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Folio Desk

Folio Desk Lamp by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Folio desk lamp by Gentner Design. Dimensions: D 45.7 x W 20.3 x H 81 cm. Materials: hand rubbed
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2010s American Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Folio Desk Lamp by Gentner Design
Folio Desk Lamp by Gentner Design
H 31.89 in W 8 in D 18 in
19th Century English Papier Mache & Mother of Pearl Folio Desk Blotter
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century English black lacquer papier mâché folio or desk blotter. This fine
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk drawer. A Japanese, ebonised pine desktop folio, dating to the early
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Desk Sets

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Pine

E.F. Caldwell Champlevé Enamel and Jeweled Folio Cover, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
E.F. Caldwell Champlevé Enamel and Jeweled Folio Cover, Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century American Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

Country House Library Partners Desk
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century Chippendale period country house library fitted partners desk. The paneled
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Antique 18th Century European Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Country House Library Partners Desk
Country House Library Partners Desk
H 32.68 in W 74.02 in D 46.46 in
An antique French cherry documents or folio case having molded lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique French cherry documents or folio case having molded lid which retracts to open
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20th Century French French Provincial Desks

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Wood, Cherry

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
doors with urns inlay enclosing folio compartments. The desk is raised on a substantial breakfront
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
This superb desk is a copy of one made by Thomas Chippendale in 1766 for Sir Rowland Winn . The
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Vintage 1940s English George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell & Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very fine three-piece gilt bronze-mounted pink velvet desk set by Edward F. Caldwell & Co
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Antique 19th Century North American Desk Sets

Materials

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Very Fine George IV Mahogany and Ebony Partners Desk by Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George IV mahogany and ebony partners desk by Gillows of Lancaster, circa 1825, the
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Antique 1820s English Desks

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Leather, Ebony, Mahogany

English George II Style Chest of Drawers, Bookcase and Drop Down Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A truly magnificent mahogany George II style bookcase fitted writing desk and a chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Secretary Cabinet Scriban Desk library Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An important and rare 18th century Dutch burl walnut secretaire cabinet Scriban desk Enclosing
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect's Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
desk, a drafting table, a folio stand or as a standing desk. The walnut veneer that was used has some
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Henredon Folio Arched Secretary Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A chic vintage Boho secretary desk. Made by the iconic Henredon group. Part of their Folio 14
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Late 20th Century American Bohemian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, key absent Opening to reveal a storage tray, hosting the folio writing skiver The skiver in bright
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

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Antique Cartographer's Folio Table, English, Lift Over, Library, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's folio table. An English, mahogany lift over library table or desk
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Antique Late 18th Century British Tables

Materials

Wood

Folio Standing Desk Light, Handmade in Brass by Christopher Gentner
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
While thin with delicate features, the desk lamp defines space. Through the arms and special
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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By Daniel Marot
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Folio Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal folio desk for your home. A folio desk — often made from metal, animal skin and brass — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage folio desk you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the folio desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A folio desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folio desk over the years, but those crafted by Christopher Gentner, Henredon and C.C. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Folio Desk?

A folio desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,364, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200.