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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany
English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany

English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany

$3,495
H 29.63 in W 36 in D 19.78 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk
Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk

Waring and Gillow. An Arts and Crafts bow fronted kneehole twin pedestal desk

$4,309
H 32.51 in W 42.51 in D 20.51 in
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C

Antique Fine Quality Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th C

$1,880 Sale Price
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H 28.75 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
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
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815
American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815

American Mahogany Bow Front One Drawer Writing Table w/ Bulbous Ringed Legs 1815

$6,800
H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 18.5 in
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
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s

$4,220
H 31 in W 79 in D 32.5 in
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding bow fronted George III writing desk/side table, red jappaned with applied
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes
George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

George III Red Japanned Writing Desk/Side Table with Chinoiserie Scenes

$6,396
H 28.55 in W 36.42 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Butler's Desk or Bureau Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This is a beautiful example of a "Butler's Desk" which was used in the 18th and 19th centuries by
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Butler's Desk or Bureau Desk
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Butler's Desk or Bureau Desk

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Butler's Desk or Bureau Desk

$10,959
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet

$4,713
H 29.34 in W 45.08 in D 23.63 in
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! Inspected vintage
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!

Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!

$3,400
H 46 in W 35 in D 18 in
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!
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20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

$3,800
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in

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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. Fabulous shape
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing
Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing

Antique Victorian circa 1900 Bow Front Mahogany Writing Table Desk Dressing

H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 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. Simple elegant
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later
Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later

Antique Quality Bow Front Mahogany Desk Writing Table 19th Century and Later

H 29.34 in W 40.16 in D 18.31 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
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century
English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

English Desk Glazed Bureau Writing Cabinet Glazed, 19th Century

H 40.95 in W 28.47 in D 20.36 in
Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring 5 drawers with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s

Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s

H 28.15 in W 59.85 in D 29.14 in
Henredon Burlwood 2-sided desk
Located in Chicago, IL
cord management, drop-front panel with pull-out keyboard tray, stack of three drawers, single bow-front
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Vintage 1970s Desks

Materials

Wood

Henredon Burlwood 2-sided desk
Henredon Burlwood 2-sided desk

Henredon Burlwood 2-sided desk

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

English Regency Bow Front Desk
English Regency Bow Front Desk

English Regency Bow Front Desk

H 32 in W 44 in D 22 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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modernist Bow Front Desk in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel Pulls
Mid-Century Modernist Bow Front Desk in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel Pulls

Mid-Century Modernist Bow Front Desk in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel Pulls

H 31 in W 58.5 in D 20.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Bow-front Desk / Writing Table
English Regency Bow-front Desk / Writing Table

English Regency Bow-front Desk / Writing Table

H 34.5 in W 41.5 in D 23 in
Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautifully curved front teak desk designed by Sven Aage Madsen. Incrediably elegant
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's

Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's

H 28 in W 29 in D 59 in
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
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Late 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk

H 37 in W 32 in L 37 in
Georgian Bow Front Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant early 19th century Georgian mahogany bow front side table, having shaped top over
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Antique 1810s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Bow Front Table
Georgian Bow Front Table

Georgian Bow Front Table

H 29 in W 38 in D 19 in
Adirondack bow front table
Located in Nantucket, MA
Adirondack bowfront table with sculptured trout motif.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Adirondack bow front table
Adirondack bow front table

Adirondack bow front table

H 36.5 in W 60 in D 26 in
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
surface is lined with gilt tooled leather above a central bow front drawer flanked by deeper drawers. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery
English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery

English Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk with Gallery

H 37 in W 36 in D 20.5 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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Edwards and Roberts Bow-Front Carlton Desk
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Edwards and Roberts Bow-Front Carlton Desk

Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Edwards and Roberts Bow-Front Carlton Desk

H 39 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
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. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk

H 80 in W 32 in L 80 in
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk, serving as both a writing surface and dressing
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Inlaid Mahogany Desk Writing Side Dressing Table

H 28.75 in W 35.63 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Machine Age Bow Front Bookmatched Rosewood, Walnut & Black Lacquer Desk
Located in New York, NY
streamlined bow front form, the top, sides and back of the piece has been created in bookmatched rosewood
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

Art Deco Machine Age Bow Front Bookmatched Rosewood, Walnut & Black Lacquer Desk
Art Deco Machine Age Bow Front Bookmatched Rosewood, Walnut & Black Lacquer Desk

Art Deco Machine Age Bow Front Bookmatched Rosewood, Walnut & Black Lacquer Desk

H 30.25 in W 76 in L 30.25 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
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table

H 32.49 in W 29.73 in D 18.12 in
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
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Late 20th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Bow Front Writing Table
English Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Bow Front Writing Table

English Chippendale Style Mahogany Custom Bow Front Writing Table

H 31 in W 63.5 in D 30.25 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
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Writing Table / Sofa Table, English, circa 1800
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Writing Table / Sofa Table, English, circa 1800

George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Writing Table / Sofa Table, English, circa 1800

H 29.75 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
down desk which conceals 10 drawers and 5 open cavities all for organizing your correspondence. A
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk
English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk

English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk

H 42.75 in W 47 in D 24 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Sheraton Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Early Tall English Sheridan Bow Front Chest/Desk
Early Tall English Sheridan Bow Front Chest/Desk

Early Tall English Sheridan Bow Front Chest/Desk

H 78 in W 43 in D 22 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive

English Writing Table / Desk with Leather Writing Surface
English Writing Table / Desk with Leather Writing Surface

English Writing Table / Desk with Leather Writing Surface

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 23.75 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

Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front
Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front

Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front

H 46 in W 35 in D 18 in
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. Key included and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser
Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser

Teak Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser

H 43 in W 33 in D 16 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
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors

H 32 in W 63 in D 19.5 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 19th century mahogany bow front writing desk dressing table. Solid and no
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk Dressing Table
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk Dressing Table

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Writing Desk Dressing Table

H 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in
Antique fine quality 19th Century bow front mahogany writing dressing table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, fine-quality 19th Century bow-front mahogany writing dressing table desk. Exhibiting a
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique fine quality 19th Century bow front mahogany writing dressing table desk
Antique fine quality 19th Century bow front mahogany writing dressing table desk

Antique fine quality 19th Century bow front mahogany writing dressing table desk

H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 22.84 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
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Secretaire, Bow-Fronted Sideboard, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790
Antique Secretaire, Bow-Fronted Sideboard, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790

Antique Secretaire, Bow-Fronted Sideboard, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790

H 40.16 in W 60.44 in D 24.81 in
Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
and bow front glass, circa 1890. The four sides are glazed with beveled glass to allow the mercury
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator

Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator

H 14.25 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 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. Made of
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Henredon Folio 10 Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Secretary and Bookcase Desk
Henredon Folio 10 Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Secretary and Bookcase Desk

Henredon Folio 10 Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Secretary and Bookcase Desk

H 85.5 in W 32.5 in D 20 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk

Danish Modern Bow Front Teak Secretary Desk

H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 16.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Bow Edge Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Bow Edge Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk

Danish Modern Bow Edge Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 39 in W 35.5 in D 15.5 in
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

Danish Modern Midcentury Bow Front Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Danish Modern Midcentury Bow Front Secretary Desk in Rosewood

Danish Modern Midcentury Bow Front Secretary Desk in Rosewood

H 47 in W 35 in D 18.5 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

English Mahogany and Boxwood String Bow Front Sideboard or Desk, 19th Century
English Mahogany and Boxwood String Bow Front Sideboard or Desk, 19th Century

English Mahogany and Boxwood String Bow Front Sideboard or Desk, 19th Century

H 30 in W 47.75 in D 22.5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Ebonized Chinoiserie Writing Table
19th Century Regency Ebonized Chinoiserie Writing Table

19th Century Regency Ebonized Chinoiserie Writing Table

H 36 in W 26 in D 18 in
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 macassar-ebony Desk
Art Deco macassar-ebony Desk

Art Deco macassar-ebony Desk

H 29.5 in W 78.5 in D 27.5 in
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 Rosewood Desk
Art Deco Rosewood Desk

Art Deco Rosewood Desk

H 30.5 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
Art Deco Desk
Located in New York, NY
Palissander bow fronted Art Deco Desk with gilt bass ornaments
Category

20th Century French Desks

Art Deco Desk
Art Deco Desk

Art Deco Desk

H 30.5 in Dm 29.5 in
Bow Front Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English mahogany bow front desk/ vanity
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Desk
Bow Front Desk

Bow Front Desk

H 30 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs
Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs

Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs

H 44 in W 23.5 in L 44 in
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

6 Leg Bow Front Desk
6 Leg Bow Front Desk

6 Leg Bow Front Desk

H 29 in W 72 in D 36 in
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

Large 1960's Desk in Satinwood
Large 1960's Desk in Satinwood

Large 1960's Desk in Satinwood

H 29.5 in W 69 in D 34 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Postmodern Green Desk
Postmodern Green Desk

Postmodern Green Desk

H 29.5 in W 65 in D 26 in
Late 19th Century Figured Walnut George I Style Serpentine Shaped Kneehole Desk
Located in London, west Sussex
graduating drawers on each side and a central drawer with a napery drawer beneath. The bow fronted desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Figured Walnut George I Style Serpentine Shaped Kneehole Desk
Late 19th Century Figured Walnut George I Style Serpentine Shaped Kneehole Desk

Late 19th Century Figured Walnut George I Style Serpentine Shaped Kneehole Desk

H 30.5 in W 39.25 in D 23 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Bow-Fronted Mahogany Desk
Late 19th Century Bow-Fronted Mahogany Desk

Late 19th Century Bow-Fronted Mahogany Desk

H 30 in W 54 in D 25 in
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
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Brass

Early Bow-Front Writing Desk
Early Bow-Front Writing Desk

Early Bow-Front Writing Desk

H 41 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
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
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Dressing Table or Kneehole Desk
George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Dressing Table or Kneehole Desk

George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Dressing Table or Kneehole Desk

H 30 in W 38 in D 20 in
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
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Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 20.67 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Teak & Walnut Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak & Walnut Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak & Walnut Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen, 1960s

H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 28.35 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Writing Table Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk, Early 20th Century
Antique Writing Table Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk, Early 20th Century

Antique Writing Table Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Desk, Early 20th Century

H 31 in W 54 in D 24 in

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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.
Questions About Bow Front Desk
  • What is a drop front desk called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.

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