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19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.75 in
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Maitland Smith Barrel Top Burled Wood Secretary Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A barrel top burled wood secretary desk from Maitland Smith. A timeless piece of elegance and
Category
Late 20th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design.
The shaped top has the typical
Category
Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Modern Dark Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Light Oak Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its rounded subtle barrel-shaped top with alternating quarter straight cut oak veneers stands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Bernhard Pedersen
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Danish rosewood writing desk is complete with 3 drawers and a barrel top that rolls
Category
Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
18th c. English Architect's Desk/Library Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English George III country house mahogany architect's desk/library table having richly
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes.
Solid laminated Padouk desk resting on 4 steel
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored circa 1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original w...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
English Walnut Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
English walnut leather upholstered desk chair with a curved barrel back, brown leather upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Office Chairs and Desk ...
Materials
Walnut
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
to hold candles or files in progress and a large barrel-fronted desk compartment with a quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The mahogany barrel back with an outscrolled crestrail and a dark red leather bowed seat raised on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 617 desk. Originally designed in 1936 for the S.C. Johnson Wax
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Solid Oak Slats Top Desk Designed by the Coene, Belgium, 1958
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid large desk by Philippe Meerman,Belgium Architect designed for the Coene.
The desk top
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
C18th Mahogany `Grendy` Kneehole Desk
By Giles Grendey
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A well made early Geo III mahogany kneehole desk in the manner of Giles Grendy, of unusual form
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Charming Desk Clock, Vintner Theme, C 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming desk clock in the form of a cherub holding a barrel form clock with silver face, flanked
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1980s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze & Fabric Bucket Desk Chairs 2x
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single sculptural barrel-back desk chair, retaining its original blue fabric upholstered
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 33.5 in W 27 in D 26 in
Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved lion head sculptures, and a wide and deep handwoven cane seat. The barrel shaped chair is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An outsanding Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted , Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk with top gallery
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
,
The blackstone top over three short gilt-bronze mounted drawers, issuing a barrel top desk over three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 51 in W 64 in D 30 in
A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
numerals, proudly bears the mark of Etienne Le Noir A Paris. Its single barrel movement, uniquely numbered
Category
Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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H 11.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Original Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair, Brand Wade
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage tufted brown Leather English Chesterfield style barrel back desk chair. Item features
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver Plate
A Black Forest carved wood inkwell with wheat sheafs and poultry
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
naturalistically carved with a cockerel and hen perched on a rocky outcrop, bundles of wheat, plants and a barrel
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Dog Inkwell Pen Store
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
floppy ears, vacant expression and barrel collar. The Dogs head hinges just above the collar and reveals
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Large Basketweave Jade Calligraphy Brush 14"
Located in Somis, CA
A large 14" brush with hand crafted jade barrel beads carved in basketweave pattern. Natural Jade
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Jade
Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Located in Somis, CA
This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand
Category
20th Century Chinese Desk Sets
Materials
Jade
Swedish Paperweight in Marble, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish paperweight in the marble in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Empire, early
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Montblanc Meisterstück Gold Coated Classic Ballpoint Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Savannah, GA
A fine ballpoint pen, the Meisterstück evolved into a distinctive design icon. Cap and barrel are
Category
2010s German Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
1980s Wood Base Office Swivel Chair
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
base. The sculptural shape also feature a comfortable sculpted barrel back tub design. Bold and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
S.T. Dupont Olympio Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Diamonds
By S.T. Dupont
Located in New York, NY
S.T. Dupont Olympio Diamond Drops limited edition fountain pen with platinum plated barrel and cap
Category
20th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Platinum
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
tool is in excellent working order, and adorns a rich patinated gun barrel painted finish with gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Montblanc Meisterstuck Le Petit Prince & Aviator Ballpoint Pen Special Edition
By Montblanc
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Special Edition Montblanc Meisterstück Le Petit Prince & Aviator. The barrel and cap of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Platinum
H 1.66 in W 7.8 in D 3.08 in
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
gun barrel finish with gilt accents. Decorate a shelf with this wonderful accessory in a study or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1925-1930. The piece has an exquisite form highlighted by the sloped, oval, barrel back which is
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 27.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
tool is in excellent working order, and adorns a rich patinated gun barrel painted finish with gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Squared" Lucite Sculpture 'Large'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
its show-stopping, limited edition sculptures. Each and every gear, barrel, wheel, spring, escapement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Horosphere" Lucite Sculpture 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
every gear, barrel, wheel, spring, escapement wheel, pinion, bridge, and hands is storied. Components
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Squared" Lucite Sculpture 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
show-stopping, limited edition sculptures. Each and every gear, barrel, wheel, spring, escapement wheel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lucite
Imhof Mid Century Gold Dice Motif Swiss Alarm Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A fun and stylish Imhof Swiss gilt desk clock with alarm, in the shape of a dice. The solid cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
English Sinclair Harding Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Sea Skeleton Clock
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Danville, CA
, pendulum rods with minor oxide, barrel surface with a substantial amount of graphite grease residue, front
Category
Vintage 1980s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 18.25 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Rare c.1630 Augsburg Quarter-Striking Table Clock by Samuel Haug.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
going barrels for the strike trains. It strikes the bells via torsioned hammers and has an alarm on/off
Category
Antique 17th Century German Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
as part of the Heritage Collection.
The movement with going barrel and platform lever escapement
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
by richly chased mounts of Bacchus. Above is a charming wine barrel on wheels with detailed vine
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Fontainebleu, Swiss Made in 1986
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
force is transferred to the mainspring barrel of the movement via a small chain (shown in one of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Fine Scottish Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed and Numbered D. McGregor
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
spring in a spring barrel via a chain fusee. It has a so-called Earnshaw spring detent escapement with a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
, Model Number 1362. With a Jewelled eight day going barrel movement with fully jewelled Swiss lever
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer
Located in London, GB
and ribbed barrels that sit in the flukes of the anchor. On the left is a fine 8 day clock with a
Category
Antique 1880s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Two-Day Marine Chronometer Signed Charles Frodsham
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
movement is constructed between two circular plates and is driven by a spring in a spring barrel via a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
. The barrel-shaped movement is marked Vingenti and with the number 1855 in a stamp. The dial, with
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
ring; the movement with going barrel, lever escapement, and steel balance. Bearing a presentation
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
foliate patterns; the movement with four turned pillars, spring barrel, steel balance and lever escapement
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot
Located in London, GB
name. While a replacement mechanism, this movement, a very advanced five-barrel mechanism, enables the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 23 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the barrel desk you’re looking for. A barrel desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a barrel desk, we have 36 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the barrel desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A barrel desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barrel desk over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Barrel Desk?
A barrel desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,836, while the lowest priced sells for $220 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
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