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Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original magic box desk, cabinet/desk
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk
Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

Mid-Century Folding Desk Magic Box Desk

H 45.3 in W 64.5 in D 20.38 in
Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
By Gunni Omann, Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spectacular Danish desk in rich rosewood grain. Made by Dyrlund Smith, featuring finished back, and
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk
Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk

Dyrlund Smith Executive Desk

H 28.25 in W 61 in D 30.5 in
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk

H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
Fläpps Secretary (100x60-1). After work, this fully-grown desk folds back up so discretely against the
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black
Located in Berlin, BE
Fläpps Secretary (100x60-1). After work, this fully-grown desk folds back up so discretely against the
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - Black

H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Located in Berlin, BE
Fläpps Secretary (100x60-1). After work, this fully-grown desk folds back up so discretely against the
Category

2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White
Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

Fläpps Wall Desk/Secretary 100x60-1 - White

H 23.62 in W 39.37 in D 20.08 in
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
back of the desk feature similar forms, with drawers on one side. The curved legs with precious brass
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s

French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s

H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 31.89 in
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

H 39.38 in W 37.75 in D 21 in
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères
By Mercier Freres
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant small desk is a creation of the esteemed Maison Mercier Frères of the renowned
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères
19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères

19th Century Bureau Leather Desk from Maison Mercier Frères

H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Greding, DE
. The back is closed with a concave panel and two doors provide additional storage space.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s
Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s

Executive Desk by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy 1960s

H 31.89 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
secretary can be all locked. When the desk part is closed, the three top drawers cannot be opened thanks to
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century
French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century

French Louis Philippe Desk Writing Table Secret Drawers, 19th Century

H 39.77 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
on 4 twisted turned table legs with 5 long frame drawers, a work surface that can be closed with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk

H 57.88 in W 55.91 in D 34.26 in
Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sliding screen can be closed shut to conceal the functional space, just like on old writing desks from the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France
Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France

H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sliding screen can be closed shut to conceal the functional space, just like on old writing desks from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Laminate

Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France
Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France

Donkey, Black Writing Desk with Leds, Made in France

H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Located in Braga, Braga
in the center (three lockable) on the front. A closed bar cabinet and bookshelves on the back side
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s
Danish rosewood desk, 1960s

Danish rosewood desk, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small Italian Mid-Century desk, console table or side table. The object is extremely light-footed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Desk - Console - Table Iron Legs, Brass Caps 1960s

H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
person if possible. Of particular note is the sprung release catch holding the back of the clock closed
Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium

H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs

Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs

H 34 in W 25 in D 26 in
Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
cupboards to the back and the pedestals have a decorative mould bead to both sides. The desk is in good
Category

Antique 18th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century
Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century

Georgian Mahogany Pedestal Desk, 18th Century

H 30.91 in W 67.33 in D 30.52 in
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine desk made during the Regency period in England is of great design and exceptional
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk
Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

Period Regency Mahogany Mechanical Gentleman's Desk

H 32 in W 61 in D 31.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Louis XVI style bonheur du jour desk. Fine kingwood parquetry inlay. Gilt bronze mounts
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry
Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry

Antique French Louis XVI Desk Cabinet Fine Kingwood Parquetry

H 52 in W 32 in D 18 in
Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exquisite Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk. Banded and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk
Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk

Theodore Alexander Extendable Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Writing Desk

H 29 in W 79 in D 25 in
Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock
By Jakob Palmtag
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
has a prominent Jakob Palmtag stamp etched on the back of the movement. It is important to mention
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Cut Glass

Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock
Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock

Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock

H 5 in W 17 in D 5 in
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
between the back cladding were closed and a fresh protective wax coat was applied.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk
Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

Antique 18th century warm brown English Oak Queen Anne Slant-Front Desk

H 39.38 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
& very ample for comfort. The exterior back is completely finished to allow the desk to float in the room
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Rosewood

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865

H 50.75 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's

H 42.5 in W 37.25 in D 17 in
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
moves with the top drawer when it is open and closed. The desk is constructed with mortise and tenon
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench

H 34.88 in W 31.75 in D 28.63 in
George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A George II mahogany pier/tea/games bureau-table. The mahogany top is supported on a hinged back
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
George II Mahogany Harlequin Table

George II Mahogany Harlequin Table

H 30.75 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
By Louis Philippe
Located in GB
the back Dimensions Height:- 73.5cm Width:- 65.5cm closed 96.5cm open Depth:- 50cm Please note
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table
19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table

19th Century Louis Philippe Ebonised Marquetry Inlaid Bronze Extending Table

H 28.94 in W 25.79 in D 19.69 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
back) 5" (12.75cm). Width: (an impressive) 16.25" (41cm). Depth: (closed) 10.75" (27cm). Location
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland

H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
By Eastman Kodak
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rochester. Dimensions when closed 9 x 18 x 4 cm Production Period: 1930's Condition: In very good antique
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera
Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera

Kodak No 2 Hawkette Marbled Bakelite 120 Roll Film Strut Folding Camera

H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rangefinders" The first 16-20 model dates back from 1950. In 1951 there was a second version, and a third one
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera
A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera

A British Made Ensign Selfix 16-20 Strut Folding Roll Medium Format Film Camera

H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 1.66 in
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
stretcher. The chair features a tall rectangular back with a carved arched pierced frieze at the pediment
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen

H 51.5 in W 28 in D 22.5 in
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
closed easily. It often features a decorative finial, which can take the form of a floral motif, a dome
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

H 1.5 in W 7.25 in D 2 in
Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
wallet minaudiere, created in Paris France by the luxury house of Cartier, back in the 1970. This
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire
Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire

Cartier Paris 1970 Wallet Minaudiere in Iridescent Lizard 18k Gold & Sapphire

H 4 in W 5.75 in D 0.25 in
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
closed easily. It often features a decorative finial, which can take the form of a floral motif, a dome
Category

Antique 19th Century Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

H 1.75 in W 8.75 in D 2 in
Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Located in Lymington, GB
Fine early 19th century rosewood and brass-inlaid bonheur du jour or writing desk, of the highest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean
Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean

Exceptional Regency Bonheur Du Jour Attributed to John Maclean

H 41.93 in W 28.35 in D 18.31 in
A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in Amersham, GB
This beautiful desk timepiece is a rare strut clock, in the form of a gilded scallop shell, with an
Category

Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.
A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Art Deco Retractable 2-Tone 14 Karat Gold Pencil
Located in Dallas, TX
closed and 4.5 inches when opened. To use the pencil pull the back of the pencil and twist the top until
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Desk Accessories

Art Deco Retractable 2-Tone 14 Karat Gold Pencil
Art Deco Retractable 2-Tone 14 Karat Gold Pencil

Art Deco Retractable 2-Tone 14 Karat Gold Pencil

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14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
By Krementz & Co
Located in Big Bend, WI
& Co. It measures 4 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide when closed or 4 1/2" when open. It weighs 23.38dwt
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette
14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette

14K Art Nouveau Krementz Opera Glasses Lorgnette

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Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georgian revival harlequin mechanical transforming desk that, when closed, is in the form of
Category

Early 20th Century European Georgian Game Tables

Materials

Suede, Wood

Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table
Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table

Georgian Revival Transforming Desk and Games Table

H 30 in W 34 in D 16.5 in
Industrial Salvage Post Office Standing Desk Workbench Table
Located in West Chester, PA
featuring three drawers above two closed cabinets with adjustable shelves and a finished back. The kneehole
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial Salvage Post Office Standing Desk Workbench Table
Industrial Salvage Post Office Standing Desk Workbench Table

Industrial Salvage Post Office Standing Desk Workbench Table

H 40 in W 67.25 in D 27.5 in
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
ship's desk made of mahogany wood and with polished brass reinforcements. This beautiful piece dates back
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers
Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

Victorian English Boat desk, wood and brass , secret drawers

No Reserve
H 20 in W 50 in D 26 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
were closed as was done with the back cladding. The wax finish was revived to enhance the rich patina
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary

H 40.16 in W 37.21 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano, circa 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano circa 1950 A rare millefiori murrine glass desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano, circa 1950
Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano, circa 1950

Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano, circa 1950

H 14.57 in Dm 5.52 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
can be pushed back when the box is open to reveal the large compartment below, is a row of smaller
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
Umberto Mascagni Designed Italian 20th Century Sleek Desk Accessory Photo Frame
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970's Italian desk accessory picture frame designed by Umberto Mascagni. The frame
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Umberto Mascagni Designed Italian 20th Century Sleek Desk Accessory Photo Frame
Umberto Mascagni Designed Italian 20th Century Sleek Desk Accessory Photo Frame

Umberto Mascagni Designed Italian 20th Century Sleek Desk Accessory Photo Frame

No Reserve
H 8.75 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in
Antonio Citterio for Maxalto "Cuma" Oak Convertible Desk Console / Dining Table
By Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Located in Shippensburg, PA
it is useful. The table rests dormant as a console table with a hanging back leaf, presenting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto "Cuma" Oak Convertible Desk Console / Dining Table
Antonio Citterio for Maxalto "Cuma" Oak Convertible Desk Console / Dining Table

Antonio Citterio for Maxalto "Cuma" Oak Convertible Desk Console / Dining Table

H 28.88 in W 78.75 in D 35.5 in
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in München, Bavaria
shelves that come in different depths, one of them working as desk, two closed cabinet boxes, a display
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark

H 79.93 in W 94.49 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
desk appears, with tailored molding when closed, and when rotated back, reveals a nice work area with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary

19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary

H 85 in W 48 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
cases from the same series. The pull out desktop adds another function as a secretaire or writing desk
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.

Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.

H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.74 in
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare antique desk or secretary, so-called bureau à transformation "à la Bourgogne" in Louis XV
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century

Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
drawer closed. 33.25 inches Deep with secretary drawer fully open. Knee Clearance on desk is 32.2 inches.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memora...

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance

H 44.25 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
By Movado
Located in Miami, FL
purse clock, created in Switzerland by the Movado Clock Factories, back in the 1948-1954. Crafted in
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather
Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather

Movado 1948 Calendermeto Triple Date and Moonphase Travel Purse Clock & Leather

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H 1.41 in W 2.99 in
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
hanging wire hardware mounted on the center back painting, allowing for easy hanging, or freestanding to
Category

Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Iron

19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art

19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art

H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 in
Ballerine (Ballerina)
By Georges Rouault
Located in Fairlawn, OH
-minute nostalgia.” The show opened two days before Christmas and closed on Jan. 4. Ms. Kramer in 2008
Category

1930s French School Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Ballerine (Ballerina)
Ballerine (Ballerina)

Georges Rouault
Ballerine (Ballerina), 1930

H 12.5 in W 7.88 in
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
have been fully restored to include being stripped back to the bare frames, all the timber has been
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs

H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 in
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