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French Provincial Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Writing Desk
French Provincial Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Writing Desk

French Provincial Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Writing Desk

$2,800

French Provincial Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and spacious French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with two drawers and white antiqued distressed ivory body, natural walnut top and ebony brown painted writing surfa...

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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk
Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk

Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk

$800

Antique Hand-Painted Floral Writing Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful and unique writing desk is rustic yet utilitarian, and would work well as either a decorative piece or as a genuine work space in an apartment, office, or bedroom. Pla...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950

$5,186

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Beautifully proportioned and beautifully crafted furniture is crafted from carved, lacquered, and hand-painted wood with floral decorat...

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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table
French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Desk Writing Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Louis XV style distressed painted desk writing table is a stunning example of antique-inspired craftsmanship blended with rustic charm.

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1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk

$3,720Sale Price|60% Off

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This important French brass inlaid paint decorated rolltop ladies writing desk is a rare and exquisite example of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining function, artistry, and elegan...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Painted Kneehole Desk
French Painted Kneehole Desk

French Painted Kneehole Desk

$2,057

French Painted Kneehole Desk

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Very good French painted five drawer kneehole desk, black leather top, side extentions, original working locks with key, brass handles, in very good overall condition. 29" high 52" ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Paint

French Bonheur-Du-Jour Ladies Writing Desk, Hand-Painted, Artist Signed, c. 1880
French Bonheur-Du-Jour Ladies Writing Desk, Hand-Painted, Artist Signed, c. 1880

French Bonheur-Du-Jour Ladies Writing Desk, Hand-Painted, Artist Signed, c. 1880

$1,250

French Bonheur-Du-Jour Ladies Writing Desk, Hand-Painted, Artist Signed, c. 1880

Located in Doylestown, PA

A special antique paint decorated French Louis XV style Bonheur-Du-Jour, ladies' writing desk, France, circa 1880.

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

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Ormolu

Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks

Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks

$38,735 / item

Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks

Located in København N, DK

True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

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Steel

19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk
19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk

19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk

$14,900

19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Renaissance Sculptural Leather Top Writing Table ~ Desk is a spectacular tribute to the wood sculptor's art! A brace of magnificently rendered cherubs appear on ...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak, Paint

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top

$5,995

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Writing Table with Painted Leather Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French faux bamboo writing table from the 19th century features a beautifully decorative form with a warm honey-toned frame, black painted panels, and a red painted leather writ...

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk

$1,350

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk

By Amy Howard

Located in Chicago, IL

Amy Howard Collection Antique French Provincial Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Writing Desk The Amy Howard Collection is a high end, couture line of furniture that was created over twenty...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France
Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France

$1,414Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Writing Desk with Flaps, Brass Ornaments, Late 19th Century France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique writing desk in black lacquered wood, with adjustable flaps on the sides, rich ornaments in gilded brass, built according to the fashion of the late 19th century in France. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Painted Leather Top Desk, Hand-Painted Oak & Pine, Circa 1920
French Painted Leather Top Desk, Hand-Painted Oak & Pine, Circa 1920

French Painted Leather Top Desk, Hand-Painted Oak & Pine, Circa 1920

$1,720

French Painted Leather Top Desk, Hand-Painted Oak & Pine, Circa 1920

Located in Southampton, GB

Pretty, French Painted Desk with Leather Top. One long dummy drawer to centre, with two working either side. Wear to leather commensurate with age. France, circa 1920. Height: 76....

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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820
French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820

French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820

$9,500

French Paper Mache Black Lacquered & Foliage Painted Writing Table, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French black lacquered and foliage painted writing table with hinged interior compartment, original interior locking mechanism with key, painted gilt foliage bulbous pedestal, and re...

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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer, Paint, Paper

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk
French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk

$3,353

French Art Deco White Paint Decorated Oak Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 30 1/2 in W: 73 1/4 in D: 37 1/2 in This striking French Art Deco desk is a refined example of early 20th-century European design, blending timeless functionality ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s
Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

$6,000

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Writing Desk, France, 1940s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Maison Jansen attr., Ebony and Parcel-Gilt, Three-Drawer Desk, France, 1950s Ebony and gilt Hollywood Regency desk. An ebony and parcel-gilt decorated three drawer desk or writing t...

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

20th Century French Writing Table Hand Carved and Painted in Louise xvi Style
20th Century French Writing Table Hand Carved and Painted in Louise xvi Style

20th Century French Writing Table Hand Carved and Painted in Louise xvi Style

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

20th Century French Writing Table Hand Carved and Painted in Louise xvi Style

Located in Sofia, BG

French wooden hand painted table with cognac velvet top. The table is hand carved with typical details for Louise XVI style like the gilt wood ribbons at the front and the fluted leg...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Louis XV White Painted Provincial Bureau Plat Desk with Six Drawers
French Louis XV White Painted Provincial Bureau Plat Desk with Six Drawers

French Louis XV White Painted Provincial Bureau Plat Desk with Six Drawers

$3,400

French Louis XV White Painted Provincial Bureau Plat Desk with Six Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XV White Painted Provincial Table or Desk with Six Drawers - could sit in the middle of a room, as this lovely classic French piece has three working drawers on ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Chinoiserie Desk and Chair French 19th Century Hand Painted Details
Chinoiserie Desk and Chair French 19th Century Hand Painted Details

Chinoiserie Desk and Chair French 19th Century Hand Painted Details

$2,550 / set

Chinoiserie Desk and Chair French 19th Century Hand Painted Details

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Chinoiserie Desk and Chair, French, late 19th Century. Both feature hand painted details. The desk or table is a versatile size and could be used as a desk or console table. ...

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Vintage 1940s Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Upholstery, Wood

Baker Furniture French Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Hand Painted Desk
Baker Furniture French Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Hand Painted Desk

Baker Furniture French Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Hand Painted Desk

$3,995

Baker Furniture French Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Hand Painted Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Chinoiserie style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Red lacquered walnut, with hand-painted Asian nature scenes, embos...

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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table

$4,500

19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Writing Table is a lovely piece of antique furniture that showcases the craftsmanship and elegant design of the Louis XVI style. This d...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk
Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk

$7,349

Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb Chinoiserie painted decorated French Louis XV bureau plat desk is a stunning example of 18th-century French craftsmanship, combining the elegance of Louis XV style with t...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th C. Painted Wood Desk w/Scallop Edged Top & Elegant Legs
French 19th C. Painted Wood Desk w/Scallop Edged Top & Elegant Legs

French 19th C. Painted Wood Desk w/Scallop Edged Top & Elegant Legs

$4,480

French 19th C. Painted Wood Desk w/Scallop Edged Top & Elegant Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French carved and painted wood table (or desk), with shapely legs and top edges, from the 19th century. This antique table from France features an overall rectangular shaped top wh...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

$3,000

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

A provincial green-painted slant-front desk, Northern Europe or France, early to mid-19th century, featuring gently curved cabriole legs and a lightly serpentine lower apron that len...

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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

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Wood

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table
Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table

$1,500

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table. Ite...

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Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Designer Writing Desk / Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style, Piano Black and gold
Designer Writing Desk / Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style, Piano Black and gold

Designer Writing Desk / Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style, Piano Black and gold

$4,846

Designer Writing Desk / Bureau Plat in Louis XV Style, Piano Black and gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Black designer writing desk / bureau plat in Louis XV style Piano black veneer on solid softwood with rocaille applications. extremely Fine, floral, silvered bronze fittings in the ...

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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk
Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk

Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk

$7,500

Hand Painted Paul Sormani Ladies Roll Top Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Hand painted. 1 dovetailed drawer. Flip up top containing felt top and 3 small drawers. Brass foot caps and trim. Dimensions: 34 3/4" h x 27 1/2" w x 17" d.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique French Bonheur du Jour Desk, Fully Restored Shellac Finish
Antique French Bonheur du Jour Desk, Fully Restored Shellac Finish

Antique French Bonheur du Jour Desk, Fully Restored Shellac Finish

$5,490

Antique French Bonheur du Jour Desk, Fully Restored Shellac Finish

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Restored Louis XV style marquetry desk featuring a new hand-applied shellac finish and exquisite ormolu mounts. This exceptional antique writing desk, historically known as a bonheur...

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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg

$9,430 / item

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black sycamore marquetry . This desk can ...

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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg
Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg

$10,023

Little Shanghai Desk in Olive Wood and Black Sycamore Silver Painted Leg

By Aymeric Lefort

Located in SENLIS, OISE

Little Shanghai desk in olive wood and black sycamore silver painted leg. There are two drawers on each side. The and sides are in olive and black sycamore marquetry. This desk can b...

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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard
French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

$18,650

French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Secretary Desk By Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

It is equally suited for use as a writing desk, statement case piece, or centerpiece in a refined interior.

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

$3,713 / item

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2''...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

$15,750Sale Price|20% Off

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Satinwood Parquetry and Vernis Martin Style Lady's Petit Writing Table Desk, attributed to Louis Majorelle (French, 1859...

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France
White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France

White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France

$3,713 / item

White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2'' Height 90 cm / 35...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Antique French Painted Wood Bonheur-du-jour or Occasional Table w/Single Drawer
Antique French Painted Wood Bonheur-du-jour or Occasional Table w/Single Drawer

Antique French Painted Wood Bonheur-du-jour or Occasional Table w/Single Drawer

$4,340

Antique French Painted Wood Bonheur-du-jour or Occasional Table w/Single Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French smaller-sized painted wood table, with single drawer, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique table from France features a rectangular-shaped top with lovel...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Ebonised and gold painted table, 1920s
Ebonised and gold painted table, 1920s

Ebonised and gold painted table, 1920s

$2,758

Ebonised and gold painted table, 1920s

Located in Lisboa, PT

Rectangular Art Nouveau console writing table, or desk with an ebonised table top and a gold and black geometrical pattern painted feet.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris

$3,536

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

ÉGÉE collection This secretary desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric combines the sleek and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural mat...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Ash, Wood, Lacquer

20th Century Bureau Plat/Desk high gloss white with gold after C. Boulle
20th Century Bureau Plat/Desk high gloss white with gold after C. Boulle

20th Century Bureau Plat/Desk high gloss white with gold after C. Boulle

$23,125

20th Century Bureau Plat/Desk high gloss white with gold after C. Boulle

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century Bureau Plat/Desk high gloss white with gold after C. Boulle This model was built by Charles Boulle, the most important and historian of Louis XV. Piano white Polished v...

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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Ebonized Bureau Plat With Leather Top
Early 19th Century French Ebonized Bureau Plat With Leather Top

Early 19th Century French Ebonized Bureau Plat With Leather Top

$3,800

Early 19th Century French Ebonized Bureau Plat With Leather Top

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An elegant Early 19th Century French ebonized bureau plat with a warm, well-worn leather writing surface set within a molded ebonized border. Three drawers across the frieze are fitt...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris
Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris

Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris

$3,712 / item

Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2'' Height 90 cm / 35...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris
Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris

Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris

$3,713 / item

Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2''...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Vintage Greek Key Vanity
Vintage Greek Key Vanity

Vintage Greek Key Vanity

$2,450

Vintage Greek Key Vanity

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Highly functional as a primary vanity or a chic writing desk for a home office, it features five spacious drawers adorned with dark metal bail pulls for ample organization.

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bureau Plat
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bureau Plat

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bureau Plat

$78,500

Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bureau Plat

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Orleans, LA

Form and function converge in this exceptional Louis XV-style bureau plat graced with eight elegant Sèvres Porcelain plaques. Framing these delightful, hand painted floral and fowl-t...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

$3,712 / item

Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2'' Height 90 cm / 35...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

$3,712 / item

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

By Éric Gizard

Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE

This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2''...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

$3,805Sale Price / set|30% Off

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the burea...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks

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Brass

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk
19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

$15,412Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A beautiful French 19th century Sevres style porcelain mounted bureau plat, having an inset leather top with a three quarter brass gallery, three frieze drawers, inset porcelain pane...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Porcelain, Mahogany

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk

$11,697

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk

Located in GB

A elegant French bonheur de jour ladies writing desk in kingswood and rosewood, with bronze gilt ormolu mounts to the legs and hand painted Sevres plaques.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks

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Bronze

Vintage Chinoiserie French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk and Chair a set
Vintage Chinoiserie French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk and Chair a set

Vintage Chinoiserie French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk and Chair a set

$3,495 / set

Vintage Chinoiserie French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk and Chair a set

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Chinoiserie or French Louis XV style ladies writing desk and chair both composed of black lacquered wood frames bearing a crackled distressed all over finish with h...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Brass

An Elegant French Louis XV Style Ebonized 3-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top
An Elegant French Louis XV Style Ebonized 3-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top

An Elegant French Louis XV Style Ebonized 3-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top

$7,040Sale Price|20% Off

An Elegant French Louis XV Style Ebonized 3-Drawer Writing Desk with Leather Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

of pegged construction the serpentine top with hand-tooled maroon leather insert above a shaped apron fitted with 3 drawers adorned with rocaille brass escutcheons; all raised on gra...

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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Desks

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Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

$975

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. Desk is with the original pai...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk
Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

$25,471 / item

Modern Writing Desk Walnut Wood Handmade Executive Desk Contemporary French Desk

Located in København N, DK

Gorgeous old walnut roots. Authentic texture and character of the walnut vein. Hand leveled, cleaned and filled with a black opaque resin that blends perfectly with the nut roots. Ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk
Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

$23,340 / item

Burl Wood Writing Desk Modern Executive Desks Contemporary French Office Desk

Located in København N, DK

Yellow Valley It was a very unusual project for me. I was approached by a man from the UK to make a table for his little daughter. The girl was very fond of dragonflies and insects i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

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Metal

French Provincial Style Laather Top Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s
French Provincial Style Laather Top Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s

French Provincial Style Laather Top Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s

$1,680

French Provincial Style Laather Top Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century French Provincial Style Leather Top Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a French Country Provincial style avocado green body with a brown tooled...

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Chinoiserie Writing Desk
19th Century Louis XV Chinoiserie Writing Desk

19th Century Louis XV Chinoiserie Writing Desk

$2,400

19th Century Louis XV Chinoiserie Writing Desk

Located in Charlottesville, VA

This petite desk has the most charming decoration. It is done in chinoiserie.

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Antique 19th Century French Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco
1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco

1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco

$7,830

1940s lacquered wood writing desk attributed to René Drouet French art deco

By René Drouet

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Rare '40s secrétaire attributed to French designer René Drouet. Structure in lacquered solid wood with attractive floral decoration on the top door (original paint, gilding and lacqu...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console
Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console

Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console

$3,800

Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique distressed finish writing hall centre table or small dining table with figural shape top. It features base with Fine carved finial and now drawer.

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20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Black Painted Century French Armchair
19th Black Painted Century French Armchair

19th Black Painted Century French Armchair

$1,410

19th Black Painted Century French Armchair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century French writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood.

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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French Writing desk with original paint and hoof feet
French Writing desk with original paint and hoof feet

French Writing desk with original paint and hoof feet

Unavailable

French Writing desk with original paint and hoof feet

Located in New Orleans, LA

Charming writing desk with drawer. Original paint worn in some areas.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted French writing table
Painted French writing table

Painted French writing table

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 40.5 in D 29.5 in

Painted French writing table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Painted French writing table with faux painted top, cabriole legs and single drawer

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted French writing table
Painted French writing table

Painted French writing table

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 40.5 in D 29.5 in

Painted French writing table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Painted French writing table with faux painted top, cabriole legs and a single drawer

Category

20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted Regence writing table
Painted Regence writing table

Painted Regence writing table

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 42.25 in D 25.5 in

Painted Regence writing table

Located in New Orleans, LA

A 19th century Regence writing table with applied relief carvings and faux marble top. Apron molded on all 4 sides with one drawer on tapering cabriole legs ending in escargot feet

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

MARGE CARSON Whitewashed Oak French Provincial Bureau Plat Writing Desk
MARGE CARSON Whitewashed Oak French Provincial Bureau Plat Writing Desk

MARGE CARSON Whitewashed Oak French Provincial Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 60 in D 34 in

MARGE CARSON Whitewashed Oak French Provincial Bureau Plat Writing Desk

By Marge Carson

Located in Charlotte, NC

A French Provincial style bureau plat writing desk by Marge Carson, of Pamona, California, USA. Whitewashed oak, slightly distressed, banded top with a bevel edge, subtle rounded edg...

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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Desks and Writi...

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Oak, Paint

Antique French Painted Writing Table with Two Drawers, circa 1900
Antique French Painted Writing Table with Two Drawers, circa 1900

Antique French Painted Writing Table with Two Drawers, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 31 in W 47 in D 35 in

Antique French Painted Writing Table with Two Drawers, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! An antique French painted writing table circa 1900 with two...

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table
19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

Unavailable

H 35.25 in W 39 in D 18.75 in

19th Century English Painted Wood Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

19th century writing desk or end table, with long, thin, top drawer and two large side cabinet storage spaces. Original patina, wear consistent with age and use.

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Antique 19th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Wood Painted Desk
19th Century Louis XVI Wood Painted Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Wood Painted Desk

Unavailable

H 84 in W 65 in D 110 in

19th Century Louis XVI Wood Painted Desk

Located in Lannebert, FR

19th century Louis XVI wood painted desk.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Black

By Tolix, Sebastian Bergne

Located in Shakopee, MN

- The flap desk, imagined by Sebastian Bergne, is the ideal size for small spaces. Store documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also a hole in the back for c...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in White

By Sebastian Bergne, Tolix

Located in Shakopee, MN

- The flap desk, imagined by Sebastian Bergne, is the ideal size for small spaces. Store documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also a hole in the back for c...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite
Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 41.34 in

Tolix Flap Desk Indoor Painted in Graphite

By Sebastian Bergne, Tolix

Located in Shakopee, MN

- The tolix flap desk, imagined by Sebastian Bergne, is the ideal size for small spaces. Store documents and pens out of sight beneath its two flaps. There is also a hole in the back...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Stunning Antique Italian Pedestal Desk, Vintage, Original Paint, Rare
Stunning Antique Italian Pedestal Desk, Vintage, Original Paint, Rare

Stunning Antique Italian Pedestal Desk, Vintage, Original Paint, Rare

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Stunning Antique Italian Pedestal Desk, Vintage, Original Paint, Rare

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

Her we have a very rare and stunning Italian desk for the early 1900’s. Original paint and features makes this a rare find indeed! You won’t see another anywhere, never seen one like...

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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French Style Black and Silver Desk
French Style Black and Silver Desk

French Style Black and Silver Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 42 in D 26 in

French Style Black and Silver Desk

Located in Glendale, CA

French style, black and silver desk is timelessly chic. This desk features a dramatic black and silver finish, leather top, (perfect for scribbling those handwritten notes!), and thr...

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Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique German Louis XVI French Painted Table with Drawer, circa 1790
Antique German Louis XVI French Painted Table with Drawer, circa 1790

Antique German Louis XVI French Painted Table with Drawer, circa 1790

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 38 in D 32 in

Antique German Louis XVI French Painted Table with Drawer, circa 1790

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome antique German Louis XVI period painted table circa 1790 having a large drawer. The elegant Neoclassical lines of this table with its straight tapered legs and symmetrical...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk
Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Unavailable

H 37 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Located in Boston, MA

Slant top green painted pine scribes desk. The desk opens to an adjustable height and has multiple drawers and shelves for storage, including a lift-up compartment hidden in the desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

1950 Form Libre Desk
1950 Form Libre Desk

1950 Form Libre Desk

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in

1950 Form Libre Desk

By Jean Royère

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A nice interesting "form libre" desk in the manner of j.Royere , it 's a 1950 french piece (only the laminated green top has been change because it was to accidented) ), the steel bl...

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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Painted Louis XV Style Table
Painted Louis XV Style Table

Painted Louis XV Style Table

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 70.5 in D 26.75 in

Painted Louis XV Style Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century carved French hand-painted blue-grey Louis XV style table, with sculpted apron and legs.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 31 in W 42 in D 20 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Kidney Shaped Painted Vanity or Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI lady's vanity / writing desk . This Gorgeous kidney shape desk can be used as a vanity for dressing or as a writing desk in your study.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vanities

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Wood

French Painted Writing Desk Console with Gilded Details
French Painted Writing Desk Console with Gilded Details

French Painted Writing Desk Console with Gilded Details

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H 32 in W 42 in D 16 in

French Painted Writing Desk Console with Gilded Details

Located in Troy, MI

French wood writing desk and/or console table with antique white painted finish and gilded details.

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Early 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Painted French Writing Desk
Antique Painted French Writing Desk

Antique Painted French Writing Desk

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H 28.75 in W 28.5 in D 20 in

Antique Painted French Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Painted French antique writing desk topped with tan gilt embossed leather in the Louis XVI style.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

French Directoire Painted Writing Desk
French Directoire Painted Writing Desk

French Directoire Painted Writing Desk

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H 28.75 in W 43 in D 20.25 in

French Directoire Painted Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Directoire style writing desk in painted walnut.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Painted Pine Writing Desk
French Painted Pine Writing Desk

French Painted Pine Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in

French Painted Pine Writing Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Ebonized table with worn finish all around and scrubbed top. Two small drawers on one side with one larger drawer on the other side; simple drawer pulls on each of the three drawe...

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Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Baroque Painted Writing Table/Desk
Antique French Baroque Painted Writing Table/Desk

Antique French Baroque Painted Writing Table/Desk

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H 28 in W 52 in D 24 in

Antique French Baroque Painted Writing Table/Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

If you're looking for a desk that doesn't have the typical visual weight, this antique painted writing table/desk is for you! Rounded edges are space-friendly, and pair of drawers ad...

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Antique 1880s French Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Belle Epoch Painted Writing Desk
Belle Epoch Painted Writing Desk

Belle Epoch Painted Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 41 in D 24 in

Belle Epoch Painted Writing Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely center writing table with one drawer.

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Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Writing Table
French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Writing Table

French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Writing Table

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H 31.5 in W 58 in D 31 in

French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk Writing Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A lovely French Louis XVI style distress-painted and parcel-gilt writing table, circa 1960s, the shaped top with beveled banding over a conforming case fitted with an opening central...

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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Painted Directoire Style Writing Desk
Antique Painted Directoire Style Writing Desk

Antique Painted Directoire Style Writing Desk

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H 29.625 in W 43.25 in D 23.625 in

Antique Painted Directoire Style Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French Directoire style antique painted writing desk in a “Trianon” gray color.

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Vintage 1910s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s

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H 28 in W 72 in D 30 in

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. The piece is beautifully painted in a worn. Faded finish. T...

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s

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H 28 in W 72 in D 30 in

French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. The piece is beautifully painted in a worn. Faded finish. T...

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

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French Painted Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French painted writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French painted writing desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 180 options for an antique or vintage French painted writing desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a French painted writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French painted writing desk, those designed in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French painted writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Aymeric Lefort and Auffray Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Painted Writing Desk?

Prices for a French painted writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $78,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.

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.

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