Desk Of The Poet
21st Century Aleister Desk Table Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
accommodations and so is Aleister Crowley. Poet, painter, novelist and mountaineer, are a few occupations of him
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Oak Arts & Crafts Pedestal Desk by Alexander J. Kropholler, 1890s
By Alexander J. Kropholler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Arts & Crafts pedestal desk.
Design by Alexander J. Kropholler
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Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
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H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, GB
desk set by the renowned London maker of luxury items, Betjemann & Sons, cira 1860 in date,
The set
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desk Sets
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H 0.79 in W 7.09 in D 16.15 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Casket Box Betjeman
Located in Dublin, Ireland
eldest) and John Betjemann (grandfather of poet, Sir John Betjeman), to apprentice with him from 1848. He
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Desk Sets
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Brass
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Grand Tour Of Italy Souvenir, Carrara Marble Cameo Paperweight c19th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
, possibly the Italian poet Dante Alighieri
Antique Italian souvenir offering fine detailing and clean lines
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Bronze Sculptured Athenian Scribe on Variegated Agate Pen Tray
Located in Asheville, NC
brown variegated agate platform base with grooved penholder. Excellent desk accessory for a female
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A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
of the celebrated poet Lord Byron. She was an important figure, a mathematician and writer, who is
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Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
H 31 in W 60 in D 34 in
Flight Barr & Barr Porcelain Inkwell, Homage to Robert Burns, circa 1810
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester, William Billingsly, Samuel Walker
Located in Atlanta, GA
homage to the Great Scottish Poet Robert Burns (1759-1796).
Giving a twist on the Egyptian revival
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Antique 1810s British Egyptian Revival Inkwells
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Vintage Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
reminiscent the poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The figure is costumed in a draped gown & holding a long
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Inkwells
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Marble, Bronze
LOVE Snowglobe
By Robert Indiana
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, print maker, sculptor, and poet it has been hard to categorize Indiana’s work and fit him into a
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Black Forest Carved Walnut Reclining Swiss Mountain Dog, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
.
Jay Arenski, et al, quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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Black Forest Carved Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, with Pen Tray, Swiss, ca. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs, "Woodcarving brought riches to the village [of
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Inkwells
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Softwood
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Black Forest Carved Large Terrier Inkwell, Hinged Lid, Exceptional Carving
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, Publishers, 2005, pp. 13-14.
Jay Arenski, et al, quotes Swiss Poet Heinrich Federer, who said in his memoirs
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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Softwood
Black Forest Carved Ink Stand with Fox and Inkwells, Brienz, Switzerland c. 1880
Located in Banner Elk, NC
holders, with two glass inkwells (chips to rims), Swiss, ca. 1880.
Jay Arenski et al. quotes Swiss Poet
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Inkwells
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Walnut
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
A Restauration Patina and Fire-Gilt Clock Depicting Virgil
Located in 263-0031, JP
popular in period 1815-30 among French artisans. The subject, the Roman poet Virgil, who worked under
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
France, circa 1810 -1820 Table Clock with a Handmaid Mercury Gilded Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
by the attributes of the lyre and the laurel branch, used to pay homage to poets. The two winged
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Antique 1810s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Bronze
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
Franck Evennou 2009, Pair of Bronze Armchairs
By Franck Evennou
Located in Paris, FR
, 45 cm P
Dated and Signed
Franck Evennou uses bronze like a poet uses words. He uses the language of
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19th Century Petite Italian Grand Tour Souvenir Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique 19th Century petite Grand Tour souvenir bronze bust of Italian poet Dante Alighieri
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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 16th century carved Spanish oak writing desk and cabinet, with
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets
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Oak
Victorian Old Paris Porcelain Figurine Caricature Victor Hugo Alexandre Duma
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
known for his novels The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers
Victor Hugo the well known poet
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H 7.3 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in
Midcentury French Leather Table Lamp Base with Shade
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or a writing table with this elegant vintage lamp. Crafted in France circa 1970
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Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Decorative Boxes
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- What is a Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
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A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a console desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024A console desk is a high, narrow table called a console table that can double as a desk. It is often used by people who work from home in a communal space, such as a hallway or a living room, as a workspace. Some console tables feature built-in storage, like drawers or shelves. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of console tables.
- How much does a desk cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, a desk costs between $374 and $190,530.
- What is a good size for a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good desk size depends on your usage. Usually, a standard large desk that suits most uses is 60 x 30 inches, with a height of 30 inches. You could use this size as a baseline, as a desk of this size will work well for most general uses. Find antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a good desk lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A good desk lamp is going to make a substantial difference in any home, office or studio. The ideal desk lamp should provide apt task lighting, be easy to use, and also be aesthetically pleasing. Find a wide range of unique and elegant desk lamps on 1stDibs today.
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