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Donkey Desk

Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN
Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN

Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN

$3,042 / item

H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

Donkey Desk - Red MATURIN

By Benoît Convers

Located in FONTAIN, FR

The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

Donkey Desk - White MATURIN
Donkey Desk - White MATURIN

Donkey Desk - White MATURIN

$3,042 / item

H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

Donkey Desk - White MATURIN

By Benoît Convers

Located in FONTAIN, FR

The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

Donkey Desk - Black MATURIN
Donkey Desk - Black MATURIN

Donkey Desk - Black MATURIN

$3,042 / item

H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

Donkey Desk - Black MATURIN

By Benoît Convers

Located in FONTAIN, FR

The Maturin donkey, emblematic of labor in rural settings, retains its traditional role while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th

$2,449Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

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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

$5,577 / item

H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in

Donkey, White Writing Desk with LEDs, Made in France

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Maturin donkey, an animal perceived as labor-emblematic in the countryside, preserves its function while

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Wood

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

$5,577 / item

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

Maturin donkey, an animal perceived as labor-emblematic in the countryside, preserves its function while

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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

red desk secretary louis xv chinese hand painted

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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

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Walter Bosse Salt and Pepper Donkey Set by Hertha Baller, Austria, circa 1950
Walter Bosse Salt and Pepper Donkey Set by Hertha Baller, Austria, circa 1950

Walter Bosse Salt and Pepper Donkey Set by Hertha Baller, Austria, circa 1950

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A Walter Bosse salt and pepper donkey set by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, circa 1950. The

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Louis XV Drop-Front Desk, 18th Century

Louis XV Drop-Front Desk, 18th Century

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Louis XV Drop-Front Desk, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fine Louis XV walnut "dos d'ane" (donkey's backside) drop front desk, circa 1760, with nice

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

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Walter Bosse Penholder Donkey Horse, Blackened Brass Wood, Austria, 1950
Walter Bosse Penholder Donkey Horse, Blackened Brass Wood, Austria, 1950

Walter Bosse Penholder Donkey Horse, Blackened Brass Wood, Austria, 1950

By Walter Bosse

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A penholder in the form of a donkey or horse by Walter Bosse, Vienna, 1950s. It is made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Leather Donkey Mule Money Coin Bank style Dimitri Omersa made England
Leather Donkey Mule Money Coin Bank style Dimitri Omersa made England

Leather Donkey Mule Money Coin Bank style Dimitri Omersa made England

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: Vintage handcrafted leather donkey Mule Money coin bank attributed to

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Leather

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French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

French Louis XVI Secretaire Abattant / Secretary desk, circa 1800

$4,778Sale Price|30% Off

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Located in Lucenec, SK

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1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

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Donkey Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the donkey desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each donkey desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage donkey desk now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the donkey desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each donkey desk bearing Louis XVI, modern or louis xv hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Donkey Desk?

A donkey desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $6,150.