Cylinder Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
period mercury gold plating. Made by Francois Linke (1855-1946). France, CIRCA 1890.
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
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Cylinder Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
period mercury gold plating. Made by Francois Linke (1855-1946). France, CIRCA 1890.
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Francois Linke Quality Bronze Mounted Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional bureau plat writing desk is crafted in the manner of the celebrated Parisian
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Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
Wood
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Cylinder Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
, modeled by Jean-Henri Riesener, signed François Linke. The upper structure fitted with three small drawers
Mahogany
Bureau Plat by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Wien, AT
chiselled gilt bronze mounts, marked FL on the back and signed F. Linke on a corner bronze, panelled
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing-Table by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style gilt bronze-mounted parquetry inlaid writing-table, by François Linke. French
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Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
craftsmanship. A piece of this caliber, attributed to François Linke, is not only a functional writing desk but
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$11,150Sale Price|50% Off
Fine 19th Century François Linke Bronze Mounted Bureau a Cylindre Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibiting the sought after superior fineness of Francois Linke, this late 19th century petit
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Bronze Mounted Writing Desk attributed to Linke manner of Jean Henri Riesner
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and exceptional bronze-mounted Louis XVI leather-top desk, attributed to François Linke
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French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
French bureau plat in Louis 15th style after Francois Linke Solid beechwood and oak. Maple rood
Bronze
Fine Louis XV Style Marquetry Bureau Plat Attributed to François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Montreal, QC
model by Jean François Oeben. Typical of the work by François Linke, this desk features the finest
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Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bureau-François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
Satine Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre By François Linke François Linke – Index Number 242 Surmounted by a
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare and Very Special Late 19th Century Bureau by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bureau By François Linke François Linke The upper case with shaped top, surmounted by a serpentine
Bronze, Ormolu
Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Regence Style gilt bronze Mounted Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke
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19th Century Cylinder Bureau by François Linke in the Louis XV Style
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
desk is a recreation of one designed by Jean-François Oeben, who became maître ebeniste in 1761. Linke
Ormolu
Rare Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Bureau de Dame François Linke, circa 1980
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
François Linke. French, circa 1890. Signed to the gilt-bronze rim ‘Linke’. Stamped to the reverse
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French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Linke style desk/table
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Tulipwood and Ormolu side table/desk, in the style of Francois Linke. This stunning table is raised by
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk, after Francoise Linke, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style ladies writing desk, having an inset
Kingwood
A fine 19h c French writing table signed F.Linke . Parquetry with gilt bronze
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany and fine gilt bronze mounts. Custom glass top made to protect the writing surface. One bronze
Bronze
French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and Rosalia marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. The desk is raised by elegant
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
LINKE (1855–1946) François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in
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Louis XVI Style 19th-20th Century Bronze Mounted Desk Manner Linke
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI style 19th-20th century bronze mounted desk manner Linke. This spectacular French desk
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Side Table/Desk, Signed F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
/writing desk, signed F. Linke. The table is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with wrap around
Ormolu
Fine Bronze Mounted Lion Head Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Desk Manner Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine bronze mounted French Louis XVI style mahogany desk, in the manner of François Linke
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French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk, Attributed to Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, attributed to François Linke. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fitted foliate sabots. Fine
Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk in the style of Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the style of François Linke. The exceptional desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with handsome
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk Possibly by François L
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
possibly by François Linke. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with handsome richly chased fitted
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
desk by François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Linke is celebrated for
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$48,980Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, Bureau Plat, by Francoise Linke.
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French kingwood and marquetry, ormolu-mounted Bureau plat, signed Linke. Having
Kingwood
$10,884Sale Price|20% Off
French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Francoise Linke. Having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings, three frieze drawers with dummy
Ormolu
French Louis XVI style marquetry bureau in the manner of Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
drawer fronts and sides. Raised on elegant square tapering, circa 1880. In the manner of Francoise Linke
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French Louis XVI style writing table, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Mahogany bureau plat in the style of Louis XVI. Having an inset leather top, a frieze drawer, gilded ormolu mounts and raised on elegant ...
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Leather Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this exquisite French Louis XV style bureau plat (writing desk), a
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Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
from fine walnut, the desk features a slant-front writing surface adorned with a beautifully painted
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French Louis XV Style Kingwood Table Desk with Parquetry Inlay
By François Linke
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) kingwood table desk with parquetry inlay and floral marquetry
Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk/table
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Anne marble center table/desk, attributed to François Linke. This wonderful single drawer rectangular
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality François Linke style bronze mounted petite ladies desk, circa 1870s, is a superb
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20th Century Louis XV Style French Bureau Plat or Desk after Francois Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XV style French Bureau plat or desk after Francois Linke Table top covered
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French Palatial Louis XV Gilt Bronze Bureau-Plat Cartonnier '19th Century'
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Inlaid Bureau-Plat Cartonnier with signed clock by Le Roy Paris (19th Century) Dimensions: 53 ½" x 62"W x 35"D.
Wood, Rosewood, Tulipwood
$6,647Sale Price|51% Off
Royal French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style After Francois Linke, Paris Solid Mahogany rood and
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A François Linke Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bureau à Cylindre
Located in New York, NY
, index number 40. Maker: François Linke (1855-1946) Origin: Paris, France Date: late 19th century
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Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke, Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Forney, TX
, 1734-1806) and later reproduced by Francois Linke (French, 1855-1946). Signed bronze mounts, Marco
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. mahogany and ormolu writing desk, attributed to F
Ormolu
$6,313Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Writing Table
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
feet. In the style of 'Linke'.
Ormolu
Unavailable|$53,186
French marquetry desk by Linke
By François Linke
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
the locks "CT LINKE PARIS". This model is similar to the one used by François Linke in his personal
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19th Century French Louis XV Writing Desk by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV mahogany and parquetry writing desk. Fine gilt bronze mounts signed F
Kingwood
Sold|$48,500
Antique French Marquetry Desk by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Tarzana, CA
central drawer, on cabriolet legs with bronze sabots. Signed: F. Linke Francois Linke (1855-1946) was
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Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Desk by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine Louis XVI mahogany and parquetry writing desk. Fine gilt bronze mounts and a leather
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Louis XV Style Desk Stamped François Linke, circa 1860
By François Linke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
foliage, ingot mould. On cabriole legs with scrolled sabots. Stamped Linke, circa 1860.
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Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood Writing Table by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted Kingwood veneered writing table with original inset green
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Very Fine 19th Century French Writing Desk Signed F Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze writing desk signed F Linke. Fine
Mahogany
French 19th Century Bureau Plat and Desk Chair, Possibly by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bureau plat and its matching desk chair, after a model by Charles Cressent, possibly by Francois Linke
Ormolu
Antique French 19th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Ormolu Writing Desk Table Linke
By François Linke
Located in Portland, OR
mounts, attributed to Francois Linke, Circa 1895. The desk is of the highest quality with the original
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French Regence Style Bureauplat Manner of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Manhasset, NY
foliage, ending on bronze claw feet. A finely custom-made piece in the manner or Francois Linke.
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI roll top desk by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
Francois Linke . The finest gilt bronze mounts with a marquetry center panel of floral design . The
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Paint Decorated Antique French Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk Table Manner Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Regency style 1 drawer inlaid writing desk with a professionally hand-painted swan scene on a pond
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19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk by F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Dallas, TX
desk. Fine gilt bronze detail. Leather writing surface. Lockplate signed CT LINKE with an index number.
Mahogany
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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