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Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Regency style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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1910s British Regency Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Antique Regency Escritoire Desk

Antique Regency Escritoire Desk

H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 19.3 in
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Biedermeier Mahogany Escritoire. This Escritoire Features 5 Drawers and a Pull Down Writing Slope
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1860s Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860
Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860

Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Mahogany 1860

H 64.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire/Desk/Chest This fine quality
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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Mahogany Escritoire. Circa 1860 This Escritoire Stands Upon Turned Feet. Having Fluted
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1860s Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860

H 58 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This rather imposing escritoire stands upon turned feet. The bottom panelled doors open to reveal
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1860s Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest
French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique Chest

H 57.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, late-Renaissance, Florentine, walnut, writing cabinet, scrittoio, escritoire
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Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance
Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance

Writing Cabinet Scrittoio Escritoire Desk Walnut Italy Florence Renaissance

H 77.96 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings Great space
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1880s French Provincial Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany

French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany

H 55 in W 32 in D 14.5 in
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Important 19th century Moroccan escritoire or desk crafted in mahogany with strong aesthetics
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire
Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire

Antique Moroccan Desk or Escritoire

H 58.5 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk circa 1870. Superb quality Scandinavian
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Birch, Elm

Antique 19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk
19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk

19th century Swedish elm and birch escritoire writing desk

H 49 in W 46 in D 20.25 in
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine escritoire writing desk

H 49.5 in W 44.5 in D 20 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire writing bureau, dating from around
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1890s British Louis XV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau

H 42.92 in W 32.29 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Bronze D' Ore Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D' Ore mounted Escritoire writing desk, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze D' Ore Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk, Circa 1890
Antique French Bronze D' Ore Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk, Circa 1890

Antique French Bronze D' Ore Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk, Circa 1890

H 39 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
lower section opening via machined brass arch hinges to reveal a well-appointed secretaire escritoire
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1760s English Georgian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Escritoire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine quality, 18th century Louis XV Escritoire. The Escritoire has a drawer at the
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Early 19th Century French Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Escritoire
19th Century French Empire Escritoire

19th Century French Empire Escritoire

H 55 in W 38 in D 16 in
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with a
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1820s English George IV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows
A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

A George IV mahogany mechanical escritoire attributed to Gillows

H 50.5 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Satinwood, Gold Bronze & Sèvres Porcelain Escritoire, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French satinwood, gold bronze & sèvres porcelain escritoire, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Satinwood, Gold Bronze & Sèvres Porcelain Escritoire, Circa 1880
Antique French Satinwood, Gold Bronze & Sèvres Porcelain Escritoire, Circa 1880

Antique French Satinwood, Gold Bronze & Sèvres Porcelain Escritoire, Circa 1880

H 50.25 in W 28.25 in D 23 in
Superb 19th Century French Empire Escritoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Marvelous 19th century French Empire three-drawer escritoire with lovely Breche africaine marble
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19th Century French Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Superb 19th Century French Empire Escritoire
Superb 19th Century French Empire Escritoire

Superb 19th Century French Empire Escritoire

H 59 in W 40 in D 19 in
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

H 74.3 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.  Profusely
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch escritoire
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch escritoire

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch escritoire

H 54.25 in W 50 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique buffet escritoire secretaire cabinet, made circa 1900 Desk very convenient to store and
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Mid-19th Century French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France
19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France

19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France

H 47.05 in W 44.1 in D 22.45 in
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s Curved Cornice with single drawer
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1920s British Queen Anne Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s
Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

Queen Anne Style small Burr Walnut Escritoire, circa 1920s

H 50.99 in W 22.84 in D 16.54 in
20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage buffet escritoire secretary cabinet, made circa 1960 in Spain. Oak, wrough iron, brass and
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak
20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak

20th Mid-Century Spanish Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak

H 63.59 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
19th C Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Louis Philippe Cherrywood, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Louis Philippe buffet escritoire secretaire cabinet, circa 1850-1860 Desk very convenient
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Cherry

19th C Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Louis Philippe Cherrywood, France
19th C Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Louis Philippe Cherrywood, France

19th C Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Louis Philippe Cherrywood, France

H 40.16 in W 49.41 in D 22.45 in
English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique english escritoire secretaire cabinet, made circa 1920 Oak and leather The upper part of
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1920s English Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920
English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920

English Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Oak, with Drawers, circa 1920

H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 15.95 in
Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy correspondence desk. A French, drawing room escritoire in bookmatched
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Kingwood, Satinwood

Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian
Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian

Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian

H 56.5 in W 33.67 in D 17.13 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Escritoire, Original Faux Paint Country Secretary Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish escritoire from the early 1800s. This escritoire, or secretary desk, is a
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Escritoire, Original Faux Paint Country Secretary Desk
Antique Genuine Swedish Escritoire, Original Faux Paint Country Secretary Desk

Antique Genuine Swedish Escritoire, Original Faux Paint Country Secretary Desk

H 41.74 in W 42.13 in D 14.97 in
19th Century French Feminine Boulle Bureau
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French feminine Boulle bureau (office desk, escritoire).
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1850s Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Feminine Boulle Bureau
19th Century French Feminine Boulle Bureau

19th Century French Feminine Boulle Bureau

H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 19.3 in
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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18th Century American Chippendale Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Maple

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 19.75 in

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French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French antique Empire escritoire we, date to circa 1900. Great piece of furniture, kind
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Early 1900s Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire
French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire

French Antique Escritoire Desk Chest 1900 Inlaid Empire

H 56 in W 29 in D 15 in
Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire
Located in Liverpool, GB
tables and desks are much more common.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire
Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire

Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire

H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A very fine early 18th Century escritoire veneered in burr walnut, the whole decorated with
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Early 18th Century British George I Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire
18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire

18th Century Veneered Walnut Writing desk or escritoire

H 66 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Empire Escritoire 1880 Desks Bureau Chest Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Empire antique escritoire or desk. These are great and practical space saving
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1880s Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Antique French Empire Escritoire 1880 Desks Bureau Chest Marquetry Inlay
Antique French Empire Escritoire 1880 Desks Bureau Chest Marquetry Inlay

Antique French Empire Escritoire 1880 Desks Bureau Chest Marquetry Inlay

H 54 in W 28 in D 14 in
Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire, circa 1820
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Exhibition quality Dutch marquetry fall front escritoire, circa 1820. With solid oak top and simple
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1820s Dutch Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire, circa 1820
Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire, circa 1820

Dutch Marquetry Fall Front Escritoire, circa 1820

H 65.36 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
Early 18th Century Antique Escritoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century escritoire made of very fine sections of quarter cut walnut veneer with cross
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Early 18th Century British George I Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Antique Escritoire
Early 18th Century Antique Escritoire

Early 18th Century Antique Escritoire

H 70 in W 40 in D 21 in
17th century French Oak Escritoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple decoration of paneling and rare 'rat tail' hinges, single paneled door opens to shelf
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18th Century and Earlier Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Iron

17th century French Oak Escritoire
17th century French Oak Escritoire

17th century French Oak Escritoire

H 35 in W 28.5 in D 14.5 in
Signed Walnut Leather-Top Louis XV Escritoire, France circa 1740
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Walnut Louis XV Leather Top Writing Table, Signed J.P. Latz Single Drawer with Simple Ebony Stringing. Gilt Bronze Mounts with Original Lock and Key.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Escritoire Desk Antique

Signed Walnut Leather-Top Louis XV Escritoire, France circa 1740
Signed Walnut Leather-Top Louis XV Escritoire, France circa 1740

Signed Walnut Leather-Top Louis XV Escritoire, France circa 1740

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Small Antique Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
Small antique Victorian mahogany escritoire desk dating from the 1890s period. It has two banks of
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1890s English Late Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Small Antique Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Desk
Small Antique Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Desk

Small Antique Victorian Mahogany Escritoire Desk

H 39.38 in W 24.02 in D 17.33 in
Antique Sheraton Style Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Sheraton style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Early 1900s British Sheraton Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Sheraton Style Escritoire Desk
Antique Sheraton Style Escritoire Desk

Antique Sheraton Style Escritoire Desk

H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Empire Escritoire Desk Antique French Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish French Empire escritoire desk we date to circa 1880 Elegant inlay on the all sides shows
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1880s French Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Kingwood

Empire Escritoire Desk Antique French Inlay 1880
Empire Escritoire Desk Antique French Inlay 1880

Empire Escritoire Desk Antique French Inlay 1880

H 64 in W 26 in D 13 in
French Escritoire Desk Empire Antique Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire escritoire desk with intricate floral inlay Classic piece of space saving
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Early 18th Century Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

French Escritoire Desk Empire Antique Marquetry Inlay
French Escritoire Desk Empire Antique Marquetry Inlay

French Escritoire Desk Empire Antique Marquetry Inlay

H 51 in W 30 in D 14 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Queen Anne early 18th Century inlaid burr walnut escritoire, desk or chest. A
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Early 18th Century Queen Anne Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest

H 65.75 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Swedish Birch Escritoire Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality burr birch escritoire, circa 1860. Featuring a single drawer at the top, fall with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Birch

19th Century Swedish Birch Escritoire Desk
19th Century Swedish Birch Escritoire Desk

19th Century Swedish Birch Escritoire Desk

H 50.75 in W 44 in D 19.3 in
Dutch Marquetry Escritoire Desk 1890 Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large size Dutch marquetry escritoire profusely inlaid urns, flowers and birds Beautiful piece we
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1890s Dutch Dutch Colonial Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Marquetry Escritoire Desk 1890 Inlay
Dutch Marquetry Escritoire Desk 1890 Inlay

Dutch Marquetry Escritoire Desk 1890 Inlay

H 61 in W 41 in D 17 in
Antique Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique writing desk in the Regency style. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 20th Century English Regency Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique Escritoire Writing Desk

H 36 in W 39 in D 22 in
Antique French Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French escritoire writing desk, dating from around the 1880-1900 period. It is
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1890s French Louis XV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique French Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Escritoire Writing Desk

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 18.12 in
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French compact desk also known as an escritoire, with a wonderful
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1920s French Louis XV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Escritoire Writing Desk

H 29 in W 32 in D 21 in
Antique Satinwood Escritoire Writing Table Desk
Located in London, GB
Very elegant and rare antique Edwardian Satinwood escritoire writing table in good original
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1890s British Edwardian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Satinwood, Bone, Ivory

Antique Satinwood Escritoire Writing Table Desk
Antique Satinwood Escritoire Writing Table Desk

Antique Satinwood Escritoire Writing Table Desk

H 28.75 in W 29.93 in D 24.41 in
Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine escritoire writing desk circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk
Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk

Swedish 19th Century painted pine escritoire writing desk

H 49.5 in W 44.5 in D 20 in
Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French faux bamboo escritoire or writing table desk, c.1870-1910, featuring a fitted (and
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Late 19th Century French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood, Pine

Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France
Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France

Faux Bamboo Escritoire or Writing Desk Table of Long-Leaf Pine from France

H 47.5 in W 40.13 in D 22.75 in
Patented Escritoire, Probably England, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Exceptional patented escritoire on a folding base with exchangeable writing surfaces, multiple
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19th Century English Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Patented Escritoire, Probably England, 19th Century
Patented Escritoire, Probably England, 19th Century

Patented Escritoire, Probably England, 19th Century

H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Antique Bureau Desk, French, Escritoire, Oak, 19th Century, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau desk, a French escritoire in oak dating to circa 1870. A fine example
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19th Century French Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Bureau Desk, French, Escritoire, Oak, 19th Century, circa 1870
Antique Bureau Desk, French, Escritoire, Oak, 19th Century, circa 1870

Antique Bureau Desk, French, Escritoire, Oak, 19th Century, circa 1870

H 72.45 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
Antique Figured Walnut Escritoire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut escritoire, the fall front opening to a fully
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Early 20th Century Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Escritoire
Antique Figured Walnut Escritoire

Antique Figured Walnut Escritoire

H 50.4 in W 22.84 in D 17.33 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century mahogany escritoire, with ormolu beading running underneath the
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1820s English Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

Early 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

H 60.5 in W 43 in D 16 in
19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish carved birch escritoire, circa 1870. Good quality birch escritoire writing
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Late 19th Century Swedish High Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Birch

19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire
19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire

19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire

H 51 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality french escritoire, circa 1830. Unusual offers an additional pull out sliding writing
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Early 19th Century French William IV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire

19th Century French Carved Mahogany Escritoire

H 67.5 in W 40.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Kingwood Escritoire Writing Table
Located in London, GB
This antique French Escritoire is a stunning item and in great condition. I would date it to around
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1910s French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Kingwood, Wood

Antique French Kingwood Escritoire Writing Table
Antique French Kingwood Escritoire Writing Table

Antique French Kingwood Escritoire Writing Table

H 52.37 in W 27.17 in D 23.23 in
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

H 74.3 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
A Fine Escritoire in the late Louis XVIth Manner
Located in London, GB
The case constructed in mahogany, with gilt bronze accents; rising from inverted truncated pyramidical legs; the platform of Verte de Mer marble with a thumbnail moulded edge, a long...
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1880s French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

A Fine Escritoire in the late Louis XVIth Manner
A Fine Escritoire in the late Louis XVIth Manner

A Fine Escritoire in the late Louis XVIth Manner

H 53 in W 28 in D 17 in
Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Escritoire Vanity Desk
Located in North York, ON
This Louis XV style vanity desk hails from 1920’s France. The piece has one wide drawer in front
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1920s French Louis XV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Escritoire Vanity Desk
Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Escritoire Vanity Desk

Antique French Louis XV Inlaid Escritoire Vanity Desk

H 49.25 in W 42 in D 25 in
19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality birch escritoire writing desk, circa 1860. Featuring barley twist carved columns
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Birch

19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire
19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire

19th Century Swedish Carved Birch Escritoire

H 51 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish escritoire. This escritoire, or secretary desk, is an authentic Swedish
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Escritoire or Secretary

H 42.52 in W 44.49 in D 20.87 in
Rare Empire Secretaire with Side Drawers, Mahogany, Bronzes, France circa 1810.
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine, unusual, petite Empire so called Secretaire / Secretary Desk / Escritoire from France around
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1810s French Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Bronze

Rare Empire Secretaire with Side Drawers, Mahogany, Bronzes, France circa 1810.
Rare Empire Secretaire with Side Drawers, Mahogany, Bronzes, France circa 1810.

Rare Empire Secretaire with Side Drawers, Mahogany, Bronzes, France circa 1810.

H 52.37 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
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19th Century English Early Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign

H 43.31 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Swedish Painted Oak Escritoire Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Oak escritoire of large proportions, circa 1860. Two parts. Later black paint has now weathered
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Painted Oak Escritoire Desk
19th Century Swedish Painted Oak Escritoire Desk

19th Century Swedish Painted Oak Escritoire Desk

H 50.5 in W 53 in D 21.25 in
Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French amboyna escritoire writing desk. This was made in France, we
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1910s French Louis XV Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Amboyna Escritoire Writing Desk

H 42.13 in W 28.35 in D 20.08 in
Mahogany Georgian Style Escritoire Fall Front Desk, American or English
Located in Lomita, CA
The fall front and the flame mahogany make this secretary desk a standout. This is a compact and
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Georgian Style Escritoire Fall Front Desk, American or English
Mahogany Georgian Style Escritoire Fall Front Desk, American or English

Mahogany Georgian Style Escritoire Fall Front Desk, American or English

H 40 in W 32.5 in D 14 in
Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
Located in Prato, Tuscany
strong line, make it pleasantly placeable on any desk or escritoire. Made in France between 1848 and 1850
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850
Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850

Napoleon III French Inkwell in Bronze And Marble 1848-1850

H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Liberty & Co. Art Nouveau Mahogany Desk
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Liberty & Co. Art Nouveau mahogany fall front escritoire desk with Marquetry and pen work inlays
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1890s English Art Nouveau Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Liberty & Co. Art Nouveau Mahogany Desk
Liberty & Co. Art Nouveau Mahogany Desk

Liberty & Co. Art Nouveau Mahogany Desk

H 50 in W 28 in D 22 in
Superb 19th Century French Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a very nice antique walnut escritoire made in France, circa 1890 original brass handles
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19th Century French Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Walnut

Superb 19th Century French Escritoire Writing Desk
Superb 19th Century French Escritoire Writing Desk

Superb 19th Century French Escritoire Writing Desk

H 62 in W 42 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Located in Salisbury, GB
Late 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire with an elaborately decorated satinwood interior
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19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Escritoire Desk Antique

Late 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire
Late 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

Late 19th Century Mahogany Escritoire

H 63 in W 40.56 in D 19.69 in
Antique Mahogany Desk Victorian 19th Century Escritoire Twin Pedestal
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Victorian mahogany escritoire dating from circa 1890 with a total of fourteen drawers
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1890s British Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Desk Victorian 19th Century Escritoire Twin Pedestal
Antique Mahogany Desk Victorian 19th Century Escritoire Twin Pedestal

Antique Mahogany Desk Victorian 19th Century Escritoire Twin Pedestal

H 44 in W 42 in D 21 in
Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Italian Neoclassical Writing Table or Escritoire, with Cream Painted and Parcel Gilt Legs
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19th Century Italian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century

H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
18th/19thc Directorie Style Marble Top Escritoire
Located in Atlanta, GA
18thC/19thC DIRECTORIE STYLE MARBLE TOP ESCRITOIRE AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
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19th Century Escritoire Desk Antique

18th/19thc Directorie Style Marble Top Escritoire
18th/19thc Directorie Style Marble Top Escritoire

18th/19thc Directorie Style Marble Top Escritoire

H 27.5 in W 26.25 in D 16 in
French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire
Located in Darwen, GB
A French Louis XVI Style rosewood, marquetry & ormolu Vernis Martin escritoire. With a rectangular
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19th Century French Escritoire Desk Antique

French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire
French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire

French Rosewood and Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin Escritoire

H 50 in W 24 in D 15 in
Fabulous Quality Mahogany French Escritoire
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Here we have a mahogany French escritoire with amazing figured veneers to the drawer fronts and
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1860s British Victorian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Quality Mahogany French Escritoire
Fabulous Quality Mahogany French Escritoire

Fabulous Quality Mahogany French Escritoire

H 58 in W 43 in D 20 in
William and Mary Kingwood Escritoire
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
The most remarkable William and Mary period Oyster Kingwood Parquetry Inlaid Fall Front Escritoire
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18th Century and Earlier English Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Kingwood

William and Mary Kingwood Escritoire
William and Mary Kingwood Escritoire

William and Mary Kingwood Escritoire

H 66.15 in W 46.86 in D 20.87 in
Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Bonheur du Jour Escritoire with Tambour
Located in Santander, ES
Exquisite small mahogany tambour ladies desk / bonheur du jour of the Napoleon III period line
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1860s French Napoleon III Escritoire Desk Antique

Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Bonheur du Jour Escritoire with Tambour
Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Bonheur du Jour Escritoire with Tambour

Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Bonheur du Jour Escritoire with Tambour

H 40.16 in W 31.7 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ladies writing desk or escritoire, Sweden circa 1900. with slant front and elegantly slim cabriole
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Escritoire Desk Antique

Materials

Wood

Swedish Ladies Writing Desk
Swedish Ladies Writing Desk

Swedish Ladies Writing Desk

H 42 in W 31 in D 21 in

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Antique English Mahogany Writing Table

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Antique Victorian Leather Top Library Steps

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Mahogany

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SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Writing Table / Desk

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Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau
Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

Antique Georgian Style Writing Bureau

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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk
Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

Victorian Mahogany Dickens Desk

H 41.74 in W 46.07 in D 23.23 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
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Elm, Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820

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Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table
19th century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table

19th century Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Escritoire Desk Antique

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Brass

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table
Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

Important Beau Brummell Regency Period Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Table

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Edwardian Desk Ladies Writing Table Mahogany 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Early 1900s Edwardian Escritoire Desk Antique

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Mahogany

Edwardian Desk Ladies Writing Table Mahogany 1900
Edwardian Desk Ladies Writing Table Mahogany 1900

Edwardian Desk Ladies Writing Table Mahogany 1900

H 37 in W 33 in D 19 in
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Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

H 53 in W 30 in D 20 in
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Early 1800s English Escritoire Desk Antique

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Brass

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English Mahogany Dressing Table

English Mahogany Dressing Table

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Edwardian Writing Table / Desk

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Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890
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1890s Sheraton Escritoire Desk Antique

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Mahogany

Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890
Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890

Sheraton Revival Desk Inlay Writing Table 1890

H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
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19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining

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Escritoire Desk Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal escritoire desk antique for your home. Each escritoire desk antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect escritoire desk antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right escritoire desk antique, those designed in Victorian, Empire and Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Escritoire Desk Antique?

Prices for a escritoire desk antique start at $900 and top out at $66,670 with the average selling for $4,230.
Questions About Escritoire Desk Antique
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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