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Black Starr Frost Mahogany Silver Ormolu Compartment Letter Holder Desk Organize
Black Starr Frost Mahogany Silver Ormolu Compartment Letter Holder Desk Organize

Black Starr Frost Mahogany Silver Ormolu Compartment Letter Holder Desk Organize

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Roslyn, NY

A rare Edwardian large black Starr & Frost mahogany and silver ormolu mounted, compartment letter

Category

19th Century English Edwardian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray
Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

Swiss Black Forest Carved Rabbit Inkwell and Pen Tray

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WHIMSICAL BLACK FOREST DESK ACCESSORY WITH HAND-CARVED RABBIT, TREE PEN

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

be your trusted source. Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvings, bears, inkwells, desk

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell

By Black Forest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer
Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer

Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Swiss Black Forest collection, we are delighted to present this

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XV Black Lacquer Desk
Louis XV Black Lacquer Desk

Louis XV Black Lacquer Desk

Located in Toledo, OH

Louis XV style black lacquer desk with cabriole legs, brass mounts, and hoof feet. 3 front drawers

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk
Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk

Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) bear carved walnut table desk with leaf and floral carving and

Category

19th Century Austrian Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table
18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table

18th Century Black Rococo Writing Desk Table

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A beautifully crafted French Rococo writing desk from the Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century

Category

1780s French Rococo Black Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk
Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk. Believe this to be from the 19th Century. Please

Category

19th Century English British Colonial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk

19th Century Swedish Black Painted Pine Partner’s Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century pine partner’s desk with a newer black painted finish, gently distressed to reveal

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France
Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France

Located in Miami, FL

Ebonized wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four tapered legs with a central

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Napoleon III early 20th Century black lacquer writing desk with stamped bronze Height: 90 cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand

Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand

By Al Black

Located in East Freetown, MA

Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk

By Knoll, Franco Albini

Located in Brussels, BE

Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design

Category

1920s Italian Modern Black Antique Desk

Materials

Chrome

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk
A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk

Located in New York, NY

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk with Drawers and Ormolu Mounts

Category

19th Century English Regency Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A walnut black lacquer refinished bonheur du Jour Desk in Napoleon III style with gilded metal

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

Located in Lisbon, PT

Napoléon III black lacquer refinished Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jour

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part

Category

Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century
Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century

Black Forest Claw & Horn Desk Set and Candle Holders, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Black Forest chamois horn and claw desk set with candle holders, 19th century. The desk set

Category

19th Century Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Horn, Ebony

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk

Boulle Writing Desk

Located in New York, NY

Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back

Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Desk, 20th Century
Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Desk, 20th Century

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Walnut Desk, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A baroque style black color refinished walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Black Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set

Vienna Secession Desk Set

Located in Vienna, AT

Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top
French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top

Located in Dallas, TX

French Louis XV style black lacquered desk with a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive

Category

Mid-19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Directoire-Style Bureau Plat Desk
Directoire-Style Bureau Plat Desk

Directoire-Style Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Chicago, US

Directoire/Napoleon III style desk composed of one large center and two side dovetailed drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Directoire Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

This sophisticated Art Deco black and gold desk set is a stunning example of 1920s elegance

Category

1920s American Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality chinese

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Black Antique Desk

Materials

Alabaster

Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk
Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk

Bauhaus Tiered Tubular Chromed Steel Writing Desk

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 1930s modernist black writing desk in the manner of Marcel Breuer emphasizes classic Bauhaus

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Black Antique Desk

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk
Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk

Vintage Industrial Steel & Brass Roll Top Desk

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Steel Roll Top Desk with Brass Feet by Art Metal Co. Jamestown, NY Overall Dimensions: 36 1

Category

Early 20th Century American Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk

Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk

By Josef Danhauser

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
Louis XIII Style Table or Desk

Louis XIII Style Table or Desk

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Charming black painted small desk. Two extendable leaves, each measuring 40 centimeters. (Total

Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desk

French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk

French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk

By Jules Leleu

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco large mahogany kneehole desk with bronze column design trim and leather top. (JULES

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair

Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green

Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Black Antique Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk

English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted

Category

Early 1800s British Georgian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
18th Century Russian Empire Desk

18th Century Russian Empire Desk

Located in Allerum, SE

/ desk with an black leather insert top above three drawers. Russia, circa 1790 - 1810.

Category

Late 18th Century Russian Empire Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk
Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk

Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) ebonized oval top table desk with maple trim and pearwood inlaid

Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Pearwood, Maple

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler

Category

19th Century German Rustic Black Antique Desk

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents

Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique desk set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Chrome

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set

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 Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany writing desk having a quality mahogany lift up writing

Category

19th Century English George III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Other

1930s Bauhaus Style Modernist Desk in Black Lacquered Metal and Glass
1930s Bauhaus Style Modernist Desk in Black Lacquered Metal and Glass

1930s Bauhaus Style Modernist Desk in Black Lacquered Metal and Glass

By Thonet, Bruno Weil

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal, nickelplated handles and surmounted by a thick slab

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

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Black Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black antique desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every black antique desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a black antique desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A black antique desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Tiffany Studios and Black Forest each produced at least one beautiful black antique desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Antique Desk?

Prices for a black antique desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $61 and can go as high as $200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,264.
Questions About Black Antique Desk
  • 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 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 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.