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Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
A piece of history, a sense of timelessness, a finely crafted piece, this antique French Provincial
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Walnut, Oak
20th Century Oak Wood Renaissance Style French Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the early 20th century. Furniture of great character and quality richly
Category
1920s French Renaissance Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Wood Louis XV Style French Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French writing desk of the first half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture in walnut
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Empire French Writing Desk with Embossed Brown Leather Top & Column Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Empire French writing desk or bureau plat with embossed brown leather top, bronze dore mounts
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique French Writing Desks
H 29.75 in W 67 in D 33.75 in
19th Century French Writing Desk Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine late 19th century French writing desk secretary with dore bronze mountings and Marble
Category
19th Century French Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PETITE Size Antique French Honey Oak Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with
Category
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 32.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
Category
1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
H 29.75 in W 42 in D 23.25 in
Ebonized Antique French Marble Top Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Ebonized antique French writing desk with coral marble top, a single drawer, and cabriole legs
Category
Early 20th Century Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Marble
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century in Napoleon III style. Finished
Category
1920s French Napoleon III Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 45.67 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Wood and Gold Bronze French Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the late 19th century. Napoleon III furniture, wavy and rounded, carved
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 49.61 in D 27.96 in
Louis XVI Tulipwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive late 18th century French writing desk with a tooled black leather top, probably original
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Tulipwood
French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French writing desk beautifully finished in walnut, leather and inlaid burlwood veneer, is a
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 55 in D 30.25 in
19th Century Inlaid Wood French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Era Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 19th century. Napoleon III furniture in Louis XVI
Category
1860s French Louis XVI Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Canvas
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Inlaid Wood Napoleon III Style French Writing Table, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small French writing desk from the early 20th century. Furniture finished from the center inlaid in
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Writing Desk Secretary AND Chair Breton Brittany SET.
Direct from France
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 48 in W 36 in D 27 in
Antique French Neo Classic Art Deco Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive French writing desk having a dramatic mixed wood top crafted with a burled walnut center
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oak Library Desk Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
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~Lovely antique French writing desk, versatile for so many uses; in addition to serving as a desk in your
Category
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
H 27.5 in W 41.5 in D 26.5 in
Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice 18th century Walnut and Tulipwood leather top French writing desk. This is a beautiful
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Walnut
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating
Category
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Tulipwood
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900.
Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Elm
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This oak desk was made in France in the 19th Century. An original concept for a standing height
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant French ladies writing table, or desk made in the Louis XVI style.
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk is a wonderful example of the genre, refined over the
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak desk from France. The top is banded and has beveled and hand carved decorated
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
Category
19th Century French Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Mahogany Ladies Writing Desk Table France
Located in Munich, DE
This charming small ladies writing desk – so called 'Écritoire de Dames' was made in France circa
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 94cm
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French Louis XV style petit writing desk with gilt-bronze mounts, including escutcheon
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Desk ~ Writing Table is a classic piece with understated elegance
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ desk is an ode to a bygone era before the digital
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
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
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Kingwood Writing Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
19th century French kingwood Bureau plat writing desk. Beautiful Louis XV Form. Lacquered Bronze
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Desk ~ End Table is a work of the sculptor's art, that also
Category
1870s French Renaissance Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Kingwood
Antique French Oak Writing Desk Late 19th Century
Located in Toledo, OH
A late 19th century French two part writing desk. Oak construction with extensive hand carved
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
French Charles X Curule Leg Desk Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning French Charles X curule leg desk featuring neoclassical empire style cues. Fronted by
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Student Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ student desk is a remarkable example of the
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
its back facing the room, ideal as a window table or desk. The Walnut has a lovely warm tone with
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV writing table ~ desk is a handsome piece that is perfect for adding a
Category
1890s French Louis XIV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Patina.
Condition commensurate with age.
Gorgeous piece, see photos.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined antique French Louis XVI style writing desk crafted in exotic tulipwood veneer with
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
18th Century, Franch Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Measures: cm H 94 x W 83,5 x D 46; D with the
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its
Category
18th Century French Empire Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Diminutive French Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French writing table or desk made in a diminutive scale or ladies bureau plat
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
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The iconic Coco chancel lived with a Rococo writing desk just like this one and indeed this Bureau
Category
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Ormolu
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Vintage Boho French Distressed Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho writing desk. Made in France and the perfect amount of patina from the
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Metal
Antique French Mahogany & Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French bureau plat writing desk offers shaped mahogany construction with paneled case
Category
Early 20th Century Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Style 19th Century Ebonized Mahogany Writing Table Desk
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (19th Century) ebonized mahogany writing table desk with a leather top & claw
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
H 29.75 in W 65.25 in D 33.5 in
Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 39.38 in
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of
Category
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Oak
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Writing Desks
Materials
Ormolu
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There is a range of antique French writing desks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique French writing desks — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Antique French writing desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire antique French writing desks are consistently popular styles. Many antique French writing desks are appealing in their simplicity, but François Linke, Paul Sormani and Louis Majorelle produced popular antique French writing desks that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique French Writing Desks?
Antique French writing desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,797, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $1,733,426.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
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