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French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk
French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk

French Empire Style Mahogany and Bronze Griffins Table Desk

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed 2 drawer table desk with stretcher, griffins, and green marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair
French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair

French Empire Revival Green Leather Top Bronze Griffin Mahogany Desk & Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Empire Revival Style Green Leather Top Mahogany Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk & Chair with Bronze Griffin Ormolu by Global N.Y.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk
Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk

Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Griffin Library Table Partners Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

The desk is supported by the four corner iconic winged griffins on a shaped medial stretcher with egg and dart carved border over four square carved feet.

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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell
Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

Antique American Bronze Black Americana Sculpture Johnny Griffin Inkwell American Bronze, glass c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 6.5cm x 8.5cm x 16cm Crafted around the turn of th...

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Early 20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

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American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance
American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance

American Masterpiece Oak Griffin R.J. Horner Library Table Desk 1880s Provenance

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Can you just see J P Morgan the baron of industry sitting in his grand mansion behind this power desk! An 1880s refined meticulously handcrafted heavily carved solid oak table desk ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian American Carved Griffin Desk Attributed to RJ Horner
Antique Victorian American Carved Griffin Desk Attributed to RJ Horner

Antique Victorian American Carved Griffin Desk Attributed to RJ Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This antique Victorian American carved griffin desk attributed to R.J. Horner is a masterful example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, showcasing the bold and elaborate designs for...

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Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Carved Mahogany RJ Horner Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Writing Table or Desk
Carved Mahogany RJ Horner Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Writing Table or Desk

Carved Mahogany RJ Horner Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Writing Table or Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is an iconic RJ Horner desk. This classic RJ Horner Renaissance style carved mahogany winged griffin desk can be used as a center table or writing table.

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American R J Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Carved Griffin Desk China Hutch
Antique American R J Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Carved Griffin Desk China Hutch

Antique American R J Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Carved Griffin Desk China Hutch

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American carved quarter sawn oak 'Griffin' china hutch/secretary desk, in the manner of R J Horner and Co, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Victorian R.J. Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Griffin Carved Partners Desk circa 1880
Victorian R.J. Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Griffin Carved Partners Desk circa 1880

Victorian R.J. Horner Quarter Sawn Oak Griffin Carved Partners Desk circa 1880

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

One is false and one is working on the opposing side. The desk is in very good condition and has beautifully carved griffins.

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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Large Griffin Mahogany Library Table in Manner of RJ Horner
Large Griffin Mahogany Library Table in Manner of RJ Horner

Large Griffin Mahogany Library Table in Manner of RJ Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Petaluma, CA

Horner, we certainly feel it is possible and is certainly in their manner. Note the winged griffins, the beautiful carved top, and carved skirt.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare RJ Horner Style Carved Winged Griffin Oak Library Writing Table Circa 1870
Rare RJ Horner Style Carved Winged Griffin Oak Library Writing Table Circa 1870

Rare RJ Horner Style Carved Winged Griffin Oak Library Writing Table Circa 1870

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous oak griffin writing table with gorgeous tiger oak gorgeous design and proportions. Could also be used as a center table in a foyer. Carved. Griffin detail. 30 1/4"...

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Antique 1870s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell
Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell

Antique Continental .800 Silver Figural Winged Lion Griffin Double Inkwell

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Continental .800 silver figural double inkwell offers central urn form finial with flanking winged lion griffins surmounting footed shell form tray with flanking lidded gl...

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Antique 19th Century European Classical Greek Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Vargueno Desk Cabinet on Stand, 1880
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Vargueno Desk Cabinet on Stand, 1880

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Vargueno Desk Cabinet on Stand, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

An unusual antique 19th century Spanish Baroque carved vargueno, cabinet on stand circa 1880. The two section desk and stand is finely carved with baroque grotesques carrying torche...

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Antique 1880s Spanish Baroque Revival Desks

Materials

Walnut

Inlaid Mahogany Griffin Victorian Philadelphia Secretary Desk Abatant Pabst
Inlaid Mahogany Griffin Victorian Philadelphia Secretary Desk Abatant Pabst

Inlaid Mahogany Griffin Victorian Philadelphia Secretary Desk Abatant Pabst

By Daniel Pabst

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Rare Victorian inlaid Philadelphia desk by Daniel Pabst. Winged griffins with a drop desk over two drawers.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Carved Walnut Italian Secretary Desk Abatant with Griffin Supports
Carved Walnut Italian Secretary Desk Abatant with Griffin Supports

Carved Walnut Italian Secretary Desk Abatant with Griffin Supports

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Italian Renaissance style secretary desk with a drop desk containing several compartments over 1 drawer and winged griffins.

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Fruitwood & Gold Leaf Chinoiserie & Griffin  Side / Desk Chair
Regency Style Fruitwood & Gold Leaf Chinoiserie & Griffin  Side / Desk Chair

Regency Style Fruitwood & Gold Leaf Chinoiserie & Griffin Side / Desk Chair

By Currey & Co.

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This amazing chair is a reproduction of an 18th century Italian chair by Michel Angelo Pergolesi. It features a carved gilded pagoda / umbrella over two griffin heads emerging from a...

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Early 2000s American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lady of the Flora Glazed Ceramic Planter Unique Edition
Lady of the Flora Glazed Ceramic Planter Unique Edition

Lady of the Flora Glazed Ceramic Planter Unique Edition

By Fort Makers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sherman has been included in group exhibitions at Aldrich Contemporary, Ridgefield, CT; The Power Station, Dallas, TX; Marianne Boesky Gallery, Brennan and Griffin, Front Desk Appara...

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2010s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Lord of the Flora Glazed Ceramic Planter Unique Edition
Lord of the Flora Glazed Ceramic Planter Unique Edition

Lord of the Flora Glazed Ceramic Planter Unique Edition

By Fort Makers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Sherman has been included in group exhibitions at Aldrich Contemporary, Ridgefield, CT; The Power Station, Dallas, TX; Marianne Boesky Gallery, Brennan and Griffin, Front Desk Appara...

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2010s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Oak Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Desk
Oak Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Desk

Oak Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Oak Renaissance style winged griffin desk with 2 drawers.

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Victorian Solid Mahogany RJ Horner Winged Griffin Writing Table Desk, circa 1890
Victorian Solid Mahogany RJ Horner Winged Griffin Writing Table Desk, circa 1890

Victorian Solid Mahogany RJ Horner Winged Griffin Writing Table Desk, circa 1890

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is one of RJ Horner's most iconic designs. The winged griffin desk with it's incredibly carved griffins guarding the corners of the desk and the unique faux drawer on each side ...

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Antique 1890s American High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs
French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs

French Bureau Plat or Desk with Gilt Griffin Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Empire Style Bureau Plat or Desk, France, circa 1950s. Elegant design in black lacquered wood with brass hardware and an inset black leather top. It is finished on both sides,...

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins
Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins

Carved Anglo-Indian Davenport Desk with Griffins

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An intricately-carved Anglo-Indian Davenport desk with all-over flower and foliate design with hinged slant-top writing surface.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Spanish Desk, 19th c. Well carved with Griffins
Spanish Desk, 19th c. Well carved with Griffins

Spanish Desk, 19th c. Well carved with Griffins

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Spanish writing desk Highly carved with winged Griffins Iron Stretcher Carve figures of warrior heads on the top corners

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Desks

Materials

Oak, Wood

Full Standing Mahogany Winged Griffins Partners Desk by Horner
Full Standing Mahogany Winged Griffins Partners Desk by Horner

Full Standing Mahogany Winged Griffins Partners Desk by Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Toledo, OH

Full standing mahogany winged griffins partners desk by Horner. Two dove tailed drawers.

Category

20th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Walnut Library Table with Carved Griffins
19th Century Carved Walnut Library Table with Carved Griffins

19th Century Carved Walnut Library Table with Carved Griffins

Located in Stamford, CT

Lots of nice detail with carved griffins on either side. Library table was "repurposed" years ago to be utilized as a desk.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Napoleonic Gold Griffin Statue Paper Weight on Marble Base
Napoleonic Gold Griffin Statue Paper Weight on Marble Base

Napoleonic Gold Griffin Statue Paper Weight on Marble Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Composition gold Griffin on marble base - a stunning paper weight or decorative object / Sculpture. A very formidable Griffin atop a marble base, also a wonderful paper weight in the...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Composition

Hand Made campaign style Koa wood desk by Griffin Okie
Hand Made campaign style Koa wood desk by Griffin Okie

Hand Made campaign style Koa wood desk by Griffin Okie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Campaign style desk with cowhide and copper accents and boat shaped top.

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Late 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Copper

Regency Style Mahogany Library Table on Griffin Supports
Regency Style Mahogany Library Table on Griffin Supports

Regency Style Mahogany Library Table on Griffin Supports

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A handsome Regency style mahogany library table on Griffin supports with brass mounts.

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Late 20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Gilted Bronze Griffins Legs/Hand Painted Porcelain Inkwell c.1920
Gilted Bronze Griffins Legs/Hand Painted Porcelain Inkwell c.1920

Gilted Bronze Griffins Legs/Hand Painted Porcelain Inkwell c.1920

Located in San Diego, CA

Blue ceramic ink well with hand painted flowers on a gilted bronze base with griffin Legs. Very beautiful and fantastic example of the elegance of the 1920's.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Griffin Paperweight
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Griffin Paperweight

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Griffin Paperweight

Located in Summerland, CA

Decorative and hard to find. Stately antique basilisk bronze holding a turtle. Basilisk is a mythological creature symbolizing power. Holding turtle symbolizing longevity.

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Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

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Located in London, GB

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French 19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Cabinet

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

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Located in Big Flats, NY

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Located in Paris, FR

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Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in London, GB

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Large Empire period boat bed and canopy

Large Empire period boat bed and canopy

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Located in Paris, FR

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19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner

19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk Attributed to Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

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Mahogany

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the griffin desk you’re looking for. Each griffin desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer griffin desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right griffin desk, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made griffin desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R.J. Horner & Co. and Daniel Pabst are consistently popular.

How Much is a Griffin Desk?

Prices for a griffin desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $9,742, while the average can fetch as much as $4,250.