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Paris Crocodile Skin 7 Piece Desk Set French Art Deco Complete
By Hermès
Located in Oakland, CA
worked for Hermes and is best known for these highly stylized fancy desk suits. We have sold a few of
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Vintage Armchair with Cut Velvet Upholstery
By Karges Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer elegant armchair for use in the livingroom or at a fancy desk having carved mahogany
Category

Vintage 1930s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fine and very rare antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa 1860
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France
Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
decoration on each side. The desk is raised on elegant ormolu mounted ebonised reeded tapering legs
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Very rare fancy 1960s brass table clock by Atlanta Electric Germany
By Atlanta Electric
Located in München, DE
Beautiful and very rare 1960s Atlanta Electric table clock. Made in Germany. All in brass and in Space Age design. Very good, clean and well-kept condition with no damage to the enti...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage Swiss Domatic 'Fancy No. 3' Watch Style Golf Score Keeper / Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The 'Fancy No. 3' Domatic model with a black face and brown leather wrist band. Together with its
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Leather

Vintage Art Glass Obelisk Attributed to Charles Lyn Tissot for Venini
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
on Murano. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Covelano White marble by Gianfranco Barban
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Around 6.5kg heavy stainless steel is used as pendulum bob. This fancy Adaigo clock has a charge autonomy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Marquina Black marble by Gianfranco Barban
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Around 6.5kg heavy stainless steel is used as pendulum bob. This fancy Adaigo clock has a charge autonomy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Brushed Silver Wave marble by Gianfranco Barban
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Around 6.5kg heavy stainless steel is used as pendulum bob. This fancy Adaigo clock has a charge autonomy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
the end of the handle. A perfect gift for any desk to use when needed. So much more beautiful in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano, circa 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fratelli Toso Millefiori Desk Lamp, Murano circa 1950 A rare millefiori murrine glass desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak Dolphin library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France
Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Table or Desk Renaissance Gothic Style
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning 19th century French carved oak Dolphin library table desk Renaissance Gothic style
Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton High Intensity Desk Table Wall Lamp
By Lightolier, Michael Lax
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern Lightolier Baton high intensity desk, table, or wall lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Evans 1952 By Ross Blackinton Table Desk Automatic Lighter In Solid 925 Sterling
By Evans Products Company, R. Blackinton & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Table-Desk automatic lighter designed by Evans. Very rare table-desk petrol lighter, created by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
Located in London, GB
interiors have been lined in a golden satin. The bureau fall can be lowered for use as a desk and the
Category

Antique 1750s Italian Bookcases

Materials

Satin, Mirror, Boxwood, Walnut

18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Venetian Bureau Bookcase
H 88.98 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable
Category

Antique Early 1800s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Modern Murano Blue and Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
or desk. Seguso Vetri d'Arte was founded in 1933 by several glass masters amoung Archimede, Ernesto
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Pink White Opal Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds on Branch Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and gold leaf glass. They look to be fancy pheasants or birds of paradise. The crests, eyes and beaks
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

MCM to Modern Aluminum Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture Selling Separately
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
looks stunning. It will be incredible in your home whether over the desk in your home office, in a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Midcentury Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase by C.O.V.E.M, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
kg) a classical design of the 1960s which highlights every table or desk. Measures: Width: 7.48" (19
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy Seguso Vetri d'Arte 'Attr.' Sommerso Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
every table or desk. Seguso Vetri d'Arte was founded in 1933 by several glass masters amoung Archimede
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl in Red with Gold, Seguso, circa 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
desk. Seguso Vetri d'Arte was founded in 1933 by several glass masters amoung Archimede, Ernesto and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and desirable. Figured
Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Orange Dome Pendant Hanging Light Fixture by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Topeka, KS
. It screams Mid-Century Modern MAGNIFICENCE and will be incredible in your home whether over the desk
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Wire

Midcentury Modern Murano Green and Amber Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
highlights every table or desk. For centuries the name Seguso has been associated with glass art from Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte 'attr.' Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
every table or desk. Measures: Width: 6.69" (17cm) Height: 2.24" (5.7cm) Depth: 6.69" (17cm) Seguso
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Berghuelen, DE
with a thick clear glass overlay. A classical design of the 60s which highlights every table or desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy Seguso Vetri d'Arte 'Attr.' Murano Art Glass Bowl 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. A classical design of the 50s which highlights every table or desk. Measures: Width: 6.89" (17.5 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
1890s its line had expanded considerably, to include upholstered parlor furniture and fancy cabinets
Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

English 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Kneehole Desk/Dressing Table
Located in GB
This fine quality Georgian small kneehole desk was made with well figured mahogany veneers inlaid
Category

Antique 1770s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Rolltop Ladies Desk
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a French rolltop desk with fancy veneers and inlay from the late 19th century. The desk is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Rolltop Ladies Desk
French Rolltop Ladies Desk
H 50 in W 33 in D 21 in
Salem Sheraton Carved Mahogany Two Drawer Work Table
Located in Wells, ME
fancy bags used on lady’s work tables. Very often the cost of the upholstery was greater than the
Category

Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

American Walnut Desk
Located in Carson City, NV
retain its original brasses.The desk is made of walnut and fancy matched walnut burl wood.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Burl

American Walnut Desk
American Walnut Desk
H 73 in W 44 in D 25 in
Arne Vodder Desk / Conference / Dining Chair Made by Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
few signs of use. The rosewood frames are particularly attractive with fancy colour contrast in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Midcentury Bauhaus Wardrobe Cupboard Designed by Hagemann, circa 1930
By Hermann John Hagemann, Mücke & Melder
Located in Vienna, AT
you fancy. As you can see in detailed pictures above you can also lock the cupboard. This perfect
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Cabinets

Materials

Steel

Hermès Paris Crocodile Skin Four-Piece Desk Set French Art Deco
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in Oakland, CA
have been designed by Paul Dupré-Lafon for Hermès best known for these highly stylized fancy desk
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Fancy French Desk w/Bronze Ormolu Decorations & Tooled Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite vintage French style five drawer desk with fancy bronze decorations. This desk has it all
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jonathan Charles Hollywood Regency Leather and Macassar Writing Desk or Vanity
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Stamford, CT
Jonathan Charles Hollywood Regency leather and Macassar desk or vanity. A stylish and fancy desk or
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Leather

Fancy Antique Italian Marquetry Bureau Plat w/Ormolu Trim as-is
Located in Chicago, IL
faux drawers on the reverse. This fine desk offers plenty of personality charm and character, for those
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Ornate Antique French Bureau Plat Desk/Writing Table
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic French design writing desk is known as a "bureau plat." It is opulently finished with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more decorative, then the more expensive and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 32.68 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal desk, circa 1860 in date. It is
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. It is
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage American "Circa '60 Collection by Henredon" Modern Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
rosewood color giving this fine desk the personality to easily be utilized at home or in a fancy mid
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Exquisite Heavily Hand Carved Antique Spanish Desk & Chair Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Unbelievable hand carved antique Spanish Revival desk and chair set. Outstanding attention to
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Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Edwardian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Period burr walnut pedestal desk, circa 1900 in date. The
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Music Cabinet Davenport Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with working locks and keys. It is a beautiful piece which is ideal to use as a desk ot to store
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Partners Pedestal Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and rare antique early Victorian burr walnut twin pedestal partners desk, Circa
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a serpentine top with a striking ormolu floral and foliate edge and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
. Walnut veneer was highly priced and the cost would reflect the ‘fanciness’ of the veneer – the more
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk Serpentine Form 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian period burr walnut pedestal desk, circa 1850 in date
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th century English Victorian Carved Oak Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a wonderful antique English carved oak table or “bureau plat” desk, commonly
Category

Antique 1890s English Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Student Writing Desk & Faux Bamboo Chair
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company student desk and chair. Made of teakwood featuring asian styling
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Teak

19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Desk Table Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~ ~A wonderful antique French carved oak library tale or “bureau plat” desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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Fancy Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fancy desk you’re looking for. Each fancy desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a fancy desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A fancy desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one fancy desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Widdicomb, Karges Furniture and Lightolier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fancy Desk?

Prices for a fancy desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $27,550, while the average can fetch as much as $2,986.