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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is raised

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock
20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock

20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French Art Deco bronze ormolu desk clock is made of the highest quality and perfect for you and your home

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu desk, modeled after Charles Cressent
Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu desk, modeled after Charles Cressent

Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu desk, modeled after Charles Cressent

By Charles Cressent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An important and most handsome French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu desk

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. mahogany one drawer desk. The desk is raised by four

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Ladies Desk

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century tulipwood, mahogany and ormolu-mounted Bureau de Dame Lady's

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Inkwell
French Empire Ormolu Inkwell

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

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk in the style of Linke
French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk in the style of Linke

French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk in the style of Linke

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk, in

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Leather Top Desk
French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Leather Top Desk

French Regency Louis XVI Kingwood Marquetry Ormolu-Mounted Leather Top Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding French Regency Louis XVI style executive writing desk with ram heads France, 20th

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ormolu desk, attributed to François Linke. This stunning desk is raised by elegant and slender cabriole

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk
French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk

French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most decorative French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu desk

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu desk

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880
Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

Fine French Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk with Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts c1880

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A large and impressive 19th century French pedestal desk, crafted in beautifully figured burr

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet
Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet

Fine Leather Top Dore' Bronze Ormolu French Louis XVI Desk Theodore Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

**French Gilt Doré Bureau Plat Desk by Maison Millet – Exquisite 1890–1920s Ormolu Masterpiece

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Desk, Signed Linke
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Desk, Signed Linke

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Desk, Signed Linke

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu desk, signed Linke. The three

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set
A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set

By Louis Philippe

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Louis Philippe bronze and ormolu desk set, comprising two ink wells and a powder shaker in the

Category

Antique 1840s French Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century
Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century

Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

x depth 3 feet Ormolu - (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th

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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk

Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

interior lined in red velvet. The desk includes two glass inkwells with brass lids. France, CIRCA 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Brass, And Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Brass, And Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Brass, And Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, brass, and ormolu desk. The desk is raised

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani
French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani

French 19th C.Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk Attr. Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine and Large French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Three-Drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat desk
French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat desk

French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany and Ormolu

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebonized Fruitwood And Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu desk. The Bureau Plat is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Brass and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Brass and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany, Brass and Ormolu Desk

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, brass and ormolu desk after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener and attributed to François Linke. The one

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble desk
French 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble desk

French 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Fleur de

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Bodart Ebonized French Louis XV Style Wrtining Desk with Bronze Ormolu
Bodart Ebonized French Louis XV Style Wrtining Desk with Bronze Ormolu

Bodart Ebonized French Louis XV Style Wrtining Desk with Bronze Ormolu

By Jacques Bodart

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elevate your study or office with this elegant Bodart French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, a piece

Category

Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu

1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!

Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk! Louis XV Style

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard

Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

After the model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806). Of the Napoleon III period, in the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Desk/Writing Table
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Desk/Writing Table

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ormolu Desk/Writing Table

By Conrad Mauter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period mahogany and ormolu desk or writing table

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger
French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger

French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger

By Maison Krieger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French late 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, and Ormolu desk, signed by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk

By Victor Raulin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu mounted

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood Partner Desk with Leather Top and Ormolu

Located in Dallas, TX

bureau plat. Crafted in France circa 1880, the desk is built of kingwood, walnut, and satinwood veneer

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk

Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk. Item features ornate

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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk

French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item

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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu
NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu

NAPOLEON III Antique 1870 French Desk Tray Set In Gray Marble And Gilt Ormolu

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

A Napoleon III desk set in marble and ormolu. This is a beautiful and flamboyant desk tray set

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold, Ormolu

French Louis XV Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

French Louis XV Bureau Plat Leather Top Desk With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A gorgeous French Louis XV style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk Mahogany, with bronze

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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson

Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson French, 1890 Height 74cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

François Linke French Louis XVI Ormolu Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk, c.1889
François Linke French Louis XVI Ormolu Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk, c.1889

François Linke French Louis XVI Ormolu Kingwood Bureau Plat Desk, c.1889

By François Linke

Located in King's Lynn, GB

acclaimed series depicting the British Royal Family, this desk unites the worlds of fine French

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

20th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
20th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

20th Century French Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A rare example of a French Louis XV style bureau plat with fitted cabinet back. A handsome piece

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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French Ormolu Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French ormolu desk for your home. A French ormolu desk — often made from metal, ormolu and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French ormolu desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French ormolu desk made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French ormolu desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Paul Sormani and Zacharie Raingo produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Ormolu Desk?

A French ormolu desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,185, while the lowest priced sells for $290 and the highest can go for as much as $247,737.
Questions About French Ormolu Desk
  • 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.