Flemish Writing Table
Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III mahogany and marquetry library table, circa 1780 in date.
The
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
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Frank Brangwyn a Rare Desk Originally Designed for the 1931 Pollard Exhibition
By Frank Brangwyn, E. Pollard & Co
Located in London, GB
practice in his workshops at Queen Square on Flemish tapestries.
It didn’t go unnoticed that there were
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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H 32 in W 48 in D 28 in
Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 19th century Flemish ebony center or writing table having floral marquetry inlay inlaid
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Antique 1860s Belgian Baroque Center Tables
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Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing / Dressing Table 19th C
Located in London, GB
marquetry card table, writing table and dressing table.
The shaped burr walnut top has walnut banding
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Antique 1890s Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in
Antique French Gonçalo Alves Marquetry Bureau De Dame 19th C
Located in London, GB
interior with a six pigeon holes, three small drawers and an inset green leather writing surface. The
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Antique 1860s French Tables
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Wood
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
fitted with an inset green leather and gold tooled writing surface.
The bombe' serpentine base has
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Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date.
The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest qua...
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, Park Royal
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Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Victorian burr walnut and marquetry coffee table, circa 1860 in date.
The table top is oval in shape and features wonderfully figured burr walnut with superb boxwoo...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted from indigenous oak by talented Flemish artisans, this antique writing table features
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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique writing desk which is crafted from the most beautiful mahogany with
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French ormolu mounted marquetry burr walnut, bureau plat or centre table
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Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
Antique French Marquetry Centre Writing Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
centre table, circa 1860 in date.
This fabulous table features beautiful marquetry decoration in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique George III Walnut Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique George III walnut and marquetry library table, circa 1780 in date.
The
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Walnut
Antique French Kidney Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French rosewood and satinwood marquetry kidney writing table, circa 1860
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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut library table, circa 1870 in date
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Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Edwardian mahogany and Marquetry writing table, circa 1900 in date.
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stupendous antique Victorian marquetry writing table, circa 1870 in date.
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
A stupendous antique Victorian burr walnut, floral marquetry and ormolu mounted writing table
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Ormolu
H 28.75 in W 47.64 in D 26.38 in
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant antique Edwardian satinwood and marquetry- crossbanded lady's writing desk
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Satinwood
H 43.31 in W 38.98 in D 17.33 in
Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique writing desk which is crafted from the most beautiful mahogany with
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H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Antique Edwards & Roberts Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Writing Desk
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
ladies writing desk, circa 1870 in date and bearing the maker stamp of the renowned London cabinet maker
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
H 52.76 in W 32.88 in D 23.63 in
Baker's Table
Located in Baltimore, MD
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Late 19th Century Antique Belgian Dolphin Table
Located in High Point, NC
Flemish style table expands the classical dolphin motif. The elaborately carved base depicts two dolphin
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Flemish 'Dutch' Side or Writing Table, 17th C
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a Late Baroque Flemish (Netherlands) side or writing table, circa 1680
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Side Tables
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Walnut
19th Century Louis Revival Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
writing desk, circa 1860 in date.
The bonheur du jour comprises a pair of serpentine cupboard doors which
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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
cylinder enclosing a fitted interior with four small useful drawers, a pull-out writing surface fitted with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Antique Lady's Rosewood and Marquetry Cylinder Bureau, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
cylinder enclosing a fitted interior with a pull-out writing surface over a full width drawer with the
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Antique 1880s British Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
.
The writing table features an attractive gold tooled inset chocolate brown leather and beautiful
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
writing surface fitted with the original gold tooled burgundy leather, the writing surface slides out so
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
to reveal a fitted interior with four small drawers and a pair of pigeon holes. The writing surface
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mahogany
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe' Bureau c.1780
Located in London, GB
which has an internal drawer, the writing surface is lined with tan hide and there is a slide that opens
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Antique George III Marquetry Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk 18th C
Located in London, GB
an inset gold tooled green leather writing surface and has elegant boxwood inlaid and Goncalo Alves
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Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut and Marquetry Bureau Plat, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
jig-sawn technique.
Techniques of wood marquetry were developed in Antwerp and other Flemish
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Located in London, GB
writing implements, and smaller spaces in the forms of small drawers and pigeonholes. The Davenport has
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
.
The cylinder opens to reveal a fitted interior with four small drawers and a pull out writing surface
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
small drawers and a pull out writing surface fitted with the original inset leather, so there is ample
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables
Flemish Bleached Thick Top Farm Table
Located in New York, NY
Bleached Thick Top Flemish Farm Table
Also Makes a Great Writing Desk
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Located in New York, NY
Bleached Oval Flemish Dining Table
Beautifully Carved Finial Legs
Great Patina
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Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
card table and writing table.
The shaped burr walnut top has lovely kingwood banding encompassing
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Antique 1890s French Card Tables and Tea Tables
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Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Card / Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
card table and writing table.
The shaped burr walnut top has wood banding encompassing exquisite
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Antique 1890s French Card Tables and Tea Tables
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Walnut
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 37.01 in
Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 17th century Franco-Flemish period Louis XIV side table or
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Pair of Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu Side Tables, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique pair of French Louis Revival ormolu-mounted walnut and marquetry side tables
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Antique 1880s French Side Tables
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Ormolu
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Small 17th Century Burr Walnut Marquetry Bureau on Stand
Located in Lymington, GB
Inlaid Writing Tables''. Also a seaweed marquetry panel on p. 119, fig. 112.
Further refs:
A pattern
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Walnut
18th Century French Rustic Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French rustic writing table was crafted from a country home, probably owned by a noble
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Antique French Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
bureau plat or centre table, circa 1860 in date.
This fabulous table features beautiful marquetry
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Antique French Pollard Oak Writing Table Desk, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
this table is sure to get noticed wherever it is placed.
It has seven drawers and is freestanding so
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Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant antique English Victorian burr walnut and marquetry writing desk, circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stupendous antique Victorian burr walnut, floral marquetry and ormolu mounted writing table
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
H 29.53 in W 44.1 in D 30.71 in
Antique William IV Burr Walnut Marquetry Kidney Shaped Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
table, circa 1835 in date.
The shaped top features an inset gilt tooled green leather writing
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H 28.75 in W 53.15 in D 33.08 in
Antique Art Nouveau Pyrography Flemish Art Figural Carved Fall Front Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau pyrography Flemish art figural carved fall front desk. Item includes a carved
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Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
writing surface. The handles, brass castors, and locks are all original and add elegance to this beautiful
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 28.75 in
Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inset writing surface.
Add a touch of unparalleled style to your home.
Condition:
In excellent
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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
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Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
writing surface fitted with an inset gold tooled leather writing surface, so there is ample space to write
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Edwardian Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in London, GB
writing surface with hand tooled gold leaf decoration. It is made of solid mahogany and crossbanded with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Edwards & Roberts Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
top is inset with a beautiful gold tooled dark green leather writing surface. The handles, brass
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Lady's Cylinder Bureau, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
interior with a small central drawers and six pigeon holes. The writing surface has the original inset
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Antique Early 1900s English Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
Flemish centers of luxury cabinet-making during the early 16th century. The Craft was imported full-blown
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Antique 1780s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Flemish Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully carved 18th Century Flemish oak writing table/console.
To see more items
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Console Tables
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Oak
17th Century Flemish Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A 17th century Flemish marquetry writing table with a hinged fold-over top centered by a marquetry
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Antique 17th Century Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
19th Century Flemish Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Flemish wrigint desk
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Flemish Oak Table, C. 1840
Located in Norwalk, CT
Flemish oak table, c. 1840, in the baroque style with vase and block turned legs and pierced corner
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Green Man Kneehole Desk Solid Oak Victorian 19th Century and Chair
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous antique early Victorian 19th century 'Green Man' oak kneehole writing desk in the
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Important Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Madrid , ES
Spanish/Flemish "Bargueño" cabinet
In carved and ebonized wood, with marquetry, hawksbill and
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets
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Wood
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Flemish Writing Table For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flemish writing table for your home. A flemish writing table — often made from wood, walnut and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect flemish writing table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A flemish writing table made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made flemish writing table over the years, but those crafted by E. Pollard & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Flemish Writing Table?
The average selling price for a flemish writing table at 1stDibs is $9,191, while they’re typically $2,473 on the low end and $30,445 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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