Early 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century English mahogany bow front kneehole desk of pleasing compact proportions.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Bow Front Desk
19th C. English Regency Bow Front Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome 19th century bow front side table or petite desk crafted in an English Regency style out of honey-amber mahogany.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English serpentine bow front writing desk or side table of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring a shaped top with inlay around the edge, over a frieze of two bowed a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Georgian Mahogany Writing Table Desk Bow Front C. 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant period Georgian flame mahogany bow front writing table dating to circa 1820 featuring a single long frieze drawer fitted with brass ring handles The table is raised on slende...
Category
Antique 1820s Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk
By Waring & Gillow
Located in London, GB
Waring and Gillows attributed. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk with chequered inlay with quality hand hammered brass handles, turned legs on original castors.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C
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Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton Mahogany bow front one board top writing table with a central single drawer with lions head brass pulls, string inlays, and resting on the original turned bulbous r...
Category
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the style of Thomas Moser.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1815 Regency bow front kneehole partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet A good looking and well-made ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface
Located in Madrid, ES
This is a beautiful example of a "Butler's Desk" which was used in the 18th and 19th centuries by the head servant of a household. Basically a bureau combined with a standing desk, c...
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Bow-Front Side Table Desk with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
Expertly constructed from solid walnut, the piece features an elegant bow-front façade fitted with a single central drawer, offering both visual softness and practical storage.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
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Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing
Unavailable
H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 in
Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian, circa 1900 bow front mahogany writing table desk dressing.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later
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H 29.34 in W 40.16 in D 18.31 in
Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality bow front flame mahogany desk writing table, 19th century and later.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 28.47 in D 20.36 in
English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive rare form 19th century bow front glazed desk cabinet. The bow front form desk with fitted drawer above astragal glazed doors enclosed storage and raised on a plinth ba...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
Henredon Burlwood 2-sided desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary computer desk, Henredon, late 20th c., in a burlwood finish, D-form top with hole for cord management, drop-front panel with pull-out keyboard tray, stack of three drawe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Desks
Materials
Wood
English Regency Bow Front Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century English regency bow front painted pine desk. 1820. Kneehole height: 25-inches (64cm) Code: 9079 Dimensions: W: 44" (111.8 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 22" (...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modernist Bow Front Desk in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel Pulls
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H 31 in W 58.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modernist Bow Front Desk in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Bow Front Desk in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel Pulls originates from the United States, Circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Nickel
English Regency Bow-front Desk / Writing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century painted 2-drawer English bowfront desk, 1820. Height to the desk top - 30.5"(78cm). Ref: C Dimensions: 41.5 inches (105 cms) wide 23 inches (58 c...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
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H 28 in W 29 in D 59 in
Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautifully curved front teak desk designed by Sven Aage Madsen. Incrediably elegant, this desk features beautiful tapered exoskeleton legs in Afromosia (African teak). Dra...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal style bow front ladies' writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Inlaid mahogany and satinwood, with original brass hardware.
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Georgian Bow Front Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant early 19th century Georgian mahogany bow front side table, having shaped top over conforming drawer with ring pulls, all on slender tapering turned legs with ebony string inl...
Category
Antique 1810s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery
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H 37 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The shaped writing surface is lined with gilt tooled leather above a central bow front drawer flanked by deeper drawers. The desk rests on four elegant tapering square legs ending in...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Adirondack bow front table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Adirondack bowfront table with sculptured trout motif.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Edwards and Roberts Bow-Front Carlton Desk
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H 39 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Edwards and Roberts Bow-Front Carlton Desk
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This early 20th century Edwardian mahogany Edwards and Roberts Carlton desk feature a bow-front with Italianate marquetry and bronze ormolu handles and gallery.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
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H 28.75 in W 35.63 in D 19.3 in
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk, serving as both a writing surface and dressing table, featuring a lovely classical late Georgian design.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Machine Age Bow Front Bookmatched Rosewood, Walnut & Black Lacquer Desk
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H 30.25 in W 76 in
Art Deco Machine Age Bow Front Bookmatched Rosewood, Walnut & Black Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
Composed of a classic streamlined bow front form, the top, sides and back of the piece has been created in bookmatched rosewood offering a dramatic grain.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
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H 32.49 in W 29.73 in D 18.12 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid bow fronted writing table having the original brass gallery above a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior, original leather writin...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
English Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Bow Front Writing Table
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a custom bow front mahogany English Chippendale style mahogany writing table. The top has three divided tooled leather insets with egg and dart edge over three frieze drawers...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Writing Table / Sofa Table, English, circa 1800
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H 29.75 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Writing Table / Sofa Table, English, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome early 19th century Georgian bow-fronted writing table / sofa table in mahogany, showing a bow-fronted overhanging top above a conforming frieze fitted with three draw...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive English Georgian mahogany chest that stands out from the rest. Well taken care of over its lifetime and ready for its next generation of owners. The top two drawers dis...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak & Walnut Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen, 1960s
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H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 28.35 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak & Walnut Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring six drawers with backside shelving for additional storage space and a minibar.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Early Tall English Sheridan Bow Front Chest/Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful tall antique Sharaton chest with writing desk. Mahogany front inlaid top, secondary wood is oak.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
English Writing Table / Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in Woodbury, CT
English mahogany bow front writing table / desk, circa 1905, with green hand-tooled leather writing surface and mahogany border with boxwood and mahogany string inlay.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive
Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front
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H 46 in W 35 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern cabinet pull-out desk secretary.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Danish Modern teak bow front chest/secretary desk over four drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
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H 32 in W 63 in D 19.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer, two doors and tapered legs.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk Dressing Table
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H 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality 19th century mahogany bow front writing desk dressing table. Solid and no loose joints.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique fine quality 19th Century bow front mahogany writing dressing table desk
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H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 22.84 in
Antique fine quality 19th Century bow front mahogany writing dressing table desk
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique, fine-quality 19th Century bow-front mahogany writing dressing table desk.
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Secretaire, Bow-Fronted Sideboard, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790
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H 40.16 in W 60.44 in D 24.81 in
Antique Secretaire, Bow-Fronted Sideboard, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique secretaire, bow-fronted sideboard. An English, Georgian server with desk drawer in flame mahogany and dating to the late 18th century, circa 1790.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
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H 14.25 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in
Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very chic antique French library four glass crystal regulator with Champlevé enamel decoration and bow front glass, circa 1890. The four sides are glazed with beveled glass to allo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Henredon Folio 10 Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Secretary and Bookcase Desk
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H 85.5 in W 32.5 in D 20 in
Henredon Folio 10 Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Secretary and Bookcase Desk
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
A Chippendale style bow front secretary desk by Henredon from their Folio 10 collection.
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
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H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied chinoiserie scenes.
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was manufactured in the 1960s. With its beautiful bowed designed, this piece offers spacious concealed storage and an easy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Bow Edge Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This lovely drop front Danish modern secretary desk in teak was manufactured in the 1960s. With its beautiful bowed designed, this piece offers spacious concealed storage and an easy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Midcentury Bow Front Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 35? wide x 18.5? deep x 47? tall Condition: In excellent original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Regency Ebonized Chinoiserie Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming 19th century English Regency style bow front writing table or desk in black lacquer with raised painted chinoiserie details.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco macassar-ebony Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco macassar-ebony bow-fronted Desk with gilt brass ornaments.
Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Rosewood Desk
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco rosewood bow-fronted Desk with brass details. Kneehole H: 25”
Category
20th Century French Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
Palissander bow fronted Art Deco Desk with gilt bass ornaments
Category
20th Century French Desks
Bow Front Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English mahogany bow front desk/ vanity
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English mahogany Hepplewhite bow front desk on legs. Top section with Rococo carvings, gadrooned top edges, and a shallow gallery.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Desks
Materials
Brass
6 Leg Bow Front Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bleached Carved Wood Six Leg Desk. 3 Drawers
Beech or Birch.
Category
20th Century Unknown Desks
Materials
Wood
Large 1960's Desk in Satinwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art deco satinwood slightly bow-front desk with bronze details. Lots of storage space
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks
Materials
Bronze
Postmodern Green Desk
By Saporiti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish bow-front desk with is emerald green colored veneers and black accents is by the iconic firm of Saporit and dates to the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Late 19th Century Figured Walnut George I Style Serpentine Shaped Kneehole Desk
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H 30.5 in W 39.25 in D 23 in
Late 19th Century Figured Walnut George I Style Serpentine Shaped Kneehole Desk
Located in London, west Sussex
The bow fronted desk features a kneehole set back cupboard, with original brass handles and fittings, as well as working locks and key.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Bow-Fronted Mahogany Desk
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A late 19th century bow-fronted mahogany desk, the top edge with crossbanding and stringing, square short tapering supports on block feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early Bow-Front Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish rococo writing desk, circa 1780, with bow front and three drawers below the slanted writing surface.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Desks
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Dressing Table or Kneehole Desk
Located in Uppingham, GB
Small mahogany bow fronted dressing chest with satinwood line inlay, a central locking cupboard and six drawers, circa 1790.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Stutton, GB
Antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers having a lovely cross banded mahogany top, 3 figured mahogany drawers below with original turned mahogany nobs standing on 4 original shap...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Writing Table Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid desk with bow front, central frieze drawer flanked by two banks of four drawers, all inlaid and with original brass handles, comes with one key and ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany and Boxwood String Bow Front Sideboard or Desk, 19th Century
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H 30 in W 47.75 in D 22.5 in
English Mahogany and Boxwood String Bow Front Sideboard or Desk, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany and boxwood string bow front sideboard or desk, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sideboards
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
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Bow Front Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bow front desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bow front desk — often made from wood, mahogany and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bow front desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bow front desk, designed in the Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bow front desk over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Edwards and Roberts and Samuel Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bow Front Desk?
Prices for a bow front desk start at $695 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,200.
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