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Early 19th Century French Empire Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
Mahogany veneered French Empire desk. Leather insert top. Brass hardware on column legs and bun
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Antique 1810s French Empire Desks

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Mahogany

French Empire Desk work table, wood , ormolu , Bureau Plat
By Empire Furniture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and Amazing Large Empire French writing desk or bureau plat with embossed black
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Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

French Empire Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Empire-style bronze and marble Empire desk lamp. Measurements: Height of
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Desk Marquetry Inlay Harrods Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French Empire style bureau plat or desk Piece was originally purchased
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century 50cm x 26cm x 15cm good condition
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls. Back has gilt metal chariot and horse plaque. Top sits on turned trestle legs and stre...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Continental (possibly French) 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant Continental (possibly French) Empire bureau-plat or partners desk. The pearwood top, inlaid
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Pearwood

French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

French Empire Mahogany Gilt Bronze Gentleman's Desk
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship of the French Empire period. Crafted from rich mahogany, this desk features exquisite gilt bronze
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Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Empire Architect's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
French Empire architect's desk. Flame grain mahogany veneers, leather covered drawers.
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Antique 1810s Unknown Empire Desks

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Leather, Wood

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 Empire Style Bronze and Mahogany Desk Leather
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very decorative French desk in the empire style. Structure in solid mahogany and veneered, it is
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Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Bureau Plat Desk, Empire Dummy Partners Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire bureau plat Classic French antique desk in kingwood with ormolu fixtures
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Desks

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Kingwood

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer sell this stunning large French Empire style walnut desk having a gilt tooled
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Early 20th Century British Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Empire Clock Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Clock Napoleon III 19th Century in blackened wood, ormolu and stamped brass, circular bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th century French Empire Bureau Plat / Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French Empire Bureau Plat of Stately Size, the top inset with a dark leather writing surface
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its
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Antique 18th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Roll-Top Desk
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century French Empire style roll-top desk French, Early 20th Century Height 113cm, width
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Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 drawer table desk with stretcher
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Style Desk with Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
A perfect example of the Bureau Plat. French Empire style desk with wood marquetry and gilt metal
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Early 20th Century Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century Small Empire Desk, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Small Empire Desk, France, 1840 A simple yet elegant Empire-style desk, crafted in 1840. Made of
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Antique 1840s Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

French Desk Empire Bureau Plat Kingwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Cool French bureau plat or desk in the Empire manner Elegant piece with cabriole legs and crafted
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Vintage 1980s Empire Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Fine French Empire Design Oak Twin Pedestal Desk
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful French Empire design gilt metal mounted oak twin
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Early 20th Century British Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Neo-Egyptian French Empire Style Desk
Located in New York, NY
This mahogany desk in the French Empire style features extensive gilt bronze mounts on every face
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk, C 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style leather top mahogany writing desk having bronze mounts, claw feet and resting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EMPIRE STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY SECRETARY DESK Composed of 19th century elements ref
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20th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most elegant French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date. The
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Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

French Empire Style Mahogany Roll Top Desk with Bronze Gilt Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany roll top desk with bronze trim.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Empire Bureau Plat desk circa 1880 in the Directoire manner Top quality mahogany with a
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Antique 1880s Empire Desks

Materials

Wood

1800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany, Desk, Bureau
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany. Desk, Bureau!! Antique
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Empire Period Mahogany Desk Chair, Circa 1810-1820.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A exceptionally rare Period French Empire (1804-1814) walnut bureau a cylindre. Exquisitely
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted leather top writing desk. C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style mahogany bronze mounted, leather top writing desk. C 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
warm patina throughout. This French Empire or Napoleon III desk is stunning having been recently
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze

An Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, By Kahn, Paris
By Kahn
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the back of the mounts. France, Circa 1900. This Empire-style pedestal desk is inspired by the
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Bronze Mounts & Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man’s office or study with this elegant Empire armchair. Hand-carved in France circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany veneer. Rectangular cover plate over an inconspicuous frame. The base is arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table un...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings Great space
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Antique 1880s French Provincial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage French Empire Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Westfield, MA
This remarkable vintage partners desk by Maitland Smith showcases the grandeur of the French Empire
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Bronze Hunting Dog Marble Base Desk Pen Holder. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Empire Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant, Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800s Antique French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant, Desk!! Antique
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze & Marble Hunting Dog Desk Double Inkwell. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Empire Inkwells

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Revival Style Green Leather Top Mahogany Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk
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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A fine French Empire ormolu desk standish. Set upon a circular base with top and bottom mouldings
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Antique 1810s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Style Mahogany Writing Desk W/ Red Leather Top
Located in Astoria, NY
Handsome mid-20th century French writing desk, made in French Empire style and sourced from
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

French Desks = Antique Empire Knee Hole Bureau Desk, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French Empire knee hole desk we date to circa 1890 Wonderful French desk with brass
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Antique 1890s Desks

Materials

Wood

French Empire Style Ebonized Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) ebonized mahogany writing table desk with a leather top & claw
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

French Empire Bronze Dore Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore rectangular inkwell on 4 clawed feet with relief
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Egyptian Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze inkwell with silver Egyptian motifs and sphinx top.
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Figural Bronze Sphinx Green Marble Desk Top Double Inkwell. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table / Desk
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Empire Style Gold Leaf Library Table/Desk is a truly exquisite piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

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French Empire Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French empire desks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French empire desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. French empire desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French empire desks bearing Empire or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French empire desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Empire Furniture, Baccarat and Christofle produced popular French empire desks that are worth a look.

How Much are French Empire Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,350, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $395,000 highest priced.
Questions About French Empire Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In 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.