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Stunning Serpentine Top circa 1930s Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather
Stunning Serpentine Top circa 1930s Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather

Stunning Serpentine Top circa 1930s Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather

Sold|$1,701

Stunning Serpentine Top circa 1930s Burr Walnut Writing Bureau Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1930s burr walnut writing bureau with drop front brown leather writing surface A good looking well made and decorative...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890

Sold|$3,985

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk, commonly ref...

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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Sold|$3,985

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak dolphin library table desk Renaissance Gothic ~Direct from France~ An elegant antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk, commonly r...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th century French Dolphin Table Writing Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic
19th century French Dolphin Table Writing Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic

19th century French Dolphin Table Writing Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic

Sold|$2,550

19th century French Dolphin Table Writing Desk Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak dolphin library table desk renaissance gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk, commonly r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Sold|$3,845

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic ~Direct from France~ An elegant antique FRENCH carved LIBRARY TABLE or "bureau plat" desk, common...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
French Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Sold|$79,800

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French mid 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu Bureau Plat. The desk is raised on tulipwood veneered cabriole legs bordered with ormolu filets and decorated w...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire style Ebonized Side or Desk Chair
Empire style Ebonized Side or Desk Chair

Empire style Ebonized Side or Desk Chair

Sold|$975

Empire style Ebonized Side or Desk Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

Charming ebonized French Empire style side chair or desk chair with upholstered cushion seat. Would go perfectly with my Louis XV Bureau Plat / Ladies Writing Desk listed separately.

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Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bureau moderniste vintage en bois, mélaminé et métal noir des années 60
Bureau moderniste vintage en bois, mélaminé et métal noir des années 60

Bureau moderniste vintage en bois, mélaminé et métal noir des années 60

Sold|$494

Bureau moderniste vintage en bois, mélaminé et métal noir des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Bureau vintage des années 60, style moderniste, en bois de hêtre, mélaminé noir, pieds design en métal noir, avec 1 niche et 1 tiroir. Le tabouret est joint au bureau. Très bon état ...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

20th Century Inlaid Walnut Maple Cherry Fruitwood Italian Louis XVI Style Bureau
20th Century Inlaid Walnut Maple Cherry Fruitwood Italian Louis XVI Style Bureau

20th Century Inlaid Walnut Maple Cherry Fruitwood Italian Louis XVI Style Bureau

Sold|$5,646

20th Century Inlaid Walnut Maple Cherry Fruitwood Italian Louis XVI Style Bureau

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Great Italian bureau from 20th century. Inlaid furniture in walnut, maple, cherry, exotic wood and fruitwood, of fabulous decor. Impressive size Louis XVI style bureau fitted with th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Executive/Physician Desk by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
Italian Mid-Century Executive/Physician Desk by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

Italian Mid-Century Executive/Physician Desk by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

Sold|$3,810

Italian Mid-Century Executive/Physician Desk by Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in London, GB

Impressive physician's desk by Vittorio Dassi, made in Italy in the middle of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bureau de direction vintage moderniste en palissandre et métal des années 60
Bureau de direction vintage moderniste en palissandre et métal des années 60

Bureau de direction vintage moderniste en palissandre et métal des années 60

Sold|$2,529

Bureau de direction vintage moderniste en palissandre et métal des années 60

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Grand bureau de direction vintage des années 60, style moderniste, probablement de design italien, en palissandre, pieds et structure en métal noir et chrome, 6 tiroirs et 2 casiers ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Palisander, Teak

Vintage French Forties Ebonized Desk w/Hoof Feet, 3 Drawers & Leather Top
Vintage French Forties Ebonized Desk w/Hoof Feet, 3 Drawers & Leather Top

Vintage French Forties Ebonized Desk w/Hoof Feet, 3 Drawers & Leather Top

Sold|$6,950

Vintage French Forties Ebonized Desk w/Hoof Feet, 3 Drawers & Leather Top

Located in Highwood, IL

Unbelievable vintage French 1940's desk, bureau plat or library table offers well executed style, highlighted by its rich ebonized finish setting this desk far in front of most all o...

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Vintage 1940s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century French Carved Oak Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Louis XIV
19th Century French Carved Oak Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Louis XIV

19th Century French Carved Oak Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Louis XIV

Sold|$6,475

19th Century French Carved Oak Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Louis XIV

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak desk writing table Barley twist Louis XIV ~Direct from France~ ~Stunning 19th century antique French desk or ‘bureau plat’ writing table!

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Sold|$27,900

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome French 19th century Louis XVI style flamed mahogany and ormolu Bureau Plat. The desk is raised on tapered legs with ormolu sabots and top caps.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Kingwood & Walnut Writing Desk
Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Kingwood & Walnut Writing Desk

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Kingwood & Walnut Writing Desk

Sold|$3,840

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Mounted Kingwood & Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A very fine and original French 19th century Louis XV bronze mounted kingwood and walnut bureau plat. The writing desk has serpentine shape gilt banding around the top surface, three...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Sold|$3,485

Antique Petite French Carved Oak Dolphin Table Desk Renaissance Gothic 19th C

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique Petite French carved oak dolphin table desk Renaissance Gothic 19th c ~Direct from France~ An elegant antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk, commonly ref...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Walnut Bureau Plat with Leather Top and Slides, 18th Century, France
Louis XV Walnut Bureau Plat with Leather Top and Slides, 18th Century, France

Louis XV Walnut Bureau Plat with Leather Top and Slides, 18th Century, France

Sold|$3,675

Louis XV Walnut Bureau Plat with Leather Top and Slides, 18th Century, France

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century French Louis XV period Bureau plat or writing desk in walnut with leather top and slides in a black-brown hue.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Huguenot 17th-Century Charles II William and Mary Walnut Two-Piece Bureau
Huguenot 17th-Century Charles II William and Mary Walnut Two-Piece Bureau

Huguenot 17th-Century Charles II William and Mary Walnut Two-Piece Bureau

Sold|$12,111

Huguenot 17th-Century Charles II William and Mary Walnut Two-Piece Bureau

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A rare and Important late 17th century Charles II / William and Mary figured walnut two-piece bureau circa 1680, England. The cross and double feather-banded top is veneered in b...

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bombe Slope-Front Bureau
Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bombe Slope-Front Bureau

Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bombe Slope-Front Bureau

Sold|$9,765

Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bombe Slope-Front Bureau

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Finest antique Dutch marquetry inlaid burr walnut bombe' shape slope-front bureau with exceptional fitted interior and baize writing surface Please note extraordinary cast brass h...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

A Fine Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Bureau de Dame
A Fine Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Bureau de Dame

A Fine Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Bureau de Dame

Sold|$8,500

A Fine Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Bureau de Dame

By Germain Landrin

Located in Sheffield, MA

Attributed Germain Landrin Maitre in 1738 Height 41 in. Width 39 in. Depth 20 in. Depth Open 36 in. References: Le Moblier du Musee du Louvre, Le Moblier Francais Du XVIII Si...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

19th century French Carved Oak Side Table Small Writing Desk Renaissance Gothic
19th century French Carved Oak Side Table Small Writing Desk Renaissance Gothic

19th century French Carved Oak Side Table Small Writing Desk Renaissance Gothic

Sold|$2,945

19th century French Carved Oak Side Table Small Writing Desk Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak side table writing desk renaissance gothic ~Direct from France~ An elegant antique French carved library table or "bureau plat" desk, with ornate carv...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk in Queen Ann Style
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk in Queen Ann Style

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk in Queen Ann Style

Sold|$6,191

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk in Queen Ann Style

Located in London, GB

As these ‘growth’ areas were limited in both occurrence and size, larger veneers were hard to source and often on bigger furniture (tables, desks, bureaus, cabinets etc), these venee...

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Antique Early 1900s Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century, Gilt Bronze-Mounted 'Bureau a Cylindre' by François Linke
Late 19th Century, Gilt Bronze-Mounted 'Bureau a Cylindre' by François Linke

Late 19th Century, Gilt Bronze-Mounted 'Bureau a Cylindre' by François Linke

Sold|$135,000

Late 19th Century, Gilt Bronze-Mounted 'Bureau a Cylindre' by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century, Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted 'Bureau A Cylindre' By François Linke - Index no. 1204 This magnificent Linke Cyclinder desk is only one of two ex...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Bronze

A French late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany signed bureau plat
A French late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany signed bureau plat

A French late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany signed bureau plat

Sold|$24,600

A French late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany signed bureau plat

By Gervais Durand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and extremely high quality French late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, brass and ormolu mounted bureau plat signed by G. Durand. The bureau is raised by four circular...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique English Geo.III Inlaid Red Walnut Chipp. style "Adam" Slant Front Bureau
Antique English Geo.III Inlaid Red Walnut Chipp. style "Adam" Slant Front Bureau

Antique English Geo.III Inlaid Red Walnut Chipp. style "Adam" Slant Front Bureau

Sold|$10,875

Antique English Geo.III Inlaid Red Walnut Chipp. style "Adam" Slant Front Bureau

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Apparently made from Red Walnut (though it could be argued that it is a form of mahogany) and exceptionally inlaid in various exotic woods including satinwood in the "Adam" style, th...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

A French Mid 19th Century Louis XV style tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
A French Mid 19th Century Louis XV style tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat

A French Mid 19th Century Louis XV style tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat

Sold|$38,500

A French Mid 19th Century Louis XV style tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and large scale French Mid 19th Century Louis XV style tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat. The desk is raised by impressive kingwood tapering cabriole legs with richly ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

1930s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood, Glass and Brass Writing Desk
1930s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood, Glass and Brass Writing Desk

1930s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood, Glass and Brass Writing Desk

Sold|$4,469

1930s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood, Glass and Brass Writing Desk

By Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre Bega, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian 1930s writing desk, bureau with elegant and classic wood worked according its natural graining, 4 drawers with gray/copper lacquered glass top and the final touch d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock
19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock

Sold|$17,468

19th Century English Bureau Plat in the Manner of Edward Holmes Baldock

By Edward Holmes Baldock

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine 19th century Louis XV style Walnut, Ebony and floral marquetry Bureau Plat in the manner of Edward Holmes Baldock, the serpentine shaped top inset with a panel of tooled leath...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Desk with Tooled Leather Top
18th Century Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Desk with Tooled Leather Top

18th Century Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Desk with Tooled Leather Top

Sold|$6,650

18th Century Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition Period Desk with Tooled Leather Top

Located in Birmingham, AL

Provincial 18th century Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition period bureau plat or writing desk constructed during the French Transition period (1750-1775) by talented craftsmen in Normandy...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Pine

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Oak Desk in the Style of Gustave Serrurier Bovy
Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Oak Desk in the Style of Gustave Serrurier Bovy

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Oak Desk in the Style of Gustave Serrurier Bovy

Sold|$6,314

Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau Oak Desk in the Style of Gustave Serrurier Bovy

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A magnificent and rare oak Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau pedestal partners desk or bureau, in the style of Gustave SERRURIER BOVY (1858-1910).

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted
Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted

Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted

Sold|$4,250

Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

19th century bronze-mounted, inlaid bureau plat with three drawers. Measures: 29 3/4" H x 38 1/2" W x 22 1/2" D.

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk with Leather Top and Brass Accents
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk with Leather Top and Brass Accents

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk with Leather Top and Brass Accents

Sold|$4,995

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Desk with Leather Top and Brass Accents

Located in Birmingham, AL

A fine 19th century French Louis XVI style bureau plat or desk handcrafted of mahogany by talented artisans near Lyon, circa 1880s.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bureau design Bauhaus en tube chromé et chêne massif par Kovona 1960's
Bureau design Bauhaus en tube chromé et chêne massif par Kovona 1960's

Bureau design Bauhaus en tube chromé et chêne massif par Kovona 1960's

Sold|$3,764

Bureau design Bauhaus en tube chromé et chêne massif par Kovona 1960's

By Kovona

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Bureau design Bauhaus en tube chromé et chêne massif par Kovona 1960's Le mobilier Kovona, produit en Tchécoslovaquie dès les années 1930, s’inscrit dans la mouvance du Bauhaus par ...

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Vintage 1960s Czech Desks

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk of Tulipwood and Boxwood Inlay from France
Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk of Tulipwood and Boxwood Inlay from France

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk of Tulipwood and Boxwood Inlay from France

Sold|$9,850

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk of Tulipwood and Boxwood Inlay from France

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French bureau plat writing table or desk of tulipwood with boxwood inlay, of elegant proportions, in the Louis XVI style - featuring an inset black leather top, over a frieze ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Ormolu

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

Sold|$2,381

Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather desk...

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a b
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a b

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a b

Sold|$1,769

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a b

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Stained Glass Students Bureau, Book Case This is a beautiful and very useful piece, an Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Students Bureau with Stained Glass Book...

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Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

Sold|$1,701

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

This chair would be ideal for use with a desk, bureau plat or dressing table. Add a touch of class to your home with this exceptional antique armchair.

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Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Louis XV Period Slant Top Desk
Louis XV Period Slant Top Desk

Louis XV Period Slant Top Desk

Sold|$10,600

Louis XV Period Slant Top Desk

Located in Pembroke, MA

Louis XV period "bureau a pente" (slant-topped desk) with elegant marquetry and giltbronze mounts.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

Sold|$2,381

1 of 2 Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Green Leather Writing Slope Desk

By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely vintage Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather de...

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Danish Teak Vintage PS Wall System Bookcase Cabinet
Danish Teak Vintage PS Wall System Bookcase Cabinet

Danish Teak Vintage PS Wall System Bookcase Cabinet

Sold|$1,013

Danish Teak Vintage PS Wall System Bookcase Cabinet

Located in London, GB

The drop down cabinet can be used as a writing bureau/desk space. The cabinets and shelves can be altered and placed in different configurations to suit your needs.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen
Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

Sold|$2,200

Drop Front Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful drop front teak desk/bureau with drawers, cubbies and secret latches.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Louis XV Style Kingwood Leather Top Desk
Louis XV Style Kingwood Leather Top Desk

Louis XV Style Kingwood Leather Top Desk

Sold|$13,500

Louis XV Style Kingwood Leather Top Desk

Located in Montreal, QC

Louis XV style kingwood leather top 'bureau plat' desk with gilt-bronze mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Rosewood, Kingwood

Rothschild Desk Attributed to Pierre Golle
Rothschild Desk Attributed to Pierre Golle

Rothschild Desk Attributed to Pierre Golle

Sold|$188,500

Rothschild Desk Attributed to Pierre Golle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This masterfully crafted knee-hole desk, or bureau Mazarin, is attributed to Pierre Golle, one of the finest and most important French cabinetmakers of his age.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Wood

Jansen Stamped Etched Mirror with Ebony Desk
Jansen Stamped Etched Mirror with Ebony Desk

Jansen Stamped Etched Mirror with Ebony Desk

Sold|$9,500

Jansen Stamped Etched Mirror with Ebony Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Amazing Ebony Painted Louis XVI Style Desk with etched mirror Desk - Bureau Plat. Stamped Jansen.

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Desks

Materials

Mirror

Milo Baughman Bamboo, Chrome & Black Glass Writing Desk
Milo Baughman Bamboo, Chrome & Black Glass Writing Desk

Milo Baughman Bamboo, Chrome & Black Glass Writing Desk

Sold|$4,750

Milo Baughman Bamboo, Chrome & Black Glass Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

This desk, or bureau plat, has a top covered with bamboo in geometric pattern.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Desks

Materials

Chrome

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Desk
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Desk

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Desk

Sold|$2,350

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Desk

By Charles Cressent

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XV style gilt metal mounted mahogany parquetry desk or bureau plat, in the manner of Charles Cressent (French, 1685 - 1768) with shaped rectangular top banded in gilded metal, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Louis XV Desks

Materials

Metal

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Sold|$1,496

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

The top unfolds and rests on slide out supports, this useful design is intended to give a large surface for getting ready in the morning but it also makes this very useful as a burea...

Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase
Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase

Sold|$3,295

Georgian Chinoiserie Cream Lacquered Hand Painted Secretary Desk With Bookcase

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Jasper Cabinet Co.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Sold|$2,595

Georgian Cherry Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous carved solid cherry wood, with original brass...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Sold|$3,295

Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian Chinoiserie style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase hutch top By Jasper Furniture Company USA, Late 20th Century Black lacquered walnu...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

Sold|$2,595

Georgian Burled Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By National Mt. Airy

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By National Mt.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Sold|$3,995

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood bandin...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Massive George III Partners Desk in Mahogany, England, c. 1880
Massive George III Partners Desk in Mahogany, England, c. 1880

Massive George III Partners Desk in Mahogany, England, c. 1880

Sold|$29,950

Massive George III Partners Desk in Mahogany, England, c. 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

Closed Width: 88" (7' 4") Extended Width: 125" (10' 5") For many more fine desks & bureaus, please visit our online galleries at: www.williamwordantiques.com William Word ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

Sold|$2,995

Henkel Harris Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front secretary desk and bookcase hutch By Henkel Harris USA, 1980s Carved solid mahogany, with original brass har...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk
Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk

Sold|$2,795

Sligh Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Writing Desk

By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood, with embossed leather top, and original ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bureau desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every bureau desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a bureau desk, we have 1475 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bureau desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bureau desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bureau desk over the years, but those crafted by François Linke, Maison Jansen and Scarlet Splendour are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A bureau desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,113, while the lowest priced sells for $171 and the highest can go for as much as $1,844,713.
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  • What is a bureau in furniture?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bureau with respect to furniture is a chest of drawers or a writing desk having drawers and a slanted top. Both are used for storing items. A bureau with only drawers is usually placed in the bedroom while a bureau that is styled like a writing desk lives in an office or library. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bureaus.

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