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19th Century Georgian Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany tambour desk with green tooled leather writing
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, most likely originated in the
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Tambour Desk

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Brass

Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Maidstone, GB
Sheraton period partridigewood desk, completely enclosed by reeded tambour shutter, a short draw to
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19th Century British Sheraton Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted cream colored fine
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
H 41 in W 38.5 in D 23 in
With Certificate Antique Shannon File Co Victorian Walnut Tambour Desk Must See
By The Shannon File Cabinet
Located in GB
Shannon File Co LTD, tambour fronted desk in Walnut with a certificate of authentication from the British
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Tambour Desk

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Walnut

English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood
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1780s English George III Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Brass

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
creativity. The piece features profuse brass inlay and a rolling tambour desk top. On opening the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

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Brass

Antique Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
H 35.44 in W 28.35 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Rare 19th century French walnut roll top desk in the style of Louis XV. The tambour door locks with
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
H 40.75 in W 46.5 in D 26.5 in
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English five drawer Hepplewhite tambour writing desk with fitted interior, satinwood string inlay
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18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Antique Tambour Desk

Free Standing English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Brass

Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With the leather top removed, the metal tray makes a convenient wine tasting tray or table.
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1920s American Antique Tambour Desk

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Metal

New England Hepplewhite Step Back Tambour Flip Top Secretary Desk
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite tambour secretary flip top desk. Composed of mahogany solids and figured
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1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Tambour Desk

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Brass

Dutch-Colonial 18th Century Small Children's or Ladies Bureau with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. 39 cm The tambour desk or bureau a` cilindre came into fashion in the Dutch East Indies of the
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18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Tambour Desk

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Wood

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 Tambour Desk

Materials

Oak

George III Sheraton Period Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning George III Sheraton Period lady's small tambour fronted desk. Constructed from
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18th Century British Country Antique Tambour Desk

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Satinwood

George III Sheraton Period Desk
George III Sheraton Period Desk
H 41.54 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4637 Fine late Victorian satinwood bureau, having arched tambour top which open to reveal pigeons
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1890s English Sheraton Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
Superb Sheraton Revival Satinwood Desk
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
decorative brass escutcheon and moulded pulls. The tambour top rolls upwards to reveal the writing desk
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1920s English Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Oak

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
H 40 in W 42 in D 27 in
19th Century Figured Walnut Ladies Writing Desk.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Attractive rare Victorian ladies writing desk with two short drawers below two tambour roll tops
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Wood

Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A small George III roll top desk with tambour front. Mahogany with satinwood inlay around drawers
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
Small George III Mahogany Roll Top Desk
H 38.75 in W 32.25 in D 24 in
Louis XVI Secretary with Cylinder Top & Tambour Front Northern Europe circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
two brass pulls. Above desk top is a tambour door with open compartments. Three drawers of staggered
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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

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Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tambour Desk

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Other

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830. Rare piece of English furniture we found
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Fully Fitted Oak Serpentine Roll Top Desk - Twin Pedestal
Located in Leicester, GB
, and a sliding desk top above. The tambour cover slides back smoothly to reveal a large desk underneath
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-top desk. An English, mahogany and leather tambour bureau in Aesthetic
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Wood

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
, cornflowers, acanthus foliage, urns, swags & rosettes. Tambour cylinder-top opens to a pull-out desk with
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Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Tambour Desk

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Leather, Satinwood

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
cylinder desk features a tambour roll top, opening to reveal an interior gallery fitted with small drawers
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tambour Desk

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style mahogany cylinder desk with bronze mounts and a marble top, circa 1920. This desk
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1920s European Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Desk
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Regency Cylinder Desk Mahogany Furniture, 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
and pull out writing surface with a leather insert. The top of the desk having a cupboard of tambour
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1890s Regency Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th century, English mahogany roll top writing desk with two drawers and four bales in front
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19th Century Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronze work characterize this tambour front roll top writing
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Edwardian Freestanding Quality Oak Roll Top Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Edwardian freestanding quality oak roll top desk with fielded panels to all sides and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

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Bronze

George III Satinwood and Marquetry Harlequin Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
and fitting into a recess , leather top of Tiffany blue. A button released the pop up desk with
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1770s English George III Antique Tambour Desk

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Satinwood

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
sides; raised on square tapering legs ending in brass caps and casters; surmounted by a tambour roll-up
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1790s English George III Antique Tambour Desk

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Brass

George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
George III Mahogany Roll-Top Writing Table
H 39.25 in W 36.25 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Exhibition Bureau a Cylindre by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
flowers, sunflowers and acanthus leaves, the shutter tambour opening to reveal an interior fitted with six
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
by a pierced guilloche acanthus gallery above three frieze drawers and a tambour with a berried
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tambour Desk

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Bronze

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 Tambour Desk

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Hardwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Parquetry Bureau a Rognon
Located in Montreal, QC
surface is enclosed by a pair of tambour shutters which, when rolled back, reveal small drawers. The desk
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau, After Francoise Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Mahogany tambour bureau, having a
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
bronze mounts 'PB'. The top of Sarrancolin marble above a tambour with a central mount depicting
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tambour Desk

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Bronze

Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Located in Lymington, GB
Fine early 19th century rosewood and brass-inlaid bonheur du jour or writing desk, of the highest
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Kingwood & Parquetry Bureau à Cylindre Attributed To F.Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dublin, IE
Cylindre attributed to Francoise Linke, the alabastro a pecorella marble top above a tambour enclosing an
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Walnut, Writing Desk, Tambour, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau cabinet. An English, walnut drop-front writing desk with tambour, dating
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. We took sections and created these unique lamps that
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Ebonized Tambour Lamp
Ebonized Tambour Lamp
H 4.5 in W 38 in D 7.5 in
Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
leather straps and have the look of a roll top desk. There is an amazing patina that just can't be
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Wood

Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
Large Rustic Tambour Lamp
H 32 in W 58 in D 12 in
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal
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1820s Indian Islamic Antique Tambour Desk

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Ivory, Rosewood

Mid-19th Century Campaign Camphor Metamorphic Lap Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and good quality camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges
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Mid-19th Century Indonesian Campaign Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Superb Quality 19th Century Mahogany Secretaire Desk Cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century mahogany secretaire desk cabinet, the top section having a brass
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1880s British Victorian Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk/Cabinet By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Desk/Cabinet By François Linke
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
two adjustable shelves, over two tambour doors which open to a compartmentalized interior with fitted
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Rococo Revival Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in London, GB
writing-desk, the top part of which resembles an armoire, with a door at its base. The top is usually flap
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1850s French Rococo Revival Antique Tambour Desk

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Bureau Cabinet, English, Edwardian, Walnut Cupboard, circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
proportion and practical use. Standing upon square section legs A proud, lower, tambour fronted cupboard
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Walnut

A Louis XV Ormolu mounted Tulipwood, Kingwood & Parquetry Collectors Cabinet
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Sheffield, MA
& parquetry throughout, with tambour shutters revealing a re-fitted interior with 6 graduating drawers, all
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Tambour Desk

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
walnut, tambour marble-top sideboard (credenza server bar cabinet buffet chest) Retaining extensive
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Early 19th century George III Mahogany Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
English tambour desk in excellent condition with slides on each side and sturdy hardware. The top
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19th Century English George III Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Diminutive Mahogany Hepplewhite Desk with Tambour Doors, MA, circa 1795
Located in Providence, RI
tambour desk. Please find an image of early signature work in pencil script on the side of an interior
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Early 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tambour Top Desk
Located in Folkestone, Kent
Exceptional quality Regency period, figured mahogany tambour top desk. The tambour shutter opening
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Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Tambour Top Desk
Regency Mahogany Tambour Top Desk
H 40.56 in W 42.52 in D 24.02 in
Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
inlaid mahogany tambour estate writing desk. The secretaire is fully fitted with lettered pigeon holes
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1790s British Hepplewhite Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Roll Top (Tambour) with Top Gallery
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Eastlake era tambour cylinder roll top walnut desk. 4 turned legs, pair of drawers each side
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Brass

18th French Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Desk
Located in London, GB
consisting of six deep drawers all above a single frieze drawer and tambour slide cupboard opening to reveal
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Late 18th Century French Antique Tambour Desk

Materials

Wood

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Antique Tambour Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique tambour desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique tambour desk — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique tambour desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique tambour desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XV and Regency styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Tambour Desk?

Prices for an antique tambour desk start at $843 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $2,572.
Questions About Antique Tambour 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.