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19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country
19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country

19th Century French Provincial Writing Desk from Avignon Shabby Chic or Country

Located in IT

This authentic 19th-century French Provincial writing desk from Avignon features a beautifully time

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Diminutive Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Late 19th century country French provincial style diminutive writing table or desk crafted from

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and spacious French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with two drawers and white

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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk
French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk

French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Maple Top Writing Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk USA, Late 20th Century Cream lacquered

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage French Provincial Style Carved Antique White Writing Desk
Vintage French Provincial Style Carved Antique White Writing Desk

Vintage French Provincial Style Carved Antique White Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Matched Satin Writing Desk Vintage French Provincial 3-drawer writing desk with an antique-white carved

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Mid-20th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Charming Antique French Provincial Writing Table
Charming Antique French Provincial Writing Table

Charming Antique French Provincial Writing Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique French writing table from Provence, France with single deep drawer retaining its working

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Baker French Provincial Cherry Wood Inlaid Console Table Writing Desk
Vintage Baker French Provincial Cherry Wood Inlaid Console Table Writing Desk

Vintage Baker French Provincial Cherry Wood Inlaid Console Table Writing Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Baker French Provincial Cherry Wood Inlaid Console Table Writing Desk. Item features shapely saber

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

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Cherry

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk
Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

Maitland Smith French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk

By Maitland Smith

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Maitland Smith Philippines, Circa

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Late 20th Century Philippine French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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

By Amy Howard

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Paint

French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top
French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top

French Country Provincial Louis XV Executive Office Writing Desk Glass Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV style executive office writing desk with glass top. Item

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Mid-20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Walnut

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

French 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite mahogany and leather-top writing desk from France, circa 1840, ready to inspire you daily

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Rustic 19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Rustic 19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table

Rustic 19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming and rustic late 18th century country French provincial writing table or desk hand-crafted

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century

French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Fruitwood

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks

Located in Potters Bar, GB

condition ready for home use right away. The desk has a red leather top to the main writing surface. Some

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the

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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Secretary Desk By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s Floral Motifs, French

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Vintage 1970s American French Provincial 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

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XV White Painted Provincial Table or Desk with Six Drawers - could sit in the

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Antique 19th Century French 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

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful and unique writing desk is rustic yet utilitarian, and would work well as either a

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

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Wood

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage French Country Pine Wood Distress Floral Carved 1 Drawer Writing Desk
Vintage French Country Pine Wood Distress Floral Carved 1 Drawer Writing Desk

Vintage French Country Pine Wood Distress Floral Carved 1 Drawer Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Country Pine Wood Distress Carved One Drawer Cabriole Leg Writing Desk with Floral Carvings

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Late 20th Century French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

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

Located in New York, NY

A provincial green-painted slant-front desk, Northern Europe or France, early to mid-19th century

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

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Wood

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk In the

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Provincial Oak Table with Two Drawers, France, 19th Century
French Provincial Oak Table with Two Drawers, France, 19th Century

French Provincial Oak Table with Two Drawers, France, 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

authenticity with traditional French detailing. Perfect as a writing desk, side table, or accent piece, this

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table

Located in Miami, FL

, and one large drawer. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced. The writing desk dates back

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Wooden Desk
19th Century French Wooden Desk

19th Century French Wooden Desk

Located in High Point, NC

The commanding presence of this 19th-century French desk is attributed to its square pedestal

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio
Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

Custom Farmhouse Style Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom farm house style writing desk with pencil drawer. Can be made in any size and finish. As

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

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Walnut, Oak

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk
French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

French 19th Century Marquetry Inlay Desk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This captivating French desk from the 19th century is illustrated with a border of highly detailed

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Chair, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Chair, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Chair, Italy 1970s

By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with side bookshelf and the

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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak
Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

Large french writing table from the 1940s in solid oak

Located in LYON, FR

Large and beautiful solid oak table from the 1940s with spindle legs, used as a desk or display

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk

18th Century Country French Child's Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with

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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers and bronze

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900
Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900

Provincial French Tea Table with Drawer, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant tea table was crafted of in late-19th-century France in the Louis XV-style, defined by

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

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s
Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Early 20th Century French Walnut Venner Desk, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

20th Century French walnut veneer and marquetry dressing table with wooden drawers crest and bronze

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France
Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France

Located in Miami, FL

Ebonized wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four tapered legs with a central

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900
Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900

Solid walnut desk, popular art, France, Savoie, circa 1900

Located in LYON, FR

Unique piece, desk made by a Savoyard craftsman around 1900. Unique with its natural tree trunk

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Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century
French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this small antique desk in oak and pine, dating from the late 19th century

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Antique 1820s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk
Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Early 20th Century Walnut & Leather Secretary Desk

Located in Miami, FL

French, in reference to the sloping-front drop-down desk surface, this particular example features the

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

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Walnut

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900

Located in LYON, FR

with a metal cup handle adds to its functionality, making it ideal as a side table, writing desk, or

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console
Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console

Baker Country French Black Lacquer Gold Trim Leather Desk Console

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Black lacquer embossed green lather top French Provincial writing table or desk with three drawers

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s

French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s

Located in Miami, FL

Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Wood and bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire

1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire

Located in High Point, NC

This antique ecritoire was crafted in 19th century France. A heavily distressed wooden ecritoire

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console

By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Globe Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console Writing Table MINT!

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20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Chestnut

French Cafe Table or Bistro Table with Cast Iron Base and Carrera Marble Top
French Cafe Table or Bistro Table with Cast Iron Base and Carrera Marble Top

French Cafe Table or Bistro Table with Cast Iron Base and Carrera Marble Top

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic and versatile French marble top cafe table or writing desk with a black iron base. The

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20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Carrara Marble, Iron

Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top
Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top

Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top

Located in High Point, NC

A patinated ecritoire produced during the turn of the century in France, this desk organizer is as

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Wood

Exhibition Quality Library Table
Exhibition Quality Library Table

Exhibition Quality Library Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A superb quality C19th rosewood library writing table, or centre table, freestanding with full

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau
Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

$8,409Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Elegant Wooden Bureau

Located in Milano, IT

Rare solid wood desk dating from the early 1700s, fine French manufacture. The bureau is very

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Coffee Table by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

We are excited to introduce an extension of our ever-popular Brenne desk design. The Brenne coffee

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2010s Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

French Provencial Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture
French Provencial Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture

French Provencial Writing Desk by Sligh Furniture

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

French Provencial writing desk by Sligh Furniture Vintage leather top half moon desk by Sligh

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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Desks

Materials

Walnut

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French Provincial Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French provincial writing desk for your home. A French provincial writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 122 variations of the antique or vintage French provincial writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French provincial writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French provincial writing desk made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French provincial writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Hickory Manufacturing Company, Barbara Barry and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Provincial Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a French provincial writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $48,407 for the highest priced.

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 Provincial Writing 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.