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19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1940s Drop Front French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s French desk with original faux leather books and key to lock and open both doors.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This amazing walnut desk has a slanted front that drops to reveal an interior writing surface and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Bombe Slant Front Ladies Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
French Bombe slant front ladies desk, the slant front is painted with a figure of a woman holding a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Desks
Materials
Brass
French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Early 20th C. Lady's Desk. Mahogany. Slant Lid Embellished With Mother-Of-Pearl And Colored Wood
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
gorgeous ORNATE French oak "abattant" chest of drawers with fall front desk/secretary~~four WIDE drawers
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 56.5 in W 39.25 in D 17 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood with Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.5 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style.
Direct from France, a
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 43.5 in W 38.75 in D 17 in
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped front with inset felt
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French Provincial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial carved beach and walnut bureau plat or writing table with a slightly antiqued and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Wri...
Materials
Wood
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
on the back with false drawer fronts, suitable for floating in a room. This desk has the most perfect
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Oak
French Fruitwood Regence Bureau Slant Front Desk, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence fruitwood bureau slant front desk with fitted interior, shaped apron with shell
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Antique Early 18th Century European Régence Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk/Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The desk is from the time around 1730 and covered with a beautiful marquetry of different walnut
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Petite French Louis XV Style Walnut Slant-Front Desk, Stamped, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stamped French Louis XV style small walnut slant-front desk with sliding inlaid panels, long
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Walnut Slant Front Dest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive late 18th century French Walnut slant front desk with geometric marquetry design
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Three-Drawer Commode en Arbalète
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut slant-front desk on commode from the 18th century, with star inlay
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 36.75 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Napoleon III French Travel Fall Front Desk in Rosewood and Boxwood Veneer 1860s
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III French travel fall front desk in rosewood and boxwood veneer 1860s.
With inset
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Brass
H 43.5 in W 22.25 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Kingwood and Ebony Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drop front desk. The desk is raised by four square columns joined by a bottom tier and decorated with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 48.75 in W 23.75 in D 16.25 in
Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Antique French Mahogany Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A freestanding 19th century French mahogany writing desk, the moulded edge top having a green
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Desk in Palisander
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual design of the desk makes it a very unique piece. Made out of Palisander wood, table has two
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
French Directoire style desk in oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This computer desk is proposed here in solid oak from France and is also available in cherry.
A
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm
This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Circa 1780-1810 American Slant-Front Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1810 American slant-front desk of well figured solid flame birch, cherry, and birch
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Antique Late 18th Century American Late Victorian Desks
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Birch
Antique French Inlaid Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely exquisite antique French inlaid bureau plat desk. This was made in France, it dates
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from France. The top is banded and has beveled and hand carved decorated
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Queen Anne Burled Walnut Slant Front Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine and fully restored Queen Anne slant front desk was crafted in burled walnut on an
Category
Antique 1720s British Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Butlers Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
contains many drawers inside of fall-front.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
French Art Deco Desk in Pommelle Sapelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An exceptional quality French Art Deco desk, produced around 1925 using solid Pomelle Sapele the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
Antique French Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French leather top bureau plat desk, made in France and dating from around the
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann Desk, France 1930's
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in New York, NY
A dévoré oak desk by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, with a tan leather top and small drawer to the front
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 94cm
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant French Empire bureau-plat or partners desk, The top, inlaid with a center-star-motive and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Desk is a splendid example of the style, rendered in
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Charles X Birdseye Davenport Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
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Early 20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century French Mahogany Empire Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Stately Empire desk on four monopodia legs painted a dark verdis gris, joined by two stretchers
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Bonheur-du-jour (Desk), Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood small-sized writing desk from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
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Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles Dudouyt oak desk with double base, made in the 1940s in France. The sturdy oak construction
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Desk Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome 19th century desk chair raised on turned front legs, on original brass casters and saber
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Brass Inlaid French Boulle Style Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century French Boulle style desk, brass inlaid on a black background with classical
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Black Lacquered Executive Desk, 1930s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stunning French desk from the 1930s with an elegant design characterized by linear and symmetrical
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, late-17th century / early-18th century, fall front bureau with gilded Chinoiserie Japanning
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks
Materials
Lacquer
French Charles X Curule Leg Desk Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning French Charles X curule leg desk featuring neoclassical empire style cues. Fronted by
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. solid Mahogany desk. The ‘Billet Doux
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
a large single drawer to the front, the back has a matching style so the table can be displayed with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
front.
His Tablet is made of green leather. Its locks are in gilded bronze.
France - 18th
The Louis XV
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French front desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every French front desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French front desk, we have 106 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French front desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French front desk, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Francois Archiguille, Maison Jansen and R.J. Horner & Co. each produced at least one beautiful French front desk that is worth considering.
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Prices for a French front desk start at $750 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $4,076.
Questions About French Front Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
- 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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