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Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Desk Accessories, China, 19th Century
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Desk Accessories, China, 19th Century

Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Desk Accessories, China, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Chinese Export / Asian Antique Key Features : - China, 19th century - Set of three matching desk accessories - Traditional Chinese cloisonné enamel decoration - Large cylind...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

A Late Qing Chinese Elm Desk with Curved Braces
A Late Qing Chinese Elm Desk with Curved Braces

A Late Qing Chinese Elm Desk with Curved Braces

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique desk was made in Shanxi, Northern China, during the late Qing dynasty, circa 1880–1900.

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

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

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

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rattan Desk with Black Lacquer and Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rattan Desk with Black Lacquer and Bamboo

Antique 19th Century Chinese Rattan Desk with Black Lacquer and Bamboo

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Striking antique 19th century Chinese Chinoiserie bamboo rattan and black lacquer tortoise finish desk having geometric fretwork, 3 drawers, and lower storage shelves.

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1860s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, 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

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 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

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

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 Thomas Chippendale, Edward & Roberts

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

Fine Chinese Square Corner Table, 19th Century
Fine Chinese Square Corner Table, 19th Century

Fine Chinese Square Corner Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

Simple lines and balanced proportions keep this antique Chinese center table from the mid-19th century feeling light and open.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

Chinese Reeded Leg Painting Table, 19th Century
Chinese Reeded Leg Painting Table, 19th Century

Chinese Reeded Leg Painting Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

The legs and apron are carved with a reeded texture of repeating ridges, a subtle nod to early Chinese furniture made of bent bamboo. Darkened by lacquer with a great patina, the imp...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

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

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

A very fine 19th century Bamboo and leather ladies writing desk
A very fine 19th century Bamboo and leather ladies writing desk

A very fine 19th century Bamboo and leather ladies writing desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful 19th century bamboo and leather writing desk . Very fine construction . Lined drawers with brass pulls

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1870s English Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

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

Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Round Porcelain Ink Seal Paste Box 5"
Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Round Porcelain Ink Seal Paste Box 5"

Antique Chinese Qing Blue & White Round Porcelain Ink Seal Paste Box 5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Chinese Qing blue and white round paste box featuring a mountain landscape scene with pagoda and fisherman. Dimensions: 5" x 2" (D x H)

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Porcelain

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

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: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 4.75"H. ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel.Amazing detail. Divided into compartments plus the wick deposit. 6 trays.. Wonderful patina..Bronze foo dogs.. ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Beaux Arts Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

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

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif ca. 1920 Dimensions: Height: 2.5 inches. Width: 6.75 inches. Depth: 3.5 inches.  

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 68.5 in D 31 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese black lacquer over wood desk / writing table.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

An Antique Chinese Export Campaign Desk
An Antique Chinese Export Campaign Desk

An Antique Chinese Export Campaign Desk

Unavailable

H 78 in W 114 in D 55.5 in

An Antique Chinese Export Campaign Desk

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This Chinese Export Desk is made of amboyna offset against ebonised mahogany with ivory stringing.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Amboyna

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

Unavailable

H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in

China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Desk, 18th Century
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Desk, 18th Century

Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood and Marble Desk, 18th Century

Located in Birmingham, AL

Antique Chinese carved rosewood and marble desk. Wonderful antique piece that is dated to be over 200 years old.

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair
Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

A sensationally chic Chinese export dual pedestal desk with matching chair .The classically British dual pedestal design is embellished with Chinese carvings to perfectly mix the eas...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Pine

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

Unavailable

H 33 in W 37 in D 19 in

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

Red Lacquer Desk
Red Lacquer Desk

Red Lacquer Desk

Unavailable

H 32 in W 42 in D 20 in

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

Important Queen Anne Desk, Early 18th Century, China or Pacific Rim
Important Queen Anne Desk, Early 18th Century, China or Pacific Rim

Important Queen Anne Desk, Early 18th Century, China or Pacific Rim

Located in Providence, RI

Consequently, we feel this desk is quite an exceptional treasure and with its small size (36 in.), is quite functional and compact.

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Early 18th Century Chinese Queen Anne Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Padouk

student's desk and chair combo
student's desk and chair combo

student's desk and chair combo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

a great Chinese oak student's chair and desk combo. nice lines, great for a laptop.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

19th Century Four Four Drawer deck from Southern China.
19th Century Four Four Drawer deck from Southern China.

19th Century Four Four Drawer deck from Southern China.

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 60.5 in D 20.15 in

19th Century Four Four Drawer deck from Southern China.

Located in Westport, CT

Four drawer writing desk with original hardware. Wear on layers of red lacquer finish is beginning to show traces of black priming coats.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

2 antique Chinese opiums pipes, silvercolored decorative items, China ca 1900
2 antique Chinese opiums pipes, silvercolored decorative items, China ca 1900

2 antique Chinese opiums pipes, silvercolored decorative items, China ca 1900

Located in Basel, BS

2 Chinese Opiums pipes in a silver coloured metal, opium pipe set, rectangular shape. The two pipes are slightly different, one has more rounded edges, with a high head and mouthpiec...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Metal

Ink-stone, Chinese Green Jadeite
Ink-stone, Chinese Green Jadeite

Ink-stone, Chinese Green Jadeite

Unavailable

H 0.438 in W 6.125 in D 3.875 in

Ink-stone, Chinese Green Jadeite

Located in Summerland, CA

Very large Jadeite carved for Inkstone. Beautiful green stone with white mottling, carvings of Fish Design and round scoop well for ink. Size approximately 4 x 6", Qing Dynasty, circ...

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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Jade

Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century
Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century

Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Chinese bone stamp, 18th-19th century Measures: H. 7 W. 10 cm H. 2.7 W. 3.9 in.

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18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bone

rosewood and marble desk
rosewood and marble desk

rosewood and marble desk

Unavailable

H NaN in

rosewood and marble desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original brass hardware. Southern China origin. price does not include chair

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Marble

Beautiful 19th-20th Century Chinese Decorative Pink Glass
Beautiful 19th-20th Century Chinese Decorative Pink Glass

Beautiful 19th-20th Century Chinese Decorative Pink Glass

Located in London, GB

An original wooden base with the applied decorations in an assortment of hardstones (agate, amethyst, and green nephrite jade for the leaves). Measures: H 32 cm W 17 cm.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Glass

Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province
Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province

Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province

Unavailable

H 33 in W 58.5 in D 22 in

Qing Dynasty Doctor's Desk from the Shanxi Province

Located in Atlanta, GA

This gorgeous red lacquered desk would have most likely been used as a medical practioner's desk. Locks adorn the hardware. The drawers were used for strong writing materials.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Chinese Porcelain Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Mounted Inkstand, 19th Century
Chinese Porcelain Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Mounted Inkstand, 19th Century

Chinese Porcelain Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Mounted Inkstand, 19th Century

Located in Redding, CA

With the fabulous cast gilt quill wow! Not original of course but it looks great. Beautiful form and mounted in Rococo, French gilt bronze mounts. The lacquer tray lovely with chry...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Bronze

Oak Chair in the Chinese Manner

Oak Chair in the Chinese Manner

Unavailable

H 31.75 in W 24 in D 21 in

Oak Chair in the Chinese Manner

Located in London, GB

Oak Chair in the Chinese Manner with original paint decoration

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19th Century English Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

19th Century Q'ing Dynasty Six Part Elm Partner's Desk
19th Century Q'ing Dynasty Six Part Elm Partner's Desk

19th Century Q'ing Dynasty Six Part Elm Partner's Desk

Unavailable

H 32 in W 56.5 in D 26 in

19th Century Q'ing Dynasty Six Part Elm Partner's Desk

Located in East Hampton, NY

Q’ing Dynasty southern Chinese elm partner’s desk in six parts.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

Small Chinese Bracket Clock for the Export Market, Early 19th Century
Small Chinese Bracket Clock for the Export Market, Early 19th Century

Small Chinese Bracket Clock for the Export Market, Early 19th Century

By Wong Yih Shing

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Small Chinese bracket clock for the export market, first half of the 19th century. Twin-barreled square movement, verge escapement with suspension pivoted at the front and knife-e...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Rosewood

George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century
George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century

George III Style Mustard Yellow Chinoiserie Japanned Kneehole Desk, 19th Century

Located in Louisville, KY

Second half of the 19th century; rectangular top over a central drawer and cabinet door flanked with tapering drawers; raised on bracket feet. Decorated throughout with chinoiserie s...

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19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU
A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU

Unavailable

H 40.75 in W 39.75 in D 24.25 in

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK & GILT LACQUER & MOTHER-OF-PEARL BUREAU

Located in New York, NY

A CHINESE EXPORT BLACK AND GILT LACQUER AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BUREAU FROM THE DANISH ROYAL COLLECTIONS
CIRCA 1740

The hinged slant-front enclosing drawers...

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18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Stone Dragon Statue
Early 20th Century Stone Dragon Statue

Early 20th Century Stone Dragon Statue

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Early 20th Century Stone Dragon Statue

Located in Pasadena, CA

Early 20th century stone dragon statue desk weight.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Modern Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Stone

Kufi Embroidered Cap
Kufi Embroidered Cap

Kufi Embroidered Cap

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Kufi Embroidered Cap

Located in New York, NY

Kufi Central Asia boogaria mustang cap.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese School Desk
Antique Chinese School Desk

Antique Chinese School Desk

Unavailable

H 33 in W 21 in D 38 in

Antique Chinese School Desk

Located in New York, NY

A nicely worn antique Chinese school desk with simple stool and single drawer all in one piece.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

20th Century Chinese Executive Desk
20th Century Chinese Executive Desk

20th Century Chinese Executive Desk

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 71 in D 25.5 in

20th Century Chinese Executive Desk

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Fluted and detailed carving on legs and drawers. The desk has five drawers; two large and three smaller and is well-decorated on the guest-facing side.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

Chinese Hand-Carved Rosewood Writing Desk
Chinese Hand-Carved Rosewood Writing Desk

Chinese Hand-Carved Rosewood Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 51.75 in W 35 in D 21.25 in

Chinese Hand-Carved Rosewood Writing Desk

Located in Birmingham, AL

A Chinese Carved Rosewood Writing Desk, in two parts, the block front superstructure having a pierce carved gallery, one long drawer, three short drawers and a panel door carved with...

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 39 in D 19 in

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Chinese black lacquer three-drawer desk.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Small Chinese Rosewood Desk, Late Qing Dynasty
Small Chinese Rosewood Desk, Late Qing Dynasty

Small Chinese Rosewood Desk, Late Qing Dynasty

Unavailable

H 32 in W 44 in D 23.25 in

Small Chinese Rosewood Desk, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Seattle, WA

A small Chinese rosewood desk, late Qing dynasty. Three drawers, two of which are very deep.  

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Rosewood

19th.Century Chinese Centre Table or Desk
19th.Century Chinese Centre Table or Desk

19th.Century Chinese Centre Table or Desk

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in

19th.Century Chinese Centre Table or Desk

Located in Glencarse, Perthshire

19th century Chinese centre table or desk with four drawers, panelled back and sides and fretwork base, a most attractive and interesting piece admired by all who view this piece bei...

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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Important Paneled Block-Front Paduk Wood Fall-Front Desk, China
Important Paneled Block-Front Paduk Wood Fall-Front Desk, China

Important Paneled Block-Front Paduk Wood Fall-Front Desk, China

Located in Providence, RI

All the sides are paneled and the interior is a fully developed amphitheater form, making it the most desirable of these early Queen Anne period desks. The form itself is related to ...

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1730s Chinese Dutch Colonial Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Padouk

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted
red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

Unavailable

H 110 in W 95 in D 47 in

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR

elegant donkey desk in red lacquered wood, in the style of China according to Martin varnish, the facades are decorated with scenes of characters in landscapes, it opens on the front...

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1760s French Louis XV Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'

Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 64.97 in

Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'

Located in Bangkok, TH

Antique Chinese Pedestal desk Era: Late Qing Dynasty Circa: 1850’s Material: Blackwood Origin: Guangzhou area Dimension : W 165 x D 65 x H 85 cm W 64.96" x D 25.59" x H33.46...

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1850s Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet
Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet

Located in TOULON, FR

Stunning quality pair of Chinese export canton black lacquer desk cabinet China, circa 1830 The stand European, circa 1900 Overall, Height: 202 cm - Cabinet: 88-77-37 cm Provenance: ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A writing desk
A writing desk

A writing desk

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 57.25 in D 27.75 in

A writing desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A three piece writing desk made with seven drawers for storage, designed with a lattice at the foot which acts as a shelf for additional storage.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'

Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'

Located in Bangkok, TH

Antique Chinese pedestal desk with inlaid marble top. Era: Late Qing Dynasty Circa: 1850’s Material: blackwood & marble Origin: Guangzhou area Dimension : W 159.5 x D 65 x H 85 cm ...

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1850s Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Marble

Antique Asian Console / Desk
Antique Asian Console / Desk

Antique Asian Console / Desk

Unavailable

H 28.25 in W 37 in D 17.5 in

Antique Asian Console / Desk

Located in Chamblee, GA

This sturdy wood console may be used as a desk. Simple design would work well in any room of the house.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Desk
Chinese Desk

Chinese Desk

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Chinese Desk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A 19th century Chinese desk with finely carved details

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

20th Century carved laquered Chinese desk circa 1920
20th Century carved laquered Chinese desk circa 1920

20th Century carved laquered Chinese desk circa 1920

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

20th Century carved laquered Chinese desk circa 1920

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Desk.
Chinese Desk.

Chinese Desk.

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H 32 in W 52 in D 27 in

Chinese Desk.

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese lacquer and bamboo desk.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese Desk
Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese Desk

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H 31 in W 43 in D 21 in

Antique Chinese Desk

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare chinese export folio chest in padouk, ebony and bone inlay: original well carved hairy paw feet, original military handles and carrying handles.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

19th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Desk Altar Table with Carved Detailing
19th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Desk Altar Table with Carved Detailing

19th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Desk Altar Table with Carved Detailing

Located in Houston, TX

Very early 19th century red lacquered Chinese desk or altar table featuring brass hardware with a perfect patina and beautiful carved detailing.

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Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

19th Century Chinese Desk
19th Century Chinese Desk

19th Century Chinese Desk

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H 34 in W 67 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Chinese Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood desk with 5 drawers in a stepped fashion, with brass hardware.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Chinese Desk
Chinese Desk

Chinese Desk

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H 32 in W 55 in D 27.5 in

Chinese Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese blackwood doctor's pedestal desk with two side supports, each with two drawers and brass hardware, and a top with a traditional floating panel.

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19th Century Antique Chinese Desk

19th Century Carved Hongmu Chinese Desk and Stool
19th Century Carved Hongmu Chinese Desk and Stool

19th Century Carved Hongmu Chinese Desk and Stool

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H 48.25 in W 36 in D 21.75 in

19th Century Carved Hongmu Chinese Desk and Stool

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful quality hongmu desk and stool circa 1890. Originally together not paired up. 2 part desk. Meandering pierced gallery leads down to 2 drawers, small cupboard wit...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Chinese Desk Ming Style Table Two Drawers
Antique Chinese Desk Ming Style Table Two Drawers

Antique Chinese Desk Ming Style Table Two Drawers

Located in Somis, CA

A solid wood Ming dynasty style desk with the top constructed of four members joined by mitered tenons and mortises in which a float panel is set. A pair of full size drawers anchor ...

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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Desk
Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Desk

Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Hardwood Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century highly carved Chinese desk, the top section with a shaped back carved in relief with two dragons on a mountain, below with various compartments flanked either side...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Antique Desk with Butterfly Hardware
Chinese Antique Desk with Butterfly Hardware

Chinese Antique Desk with Butterfly Hardware

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H 31.25 in W 45 in D 23 in

Chinese Antique Desk with Butterfly Hardware

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful, 19th century Chinese desk. Four full depth drawers provide ample storage.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique China Trade Desk
Antique China Trade Desk

Antique China Trade Desk

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H 30.75 in W 45 in D 20 in

Antique China Trade Desk

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Antique China Trade desk A fine China Trade desk in padouk with well-carved hairy paw feet and ebony and bone inlay; recessed military handles and carrying handles

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Padouk

Antique China Trade Desk
Antique China Trade Desk

Antique China Trade Desk

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H 30.75 in W 45 in D 20 in

Antique China Trade Desk

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Antique China Trade desk A fine China Trade desk in padouk with well-carved ebony hairy paw feet and ebony and bone inlay; recessed military handles and carrying handles

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Padouk

Chinese made amboyna desk
Chinese made amboyna desk

Chinese made amboyna desk

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H 60.5 in W 42.5 in D 25 in

Chinese made amboyna desk

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare Chinese-made desk made in amboyna wood with a fitted bookcase above; the centre drawer with a writing slope on a ratchet, the right hand drawer with a movable pen box.

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1840s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Amboyna

Chinese Elm Writing Desk
Chinese Elm Writing Desk

Chinese Elm Writing Desk

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H 33 in W 44.5 in D 23 in

Chinese Elm Writing Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Elm Writing Desk, 19th century, having four drawers with brass butterfly form drawer pulls and lattice paneled stretcher. 33" H x 44.5" W x 23" D.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hardwood Writing Desk
Chinese Hardwood Writing Desk

Chinese Hardwood Writing Desk

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H 42 in W 36 in D 22 in

Chinese Hardwood Writing Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

Chinese hardwood writing desk the raised three quarter gallery above a selection of draws pigeon holes and cupboard, to the base section fitted with one large and three short draws t...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Antique Chinese Doctors Desk, Approx. 1880
Antique Chinese Doctors Desk, Approx. 1880

Antique Chinese Doctors Desk, Approx. 1880

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H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 25.99 in

Antique Chinese Doctors Desk, Approx. 1880

Located in Kastrup, DK

Doctors desk in black lacquer in 3 parts. 2 x 3 Drawers with metal fittings. Shanghai approx. 1900.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Eight-Drawer Partner's Desk
19th Century Chinese Eight-Drawer Partner's Desk

19th Century Chinese Eight-Drawer Partner's Desk

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H 31 in W 71.75 in D 35.5 in

19th Century Chinese Eight-Drawer Partner's Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

A c. 1850 partners desk from Northern China with four drawers on each side made of Chinese Northern Elmwood.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900

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H 26.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Northern China, the desk dates to the late 19th century, a period that saw great cultural exchange in art and design.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Folding Traveling Desk Table
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Folding Traveling Desk Table

19th Century Chinese Hardwood Folding Traveling Desk Table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Chinese travelling carved hardwood writing desk, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900
Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900

Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900

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H 32 in W 54 in D 25.75 in

Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Desks with drawers such as this didn't become popular in China until the 19th century, and were strongly influenced by Western designs.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Carved Side Table
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Carved Side Table

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Carved Side Table

$699Sale Price|40% Off

H 33 in W 36.5 in D 24 in

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese 2-Drawer Carved Side Table

Located in Pomona, CA

This beautiful carved Table has lot of detailed deep/raised carving works on the front and open carved works on the bottom. This table features two big drawers with antique hardware....

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk
Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Heckman English Chippendale Style Tooled Leather Top Cabriole Leg Writing Desk Vintage Chippendale Style writing desk by Heckman featuring sturdy American craftsmanship, car...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Chippendale Faux Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Mahogany Chippendale Style Faux Partners Desk. Circa 1900 This Desk is Raised Upon Cabriole Legs with Boldly Carved Ball and Claw Feet and Having Carved Acanthus Leaves to the Knees....

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Early 1900s Chippendale Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The carriage clock is of rectangular form an...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Chinese Desk

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Ormolu, Bronze

George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier
George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

$52,500

H 55 in W 28.5 in D 5.5 in

George I Mirror in the Manner of John Belchier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine George I carved and gilt mirror, circa 1720, in the manner of John Belchier having an ostrich feather plume over tasseled central lambrequin, deep projecting scroll carved ...

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Chinese Desk

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Giltwood

19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers
19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers

19th Century Red Lacquered Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Carved Dragons and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A red lacquered Qing Dynasty period cabinet from the 19th century, with round brass medallion, drawers and carved gilded apron. This Qing Dynasty period red lacquered cabinet from th...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion
Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion

Antique Black Lacquer Wedding Cabinet with Oversized Brass Medallion

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wedding cabinet from the early 20th century with black lacquer and large brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat

Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...

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20th Century French Louis XV Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers
Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

Tiepolo Green with Colorful Butterflies Tall Chest of Drawers

By Porte Italia

Located in Milan, IT

This tall chest of drawers features a dark green patinated finish adorned with a delicate array of colorful butterflies, each detailed with subtle shading to enhance their lifelike a...

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2010s Italian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Elm Wine Table with Humpback Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period Elmwood wine tasting console table from the 19th century, with humpback stretcher and horse hoof feet. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this El...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Desk

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Elm

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...

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1870s Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Marble

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet
Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

$47,483

H 122.05 in W 131.5 in D 18.51 in

Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Monumental Oak Glazed Haberdashery Bookcase Cabinet Provenance: St James's, London. An exceptional example sku 1788B Base W332 x D47 x H94 cm Top W334 x D37 x H216 cm Toge...

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19th Century Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Oak

Spectacular Chinoiserie Asian Tall Linen Cabinet
Spectacular Chinoiserie Asian Tall Linen Cabinet

Spectacular Chinoiserie Asian Tall Linen Cabinet

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 68.5 in W 41 in D 22 in

Spectacular Chinoiserie Asian Tall Linen Cabinet

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning well-carved walnut Chinoiserie decorated China closet cabinet. We love everything about this beautifully decorated Chinese linen cabinet from the well-carved legs and stretc...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Marble

Japan  Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai
Japan  Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai

Japan Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 19 in W 25 in D 20 in L 19 in

Japan Large Old Mountain Boulder Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubai

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a handsome and large natural organic shaped stone water basin planter -tsukubai- created from a natural granite mountain boulder and sourced from a decades old garden. This i...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Granite

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Amazing Glass Flower Chandelier with Gold Inclusions, Murano, 1950s
Amazing Glass Flower Chandelier with Gold Inclusions, Murano, 1950s

Amazing Glass Flower Chandelier with Gold Inclusions, Murano, 1950s

$7,275Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.5 in Dm 15.75 in

Amazing Glass Flower Chandelier with Gold Inclusions, Murano, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Incredibly beautiful chandelier attributed to the renowned Barovier & Toso. A helmet of glasses adorned with roses and golden tulips.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Iron

Important Irish Georgian Console Table by Mack, Williams & Gibton
Important Irish Georgian Console Table by Mack, Williams & Gibton

Important Irish Georgian Console Table by Mack, Williams & Gibton

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in Greenwich, CT

Most impressive George IV period mahogany serving/console table by the leading Dublin firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton, having arched architectural backsplash over richly patinated ...

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Early 19th Century Irish George IV Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750
Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

$9,800

H 89.5 in W 45 in D 23 in

Grand Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This grand black lacquer cabinet epitomizes the austere beauty of classical Chinese furniture design. Dated to the mid-18th century, the tall cabinet is crafted of northern elm (yumu...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Chinese Desk

Materials

Elm

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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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.
  • 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    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 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.
  • 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 16, 2026
    Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.