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Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.
Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.

Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.

$3,326

Writing Desk, Small Louis XVI-style Desk in Wood and Gilded Bronze.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Writing desk, small Louis XVI-style desk in marquetry and gilded bronze.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry

$4,250

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and featuring marquetry inlays depicting classic Hepplewhite themes which include lilies of th...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Satinwood

Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze
Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze

Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze

$7,483

Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze

Located in Brussels, BE

Desk, Louis XVI, Early XIXe, Mahogany Gilded Bronze

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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk
18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk

$24,709Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century, French Louis XV Wood Flap Writing Desk

Located in IT

Of particular value, the support bars of the flap, when open, are made of iron with terminal knobs in gilded bronze. The writing desk rests on graceful and sinuous legs with a slight...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table
19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

$19,000

19th Century Late William IV Rosewood and Gilded Library or Writing Table

Located in Hudson, NY

This very fine table made in England around 1830 to 1840 is produced in rare and costly rosewood. The top shows this wood to a degree as the choice veneers are book-matched making t...

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Antique 19th Century British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

An Organic Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles
An Organic Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles

An Organic Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles

$3,299

An Organic Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers & Gilded Handles

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Impressive Organic Hardwood Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit With Five Drawers & Gilded Handles.

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

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Metal

1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry
1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry

1980s Extendible Gilded Brass Office Desk in the Style of Rodolfo Dubarry

$11,225

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 Rústico" in the style of Rodolfo Dubarry, a popular Argentinian furniture designer w...

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Vintage 1980s Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century

$5,416

Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Italian Louis XVI Style Center Table or Desk in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 19th Century This exceptional Italian center table or desk exemplifies the refined elegance of the Louis X...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Giltwood

20th Century Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wood Italian Venetian Trumeau, 1960s
20th Century Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wood Italian Venetian Trumeau, 1960s

20th Century Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wood Italian Venetian Trumeau, 1960s

$4,038

20th Century Lacquered, Painted and Gilded Wood Italian Venetian Trumeau, 1960s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Venetian trumeau from 20th century. Double body cabinet in lacquered, gilded and painted wood with floral decorations of great pleasure. Trumeau for living room with three external d...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set
Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

$825Sale Price / set|44% Off

Gilded Age Silver Plated and Crystal Writing Desk Set

Located in Sheffield, MA

The antique silver-on-copper and crystal pen and ink desk set is composed a footed tray with two indentations for feathered pens or writing instruments, two lidded ink bottles with b...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Fire-gilded French Empire-style writing set Bronze ca. 1850 Goddess Psyche
Fire-gilded French Empire-style writing set Bronze ca. 1850 Goddess Psyche

Fire-gilded French Empire-style writing set Bronze ca. 1850 Goddess Psyche

$4,514

Fire-gilded French Empire-style writing set Bronze ca. 1850 Goddess Psyche

Located in Münster, DE

Writing Set France, circa 1850 Bronze with black patina and partial gilding, depicting the goddess Psyche; height 33 cm, width 30 cm, depth 15.5 cm On a austere, rectangular, dark...

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Antique 1850s French Empire Desk Sets

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Bronze

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Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s

Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s

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H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in

Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s

By Fornasetti

Located in Brussels, Ixelles

Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering and gold leaf covered wooden corpus. Matching a period full brass chair.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italain Gilded Desk
Italain Gilded Desk

Italain Gilded Desk

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H 30 in W 74.75 in D 35.5 in

Italain Gilded Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Gilded Desk with Carrera Marble Top

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Crawford Desk in Gilded Champagne Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group
Crawford Desk in Gilded Champagne Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

Crawford Desk in Gilded Champagne Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

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H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Crawford Desk in Gilded Champagne Leaf by Innova Luxuxy Group

By Innova Luxury Group

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Crawford desk features a herringbone pattern carved onto its wooden top. The hand-gilded, metallic finish is topped with glass for a smooth workspace surface. The hand-gilded met...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair
Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

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H 32.09 in W 51.78 in D 27.96 in

Antique Chinese Export Carved and Gilded Black Lacquered Desk and Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

A sensationally chic Chinese export dual pedestal desk with matching chair .The classically British dual pedestal design is embellished with Chinese carvings to perfectly mix the eas...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze
19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze

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H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Ancient and elegant small French writing desk from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, made of precious exotic wood with applications in gilded and finely chiselled bronze.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze

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H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in

19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Elegant desk in walnut wood, finely inlaid with a floral motif with fruit wood. Important applications in gilded bronze adorn the desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded
19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

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H 6.5 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Located in Brighton, GB

A Victoria green leather bound writing box and blotter Each with five mounted cameos mounted within gilded borders and centrepieces Measures: Blotter width 25cm, length 35.75cm,...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Leather

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk

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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 28 in

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk

By Karges Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executive Desk is an extraordinary example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Ebonized and Gilded Maison Jansen Style Writing Table Cartonnier Desk
Ebonized and Gilded Maison Jansen Style Writing Table Cartonnier Desk

Ebonized and Gilded Maison Jansen Style Writing Table Cartonnier Desk

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H 57.78 in W 24.25 in

Ebonized and Gilded Maison Jansen Style Writing Table Cartonnier Desk

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Maison Jansen style leather top ebonized cartonnier desk with gilt trim and two drawers.

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Early 20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Gilded Rosewood Leather English Regency Style Maitland Smith Writing Table Desk
Gilded Rosewood Leather English Regency Style Maitland Smith Writing Table Desk

Gilded Rosewood Leather English Regency Style Maitland Smith Writing Table Desk

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H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Gilded Rosewood Leather English Regency Style Maitland Smith Writing Table Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous yellow ochre leather top desk designed in the manner of the best of English Regency and finished with genuine gold leaf details and a beautiful rosewood case. The ...

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1990s Philippine Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

19thc. Carved and Gilded Writing Table
19thc. Carved and Gilded Writing Table

19thc. Carved and Gilded Writing Table

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H 27.5 in W 33.5 in D 25 in

19thc. Carved and Gilded Writing Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully Carved an d Gilded Writing Table

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

Fine Quality Gilded French Louis XV Writing Desk Table with Glass Top
Fine Quality Gilded French Louis XV Writing Desk Table with Glass Top

Fine Quality Gilded French Louis XV Writing Desk Table with Glass Top

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H 49 in W 34 in D 22 in

Fine Quality Gilded French Louis XV Writing Desk Table with Glass Top

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Gilt. Glass top. Removable top compartments. 48 1/2" h x 33 1/2" w x 22" d. Condition Gilt loss. Chipped wood. Wood missing from front.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1940s Writing Table, with Drawers and Gilded Bronzes, Italy
1940s Writing Table, with Drawers and Gilded Bronzes, Italy

1940s Writing Table, with Drawers and Gilded Bronzes, Italy

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H 32.29 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 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

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Bronze

Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry & Gilded Bronze Desk
Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry & Gilded Bronze Desk

Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry & Gilded Bronze Desk

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H 30.25 in W 56 in D 32.5 in

Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry & Gilded Bronze Desk

Located in Austin, TX

French antique Louis XV style rosewood desk with rich decor of gilded bronzes. Original tan leather top and French polish finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass
Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass

Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass

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H 32.29 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in

Baroque Antique Desk in Gilded Wood and Glass

Located in Milano, IT

Splendid and opulent antique wooden desk or piece of furniture designed in the 18th century, 1700. The desk has four gilded and worked wooden legs with embellishment curls, reminisc...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 51 in D 29 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French hand carved Louis XVI Walnut neoclassical writing desk with gilded highlights and timeless architectural styling is a most functional piece of antique furniture, ...

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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Lacquered Black Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Style Desk
Lacquered Black Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Style Desk

Lacquered Black Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Style Desk

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H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in

Lacquered Black Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Style Desk

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wood, bronze, leather, style- Louis XVI, Directoire, 19th century Measures: Length 115 Height 75 Depth 70 Very elegant desk. Decorated on all sides with golden decorative bronze...

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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Russian Flame Mahogany Brass and Gilded Regency Style Paw Footed Writing Table
Russian Flame Mahogany Brass and Gilded Regency Style Paw Footed Writing Table

Russian Flame Mahogany Brass and Gilded Regency Style Paw Footed Writing Table

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H 29.75 in W 45 in D 25.5 in

Russian Flame Mahogany Brass and Gilded Regency Style Paw Footed Writing Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superb Russian writing table with water-gilded gold details and brass trim. The table dates to the 1840s and will exhibit fading on it's base. The table is otherwise in exc...

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Antique 1840s Russian Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving 'Napoleon III'
19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving 'Napoleon III'

19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving 'Napoleon III'

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H 29.5 in W 50.5 in D 24 in

19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving 'Napoleon III'

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful black desk with red felt top and generous application of gold ormolu on drawers and legs.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored
Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored

Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored

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H 29 in W 53.38 in D 28.13 in

Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Country French Desk or Writing Table with a most unusual curved side. The bottom of the Antique French Desk is for the most part all original and we did not refinish the wood...

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Vintage 1910s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Desk, Black with Gilded Bronze Details
Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Desk, Black with Gilded Bronze Details

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Desk, Black with Gilded Bronze Details

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H 29.5 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Desk, Black with Gilded Bronze Details

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Louis XV style bureau plat desk, black with gilded bronze details. Tooled leather top. Ebonized. Dimensions: 63” W x 29.5” H x 31.5” D Leg space: 23.5" Side drawers (2): 13.25” ...

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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

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H 35 in W 27 in D 15.5 in

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

By Paul Sormani

Located in Portland, OR

A fine late 19th century antique French painted & gilded mechanical Cylinder desk, by Paul Sormani, circa 1875.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV
Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

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H 37.75 in W 30 in D 22 in

Bailey Banks and Biddle Vernis Martin Painted Desk on Gilded Background Louis XV

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic French-made Vernis Martin Paint decorated writing desk made for Bailey Banks & Biddle - the Tiffany of Philadelphia, PA.

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Vintage Desk with 2 Drawers in Silver Plated and Gilded Metal and Black Lacquere
Vintage Desk with 2 Drawers in Silver Plated and Gilded Metal and Black Lacquere

Vintage Desk with 2 Drawers in Silver Plated and Gilded Metal and Black Lacquere

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H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 27.96 in

Vintage Desk with 2 Drawers in Silver Plated and Gilded Metal and Black Lacquere

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Vintage Italian desk with 2 drawers in silver plated and gilded metal and black lacquered glass.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Silver Plate

Hollywood Regency Ornate Gilt Writing Table ca. 1950s
Hollywood Regency Ornate Gilt Writing Table ca. 1950s

Hollywood Regency Ornate Gilt Writing Table ca. 1950s

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H 29 in W 76 in D 41.75 in

Hollywood Regency Ornate Gilt Writing Table ca. 1950s

Located in Peabody, MA

Hollywood Regency gilded metal writing table (desk), ca. 1950s, in a rococo style with feather and scroll decoration.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

18th-century, Louis XV Rance Red Carved Marble & Gilded Iron Swan-legged Table
18th-century, Louis XV Rance Red Carved Marble & Gilded Iron Swan-legged Table

18th-century, Louis XV Rance Red Carved Marble & Gilded Iron Swan-legged Table

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H 31 in W 39 in D 20 in

18th-century, Louis XV Rance Red Carved Marble & Gilded Iron Swan-legged Table

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 18th-century French marble top table would be among the world's most lux desks, vanities or serving tables. Deep 'rouge de rance' marble top, a la Versailles, sculpted and burni...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Wrought Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry and Gilded Bronze Writing Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry and Gilded Bronze Writing Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry and Gilded Bronze Writing Desk

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H 29.14 in W 39.77 in D 23.23 in

19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry and Gilded Bronze Writing Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Spectacular 1880s French antique desk in precious rosewood and walnut marquetry. The line is typical of the Napoleon III with elegant wavy legs. Rich decoration in finely chiseled gi...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks

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Ormolu

Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk
Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk

Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk

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H 37 in W 28 in D 15 in

Hollywood Regency Era Italian Florentine Petite Gilded Secretary / Writing Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

For the Florentine collector, this is a rare find! It is a petite secretary with lovely fold out writing surface. It has quote a bit of stationary storage too. It is Italian and date...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Desks

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Poplar, Giltwood

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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.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.

Styles to Know

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece

Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.

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