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Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows
Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

$107,575

Striking Goncalo Alves 'Albuera Wood' Writing Table Attributed to Gillows

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A striking Goncalo Alves (Albuera wood) writing table attributed to Gillows and Bullock, the rectangular leather-inset top with a wide band of paired ivy leaves and double borders in...

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1820s English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

George Bullock British Specimen Woods Inlaid Writing Table, circa 1810
George Bullock British Specimen Woods Inlaid Writing Table, circa 1810

George Bullock British Specimen Woods Inlaid Writing Table, circa 1810

$16,500

George Bullock British Specimen Woods Inlaid Writing Table, circa 1810

By George Bullock

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this exceptional false-double-sided ladies writing table, an important early work of famed English cabinet-maker, designer, and sculptor Georg...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl
19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl

19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl

$4,800

19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century Ebony Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl Dimensions: 32" Wide X 58" Tall X 18" Deep This French lady's desk was made in the Louis XV style in...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Exhibition Quality Library Table
Exhibition Quality Library Table

Exhibition Quality Library Table

$3,920

Exhibition Quality Library Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A superb quality C19th rosewood library writing table, or centre table, freestanding with full width drawer and tan coloured leather, in outstanding condition. 29" high 51" wide 29"...

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19th Century French French Provincial Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820
English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

$12,975

English Regency Brass Mounted Exotic Woods Writing Table, Gillows, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An exceptional circa 1820 English regency period rectangular-form writing or occasional table attributed to Gillows having brass bound cusped-corner top with ebony line inlay and sat...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century

$3,950

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, Walnut & Brass Inlay, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fine quality 19th century Italian writing table of elegant proportions with amazing neoclassical details. A near-square burled walnut top is the perfect work surface and has a beauti...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table
Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table

Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table

$8,469

Fine 18th Century ‘French Hepplewhite’ Mahogany Ladies Writing Table

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century ‘French Hepplewhite’ figured mahogany ladies writing table of serpentine form, having boxwood and ebony strung tulipwood crossbanded top with chequered inlaid edg...

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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Tulipwood

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table
An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table

$20,000

An Important George III Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine mahogany writing table made in England in the French taste would have been for only the most current and fashionable people of the time. The table has a serpentine top...

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Late 18th Century English George III Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table
Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table

Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table

$8,500

Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular removable green leather top with reversible felt playing surface , exposing a backgammon playing surface. Opposing chip drawers and raised on square tapered fluted legs e...

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1790s French Louis XVI Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790

English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790

$22,500

English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted leather top, cross banded tulip wood, flanking candle slides with original brasses, comp...

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1790s English Regency Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique English Coromandel Wood Writing Slope with Satinwood Interior Circa 1890
Antique English Coromandel Wood Writing Slope with Satinwood Interior Circa 1890

Antique English Coromandel Wood Writing Slope with Satinwood Interior Circa 1890

$5,300

Antique English Coromandel Wood Writing Slope with Satinwood Interior Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very fine antique English coromandel wood writing slope with fitted satinwood interior, circa 1890's. Made by Halstaff & Hannaford of Regent Street, London.

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Late 19th Century English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Satinwood, Ebony

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

$350

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.

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19th Century Victorian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA
19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA

19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA

$2,732Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope free import fees to USA

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A wonderful decorative object for a library, study, writing desk or collector of antique boxes and writing accessories.

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19th Century British Victorian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass
Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Sterling Charlie Chaplin Magnifier Magnifying Glass

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Magnifier with ebony wood handle with sterling silver head accent reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin. Marked: Sterling. The magnifier portion is a later addition to the vintage handle.

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Early 20th Century Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver, Chrome

19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table
19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table

19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table

$5,245

19th Century French Ebonised Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French ebonised writing table with red leather inset and ormolu decoration. Circa 1890.

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19th Century French Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Ebony

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

$4,029

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.  

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Early 1800s English Regency Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

$61,471

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

By Henry Jones

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A magnificent and exceptionally rare Charles II English eight-day spring-driven table clock by the renowned maker Henry Jones, dating to circa 1675-1680. The elegantly proportioned ...

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17th Century English Charles II Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

$4,986

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments for ink bottles and pens.  

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Early 1800s English Regency Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour

$7,171

19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality 19th century ebony and Thuya wood Bonheur Du Jour. The bonheur du jour has a brass gallery around the top, above a central mirror, flanked by Sèvres plaque...

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Mid-19th Century French Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...
Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...

Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...

$6,500

Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...

Located in Buchanan, MI

An Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century Height 21 x width 11 x depth 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Marguerite Hark, Chicago, ...

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18th Century Austrian George III Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones
A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

$109,570

A Rare and Important Charles II 17th Century Table Clock by Henry Jones

By Henry Jones

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The Rare and Important 17th Century Spring Driven Table Clock by the Celebrated Maker, Henry Jones. Provenance dating back to 1745. Owned by Captain Alexander Raitt A very rare an...

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17th Century English Charles II Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Johnathan Lowndes, 1695
A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Johnathan Lowndes, 1695

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Johnathan Lowndes, 1695

$29,369

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Johnathan Lowndes, 1695

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A very attractive William and Mary eight-day spring-driven table clock, signed on the backplate Jonathan Lowndes, Pall Mall, À Londres, circa 1690–95. The well-proportioned ebony-ve...

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17th Century English William and Mary Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench
17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

$33,980

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare Late 17th Century English Basket-Top Spring Clock by John Wrench of Chester, Circa 1695-1700. England This exquisite late 17th-century English basket-top table clock, signed ...

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17th Century English William and Mary Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day double basket table clock by Asselin
A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day double basket table clock by Asselin

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day double basket table clock by Asselin

$34,877

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day double basket table clock by Asselin

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A relatively small and extremely attractive late 17th century English eight-day spring-driven double basket table clock signed on the backplate Asselin London, dating to the period c...

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17th Century English William and Mary Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Isaac Lowndes, 1695
A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Isaac Lowndes, 1695

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Isaac Lowndes, 1695

$36,746

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Isaac Lowndes, 1695

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine William and Mary eight-day spring-driven table clock signed on the backplate, Isaac Lowndes Pallmall Court, c.1695. The elegantly proportioned ebony-veneered oak domed top c...

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17th Century English William and Mary Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Rare 18th Century George II Musical Table Clock by Matthew King, circa 1735
Rare 18th Century George II Musical Table Clock by Matthew King, circa 1735

Rare 18th Century George II Musical Table Clock by Matthew King, circa 1735

$31,878

Rare 18th Century George II Musical Table Clock by Matthew King, circa 1735

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A rare George II musical table clock by Matthew King, circa 1735. This unusual eight-day spring-driven table clock was made by Matthew King, who was active as a clockmaker in the ...

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18th Century English George II Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Silver, Brass

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock
Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

$34,500

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

The extraordinary beauty and superior craftsmanship of 17th century German clockmaking is on full display in this exceptionally rare horizontal tabletop timepiece dating to 1650 Augs...

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17th Century German Renaissance Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Silver

J.C. Jennens & Sons Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock
J.C. Jennens & Sons Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock

J.C. Jennens & Sons Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock

$188,500

J.C. Jennens & Sons Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is monumental in size, likely made for one of the great world exhibitions or perh...

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19th Century English Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

$34,014

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England Signed J. Gerrard. This exceptional late 17th-century English eight-day table clock is a s...

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17th Century English William and Mary Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Bureau cylindre
Bureau cylindre

Bureau cylindre

$102,590

Bureau cylindre

Located in PARIS, FR

Bureau à cylindre en acajou et placage d'acajou moucheté toutes faces, filets d'ébène et ornementation de bronze ciselé et doré et de laiton, le dessus de marbre blanc associé en par...

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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta
A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

$26,637

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

Located in London, GB

A rare mid 19th Century Bracket Clock of unusual large proportions, the silvered dial 8-day quarter repeat movement striking on bells and gong, by Charles. Nephew & Co, Calcutta. Th...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Giltwood

Antique Gentlemans Satinwood Rosewood Crossbanded Speciman Cabinet Early 19th Ct
Antique Gentlemans Satinwood Rosewood Crossbanded Speciman Cabinet Early 19th Ct

Antique Gentlemans Satinwood Rosewood Crossbanded Speciman Cabinet Early 19th Ct

$2,251

Antique Gentlemans Satinwood Rosewood Crossbanded Speciman Cabinet Early 19th Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A superb example of an early Irish Mahogany Georgian Demi-Lune fold-over games table of outstanding museum quality. Made in Ireland during the last quarter of the Eighteenth century....

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Early 19th Century English Regency Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Walnut, Satin

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

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Camphorwood Campaign Chest

$8,275

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 Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

$425

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Located in Morristown, NJ

Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center.

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1880s English Victorian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk
Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk

Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk

$6,995

Antique Austrian Baroque Biedermeier Marquetry Roll Top Tabernacle Cabinet Desk

Located in Portland, OR

The base with a tambour roll top desk with six drawers each inlaid with ebony & satinwood 'starbursts', below is a knee-hole with one long drawer & flanked by two short drawers, all ...

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1820s Austrian Baroque Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood, Ebony

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

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

$7,999

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 say that this is one of the finest lap desks we have ever seen !

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

$7,150

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

$2,800

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

Located in Dallas, TX

Another stunning 19th century Anglo-Ceylonese piece. Made circa 1880 in Ceylon (Now Sri Lanka) of Coromandel wood and specimen woods. This is a simply gorgeous and quality item!!...

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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Ebony, Wood

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk
A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

$22,500

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and very high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raise...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

$61,471

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...

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1690s Italian Baroque Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Ivory

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Statue/Desk Accessory
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Statue/Desk Accessory

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Statue/Desk Accessory

$9,800

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Statue/Desk Accessory

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III period ormolu statuary grouping of Jean de la Fontaine's Fable "Le Loup plaidant contre le renard par-devan...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Ebony Antique Desk

Materials

Silver, Brass, Ormolu

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ebony antique desk you’re looking for. A ebony antique desk — often made from ebony, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ebony antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each ebony antique desk bearing Victorian, Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Andre Loyens, Benjamin Merriman and Edward Burgis each produced at least one beautiful ebony antique desk that is worth considering.

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A ebony antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,145, while the lowest priced sells for $134 and the highest can go for as much as $53,623.

Questions About Ebony Antique Desk

  • What is an antique Davenport desk?

    2 Answers
    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.

  • What are antique desks called?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?

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    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.

  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?

    1 Answer
    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.

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