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American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table underneath the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
H 50.01 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
arched. Fine chiselled bronze applications, gilded. Removable worktop / writing table underneath the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
19th Century Salon Empire Writing Desk, 1890
H 50.01 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
1940s Writing Table, with Drawers and Gilded Bronzes, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Tavolo scrittoio anni '40, in bellissimo legno chiaro lastronato, massello e intarsiato con trama geometrica, originale con cassettini e bronzi dorati come arricchimento, costruito i...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Winner Book Motif Leather Wrapped Maitland Smith Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome Maitland Smith leather wrapped writing desk having trompe l'oeil book decoration with two
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
Located in IT
iron with terminal knobs in gilded bronze. The writing desk rests on graceful and sinuous legs with a
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture veneered and
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture of beautiful lines and pleasant
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Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Italian Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century in Napoleon III style. Finished
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Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
contains blind drawers on one side. The gilded parts retain the original gilding while the wood has a new
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Veneered and Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XV Writing Desk
Located in IT
The elegant antique north Italian (Genoa) Louis XV period writing desk, called also bureau plat, is
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Italy Red Berry Lacquered Wooden Writing Table or Desk with Bronzes
Located in Brescia, IT
. We can find in this important writing table or desk the antique technics of realization about
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italy Red Berry Lacquered Wooden Writing Table or Desk with Bronzes
Italy Red Berry Lacquered Wooden Writing Table or Desk with Bronzes
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H 32.29 in W 72.45 in D 33.47 in
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke The desk has an estimated
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Desk or Writing Table with a most unusual curved side. The bottom of the
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Vintage 1910s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Elegant 19th Century Boulle French Antique Centre Table or Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle
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Antique 1880s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

20th Century Wood and Bronze Napoleon III Style French Writing Desk, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in
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Vintage 1930s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze Italian Napoleon III Style Writing Desk
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from 20th century. Napoleon III style furniture inlaid and veneered in walnut
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Mid-20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hardwood and Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Impressive Hardwood & Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit With Five Drawers & Gilded Handles. The
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Late 19thc Louis XVI Style Mahogany Brass Trimmed Writing Desk/Console
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19 century French Louis XVI style writing table and console. The mahogany table has a green
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Inlaid Wood Gold Bronze French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Wavy and rounded furniture, in Louis XV style
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Canvas

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
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and painted, enriched with gilded and chiselled bronze. Desk finished for the center, equipped with
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry
By Pino Rustico
Located in Marbella, ES
Handcrafted 1980s extendible mirror and gilded brass over a wooden frame office desk signed "Pino
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Oak Desk with Ebonized Accents and Gilded Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
craftsmanship. The desk features three dovetail front drawers, providing ample storage for writing utensils
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique 6ft 6" Victorian 6 Drawer Partners Writing Library Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
dates from Circa 1860. It features a striking inset green leather writing surface that has beautiful
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

20th Century Imperial Bureau Plat / Writing Desk in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
. It is a desk of superlatives and represents the highest class of writing furniture. A real eyecatcher
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Ebonized and Parcel-Gilt with black leather top and gilded greek key design trim. 2 drawers on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 21 in
Midcentury Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midcentury Walnut Desk. Built with a solid oak frame and with a warm walnut veneer writing top and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Walnut Desk
Midcentury Walnut Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 33 in
Classic Chippendale Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III style polished writing table with a rectangular top and three drawers. Above a frieze
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

Classic Chippendale Desk
Classic Chippendale Desk
H 30.5 in W 53.75 in D 25.25 in
18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table
Located in IT
The very unusual and particular center desk, called also bureau plat, was made in France, at Paris
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table
18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By François Linke, Claude Michel Clodion, Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Forney, TX
, petite bureau plat writing desk, library table or center table, lamp stand, hall console or sofa table
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Writing Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Having an inset green leather writing surface with gilt tooling. gilded ormolu mouldings and monopodia
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings and scrolling foliate mounts to the frieze, two frieze drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19thc. Italian Giltwood Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautirl Carved and Gilded Italian Desk
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Giltwood

19thc. Italian Giltwood Desk
19thc. Italian Giltwood Desk
H 31.25 in W 37 in D 21.25 in
George III Partners Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
George III partners desk. Red leather and gilded trim top with bronze mounts. Four drawers on one
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Antique Early 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

George III Partners Desk
George III Partners Desk
H 30.75 in W 54.75 in D 34 in
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

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
19th Century French Wooden Desk
H 50.4 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 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
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XV-inspired Writing Table Stamped H. Nelson, France, circa 1880
By Henri Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped H. Nelson Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table in kingwood veneer and
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Porphyry, Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
19th Century Baroque Style Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent Dresden Baroque desk, circa 1870 On three sides and in the top plate walnut root on solid
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Antique 19th Century German Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

19th Century Baroque Style Desk
19th Century Baroque Style Desk
H 31.89 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in
A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian fine satinwood ladies’ writing table attributed to Holland and Sons, the shaped top set
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Burl Wood Desk
Located in Houston, TX
20th century lacquered burl wood desk with three drawers supported with black columns and gilded
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20th Century Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Burl

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minister desk in mohagany gilded brass and green leather on the top The desk have two extensions
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Desk in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
H 30 in W 56 in D 31 in
Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a light grey. With gilded highlight trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
Art Deco Leather Desk, Light Grey
H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a dark antiqued grey. With gilded
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
H 30 in W 49 in D 24 in
20th Century imperial Bureau Plat / Writing Table in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
. Rectangular body. A hand painted picture badge on the front and side view. Gilded bronze decorations embedded
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Leather Desk In Watercress Green
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a bright green. With gilded highlight
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk In Pewter Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a rich pewter grey. With gilded highlight
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Leather Desk In Marlin Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a rich cobalt marlin blue. With gilded
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Small Double-sided Writing Table In Rosewood Louis XV Style From The 19th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb desk in rosewood Louis XV style from the 19th century Very beautiful double-sided desk
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Small desk with drawers. Finely decorated with gold and fake turtle, Boulle style. handles and
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
Louis XV Gold and Bronze Desk, 1950s
H 61.82 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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Gilded Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gilded writing desk for your home. Each gilded writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 26 variations of the antique or vintage gilded writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gilded writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right gilded writing desk, those designed in Regency, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gilded writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Innova Luxury Group, Maison Jansen and Pino Rustico are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gilded Writing Desk?

A gilded writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,873, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $113,251.
Questions About Gilded Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.