraton style tapering legs typical from this period Seven drawers giving ample room...

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1890s Sheraton Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface
Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface

Carlton House Desk Vintage English Styling with Leather Writing Surface

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Toronto, CA

Here is our Vintage Carlton House Desk, English Styling with Leather Writing Surface. A lovely flamed mahogany veneer with a lively pattern make this a true show piece. With seven...

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20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Hardwood

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation
19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation

$2,754Sale Price|20% Off

H 48.04 in W 33.86 in D 20.48 in

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation

Located in Opole, PL

19th-Century Louis Philippe Walnut Wood & Veneer Secretary Desk After Renovation Delicately shaped and richly adorned, this 19th-century secretary desk in the style of Louis Phi...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk

$38,160

H 38.98 in W 53.55 in D 24.41 in

Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Edwardian period Sheraton style Satinwood, Carlton house desk. Having a brass pierced gallery to the top. Marquetry inlaid decoration depicting musical instrument...

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Satinwood

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary
French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

French 19th Century Directoire Roll Top Secretary

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately French Directoire roll top secretary. This massive desk is over six feet long and four feet tall with a grey marble top. Directly beneath the marble are three drawers with ...

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19th Century French Directoire Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850
Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850

$6,021

H 61.82 in W 40.56 in D 19.69 in

Mahogany Secretary Desk, Sweden, circa 1850

Located in Chorzów, PL

Impressive secretary from the mid-19th century in Biedermeier style. Antique furniture with a more beautiful form will add elegance to any interior. A representative piece of furnitu...

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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Tall Desk

Materials

Walnut

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique tall desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique tall desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique tall desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tall desk, those designed in Victorian, Rococo and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique tall desk over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany Studios are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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