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Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Madrid, ES
: Wood Additional information: Italian shelf depicting the Roman emperor from the early 1900s.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

An Important Regency Burr Oak Partners Desk
Located in Dublin, GB
oak and ebonized writing table for Emperor Napoleon when he was exiled on Saint Helena. Italian
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Antique 1820s Italian Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Pedestal Desk, By Guillaume Grohé. France
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Cherry Wood Writing Desk with Kneehole Late 18th Century, Austria, circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. This over 220 year old writing desk from the so-called "Josephinism" era, a period named after Emperor
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted Empire style mahogany pedestal desk. French, circa 1870
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
desk set in polished black marble; the massive inkwell with an elongated octagonal shape, has a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
Art Deco French Portoro Marble Desk Set
H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 8.27 in
Restored Antique Russian Hardwood & Gilt Metal Partner Desk & Leather Armchair
Located in GB
using the finest and most expensive materials, this is an emperor level quality pairing. The desk is
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Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional desk with secretaire dating from 1865, during the time of Napoleon III, Emperor of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900
By Maison Forest
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
himself Emperor of France, ending years of political instability and signalling the dawning of the Empire
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
previous centuries. Largely due to the influence of Emperor Napoleon III, who wished to have his name
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
By Palais Royal
Located in Newark, England
1799 the Palais Royal was refurbished again by Napoleon Bonaparte when he became Emperor in 1804 and it
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
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H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 0.5 in
Napoleon III Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
. The Napoleon III style had its heyday during the 1850s and 1880s. Emperor Napoleon wanted to emulate
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Enamel

Napoleon III Inkwell
Napoleon III Inkwell
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
, the second (and only surviving) daughter of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. This is an exquisitely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Malachite Clock Dating From the Period of King Charles X, Between 1820 an
Located in Madrid, ES
This pendulum illustrates with finesse and delicacy the Emperor Justinian in all his grandeur. Dressed
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Antique 1810s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite

Late 20th Century/C. 1970 Silvered Napoleon Empereur Letter Opener by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
gentleman, encircled by the french inscription 'Napoleon Empereur' (Napoleon Emperor). The reverse displays
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
first clocks were brought to China from Europe around 1582, the Chinese Emperors were fascinated with
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze "Porte Montre" or Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
classically draped Roman emperor sitting upon an outcrop of ruins holding a scroll in his right hand; his left
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and De...

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro
Located in Prato, Tuscany
kings and emperors. To elegantly frame the dial, protected by an opening glass, a light golden brass
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sterling Silver Binder Clip with Authentic Roman Coin Depicting Antonia Augusta
Located in Roma, IT
"unisex" gift to put on your desk. In the center of the caliper is set a coin depicting Antonia Augusta or
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2010s Italian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Large Micro-Mosaic of the Doves of Pliny, Hard Stone Plaque, 1825-1850
Located in Aspen, CO
scene originated from early Roman art: Four Doves Drinking from a Golden Bowl, from Emperor Hadrian’s
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Desk Accessories

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique colonial desk or console. The patina on this teak wood is beautiful. Hand carved legs with
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
few: The Emperor of Japan had a Wabi garden. Wabi is for people who already have a lot. Andrianna
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Exceptionel Bookcase Forming Desk, by G. Grohé, France, Circa 1860
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional neo Renaissance bookcase forming desk. This monumental piece consists in a lower part
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Antique 1860s French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Classic antique French Empire drop front "abattant" secretary desk made with magnificent high
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This panel was
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Nias Wood Single Panel
H 66 in W 39.5 in D 1.5 in
Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This panel was
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Nias Wood Single Panel
H 63 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
Nias Wood Single Panel
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This panel was
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Nias Wood Single Panel
Nias Wood Single Panel
H 62.5 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, console dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This panel
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
preferred. Perfect as a desk, small dining table or entrance table. This beautiful table was handmade in
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
five), as well as a removable writing tray, with embossed camel leather, thus becoming a bureau or desk
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dressers

Materials

Bronze

French 1850s Napoléon III Green Painted Tôle Table Lamp with Garland Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
lights, bobèches and garlands. Created in France at the beginning of emperor Napoléon III's reign, this
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
portable leather writing desk with its original two crystal inkwells – the perfect place to store one’s
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
to the forefront. Emperor Napoleon III, aristocrats as well as wealthy bourgeois in search of
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. Please inquire
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, console, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. Please
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, console, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, console, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Nias Wood Single Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
add a base for a coffee table, console, dining table or desk. Even great as a head board. This
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Influenced Teak Wood Dining Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
patina. Perfect as a dining table, entrance table or desk. This table was sourced in the spirit of wabi
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Antique Early 1900s Primitive Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

French Empire Period Mahogany, Marble and Gilt Bronze Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Bonaparte was Emperor (1804-1814,15). The cabinet features a wide rectangular body, topped by flecked light
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
for common table/desk lighters (over 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
of art that came in many forms, from jewel caskets, table boxes, writing desks, and commodes to
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Emperor Wilhelm I. Metal Catchall Shows National Monument, Antique German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
is old-age. A beautiful piece for your desk or any room. It was made for the 100th year anniversary
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

19th French Champlevé Enamel Onyx Letter Stand / Table / Desk Accessory
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
letter stand, table or desk accessory was made during the reign of last french Emperor Napoleon III. The
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Located in South Coast, CA
Ecritoire (as the French call these), it's a desk in compact size, fitted to hold everything for personal
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Remarkable Connoisseur Desk for an Emperor and today's Power Player, with secret camouflaged
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Charleston, SC
household, the business went bankrupt in 1813, when the Emperor fell from power. Jacob-Desmalter, however
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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Early 19th Century French Capucine
By Martin à Bagnol
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
name. History has it that the Emperor Napoleon was providing his high-ranking officers with such a
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

Early 19th Century French Capucine
Early 19th Century French Capucine
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H 11.82 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
BC). In 1696, emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) ordered the setup of a palace glass work shop. The Imperial
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Vases and Covers
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
BC). In 1696, emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) ordered the setup of a palace glass work shop. The Imperial
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Pair of Chinese Beijing Yellow Glass Dragon Bottles
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
BC). In 1696, emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) ordered the setup of a palace glass work shop. The Imperial
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
BC). In 1696, emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) ordered the setup of a palace glass work shop. The Imperial
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble Secretaire
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
secret side drawers, a leather base with a gold-colored frame. Ideal for a writing desk with drawers in a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Clock, Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Bronze and Marble, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Yellow marble clock with bronze ornaments, surmounted by a bust of Napoleon as a Roman emperor
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Grand Tour Paperweight Inset with 9 Tiles, 7 with Red Wax Seals of Emperors
Located in Spencertown, NY
Red seals inset in black slate.
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Early 20th Century European Grand Tour Paperweights

Napoléon's St. Helena Desk
By George Bullock
Located in New Orleans, LA
the famed Emperor are highly coveted. This exceptional desk, crafted by one of the greatest names in
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Wood

Napoléon's St. Helena Desk
Napoléon's St. Helena Desk
H 19.5 in W 54 in L 19.5 in
Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental, one-of-a-kind map desk hails from the Imperial Palace of the Habsburg Emperor
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Desks

Materials

Wood, Satinwood, Walnut

Fabergé Style Three-Piece Russian Desk Set in Diamond, Enamel and Silver Gilt
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
This beautiful three-piece desk set has been carefully crafted in the style of Faberge. The set
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20th Century Russian Belle Époque Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

"Napoléon on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz", Inkwell and Desk Clock, 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Napoleon On The Eve Of The Battle Of Austerlitz" Inkwell and desk clock Bronze brown patina
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. 1893 Art Nouveau Desk Oil Lamp In Sterling Silver With Roman Coin
By Tiffany & Co., Charles L. Tiffany
Located in Miami, FL
Desk oil lamp designed by Charles L. Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful desk oil lamp or cigar
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Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze

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Emperor Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the emperor desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An emperor desk — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an emperor desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An emperor desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Tahan Paris and Fornasetti each produced at least one beautiful emperor desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Emperor Desk?

An emperor desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,650, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $985,000.