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Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare 18th century Chippendale period georgian mahogany partners pedestal desk having beautiful
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk, or Dressing Table, Having Attractive
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
Late 19th Century Kidney Shaped Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Spanish Barley twist desk is a truly remarkable example of hand-crafted excellence
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
H 32.5 in W 80.5 in D 30.5 in
Fabulous 19th Century Library Desk or Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th century fruitwood library table desk finely hand carved with gorgeously rich grain
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19th Century English Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

A Very Fine Edwardian Carlton House Style Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany Carlton House style desk of
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Brass

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
smaller side of average for this type of desk. It has a rich brown colour with a good patina. As one would
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Typing Desk

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Oak

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period. Period : 19th
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19th Century English Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Very Fine 19th Century Nine Drawer Pedestal Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century mahogany nine drawer pedestal desk, finely hand carved, of fabulous
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19th Century English Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique late Victorian mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date
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1880s English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Dutch Marquetry 18th Century Large Freestanding Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
take up to approximately 1,000 hours to complete this type of detailed work. This desk was restored
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Late 18th Century Dutch Other Antique Typing Desk

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, the rectangular
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1880s English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

A Very Fine Edwardian Leather Top Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian mahogany leather top nine drawer kidney shaped desk, of stunning quality
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
desk, circa 1860 in date. The rectanglular top is satinwood crosbanded and inset with a stunning gold
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1860s English Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

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 Typing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian flame mahogany partners pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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1880s English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Very Fine 1920s Leather Top Desk or Sofa Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 1920s mahogany desk or sofa table finely carved and of fabulous quality with rich
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Early 20th Century English Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Edwardian Desk Attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Edwardian richly patinated mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts. Line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
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1880s French Empire Revival Antique Typing Desk

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Ormolu

A Stunning Edwardian Leather Top Desk after Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Edwardian richly patinated and beautifully figured mahogany desk in the manner of Edward
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

A Fabulous Edwardian Desk attributed to Edward and Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous Edwardian mahogany desk attributed to Edward and Roberts, richly patinated, line inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

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Brass

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Pedestal Desk, By Guillaume Grohé. France
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Typing Desk

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Four Drawer Partners Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
elegant shaped tapering legs that terminate in their original brass castors. It is a partners desk and
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1860s English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Mahogany Adams Style Regency writing table desk. Additional information
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19th Century Regency Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
metallic makers plate, stamped, Maple & Co, London, Paris, Buenos Aires, By Royal Appointment. The desk
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Satinwood Carlton House Desk Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century satinwood Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Typing Desk

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Satinwood

Antique 6ft George III Mahogany Crossbanded Partners Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III flame mahogany inlaid and crossbanded pedestal partners desk
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1810s English George III Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
grey painted finish adds a touch of elegance and vintage charm to the desk. This type of finish was
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1840s Danish Gustavian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition
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1780s English George III Antique Typing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Transforming Ladies Desk, so called Secretaire a Culbute, France, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Convertible small desk - so-called Secrétaire à culbute France 19th c. Dimensions: H x W x D: 70
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Ormolu

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
particular type of carving and of course the double fronted desk in “The Gentleman’s and Cabinet Makers
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1780s English George III Antique Typing Desk

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Hardwood

1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique secretaire a abattant, desk, French Empire style, mahogany, gilt, 1800s, 19th
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Typing Desk

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Marble

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
plaques. The desk features large Egyptian Revival neo classical winged sphinxes on each corner and is
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1870s French Empire Antique Typing Desk

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Ormolu

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
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1920s French Empire Revival Antique Typing Desk

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century British Davenport Desk in the Manner of Gillows
Located in Dallas, TX
Gillows circa 1830. A Davenport is a type of writing desk name after its creator, Captain Davenport in
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Typing Desk

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Hardwood

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Typing Desk

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Bronze, Pewter

Early 20th Century Desk & Chairs Tuscan Renaissance by Dini & Puccini - Cascina
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique desk with three chairs Tuscany Renaissance in the early 20th century carved walnut. Desk
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Typing Desk

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Walnut, Leather

Italian Carved-Wood Desk W/Pullout Writing Shelf & Great Storage, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized carved-wood desk, with pull-out writing shelf and storage, from the 19th
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19th Century Italian Antique Typing Desk

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Wood

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY STAMPED MORRIS & CO CIRCA 1880 SATiNWOOD PEDESTAL DESK
By Morris & Co.
Located in GB
important original fully stamped Morris & Co Satinwood Victorian pedestal desk with gallery top Please
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Satinwood

Mid-19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Antique Table Desk Hand Carved Solid Walnut
By Dini & Puccini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscany Renaissance antique table desk in hand carved solid walnut, restored and wax-polished, 1850
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Kneehole Desk, Having Well Figured
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk
H 31 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
17th Century Italian Oak Wood Antique Fratino Table or Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
antique patina presenting the signs of all the past centuries. This type of table in Italy was called
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Mid-17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Typing Desk

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Oak

Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional 18th C. Office Desk Center Table Console Hand Carved Wood & Stone CA . Rare large 18th
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Early 18th Century French Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1840 POLLARD OAK BROWN LEATHER TOP WRiTING LIBRARY TABLE DESK
By Holland & Sons
Located in GB
original Circa 1840 Pollard Oak Library writing table or desk with Chestnut Brown leather writing surface
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver inkstand / desk
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

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 Typing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany pedestal desk
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very good quality pedestal desk not the usual work type this is constructed as a one
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Chippendale Style Pedestal Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, GB
circa 1900. A sumptuous desk of this type gives a room or office a feeling of stature and a richness
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Typing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated column. This magnificent desk standish is the finest example of its type you could hope to
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
decorated column. This magnificent desk standish is the finest example of its type you could hope to
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1880s English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
on this type of desk, with them nearly always having been replaced with some type of brass handle or
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
H 30.25 in W 51 in D 27 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Bronze

ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Typing Desk

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Leather, Beech

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding. This is a very
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1820s English Regency Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Campaign furniture was originally used as a type of transportable furniture for military campaigns and
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1910s Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Wood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in GB
, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Typing Desk

Materials

Bentwood

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Antique Typing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique typing desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique typing desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique typing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique typing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Baroque styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Typing Desk?

Prices for an antique typing desk start at $1,600 and top out at $30,019 with the average selling for $4,100.
Questions About Antique Typing 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.