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Brass Writers Desk

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Antique Late 18th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Desk Sets

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Ebony

21st Century Walnut Wood Kipling Desk Leather Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
brushed brass, Kipling desk evidences the club’s prestige, where tradition and modernity meet in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
By Pietro Lingeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Lingeri, desk, briar root veneer, glass, brass, metal, Italy, 1930s This rationalist desk
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
Pietro Lingeri Desk in Briar Root Veneer
H 31.3 in W 65.56 in D 26.58 in
Gio Ponti Desk from " Banca Nazionale del Lavoro , Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Writing Desk, English, Oak, Leather, Correspondence Table, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with smooth riding brass and ceramic castors This is an eye-catching antique writing desk, with a
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Ecritoire Desk in Burled Elm, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
desk with interior compartments to hold writing materials, such as pens and ink. While in use, the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desk Sets

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Metal, Brass

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Brass

A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gill
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian kidney shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut, attributed to Gillows, the shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a rognon, being of kidney form to allow a writer to easily pull up to the table. Intricately
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
is a very rare instrument by this premier maker, crafted with a silvered brass dial with twin
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Vintage 1910s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Extremely Rare, 20th Century Arthur Conan Doyle Goyard Desk Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Extremely rare, Goyard Desk Trunk Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British doctor and writer
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

1800s Gustavian Period Swedish Cream Grey Painted Slant-Front Desk with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Gustavian period Swedish cream/grey painted slant-front desk from circa 1800 with three drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Brass

Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
writing desk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Gracefully concealed writing desk fit for a
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Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets

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Wood

Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua Set of Two T12 Montecarlo Tables by Azucena 1949
By Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
in crystal, they are the perfect companion for any seats, beds, or desks. The brass structure
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Crystal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Country Empire Pine Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
in brass. The writers desk has an interior with multiple small drawers, each with a wood knob
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires

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Pine

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by two sliders above long centre drawer flanked by tw...
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Antique Georgian Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany Georgian writing table. The table has beautiful weathered brown leather. This is a cowhide leather top. Sheep leather is often used. The advantage of cowhide leather...
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Antique 1830s British Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Georgian Writing Table
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 34.26 in
Nepalese Sandalwood Buddha Tree, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The sculpture, expertly carved from fragrant Nepalese sandalwood, stands as a testament to the rich tradition of wood carving in Nepal. The medium itself adds a sensory dimension to ...
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19th Century Victorian English Partner Desk Column Shaped Legs Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Writing Desk, English, Rosewood, Study, Side, Table, Regency, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. An English, solid rosewood five-drawer study or side table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Beautiful writing desk with wonderful carved...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

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English Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Regency style writing desk with a tooled saddle leather top and beaded edge has three functioning drawers on one side and three false drawers on the other. Supported by turned, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

English Mahogany Writing Table
English Mahogany Writing Table
H 30.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Dish Solid Wood Contemporary Sculptural Carved Conference Desk Dining Table
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Taking inspiration from hand-carved African stools, a solid wood tabletop with a sloping underbelly is created with a little help from technology. A CNC router is used to cut away th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
By Pedro Sottomayor
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stylish desk for home or office. The clean look is achieved by using the drawers almost hided, and as a part of the desk’s structure, as well as cable storage under the tabletop. F...
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2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Plywood, Walnut

Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
Minimalist Modern Desk in Walnut
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by an English cabinetmaker with whom we have been associated for over 30 years, this walnut writing desk has Classic lines that would blend well in a modern setting. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver table. An English, rosewood inlaid display or writing table, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1780. Delightfully presented silver display table ...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Minimalist Modern O Mr. President Oak Children Desk or Occasional Table by Bulo
By Bulo
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous O Mr. President oak children's desk or occasional table by Bulo. Bulo celebrates its 50th anniversary with inspiration. The Bulo designers team created this unique work tabl...
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2010s Belgian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

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English Shaped Top Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany shaped top partners writing table with satinwood stringing and inlaid fan medallions. Black/green, antiqued and gold tooled leather top. Three drawers each side with antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Boxwood, Olive, Satinwood

Anglo Raj Hand-Carved Decorative Jewelry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-carved Anglo Raj early 20th century carved wood box richly decorated overall with arabesques and floral carving. Hinged lid shallow relief carving with interior lined with red r...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Sandalwood

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Regency Mahogany Partners desk. Drawers on both sides. Great proportion. Excellent quality Mahogany. Leather top. --Provenance: Hutton Wilkinson for Tony...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
decide if you want it displayed closed or open to view. A fine writer's slope (as the English call it) or
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Georgian Hepplewhite Period Inlaid Mahogany Antique Tambour Estate Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antrim, GB
inlaid mahogany tambour estate writing desk. The secretaire is fully fitted with lettered pigeon holes
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Antique 1790s British Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Writer's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great solid wood writer's desk with two large front drawers and plenty of character, brass caps to
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Vintage 1940s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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H 30.5 in W 60 in D 34 in
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish writer's desk from circa 1900 with later grey paint, single center drawer with
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
H 29.75 in W 43.25 in D 27.5 in
Rattan and Faux Bamboo Writers Desk by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Faux bamboo and rattan writing desk by Ficks Reed features brass hardware and rattan bindings
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

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Brass

Gothic Revival Coromandel and Brass Lap Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
British Gothic Revival lap desk. The desirable wood case with brass plating opens to reveal a royal blue
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desk Sets

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Brass

Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
Writers desk/vanity designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark during the 1960s by Vinde
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti Desk from the National Lavoro Bank, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful walnut executive desk designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Schirolli for Banca Nazionale
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Antique Pedestal Desk, English, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique pedestal desk. An English, stout oak writing desk with Gothic revival taste
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Sculptural Mahogany Entry Desk by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Danville, CA
Delicate writer's desk or vanity by Ico Parisi. Features an incredible floating top with cut glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks

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Brass

Austrian Jugenstil Silver-Plated Inkstand & Rocker Blotter Desk Set, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
stunning desk set of inkstand and ink rocker blotter was made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1900. Unmarked
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Desk Sets

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Brass

Maison Hermès, “Eye” Desktop Magnifying Glass in Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Hermès, signed. “Eye” desktop magnifying glass in gilt brass shaped like a stylized eye
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Vintage 1960s European More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Maison Hermès, “Eye” Desktop Magnifying Glass in Gilt Brass, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maison Hermès, signed. “Eye” desktop magnifying glass in gilt brass shaped like a stylized eye
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Vintage 1960s European More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
upon turned legs and solid brass castors This is a wonderfully crafted antique writer's desk from
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks

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Walnut

Antique Writing Desk, English, Walnut, Office, Maple & Co, London, circa 1900
By Maple & Co.
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
upon turned legs and solid brass castors This is a wonderfully crafted antique writer's desk from
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desks

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Walnut

French Napoléon III 19th Century Baccarat Crystal Inkwell with Bambou Tors Décor
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tors décor and brass top. Enhance your desk with a touch of elegance and history with this Napoléon III
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells

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Crystal

Antique Merchant's Writing Slope, English, Leather, Correspondence Box, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
pleasing detail Stationery trays within ideal for the travelling writer Scrolled foliate motif embossed
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

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Leather

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked by wardrobe wings
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Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses

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Brass

Strindberg Table Lamp in Brass and Glass, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
recognize immediately. The Strindberg lamp was originally inspired by a lamp on Swedish writer, August
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Early 20th Century Swedish Table Lamps

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Brass

Louis Vuitton ‘Malle Secrétaire’.
Located in London, GB
folding writing desk, drawers and stationery compartment, the exterior in classic LV Monogramme canvas
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

20th Century Italian Studio PFR Teak Writing Desk by Ponti, Fornaroli & Rosselli
By Studio PFR ( Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli ), Gio Ponti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti, Antonio Fornaroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The freestanding desk has a floating wooden top, consisting of seven drawers and two locks, composed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Gore Vidal's Personal Victorian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This six drawer, two sided Victorian writing desk is walnut with a dark green leather top and brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desks

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Brass

Antique George III Leather and Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very attractive writing desk from the first half of the 19th century, the desk features a trio of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Desks

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Brass

Art Deco Solid Silver Cased Easel Desk Clock, England, c1932
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this wonderful Art Deco Art Deco skyscraper solid silver cased easel desk
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Silver

Curtis Jeré, Tennis Match, Bronze and Onyx Bookends, USA, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
. Production went overseas to China in 2003. Writer Mitchell Owens wrote a two-page article on the history
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Vintage 1970s American Modern More Desk Accessories

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Onyx

18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
cm Depth 42 cm Height to writers desk is 78 cm.  
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bureau Cabinet
H 88.19 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Antique French Grand Tour Writer's Box or Ecritoire, 1855 Expo
Located in South Coast, CA
Fantastic antique Napoleon III era 13" writer's box, double inkwell or inkstand with rear
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Antique French Boulle Inlaid 13" Writer's Box, Ecritoire, Chest
Located in South Coast, CA
Absolutely magnificent & rare 19th century French Napoleon III era ecritoire or writer's box with
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

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Brass

Antique French Boulle 12" Writer's Box Chest TAULIN Palais Royal
Located in South Coast, CA
Absolutely exquisite & rare antique French Napoleon III era 12" writer's box with double inkwell
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Glass, Shell, Tortoise Shell

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Writing Desk in Teak by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Original and fully restored iconic Mid-Century Modern desk with floating tabletop and brass
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Antique 1850s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti Small Writing Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
-1971), Italy, circa 1940. The tables were used as a desk with a type writer on top at the Banca
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gio Ponti Small Writing Table
Gio Ponti Small Writing Table
H 27.75 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Large Andreas Hansen writer's desk in Oregon Pine
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Hadley, MA
Andreas Hansen writer's desk in Oregon Pine. Upper section with six small drawers and compartments
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Silver Letter Opener by Los Castillo, Taxco, Mexico, circa 1950
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
A beautiful piece by Los Castillo at its best. Constructed of silver-plated brass with four semi
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Brass

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Brass Writers Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass writers desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, every brass writers desk was constructed with great care. There are 18 variations of the antique or vintage brass writers desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brass writers desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass writers desk, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass writers desk over the years, but those crafted by Azucena, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua and Goyard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Writers Desk?

The average selling price for a brass writers desk at 1stDibs is $5,289, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $106,720 for the highest priced.