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French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk
French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk

French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

French 1940s ormolu mounted maple writing desk with leather inset top above 2 frieze drawers on

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Ormolu Mounted Desk / Writing Table

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning and early antique French inlaid walnut ormolu mounted desk / writing table

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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

C19th French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV1 Style Writing Desk
C19th French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV1 Style Writing Desk

C19th French Ormolu Mounted Louis XV1 Style Writing Desk

By Paul Somani

Located in London, GB

Louis XV1 Style French Writing Desk In the Manner of Francois Linke Finished on Both sides so could

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

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Marble Top Writing Table/Desk with Ormolu Mounts
19th Century French Marble Top Writing Table/Desk with Ormolu Mounts

19th Century French Marble Top Writing Table/Desk with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Essex, MA

!9th century French Belle Epoque writing table with gilt ormolu mounts on the feet corners and

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rosewood Marquetry Partner's Writing Table Desk

By Jacques Dubois

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine quality antique French rosewood & kingwood marquety inlaid & ormolu mounted partner's

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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

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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

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

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

Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

Louis XV-Style Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

French Kidney-Shaped Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Late 19th Century A beautifully crafted French

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

Materials

Ormolu

Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk
Stunning French Empire Style Walnut Writing Desk

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

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

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

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

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

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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

French Ormolu And Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Plat Desk, 19c
French Ormolu And Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Plat Desk, 19c

French Ormolu And Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Plat Desk, 19c

Located in Cypress, CA

Exceptional Louis xv style ormolu mounted Chinoiserie lacquered bureau plat ,with leather inset

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

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent

French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent

By Charles Cressent

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and marquetry writing desk after Cressent. French, late 19th century Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Table
French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Table

French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th-20th century louis XVI style kingwood parquetry and ormolu-mounted ladies

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

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk
French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk

French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely elegant French 19th century Regence st. rosewood, ormolu and brass desk. The desk is

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

An exquisite and very attractive French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu desk. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century
Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous vintage French Louis Revival walnut, ormolu mounted, marquetry bureau plat

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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fruitwood, Leather and Ormolu Boulle desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by four cabriole legs

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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 striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

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

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk
French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk

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

French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Rosewood, Kingwood, Tulipwood, ormolu, and Incarnat

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and grand scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood and Ormolu desk. This

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century
Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century

Fine Antique French Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk After Linke 19th Century

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

A fine antique French wood, porcelain and ormolu mounted bureau plat, in the manner of Linke, Circa

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

walnut and ormolu desk. The desk is raised by most elegant circular tapered legs with fine mottled ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, kingwood and ormolu kidney shaped writing

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

By Befort Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and Ormolu Boulle desk, attributed to Befort Jeune. This high quality rectangular desk is raised by

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and ormolu desk circa. 1750. The Bureau à Cylindre desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts

Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI style side table writing table / nightstand with ormolu mounts. Unusual small writing

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke

French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, Ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French early 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk/side table
French early 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk/side table

French early 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk/side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most unique French early 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu desk/side

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table
French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table

French Marquetry Bronze Ormolu Mounted Center or Desk Table

Located in Miami, FL

Wonderful French marquetry and bronze ormolu-mounted table that you can use like a desk, console

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France
Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France

Louis XVI Style Writing Table or Desk with Leather Top from France

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome French writing table or desk in the Louis XVI style, featuring an embossed leather top

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu table/desk
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu table/desk

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu center

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

Antique French ormolu mounted roll top desk in the style of Riesener French, 19th Century Height

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

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

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Gris St

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table

19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table

Located in Martlesham, GB

A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved

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Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

A French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Ladies Writing Desk
A French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Ladies Writing Desk

A French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry and Figural Ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat desk, stamped by

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

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French Ormolu Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French ormolu writing desks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French ormolu writing desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ormolu. There are all kinds of French ormolu writing desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French ormolu writing desks bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French ormolu writing desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul Sormani, Henry Dasson and François Linke produced popular French ormolu writing desks that are worth a look.

How Much are French Ormolu Writing Desks?

Prices for French ormolu writing desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French ormolu writing desks begin at $645 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,933.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About French Ormolu Writing Desks
  • 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.