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Calamander Desk

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and important early 19th Century desk handcrafted in calamander wood featuring two organizers on the banded top with brass supports, nine banded drawers with English dovetailing...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

A Fine Regency Satinwood and Calamander Work Table
A Fine Regency Satinwood and Calamander Work Table

A Fine Regency Satinwood and Calamander Work Table

$7,200

H 28.5 in W 21.75 in D 16 in

A Fine Regency Satinwood and Calamander Work Table

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1815 The rectangular overhanging top with broad calamander banding, over one frieze drawer fitted with chased brass knobs, set between recessed retangular panels above an ebon...

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Antique 1810s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table
Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table

Antique mid 19th century satinwood, marquetry, and calamander writing table

Located in London, GB

An unusual fine quality mid-19th Century serpentine-shaped Writing Table, having coromandel end-grain moulded edge top and tulipwood crossbanding throughout. The Table, profusely in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Fine and Rare 19th Century Regency Calamander and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Fine and Rare 19th Century Regency Calamander and Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Fine and Rare 19th Century Regency Calamander and Brass Inlaid Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare English Regency Calamander and inlaid brass writing table . The finest brass inlay with Calamander wood . Single drawer.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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19th Century Indian Rosewood, Satinwood, Ebony & Calamander Centre Library Table
19th Century Indian Rosewood, Satinwood, Ebony & Calamander Centre Library Table

19th Century Indian Rosewood, Satinwood, Ebony & Calamander Centre Library Table

Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

An exceptional quality and very unusual 19th century Indian rosewood, satinwood, ebony & calamander centre library table.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon. Inside of this stunning writing box has a black leather wri...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon. Inside of this stunning writing box has a black leather wri...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English calamander desk
English calamander desk

English calamander desk

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H 30 in W 38.5 in D 24.5 in

English calamander desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good English calamander desk of small size, possibly colonial, the inset tooled leather top with a three quarter brass gallery over a long frieze drawer with 8 additional short dr...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

English Calamander Writing Table
English Calamander Writing Table

English Calamander Writing Table

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H 38 in W 46 in D 23 in

English Calamander Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

An unusual Calamander Bronze mounted leather top writing table with shelf and raised on turned legs and brass castors. mid 19th century

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table
Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table

Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table

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H 27.38 in W 40 in D 23.5 in

Rosewood and Calamander Regency Library Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A Regency rosewood and calamander library table of exquisite form and execution.

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Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

20th Century Calamander and Chrome Table
20th Century Calamander and Chrome Table

20th Century Calamander and Chrome Table

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H 29 in W 47.25 in D 35 in

20th Century Calamander and Chrome Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A stunning 20th century table of calamander and chrome. Could be used as a writing table, console or center table.

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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope
George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope

George IV Calamander and Specimen Parquetry Writing Slope

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A George IV calamander and specimen parquetry writing slope, in the manner of Gillows, of wedge-shaped form, the hinged lid decorated with a three dimensional cuboid design, sometime...

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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Elaborate English  Calamander Traveling Desk
Elaborate English  Calamander Traveling Desk

Elaborate English Calamander Traveling Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate very high quality gilt metal mounted calamander writing box made and signed by Spires & Son Oxford, the interior with various writing implement and accessories including...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

English Regency Writing Desk
English Regency Writing Desk

English Regency Writing Desk

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Dallas, TX

English Regency signed Edwards and Roberts writing desk. Calamander

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Wood, Leather

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand
Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

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H 24.63 in W 19.88 in D 11.13 in

Early Victorian Calamander Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Essex, MA

With inscription on small plaque on top "Presented to Mr Andrew Philp by the Scholars Attending Kinmondy Public School”, token of respect on the occasion of his leaving for RORA...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian End Tables

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut and Calamander Desk, circa 1930
Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut and Calamander Desk, circa 1930

Antique Art Deco Burr Walnut and Calamander Desk, circa 1930

Located in London, GB

This is a truly stunning Art Deco calamander and burr walnut pedestal desk, circa 1930 in date.

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Mid-20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console
1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console

1980s Custom Made Calamander/ Rosewood Parsons Desk or Console

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1980s custom made calamander top and rosewood base one drawer desk or console.

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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top
Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top

Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top

Located in London, GB

An Impressively large Calamander wooden antique desk. This quality crafted piece designed in a rare grand French Empire style with ormolu topped pilasters and vituvian scroll det...

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Mid-20th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Coromandel Calamander Canterbury Desk
19th Century English Regency Coromandel Calamander Canterbury Desk

19th Century English Regency Coromandel Calamander Canterbury Desk

Located in Charleston, SC

This desk was constructed in the first half of the 19th century and is made of Coromandel with brass inlay. The upper part is divided into four sections that feature vertical star an...

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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

An Early 19th Century English Calamander Writing Table
An Early 19th Century English Calamander Writing Table

An Early 19th Century English Calamander Writing Table

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

An early 19th century English calamander wood writing table in the manner of Gillows circa 1820

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

A Unique Anglo-Indian Calamander and Oak Campaign Writing Table
A Unique Anglo-Indian Calamander and Oak Campaign Writing Table

A Unique Anglo-Indian Calamander and Oak Campaign Writing Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

The portable writing-table with hinged rectangular oak top with calamander boarder above hinged side supports with foliage carving on the legs. The top containing a fitted zinc-lined...

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20th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Calamander Writing Box with Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Brass Inlays
Antique Calamander Writing Box with Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Brass Inlays

Antique Calamander Writing Box with Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone and Brass Inlays

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique writing box veneered in beautiful figured calamander with ornate, delicate engraved mother-of-pearl, Abalone and Brass inlays. Has a secret compartment with three small drawe...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

$2,820 / item

H 30 in W 42 in D 42 in

Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

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Wood

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

$8,714Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order

Located in Cirencester, England

The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

$22,800

H 90 in W 85 in D 50 in

Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds

Materials

Rattan, Elm

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin

Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin

By Lucien Rollin

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

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Wood

Fine 19th Century English Chinoiserie and Red Lacquered Slant Front Secretary
Fine 19th Century English Chinoiserie and Red Lacquered Slant Front Secretary

Fine 19th Century English Chinoiserie and Red Lacquered Slant Front Secretary

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine and elaborated 19th century Chinoiserie red lacquered slant front secretary. Hand painted and raised decoration. The interior with pigeon holes and drawers and a writing ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Wood

A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk

A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather top with Chinoiserie inspired designs and gilt bronze mounts. Original key

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor
English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

English 19th Century Black and Gold Secretary Bookcase with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English black lacquer secretary bookcase from the 19th century, with glass doors, drop-front desk and gold Chinoiserie décor. Created in England during the 19th century, this secr...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table attributed to Gillows having brass bound cusped-corner top with ebony line inlay and sat...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tester Bed
19th Century Tester Bed

19th Century Tester Bed

$24,500

H 124 in W 82 in D 89.5 in

19th Century Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...

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Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand
Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

$38,921

H 71.26 in W 38.98 in D 21.66 in

Rare Queen Anne Chinoiserie Japanned Chest On Stand

Located in Lymington, GB

A sophisticated Queen Anne-period chinoiserie japanned chest raised on elegant cabriole legs with 'pony foot' carved detailing. This early-18th century chest on stand demonstrates t...

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

$348,500

H 89.75 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Regency Penwork Games Table
English Regency Penwork Games Table

English Regency Penwork Games Table

$5,900

H 29.5 in W 30.25 in D 20 in

English Regency Penwork Games Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Penwork games table with pedestal on four legs and wheeled feet, English, circa 1810.

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Antique 1810s English Regency Game Tables

Materials

Wood

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Calamander Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal calamander desk for your home. Each calamander desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the calamander desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each calamander desk bearing Victorian, Empire or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made calamander desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Asprey & Garrard Limited and Asprey International Limited are consistently popular.

How Much is a Calamander Desk?

A calamander desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $1,770 and the highest can go for as much as $18,900.