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French Desk Writing Table Empire Style Midcentury

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century The petite mahogany knee-hole desk with a central drawer and two slender
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk
French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk

French, Mid-19th Century Empire-Style Desk

H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 31.25 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Empire style bureau plat, or executive desk, with five dovetailed
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat

French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat

H 30.25 in W 63 in D 31.25 in
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French mid-century (1940s) ebonized and mirrored desk with five drawers and an off-white leather
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mirror, Leather, Wood

French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen
French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen

French Mid-Century Ebonized and Mirrored Desk, by Maison Jansen

H 31.5 in W 33 in D 68.5 in
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 30.71 in
Brass and Steel Desk by Maison Jansen, France 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in L'Escala, ES
was redecorated by Stéphane Boudin. Boudin furnished the room primarily in the American Empire style
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Brass and Steel Desk by Maison Jansen, France 1960s
Brass and Steel Desk by Maison Jansen, France 1960s

Brass and Steel Desk by Maison Jansen, France 1960s

H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning rare midcentury French mixed metal two-tier table attributed to luxury Parisian design
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron

French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table
French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table

French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table

H 21.75 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

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Leather, Fruitwood

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant

H 56.75 in W 41 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Forney, TX
table, dining room server, writing desk, or placed in the foyer - entry as a stunning yet reserved
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Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl

19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table
19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table

19th Century Continental Biedermeier Period Figured Maple Table

H 29.5 in W 44 in D 25.75 in
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and refined Louis XV poudreuse or dressing table made in Napoleon III-era France, mid
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror

H 76 in W 78 in D 43 in

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Located in London, GB
A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and aca...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes
Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes

Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes

H 81 in W 43 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau Plat, or Writing Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Double sided, the back has false drawers so this desk may be free floated in a room. Four dov...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau Plat, or Writing Desk
19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau Plat, or Writing Desk

19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau Plat, or Writing Desk

H 29 in W 45 in D 24.25 in
Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Vintage 1960s American Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960

Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960

H 30 in W 51 in D 27 in
Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic large partners desk in the Regency manner True partners desk with drawers and cupboards on both sides Features solid oak drawer linings and brass drop handle Good size so p...
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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks

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Walnut

Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk
Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk

Regency Partners Desk Walnut Library Desk

H 30 in W 76 in D 42 in
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table

H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5272 Fine quality 19th century mahogany writing desk of goods proportions, having new tooled black leather to the top flanked by two sliders above long centre drawer flanked by tw...
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

19th Century Mahogany Writing Table

H 30.315 in W 51.181 in D 27.559 in
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with original distressed green leather top Plea...
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP

VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP

H 30.12 in W 53.35 in D 29.14 in
Directoire Desk, France 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Directoire style desk dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The desk has a pretty mahogany veneer and is additionally embellished with brass fillets. The to...
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Antique 1870s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Directoire Desk, France 19th century
Directoire Desk, France 19th century

Directoire Desk, France 19th century

H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and elegant Directoire style silver leaf settee with black raw silk upholstery on tufted back, seat and padded arms, France, 1950s. This settee was likely designed as a spe...
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Settees

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Silk, Wood

Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk
Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk

Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk

H 35.75 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
French Empire Style Bronze and Mahogany Desk Leather
Located in Lyon, FR
Very decorative French desk in the empire style. Structure in solid mahogany and veneered, it is composed of an empire green leather under hand, three drawers with double handles and...
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Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Empire Style Bronze and Mahogany Desk Leather
French Empire Style Bronze and Mahogany Desk Leather

French Empire Style Bronze and Mahogany Desk Leather

H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 64.57 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

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Wood, Pine

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840’s. It is of amazing quality and is of lovely proportions. The top has three...
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk
Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk

Antique William IV Leather Writing Table / Desk

H 29 in W 43 in D 22 in
French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s brass mounted black lacquered bureau plat /writing desk with tan leather inset top above a range of frieze drawers (attributed to Jacques Adnet).  
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk
French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk

French Jacques Adnet Brass Mounted Black Lacquered Writing Desk

H 29.75 in W 71 in D 32.5 in
Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Oval Dining Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) ebonized oval dining table with gilt trim on fluted legs,border and apron with 3 leaves 20" each. (Stamped: JANSEN)
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Oval Dining Table
Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Oval Dining Table

Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Oval Dining Table

H 30 in W 63 in D 45.5 in
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Large Mahogany Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Louis XVI style mahogany desk dates from the 1830s. Generously sized at over five feet wide, this desk is finished on both sides and can float in a room. Front ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Brass

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Large Mahogany Desk with Green Leather Top
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Large Mahogany Desk with Green Leather Top

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Large Mahogany Desk with Green Leather Top

H 12 in W 63.12 in D 34.75 in
English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by an English cabinetmaker with whom we have been associated for over 30 years, this walnut writing desk has Classic lines that would blend well in a modern setting. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut, Burl

English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table
English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table

English Walnut Burl Three-Drawer Writing Table

H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in

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Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Writing Desk by Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Louis XV style ormolu-mounted tulipwood, amaranth, satinwood and marquetry lady's writing table
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Writing Desk by Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Writing Desk by Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Writing Desk by Beurdeley, France, Circa 1880

H 29.5 in W 21.25 in D 13.25 in
French Desk Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century exotic wood writing desk, the top is recovered of green oil cloth. Three drawers
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Vintage 1910s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Desk Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century
French Desk Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century

French Desk Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century

H 29.34 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in
French Oak Two Sided Desk Leather Top Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century oak two sided desk, the top is recovered of green leather Nine drawers on a
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

French Oak Two Sided Desk Leather Top Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century
French Oak Two Sided Desk Leather Top Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century

French Oak Two Sided Desk Leather Top Writing Table Empire Style, Mid-Century

H 30.71 in W 48.82 in D 29.53 in
French Empire Style Leather Top Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Empire style mahogany desk with leather top. Pullout / pull-out extensions on both sides
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Empire Style Leather Top Mahogany Desk
French Empire Style Leather Top Mahogany Desk

French Empire Style Leather Top Mahogany Desk

H 30.25 in W 55.5 in D 29 in
French Ormolu Empire Style Desk in Kingwood Brass Details
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and practical French ormolu empire style desk made from Kingwood with a green leather
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Kingwood

French Ormolu Empire Style Desk in Kingwood Brass Details
French Ormolu Empire Style Desk in Kingwood Brass Details

French Ormolu Empire Style Desk in Kingwood Brass Details

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Brass Desk
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century mahogany desk of good scale, the tooled leather overhanging top with side candle
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Brass Desk
Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Brass Desk

Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Brass Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 32 in
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
ruler, King Louis XVIII (1815-1823) preferred the Empire style, so French furniture made in this design
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Oak

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 52 in D 26 in
Italian Empire Revival Mahogany 1930s Cornucopia X-Form Base Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian mahogany Empire Revival desk with frieze drawer and curule base from the 1930s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Italian Empire Revival Mahogany 1930s Cornucopia X-Form Base Desk
Italian Empire Revival Mahogany 1930s Cornucopia X-Form Base Desk

Italian Empire Revival Mahogany 1930s Cornucopia X-Form Base Desk

H 30 in W 42 in D 22 in
Brass and Steel Desk 1970s by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
the room primarily in the American Empire style with many pieces by the cabinetmaker Charles-Honoré
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass and Steel Desk 1970s by Maison Jansen
Brass and Steel Desk 1970s by Maison Jansen

Brass and Steel Desk 1970s by Maison Jansen

H 31.89 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
writing table; it was made of the highest quality dark walnut; it has four convenient drawers at the front
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks

Materials

Walnut

Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table
Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table

Restoration Style Double-Faced Desk Table

H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very small French Empire style walnut drop-front secretary with dark grey marble top from the mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Night Stands

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Marble

Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary
Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary

Petite 1860s French Empire Style Walnut and Marble Drop-Front Secretary

H 33.75 in W 29.25 in D 16.5 in
20th Century Mahogany Wood French Empire Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Empire style furniture in mahogany wood with rich
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Empire Style Writing Desk, 1950
20th Century Mahogany Wood French Empire Style Writing Desk, 1950

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Empire Style Writing Desk, 1950

H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Empire style mahogany veneer executive desk with four dovetailed drawers and pull-out side
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Executive Desk
Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Executive Desk

Vintage French Empire Style Mahogany Executive Desk

H 30.25 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
French Vintage Empire Style Mahogany Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Empire style mahogany veneer desk, or bureau plat, with four dovetailed drawers. Green
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Empire Style Mahogany Desk or Bureau Plat
French Vintage Empire Style Mahogany Desk or Bureau Plat

French Vintage Empire Style Mahogany Desk or Bureau Plat

H 30.5 in W 55 in D 29.5 in
Empire Black Writing Desk with Original Tooled Leather Top
Located in Wichita, KS
French 1940s ‘Louis XVI Style’ ebonized desk with original leather top and key. Dimensions 27" x
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Empire Black Writing Desk with Original Tooled Leather Top
Empire Black Writing Desk with Original Tooled Leather Top

Empire Black Writing Desk with Original Tooled Leather Top

H 30.5 in W 55 in D 27 in
Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top
Located in London, GB
rare grand French Empire style with ormolu topped pilasters and vituvian scroll details. The
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Mid-20th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top
Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top

Large Antique Empire Style Calamander Wood Desk Leather Insert Top

H 30.52 in W 75.2 in D 35.83 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Flame Mahogany Small Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce early Louis Philippe period (1830-1848) game table. Born in France in the early/mid-19th
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Flame Mahogany Small Games Table
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Flame Mahogany Small Games Table

Antique French Louis Philippe Period Flame Mahogany Small Games Table

H 28.75 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid French Vanity Table Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful French Napoleon III writing desk, second half of the 19th century. Rosewood, inlaid
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vanities

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid French Vanity Table Writing Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid French Vanity Table Writing Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood Inlaid French Vanity Table Writing Desk

H 29.14 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
French Empire Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lovely Empire style bureau plat with green top and painted black finish. The front of the desk
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Empire Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk
French Empire Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

French Empire Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 29.5 in
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