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Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Red Lacquer Early 20th Century Two Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese red lacquer desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers and brass hardware.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical Chinese hand carving of two Dragons above two cupboards and a drawer, two frieze drawers ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Desk

Located in Queens, NY

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale style mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice design.

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk
English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk

English Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Desk

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Queens, NY

English Chinese Chippendale style (19th Century) mahogany 6 cluster legged desk with carved lattice design (signed EDWARDS & ROBERTS).       

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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk
19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

19th Century Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality carved Chinese Chippendale style kneehole desk. The top of the desk has an intricately fretted gallery which is in perfect condition.

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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk
Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Chinese Chippendale Reception House Desk This is a Superbly Designed Carleton House Desk, the desk is made in Oak The desk has a raised carved gallery at the back with 6 drawers, ...

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19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk
19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk

19th Century Chinese Padouk Wood Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century carved Padouk wood desk, having a row of small drawers, and a rectangular door enclosing stationery divisions, projecting base with drawers to...

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19th Century English Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Chinese Scholar's Writing Desk and Chair Set

Located in Dekalb, IL

This desk likely originates from the Canton region of China, where it would have been produced for the Western export market at the time.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rattan over wood waterfall style desk from the 19th century, with three drawers.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Rattan, Wood

A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk
A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk

A fine and rare 19th c English mahogany Chinese Chippendale architects desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare 19th century English Chinese Chippendale mahogany architects desk . Leather top insert with brass pull out candle holders.

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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Located in Benington, Herts

This impressive colonial inspired desk is Chinese and would have been intended for the export market.

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1830s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous mid-late 19th century British Chinese Chippendale style cylinder desk from the renowned maker of Hampton & Sons, of Pall Mall, London.

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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells.

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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890
Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890

Highly Carved Chinese Mahogany Desk with a Intricate Carved Gallery 1890

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Highly carved mahogany with a flat top writing surface and a intricate carrved gallery with dragons and birds. Carvinga are on every service ans these are highly skiiied labor. See ...

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1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

$2,200Sale Price|21% Off

Red Lacquer Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer desk with two drawers with stretcher apron

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells.

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19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

Red Lacquer Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Red lacquer desk with two drawers with pierce carving apron

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Inlay Console Table, 3 Drawer Desk 1850s
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Inlay Console Table, 3 Drawer Desk 1850s

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Export Inlay Console Table, 3 Drawer Desk 1850s

Located in Buffalo, NY

This late Qing Dynasty console table/desk (circa 1850s exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of late imperial China.

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Bamboo Lacquered Desk Aesthetic Movement, England, C.1880 Leather inset surface Presented in excellent condition commensurate of age.

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Lacquer

Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters
Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters

Pair Dore Bronze Chinese Pattern 1751 Tiffany New York Desk Blotters

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pair are item number 1751 and are a beautiful and rare Chinese pattern. Ready for any desk slits on the sides allow for easy set up with blotter.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art

Located in Berlin, DE

Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.

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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine Chinese export Campaign or travel secretary the top with foliate carved backsplash over lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel doors having brass inlaid diamonds, ...

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1790s Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk
Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk

Important Original Edward & Roberts Restored Chinese Thomas Chippendale Desk

By Edward & Roberts, Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare and very fine, fully restored Edward & Roberts stamped, Chinese Chippend...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton specifically for the export trade to meet the demands of the European market. Beautif...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800
Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800

Provincial Chinese Two-Drawer Table, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provincial Confucian household. Incense,...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau
Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau

Anglo Chinese/Chinese Export Qianlong Bureau

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceptionlal and very rare Qianlong period Chinese export Bureur, Constructed in Hauli and Huanghuali wood in China during the first half of the 18th century for a wealthy English...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese George II Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Padouk

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.

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19th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk set or standish. This remarkable piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Desk with Carved Frieze and Two Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two carved drawers and fretwork motifs.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Two-Drawer Desk with Bronze Butterfly Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden desk from the 19th century with two drawers, horse hoof legs, carved spandrels and butterfly bronze hardware.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze

1800 ANTiQUE QING DYNASTY LACQUERED ORIENTAL CHINESE CONSOLE TABLE CARVED FLORAL
1800 ANTiQUE QING DYNASTY LACQUERED ORIENTAL CHINESE CONSOLE TABLE CARVED FLORAL

1800 ANTiQUE QING DYNASTY LACQUERED ORIENTAL CHINESE CONSOLE TABLE CARVED FLORAL

Located in Pulborough, GB

Its versatile form makes it ideal as a console, writing desk, or statement hall table, bringing a touch of timeless elegance and history to any interior.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

$195Sale Price / set|48% Off

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Metal

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossbar.

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Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Desk with Two Drawers and Ornate Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period Chinese elm wood desk from the early 20th century, with two drawers, brass hardware and carved spandrels.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Bamboo Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Carved from ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bamboo

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890

Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890. Beautiful old leather.

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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750
A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750

A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750

Located in Reepham, GB

A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand with toilet glass, decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design. Made in China circa 1750, the decorative design of this exquisite l...

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black wooden beads. The original...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Calligrapher's Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian
Small Antique Calligrapher's Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian

Small Antique Calligrapher's Quill Pot, Chinese, Soapstone, Carved, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Intricate pierced detail accentuates...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Soapstone

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China. The beau...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Silver

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Distinctive and tactile Oriental taste, ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Stone, Marble

Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"
Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"

Queen Anne Rent Table "in the Chinese Taste"

Located in Dallas, TX

an early 18th century Queen Anne rent table in the Chinese Taste (with Chinoiserie decoration) having one large single drawer (that goes all the way through) with twelve (12) compart...

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Paint

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

By Sing Fat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese silversmith active in both Shanghai & Canton ca. 1880 - 1940. Each holder in the form of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Silver

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture
China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture

China Mid-18th Century Wood Hand-Carved Architectural Sculpture

Located in Brescia, IT

This charming Mid-19th Century fragment of wood, is a detail of an hand-carved wood column and it has its country of origin in the Oriental part of Indo-China. This is an elegant ob...

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Late 18th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese carved hardwood and the original silk embroidered tray, circa 1860
Chinese carved hardwood and the original silk embroidered tray, circa 1860

Chinese carved hardwood and the original silk embroidered tray, circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

Chinese Carved Hardwood and Silk Embroidered Tray, Circa 1860 This beautiful and decorative piece dates to the mid-19th century. It is a Chinese export item made for the European ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes
1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes

1850s Chinese Lacquered Style Secretaire with Decoration of Traditional Scenes

Located in Marbella, ES

Impressive antique secretary of Chinese style, with a vibrant red lacquer finish and richly ornamental gold details. Its structure with curved and robust lines gives it a unique char...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit. 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Located in New York, NY

With its impeccable craftsmanship and stunning form, this piece is not only a functional stamp, but an objet d'art in its own right that would be a winning addition atop any side tab...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Jade

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection of small items or even be used a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014
Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014

Chinese Enamel and Jade Inkwell with Pen, 19th/20th C. Ric#JD014

Located in Norton, MA

19th/20th century Chinese enamel and jade, inkwell with pen. Stone carved and pierced. Pen 7.5 in length.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell
Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell

Tiffany Studios Chinese Pattern Bronze Inkwell

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "Chinese" pattern bronze inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 4.5"H. ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze

Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell
Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell

Chinese style blue & gold ceramic inkwell

Located in London, GB

A Chinese style blue and gold ceramic inkwell, with a hinged brass lid, mounted on a reticulated brass base.

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-19th century Chinese export camphorwood campaign chest with 3 drawers with inlaid ebony and fold out desk with old green felt on writing surface and several interior cubbies.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

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Antique Chinese Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique Chinese desk available at 1stDibs. An antique Chinese desk — often made from wood, hardwood and elm — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique Chinese desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese desk made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique Chinese desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Boin-Taburet, Europa Antiques and De Chang produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Chinese Desk?

The average selling price for an antique Chinese desk at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Chinese Desk
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 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.