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Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.75 in
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Barley Twist and Caning Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique armchair was crafted in France, circa 1880. Built of oakwood, the armchair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
been hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed, the oak frame has been stripped back and French polished
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Roll-Top Desk with Gilt Bronze-Mounted
Located in Cypress, CA
This impressive 19th century, French Empire style gilt bronze-mounted Fine mahogany roll-top desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 51 in W 64 in D 30 in
Charming Desk Clock, Vintner Theme, C 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming desk clock in the form of a cherub holding a barrel form clock with silver face, flanked
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An outsanding Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted , Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk with top gallery
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French Louis XV ormolu bronze clock, crafted by Etienne Le Noir A Paris in the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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H 11.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish French / Belgian Art Deco vanity chair in Sycamore wood by Van der Borcht Freres
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 27.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Solid 18kt Yellow Gold Dunhill Ballpoint Pen, with French Hallmarks
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in valatie, NY
of these pens were made in France. Both of the barrels have the French gold standard hallmark, used
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
S.T. Dupont Olympio Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Diamonds
By S.T. Dupont
Located in New York, NY
S.T. Dupont Olympio Diamond Drops limited edition fountain pen with platinum plated barrel and cap
Category
20th Century French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Gold, Platinum
Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
by the Cartier branch in Paris France to the Louis Kuppenheim silversmith workshop. It was crafted
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Silver, Enamel
H 0.47 in W 3.27 in D 2.28 in
Antique Black Agate Pekingese Dog Mounted Ashtray / Match Strike Faberge Style
By Fabergé
Located in Atlanta, GA
, finely carved Pekingese dog and barrel (match holder) form mount to edge and match strike to side
Category
Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate
No Reserve
H 1.625 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Green Leather Folding Eight Day Travel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
, Model Number 1362. With a Jewelled eight day going barrel movement with fully jewelled Swiss lever
Category
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Second Empire Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine French clock, in an arched verde antico marble case, is set with a bas relief panel
Category
Antique 1860s French Empire Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Industrial Series Marine small deskset of clock, barometer and thermometer
Located in London, GB
and ribbed barrels that sit in the flukes of the anchor. On the left is a fine 8 day clock with a
Category
Antique 1880s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Rare 2001 Postponed Ryder Cup Waterman Ink Fountain Pen with 18K Gold Nib
Located in London, GB
yacht. The deep black resin on the barrel beautifully contrasts with the gold and silver cap band
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Specimen Cabinet, French Oak Cupboard, Secretaire, Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen cabinet, a French, oak cupboard offering a secretaire desk dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Model NDL 141B Nun Desk Lamp by Pierre Chareau for MCDE
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamp, Pierre Chareau boldly combined the sensual roundness of a solid wooden barrel with aggressively
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
Model NDL 141A Nun Desk Lamp by Pierre Chareau for MCDE
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lamp, Pierre Chareau boldly combined the sensual roundness of a solid wooden barrel with aggressively
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Bookcase, Cylinder Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Bookcase ~ Cylinder Secretary is a stately reminder of a bygone era! Hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Secretaires
Materials
Brass
England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco box desk lighter made in England.
A beautiful table-desk lighter, created in London
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Gilded Bronze and Marble Wall-Lights attr. to H. Dasson, France, c 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
composed of a barrel made of acanthus leaves supporting a truncated vase in Bleu Turquin marble decorated
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 24.81 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
Vintage mid-century Soucoupe Table Lamp by Aluminor
By Aluminor
Located in Beirut, LB
the shade.
It is an iconic piece of mid-century french Design. This table lamp can be used on a desk
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Louis XV Style Kingwood Bureau de Dame by Alphonse Giroux et Cie
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Montreal, QC
This parquetry desk has the attributes one would expect when bearing the name to one of Paris
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Jules Wabbes 'Tonneau' Writing or Dining Table in Solid Wengé and Steel
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Tonneau' model, named after the French word for 'barrel,' embraces a wengé wooden top crafted from
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 83.86 in D 35.44 in
French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful French Empire clock depicting children reading. The clock was made in Paris circa 1810
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Capucine
By Martin à Bagnol
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
maltese cross winding stops on both barrels,
anchor recoil escapement with silk suspension.
Alarm system
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Hour-Repeating Carriage French Clock with Half Hour and Hour Self Strike
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
hands.
Movm: rectangular brass full plate movement, gilt, keywind, 1 hammer/ 1 gong, 2 barrels
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 6.11 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Antique French Opera Glasses, Large & Original Etui, Case, Ivory
Located in San Marcos, CA
A most spectacular set of early to mid-1800s French opera glasses, or binoculars, much larger than
Category
French Desk Accessories
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H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 2 in Dm 2 in
Large Carriage Clock, Thomas, 8 Rue Abbatucci, Paris, circa 1880
By Thomas (Paris) 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
full plate movement, gilt, keywind, 2 hammers/1bell, 3 barrels for goinng train, strike and alarm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Dramatically-Carved French Restoration Mahogany Barrel-Back Desk Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dramatically-carved and handsome French restoration mahogany barrel-back desk chair with bold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
An un-touched original finish remains on this antique French Napoleon III desk chair. Structurally
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
English Chesterfield Leather Barrel Back Executive Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous mid-century executive office swivel desk chair featuring attractive French blue leather
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Style Marquetry Kingwood Satinwood & Burl Barrel Roll Desk 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style ladies desk offers deeply striated kingwood construction with
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 39 in W 29.25 in D 20.5 in
Barrel Shaped Occasional Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel Shaped Occasional Chair
Category
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
c.1910 French Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful vintage French barrel-back armchair with interesting bentwood stretchers. Completely
Category
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Linen
French Mahogany Art Deco Desk Circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco desk circa 1930s with unique shape.
With Bakelite and metal details and its
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Directoire Carved Chestnut Desk Armchair with Beige Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of chestnut and oakwood, the carved armchair sits on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Elm, Oak
H 29 in W 25.5 in L 29 in
19th Century French Directoire Carved Chestnut Desk Armchair with Beige Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
woman's desk. Crafted in France circa 1880 and made of chestnut and oakwood, the carved armchair sits on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak, Velvet, Elm
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Beige Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique armchair sits on cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Directoire Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Velvet Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1860, the antique carved armchair stands on scrolled legs, the chair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1870, the fruitwood armchair stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Macassar Ebony Desk by Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk chair available in open barrel style in Macassar and with wood inlay. Fluted legs and bronze
Category
Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Oak Desk Armchair with Green Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
The sophisticated antique armchair would make an elegant yet subtle statement behind a man's desk
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Chestnut, Leather, Oak
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
19th Century French Palissander Desk Chair with Leather Seat and Nail Head Trim
Located in Fayetteville, AR
nailhead trim sets this chair apart. It's barrel back, half length arms, and cushioned leather seat will
Category
Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Barrel Back Captains Directors Chair
Located in GB
frame has been stripped back and French polished from the ground up.
The only thing I haven't done is
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.88 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
French Bronze Trimmed Library Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
French Bronze Trimmed Library Chair,
Barrel Back, Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Seat, Supported
Category
Early 20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
French Folk Art Ink Blotter, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
French "Art Populaire" sculptural ink blotter, depicting two spotted horses standing on a barrel
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Wood
Baccarat French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau colorless glass and patinated bronze figural Inkwell designed by Baccarat. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
Gentlemans Compendium Ballpoint Pen by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
6-barrel calendar set within the shaft of the black lacquered pen, with gilded metalwork marked
Category
Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
New Cartier Crocodile De Cartier Exceptional Gold Fountain Pen Limited Edition
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of the best pens ever produced. Engraved gold nib with crocodile head, gold plated barrel, Peridot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk
Important Antique Chesterfield circa 1860 Restored Brown Leather Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important fully restored circa 1860 barrel
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.7 in W 29.93 in D 25.99 in
Stunning Restored Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Directors Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield barrel back whisky brown leather directors captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Period Louis Philippe Barrel Back Solid Elm Desk Chair or Bergere
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This lovely period Louis Philippe desk chair is made of solid elm. With a beautifully curved barrel
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Materials
Elm
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French barrel desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French barrel desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French barrel desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French barrel desk, those designed in Art Deco, Victorian and Empire styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French barrel desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, James Mont and S.T. Dupont produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a French Barrel Desk?
Prices for a French barrel desk start at $1,100 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $3,549.
Questions About French Barrel Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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