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A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
found numerous mentions of small and big desks (the largest of 6 feet), such as the desk we’re offering
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Big Antique Desk

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Bronze, Pewter

Big Jeweler Style Art Deco in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk style: Art Deco Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality
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1920s French Art Deco Big Antique Desk

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Wood

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long
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1860s French Napoleon III Big Antique Desk

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Amboyna

Antique Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very nice big writing desk from the period around 1915, transition from Art Nouveau to the Art Deco
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1910s German Art Deco Big Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
Art Deco or Art Nouveau Walnut Writing Desk
H 31.3 in W 69.3 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
with one big drawer. The back of the desk is also veneered so it can stand exposed from all sides. The
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Big Antique Desk

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Brass

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Two-Sided Desk, 1860s
Located in Miami, FL
" stretcher. Just the right size, not too small and not too big, this charming and versatile French-style desk
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Big Antique Desk

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Office Furniture Set - 1 Writing Desk, 1 Table, 3 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
consists of a writing desk (dxwxh: 80x150x80cm), one bigger armchair accompanying the writing desk (dxwxh
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1870s Austrian Biedermeier Big Antique Desk

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Big Tirolean Hand-Carved Chestnut Wood Basin Bowl, Nice How Centrepiece
Located in Vigonza, Padua
An early 20th century tirolean hand-carved "Cirmolo" wood basin bowl, nice how centrepiece. Restored and finished shellac An important antique piece of rural life in South...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Big Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th C. English Architect's Mahogany Desk w/Leather Writing Pad & Dual Tilt Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous English architect's desk with green leather writing pad and dual tilt top from the 19th
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19th Century English Big Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Leather, Mahogany

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 Big Antique Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

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 Big Antique Desk

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

Large Modernist Red Marble Vide-Poche / Inkstand
Located in New York, NY
one with the big desk. Italy, circa 1790. Dimensions: 13.5" W x 7.5" D x 3.5" H.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Big Antique Desk

Materials

Marble

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
By James Winter & Sons
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Of Good Practical Proportions
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Big Antique 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
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality, One Piece, Mid 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk Of Eleven Drawers Having
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Big Antique Desk

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Oak

English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
English 19th Century Oak Pedestal Desk
H 29.75 in W 48 in D 27 in
20th Century French Cognac Colored Leather Five Pieces Desk Set by Saint Gill
Located in Sofia, BG
set contains a large desk pad, a small open paper tray, a bigger paper box with orange leather
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Early 20th Century French Big Antique Desk

Materials

Leather

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Big Antique Desk

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Brass, Other

20th Century Grand Ash Prewar Desk with Brass Fillings
Located in Opole, PL
20th Century Grand Ash Prewar Desk with Brass Fillings We present you a big ash desk circa before
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Early 20th Century European Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There
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Late 19th Century French Big Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
a lot of stand out features. Firstly it is a great size. A little bigger than many, indeed big
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Big Antique Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
Rosewood 19th Century Writing Table
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 28 in
Regency Mahogany & Brass Partners Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
hall table. As is typical with a partners writing table or partners desk, it is big enough to stand
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Early 19th Century English Regency Big Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Italian inkwell in bronze and marble circa 1850.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big inkwell in italian old bronze with marble base circa 1850.
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Late 19th Century Italian International Style Big Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds.” Due to malachite's
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Late 19th Century Big Antique Desk

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
Russian Malachite and Bronze Inkwell
H 5.5 in W 18.28 in D 11 in
Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
attributed to the demand for "antique-style" works as ornaments, alongside ancient originals, for the desks
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16th Century Italian Renaissance Big Antique Desk

Materials

Maiolica

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe
Located in Haarlem, NL
as big as the drinking cups you see with the same satyr, this cup is smaller and it has an insert in
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Late 19th Century English Big Antique Desk

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Brass, Other

Two 19th Century English Walnut Carved Victorian Dachshund Wiener Dog Inkwells
Located in Haarlem, NL
inkwells. The bigger one, which is a dachshund head, has a hinged lid that opens to reveal the little
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Big Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you never heard of the Chelsea Clock Co., you have missed a big one. Maybe the best American
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Bracket Clock, Dent, London
By Dent
Located in Norwich, GB
perhaps most well known for being the maker of the great clock of the Houses of Parliament known as Big
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Early 1900s English Big Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
the cabinet opens to become the writing table it contains three little drawers. Two big drawer in the
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1920s English Big Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
because they faded. This collector's item would make a great eye catcher on a big coffee table book or
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Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
, almost as big as the base itself, On the hour, it plays 2 minute music with at least four different songs
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Late 19th Century German Big Antique Desk

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Bronze

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
tied on top with a big bow. Behind the vase is attached a swinging pendulum with a sunburst head. The
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19th Century French Empire Big Antique Desk

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Bronze

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
H 18.12 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya
Located in Warsaw, PL
floral wreath tied on top with a big bow. Behind the vase is attached a swinging pendulum with a sunburst
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Early 19th Century French Empire Big Antique Desk

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Bronze

Big Art Deco Desk Lamp, 1920, Material: Bronze, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk lamp Art deco Materia: Opaline and bronze Style: Art Deco Country: German To take care of
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1920s German Art Deco Big Antique Desk

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Bronze

Big Art Deco Desk Lamp, 1920, Material, Chromed Bronze , German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk lamp Art deco. Materia: chromed bronze Style: Art Deco Country: German To take care of your
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1920s German Art Deco Big Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Big Art Deco Desk Lamp, 1920, Material, Chromed Bronze , German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk lamp Art deco. Materia: chromed bronze Style: Art Deco Country: German To take care of your
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1920s German Art Deco Big Antique Desk

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Bronze

Big Silvered Bronze Vienna Dog Sculpture, Paperweight, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Big silvered bronze Vienna dog sculpture, 1900s. Very good detailed silvered bronze dog sculpture
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Big Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Banker's Lamp Early 20th Century. Big Size
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
always been a daily occurrence. Office lamp, banker's lamp, library lamp, desk lamp
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Early 20th Century Spanish Big Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
or desk in two parts This striking, writing cabinet has a classical form, ornament and understated
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Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Big Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Italian Table Dining Library Conference Table Desk Walnut 98" 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
size~~use as a dining table or an office/library conference table or desk~~perfect for big family
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Big Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
highly collectable model, I have never seen another desk chair before by Howard. Its stamped to the back
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19th Century English Victorian Big Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th C. Royal Antique Burl Wood Secretary Desk & Black Leather Drop Leaf Top Hrh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. royal antique burl wood secretary desk & black leather drop leaf top HRH . Very rare early
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19th Century French Empire Big Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
that were used in the Big War. The word 'kriegsmaterial' on the back is German for 'materials of war
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

18th Century Flemish Neoclassical Credenza ~ Sideboard in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
design makes it useful in any room, including behind a desk, under a big flat panel TV, or just as a
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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Revival Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Bauhaus Vintage Table Lamp Bedside Lamp Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerke 1920s
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Germany. The name "Tastlicht" features throughout a big switch for on/off, This table lamp shows the
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1920s German Bauhaus Big Antique Desk

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Metal

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
completely restored four drawer commode is a real transformer. Three big drawers provide a lot of storage
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pierced Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
dore finish. This jewelry box would make a beautiful, useful addition to a desk or vanity table. A
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Big Antique Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Carved Marble Lion Sculpture Signed P. Ruggeri
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a man's office desk with this stately antique marble lion sculpture. Created in
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Late 19th Century French Big Antique Desk

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Marble

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
big drawers provide a lot of storage room. The highlight builds the fold-out top drawer which turns
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Big Antique Desk

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Brass

Walnut Directory Secretary
Located in Madison, MS
This directory secretary was crafted in 1810, yet the condition of this desk seems practically new
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19th Century French Big Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Directory Secretary
Walnut Directory Secretary
H 40.5 in W 47 in D 21 in
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
architecture, furniture and decorative arts. A big surge hit France around 1798 during Napoleons Egyptian
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Late 18th Century French Big Antique Desk

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron
Located in Stamford, CT
an unusual paper weight for that big Texas sized desk. The shaft with a collar to fit a wooden handle
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Big Antique Desk

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th C. Louis XV Bureau Scriban Bibliotec Secretary Cabinet Mahogany Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
rare and Tall Scribing bibliotic secretaire Library desk of a Gentleman or a Lady. Enclosing fitted
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18th Century French Louis XV Big Antique Desk

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Wrought Iron, Metal, Metallic Thread

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
occurrence and size, larger veneers were hard to source and often on bigger furniture (tables, desks, bureaus
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Early 1800s Dutch Big Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Small Indian 19th Century Box with Brass Details and Compartmented Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
, this 19th century Indian box will be a lovely decorative addition to any desk top, kitchen or bedroom
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19th Century Indian Big Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair Art Deco Burr Walnut & Cream Leather Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
limited in both occurrence and size, larger veneers were hard to source and often on bigger furniture
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1920s French Art Deco Big Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
occurrence and size, larger veneers were hard to source and often on bigger furniture (tables, desks, bureaus
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1780s Dutch Big Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
bigger furniture (tables, desks, bureaus, cabinets etc), these veneers would have to be carefully joined
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1860s English Victorian Big Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early 1900 Terracotta Sculpture of Fighting Panthers on a Marble Base by Fagotto
By A. Fagotto
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking sculpture of two ferociously fighting big cats. This stunning sculpture does not depict
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Big Antique Desk

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Statue on Base, King of the Jungle
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and decorative sculpture of the biggest of the big cats. Thankfully, in most countries it is
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Early 20th Century European Big Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Big Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

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Big Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic big antique desk available at 1stDibs. Each big antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer big antique desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A big antique desk, designed in the Victorian, Art Nouveau or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one big antique desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Henningsen, Payne and Co. and Tiffany Studios produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Big Antique Desk?

The average selling price for a big antique desk at 1stDibs is $6,810, while they’re typically $993 on the low end and $24,247 for the highest priced.
Questions About Big Antique 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.