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Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET
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19th Century Austrian Antique Childs Desk

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Bentwood

Antique Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in
English Pine Child's Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
This desk has double exposed peg construction. Two drawers have recessed panels framed by carved
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1860s English Antique Childs Desk

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Brass

Antique English Pine Child's Desk
English Pine Child's Desk
H 27 in W 46.25 in D 21.38 in
Antique H.T. Cushman Betumal Oak Telephone Stand Small Child's Desk
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique H.T. Cushman Betumal Oak Telephone Stand Small Child's Desk. Item features a pull out seat
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Desk

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Glass, Oak

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of
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Early 18th Century Antique Childs Desk

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Elm

Antique Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Childs Desk

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Cherry

Antique 18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
G F Hardy. An oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage underneath
Located in London, GB
G F Hardy Manchester. An Arts and Crafts oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Desk

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Oak

French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed
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Early 20th Century French Antique Childs Desk

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Metal

Antique French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
H 26.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Childs Desk

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Oak

Antique French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Childs Desk

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Iron

Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair Item features cast iron hardware
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Desk

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Oak

Childs Exceptionally Rare Satinwood Bureau Desk circa 1770
Located in Lincoln, GB
This small satinwood bureau desk circa 1770 is only 75cm tall, making it a very unique piece. It is
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18th Century British George II Antique Childs Desk

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Satinwood

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare antique English inlaid rosewood child's or ladies writing desk with lift-up sloped lid with
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Childs Desk

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Rosewood

19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Inkwell "Child in Drum". Whimsical design. Glass lined inkwell interior with attached
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Childs Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Inkwell in Wood Figuring a Child, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Inkwell in wood figuring a slightly lied down child only dressed with a simple cloth around his
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Childs Desk

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Wood

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite elmwood desk charms with its unusual blend of east and west styles. Made in Northern
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Childs Desk

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Elm

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
H 26.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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19th Century Campaign Antique Childs Desk

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Walnut

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
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1780s English George III Antique Childs Desk

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Hardwood

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Childs Desk

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Pine

Stunning Mother & Child 1906 Sterling Silver Repouse Mantle Clock Must See
Located in GB
mantle clock depicting and mother and child This clock is in totally original condition, apart from
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Childs Desk

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Sterling Silver

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
child, we found out it is the depiction of king Edward VII, it was made from looking at the famous
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Childs Desk

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Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent, fine and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Childs Desk

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Inkstand / Desk Standish
By Walter and John Barnard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
/ desk standish; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This magnificent, fine and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Childs Desk

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Sterling Silver

Stylish French, Napoleon III Fine Ladies Writing Desk with Wine / Bacchus Theme
Located in Lisse, NL
drawer shows us the theme of this stylish and meaningful antique desk. Here we can see the child Bachus
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childs Desk

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Brass, Bronze

A George V silver double inkstand presented to Major Seymour Egerton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
. Prince Arthur Duke of Connaught & Strathearn (1850 – 1942) was the 7th child of Queen Victoria and Prince
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Early 20th Century English Antique Childs Desk

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Silver

French Bronze “Looking for Milk” Inkwell circa 1880 Style of Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Atlanta, GA
finely cast inkwell or storage box constructed in two parts. The top having a young child or cherub
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to
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1850s French Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

Antique 1926 Sterling Silver Nephrite and Rose Quartz Inkstand
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Greek mythology Skolopendra is the child of Phorcys (primordial sea god) and Keto (sea goddess); she is
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1920s British Antique Childs Desk

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Sterling Silver

Rare Inkwell, Bronze Art Nouveau USA President Wilson 1st W War, Signed Cuzin
Located in Paris, FR
of the Federal Reserve Act, the Child Labor Reform Act, and legislation that supported unions to
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
drawer having a central classical gilded ormolu plaque depicting a mother and child, scrolling ormolu
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Childs Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1880
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1880
H 53.15 in W 30.71 in D 20.48 in
19th Century Sevres-Style Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
cartouches are after paintings by Vigée Lebrun, depicting mother and child in an 18th century environment and
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

19th Century Sevres-Style Garniture
19th Century Sevres-Style Garniture
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
the top of the clock is decorated with a child, and a seated, winged Cupid sits on top of the piece
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1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Childs Desk

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Silver, Enamel

Louis XV Style Porcelain Clock Attributed Samson & Cie, France, circa 1880
By Samson & Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
base decorated with a porcelain family scene composed of two parents playing and embracing their child
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
representing the figure of an allegory with the woman with a child. The figure is very beautiful and the body
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Late 19th Century French Antique Childs Desk

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Onyx

Clock Set, Bronze, Rouge Griotte, Etc, France, 19th C. After Clodion
Located in Madrid, ES
child figure in bronze bluded in a dark tone, with wings at the back. The two candlesticks, raised on
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Childs Desk

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Other

18th Century French Drop Front Child Size Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child's Size drop front desk from Alsace. Made of solid oak with
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Late 18th Century French Antique Childs Desk

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Brass

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
Located in Atlanta, GA
audacious and evil-smashing. Therefore the hat was believed to bestow such essence and power to the child
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Childs Desk

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Cotton, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat
H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 9.75 in
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Childs Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Very Good Quality Anglo-Indian, 19th Century, Padouk Wood Childs Chest, Having
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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Childs Desk

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Padouk

Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Candle Holder w. Saint Christopher & Child Jesus
Located in Lisse, NL
made their own Christopher and child candle holders, copying much earlier, Medieval versions. We are
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Childs Desk

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Rudolph Henn, Child Feeding a Squirrel, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s
By Rudolph Henn
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the artist on the plinth, this desk-size sculpture of a child feeding a squirrel was
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is versatile, and if
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Childs Desk

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Burl

Rare 19th Century Tavern, or Clerks, Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
taller than normal  legs. It is almost certainly not a Childs high chair as the  width and depth
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Desk

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Ash, Elm

Georgian 18th Century Elm Table Top Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, as it is also a little small for a piece of childs furniture. We think actually it was made to stand
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Childs Desk

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Elm

Miniature English Antique Mahogany Secretary Bookcase ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE AND VERY FINE MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWO-PART BOOKCASE OVER CHEST Of Child-Like
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19th Century English George III Antique Childs Desk

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Brass

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Console Table with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
living room, foyer or a child's room where it could also be used as a small desk!
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Childs Desk

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Brass

Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Located in London, GB
. Liguori is depicted in his conventional manner: seated at his desk at work on a book and accompanied by a
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Late 18th Century Gothic Antique Childs Desk

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Oil, Panel

French 19th Century Empire Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Firenze, IT
occasion of her marriage, or perhaps after the birth of a child. The lidded box is fitted with ormolu
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19th Century French Empire Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze, Ormolu

Abstract Silhouette Hat Portraits - Female Illustrator of Golden Age
By Jessie Gillespie
Located in Miami, FL
magazines including Life, The Ladies' Home Journal, Woman's Home Companion, Mother and Child, McClure's
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1910s Victorian Antique Childs Desk

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Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
candlesticks - this should be agreed prior payment). Giant antique figural mantel (desk, shelf) clock of palace
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Childs Desk

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Gold, Brass, Bronze

Hepplewhite Style Apprentice Miniature Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
sample but to small to be full sized. Some people would say that perhaps it is a Child’s Secretary but I
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Childs Desk

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Mahogany

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Childs Desk

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Metal, Brass

Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tent /Table Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Bergman, Geschutzt, Anton Chotka, bedroom, hallway, entry, child's bedroom, foyer, desk lamp. Holds one
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Desk

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Spelter

LaGarde Antique French Mantel Clock Gilt n Patina Bronze Shepherd Playing Flute
By Charles X
Located in Sweden, SE
also in museums. Antique figural mantel (desk, shelf) clock, gilt - patinated bronze, 19th century
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Late 19th Century Charles X Antique Childs Desk

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Rococo Style Steinway Model B Grand Piano Hand-Painted Scenes Fete Galante
Located in Leeds, GB
Rococo Style, 1904, Steinway Model B grand piano. Music desk is in a cut-out latticework design
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Childs Desk

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Wood, Paint

Yiddish Theatre Cubist Costume Design 1924 Deco Color Field Modernism Broadway
Located in New York, NY
Music, and Pacific Overtures. He won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design three times
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1920s American Modern Antique Childs Desk

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Childs Desk

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Oak

Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
another winged child figure who brings him an inkwell; the second, younger (beardless) and with blond hair
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Childs Desk

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Other

Antique, Rare and Large Hand Carved Black Forest Flying Eagle Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
how this work of art chandelier would look over your large antique desk in your (home) office then you
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Childs Desk

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Brass, Metal

George IV Centre Table Attributed to Thomas & George Seddon, circa 1830
By Thomas & George Seddon
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
feet and concealed castors. George Seddon was the eighth child of John Seddon of Blakelea, Lancashire
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Childs Desk

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Wood

Marcel Bing, Art Nouveau Butterfly Inkwell in Enameled Bronze, France, 1905
By Marcel Bing
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Bing was the fourth child of Sigfried/Samuel Bing (1838-1905), the great collector of
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Childs Desk

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Bronze

Vintage Child's Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A charming old children's school desk for two. remains of original paint, original finish. desk 17
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Early 20th Century British Antique Childs Desk

Vintage Child's Desk
Vintage Child's Desk
H 40 in W 51 in D 31 in
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Antique Childs Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique childs desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every antique childs desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique childs desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique childs desk, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique childs desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Childs Desk?

Prices for an antique childs desk start at $436 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $1,440.
Questions About Antique Childs Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.