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Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian

H 41.15 in W 38.39 in D 20.87 in
Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany featuring velvet drop front writing surface that leads to multiple cubbies / compartments
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian fall front desk with burl wood inlay. With six drawers and two hidden storage areas. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk
Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk

Italian Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk

H 41 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paint

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk

Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk

H 9 in W 18 in D 10 in
Swedish Västerviks Mobelsnickareskola Fall-Front Desk, circa 1975
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish birch, walnut and burl walnut fall-front desk, circa 1975, the rectangular top above a
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Västerviks Mobelsnickareskola Fall-Front Desk, circa 1975
Swedish Västerviks Mobelsnickareskola Fall-Front Desk, circa 1975

Swedish Västerviks Mobelsnickareskola Fall-Front Desk, circa 1975

H 53.35 in W 40.36 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Spruce, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire

H 50.4 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk/Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The desk is from the time around 1730 and covered with a beautiful marquetry of different walnut
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk/Secretaire
18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk/Secretaire

18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk/Secretaire

H 40.36 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
with Fall Front Secretary Top~~Leather Writing Surface~~Upper and Lower Drawers ~~c. 1880s With so
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak

H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Extremely rare 1 of a kind early Kittinger Spanish Colonial fall front secretary or library desk
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist
Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

Antique Kittinger Spanish Colonial Walnut Fall Front Secretary Desk Barley Twist

H 48.5 in W 46 in D 21 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid bow fronted writing table having the original brass
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table
Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Bow Fronted Writing Table

H 32.49 in W 29.73 in D 18.12 in
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Located in Vancouver, BC
Walnut Original finish Rectangular top Cross banded fall front The interior of the desk has a wonderful
Category

Antique 1810s Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166
Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166

Antique Figured Walnut Inlaid Bureau Desk, Writing Desk, Scotland 1810, H1166

H 44 in W 39 in D 21 in
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Located in Opole, PL
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890 This Neo-Baroque writing desk is entirely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890
Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890

Restored Baroque Revival Oak Writing Desk, circa 1890

H 38.98 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970

H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 24.02 in
Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the fall-front writing surface. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian

H 41.93 in W 40.95 in D 17.72 in
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk; having a rectangular felt inset top over a
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century
Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century

Russian Brass Mounted Mahogany Writing Table or Desk, 19th Century

H 29.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802 Scotland 1810 Solid oak
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802

H 46 in W 42 in D 24 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
x 48cmD (81cmD with fall front down) x 110cmH (102 wide x 53cm deep x 80cm high writing surface
Category

Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table

H 43.31 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
1810 Solid Oak Original finish Rectangular solid oak top Locking fall front writing surface The
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Antique 19th Century North American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975

Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975

H 39.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Antique Georgian early 18th Century cross banded walnut bureau desk writing tabl
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian walnut and fruitwood drop well bureau desk writing table early 18th Century. This
Category

Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Georgian early 18th Century cross banded walnut bureau desk writing tabl
Antique Georgian early 18th Century cross banded walnut bureau desk writing tabl

Antique Georgian early 18th Century cross banded walnut bureau desk writing tabl

H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 20.87 in
German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment
Located in Charleston, SC
Abbatant is veneered in Birchroot with a fall front writing desk hiding a fitted interior with drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Birch, Burl

German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment
German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment

German Birchroot Biedermeier Abbatant With Architectural Pediment

H 82 in W 44.25 in D 24.25 in
Continental Neoclassic Writing Table
Located in New York, NY
Continental neoclassic walnut writing table with fall front fitted secretaire drawer on replaced
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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Continental Neoclassic Writing Table
Continental Neoclassic Writing Table

Continental Neoclassic Writing Table

H 31.5 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in
Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian brass strapwork mounted amboyna writing slope, with a fall
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope
Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope

Victorian Amboyna Writing Slope

H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
fall front enclosing six drawers above a shaped frieze incorporating scrolls flanking a central scallop
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II Writing Bureau
18th Century George II Writing Bureau

18th Century George II Writing Bureau

H 34 in W 31 in D 20 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
re-entrant panel mounted hinged fall front enclosing two pigeon holes, two short mahogany lined
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Adorable little writing case in walnut with inlay, Louis XV style.  It has four high, slender and
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century

Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century

H 27.17 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Located in Pomona, CA
An original Queen Anne period writing desk, circa 1720. Fantastic patina on it's original walnut
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau
Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau

Original Walnut Queen Anne Secretary Desk /Bureau

H 37.5 in W 36 in D 22 in
Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
contains many drawers inside of fall-front.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk
Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk

Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk

H 42.25 in W 57.5 in D 23.5 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk

H 34.45 in W 54.53 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
a drawer, fall front top and two lower doors (see photo). Lower doors slightly rounded by time (to
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Antique 1820s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820
19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820

19th Century Wood and Marble Antique French Secrétaire Bureau Desk, 1820

H 138 in W 84 in D 40 in
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
/ bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand. Spain, Salamanca circa 1600-1630. This
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand

H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Austin, TX
century! This stunning French Empire style marble-top mahogany fall-front desk, 19th century, projecting
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant
1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant

1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant

H 56.5 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in
20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
external drawers of good capacity plus fall-front. Interior of the furniture that offers a good-sized desk
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Walnut

20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s

20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s

H 42.13 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

H 47.5 in W 29.5 in D 22 in
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
' desk or so-called "bureau de pente", its shaped fall-front opening to reveal a red leather-lined
Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume

H 37.8 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
charm. Key to fall front only. Concealed cornice drawer and secret compartment. Would look great in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870

H 31.11 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
A Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Du Dame
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century richly patinated fruitwood Bureau Du Dame. This gorgeous writing desk is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

A Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Du Dame
A Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Du Dame

A Very Fine 19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Bureau Du Dame

H 37.5 in W 30.25 in D 19.25 in
Superb Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Secretaire a' Abbatant or Bonheur du Jour
Located in Charleston, SC
du Jour Writing Table and is unique and wonderful. The exterior is exquisitely made from bookmatched
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Superb Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Secretaire a' Abbatant or Bonheur du Jour
Superb Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Secretaire a' Abbatant or Bonheur du Jour

Superb Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Secretaire a' Abbatant or Bonheur du Jour

H 44.25 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in
Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Cheshire, GB
. The fall front encloses a fitted interior and inset writing surface having a long drawer below. All
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame

Walnut Inlaid Bureau De Dame

H 39 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century figured walnut Davenport desk with brass grill. It has a fall front with a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts
19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts

19th Century Burr Walnut Davenport by Edwards & Roberts

H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
19th Century French Rosewood Bureau De Dame
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
gallery above a fall front, decoratively inlaid with marquetry, opening to reveal a fitted interior
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Rosewood Bureau De Dame
19th Century French Rosewood Bureau De Dame

19th Century French Rosewood Bureau De Dame

H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 17.33 in
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
with gilded decorations on a black lacquer background. The writing section is fitted with double
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand

H 37.01 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality early 18th century George I walnut bureau, having a fall front opening
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Bureau
George I Walnut Bureau

George I Walnut Bureau

H 39.38 in W 38.98 in D 21.26 in
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
various sized storage cubbies, and pair of small dovetailed drawers. The shaped fall front adds generous
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame

Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame

H 39 in W 31 in D 18 in
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Located in Greenwich, CT
lifting lid, the fall front with molded raised panel doors having brass inlaid diamonds, the interior with
Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary
Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

Chinese Export Campaign Secretary

H 50 in W 28 in D 13 in
English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
fall front enclosing a fitted interior with pigeon holes flanked by short drawers and a tooled leather
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame
English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame

English Marquetry Inlaid Bureau De Dame

H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
carvings to the base. The top with moulded edge and chip carving to the sides. The fall front with the
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand

H 38.39 in W 28.35 in D 18.9 in
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
top with lift up serpentine shaped lid and crossbanded rosewood writing slope. The slope opening to
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport
Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Freestanding Davenport

H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Small Oak Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare 18th century oak bureau of particularly small and diminutive proportions. the fall with a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Small Oak Bureau
Small Oak Bureau

Small Oak Bureau

H 33.5 in W 27 in D 18 in
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C
Located in London, GB
applied shaped mounts. The lower section with a frieze drawer over a fall front which opens to reveal a
Category

Antique 1840s Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C
Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C

Antique Biedermeier Secretaire Chest Secretaire Abattant 19th C

H 78.35 in W 44.49 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Bureau en Pente, attributed to Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The hinged fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with drawers above a slide enclosing a
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Bureau en Pente, attributed to Migeon
Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Bureau en Pente, attributed to Migeon

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Bureau en Pente, attributed to Migeon

H 33.5 in W 35 in D 18 in
American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite birch fall front desk with carved hinged molded edge top, fitted interior
Category

Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810
American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810

American Hepplewhite Birch Fall Front Inlaid Desk. Circa 1810

H 52.5 in W 41 in D 19 in
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Benington, Herts
quality solid mahogany having a raised back above a fall front moulded edge writing slope with a raised
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk
Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

Antique Mahogany Davenport Writing Desk

H 38.19 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk

H 42 in W 39 in D 21 in
French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
French 19th Century ladies fall front bureau de dame, having wonderful Amboyna, veneers with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk
French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk

French 19th Century Ladies Writing Desk

H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century Sheraton revival satinwood and inlaid writing desk / cabinet attributed to Edwards
Category

Antique 1880s British Sheraton Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Writing Desk

H 51 in W 36 in D 19 in
Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
apparently original bail & rosette brass pulls. Old round mar near one fall front lid hinge on the writing
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Birch

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk

Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk

H 41 in W 41.25 in D 21.75 in
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
indigenous hardwood. Created as a lockable (with key) slant or fall front desk the piece has a reading slide
Category

Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk

Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk

H 39 in W 38.25 in D 22 in
An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin
By Butler's of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
Butler of Dublin. The moulded fall front opens forwards revealing a writing surface which rests on two
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Desks

Materials

Brass

An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin
An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin

An Exceptional 19th Century Irish Fall Front Bureau by Butlers of Dublin

H 43.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
opened reveals four small drawers with storage space for papers etc. The front of the desk has nice
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport Writing Desk

H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
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