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20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
lordly Neo Renaisansce desk solid oak Masterful oak desk. Massive oak carved and partly walnut
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Antique Late 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer
20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer

20th Century Lordly Historicism Desk Solid Oak with Walnut Veneer

$4,646
H 30.71 in W 65.75 in D 33.86 in
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
with a fresh layer of protective wax in our workshop. This graceful historic desk is sturdy, clean, and
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desks

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Brass

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk

$4,727 Sale Price
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H 41.34 in W 42.33 in D 19.49 in
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent historicism clock or mantel clock from circa 1890 On the pedestal there is a figure of
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

$1,916 Sale Price
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H 20.48 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Located in Leimen, DE
seeking a historic European desk with refined lines and decorative artistry, this piece embodies the
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer
Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer

Louis XVI Desk, Germany 1780, cherry veneer

$7,205
H 38.59 in W 38.59 in D 21.46 in
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
headquarters. Franco Albini designed this historic wood desk envisioning a minimalist structure in which
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina
Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina

Franco Albini Cavalletto Desk Table For Cassina

$8,839 / item
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 27.96 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
desk exhibits historic knocks, marks, wear, and imperfections typical of functional antique furniture
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant

$2,885 Sale Price
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H 43.31 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
designers, this paint-decorated satinwood desk offers both historic charm and timeless sophistication.
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Antique 1890s English Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

$4,796 Sale Price
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H 36.75 in W 52 in D 24.75 in
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
additional support surface for the main desk. Historic piece of Italian design from the 60s designed by the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes
Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes

Grey metal & Pagwood 1960s Dattilo low desk/console by BBPR for Olivetti Synthes

$1,297
H 27.56 in W 44.1 in D 16.34 in
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
hand with a frame in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1790. The desk has old historic paint from
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs

$5,956
H 28.94 in W 42.52 in D 29.34 in
Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
few rent tables survive and they are usually only found in historic house and museum collections
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque
Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque

Table Rent Center Desk Tavolino Tuscan Italian Walnut Oval Baroque

$11,700
H 29.53 in W 46.66 in D 30.71 in
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Located in London, GB
A rare nautical desk set The lockable oak felt-lined case, embossed with the initials 'AL' of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram
Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram

Rare 19th Century "Yachting" Maritime Desk Set with Historic Monogram

$17,206
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 19.5 in
Antique English Silver Tankard Mug Ornate Hunting Scene Engraving, Collectible
Located in Wembley, GB
, desk accessory, or historic conversation starter, this vintage silver tankard adds character, heritage
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Vintage 1910s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Pewter, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

Antique English Silver Tankard Mug Ornate Hunting Scene Engraving, Collectible
Antique English Silver Tankard Mug Ornate Hunting Scene Engraving, Collectible

Antique English Silver Tankard Mug Ornate Hunting Scene Engraving, Collectible

$936
H 14 in W 12 in D 13 in
Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Candlesticks, Now as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classical and transitional interiors, ideal for flanking a mantel, adorning a console, or lending historic
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Candlesticks, Now as Lamps
Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Candlesticks, Now as Lamps

Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Candlesticks, Now as Lamps

$2,800 / set
H 18 in Dm 6.5 in
Arts and Crafts Side Table with Carved Floral Drawer
Located in Seattle, WA
side table, accent stand, or small writing desk, adding historic charm to any interior. Vintage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Arts and Crafts Side Table with Carved Floral Drawer
Arts and Crafts Side Table with Carved Floral Drawer

Arts and Crafts Side Table with Carved Floral Drawer

$1,516 Sale Price
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H 30 in W 29 in D 16 in

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Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Located in Senden, NRW
Luxurious desk set from Germany circa 1875. Known as the Grünerzeit or Historicism period this
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Antique 1870s German Other Desk Sets

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Marble

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble
Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble

Historicism Desk Set Made of Black Marble

H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture
Located in Senden, NRW
Elaborately crafted small men's desk from the Gründerzeit period. This is a beautiful restored
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Revival Desks

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Walnut

Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture
Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture

Restored Historicism Desk Secretary Gründerzeit Writing Furniture

H 29.93 in W 44.89 in D 31.5 in
Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works
Located in Senden, NRW
Extraordinary historicism bureau or secretary circa 1880 made of walnut with connected inlays made
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Antique 1880s German Other Desks

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Walnut

Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works
Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works

Historicism Desk circa 1880 Made of Walnut with Inlay Works

H 63.78 in W 37.01 in D 25.6 in
Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century
Located in Liverpool, GB
A unique, massive desk - historicism. Dated at the turn of the 19th/20th century. Made of walnut
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Mid-20th Century European Baroque Desks

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Walnut

Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century
Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century

Unique, Monumental Desk, Historicism, 19th/20th Century

H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
By Bruno Weil
Located in PRAHA 4, CZ
Unleash Creativity with the 1936 Bauhaus Avant-garde Writing Desk by Bruno Weil Step into the
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)
Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)

Sensational Bauhaus Avant-garde tubular steel writing desk by Bruno Weil (BeWe)

H 30.12 in W 73.63 in D 29.93 in
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A country late 17th century bureau from England, in wonderful condition for its age. The desk has a
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Antique 1690s English Desks

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Oak

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk

Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk

H 35.5 in W 45 in D 15 in
Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Beautiful original old desk with three drawers from the period between 1880-1920, historicism
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Antique Late 19th Century German Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk

Antique Historicism Oak Writing Desk

H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German historicism or Renaissance Revival desk from the end of the 19th century. This
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Antique 1890s German Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890
Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890

Large German Historicism Renaissance Revival Desk, circa 1890

H 34.45 in W 78.75 in D 37.21 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Writing Desk or Console

H 30.25 in W 48.13 in D 22.13 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style writing desk, console table, or sofa table By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Writing Desk, Refinished

H 30.13 in W 48 in D 22 in
George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Nelson desk from a Eero Saarinen designed building which was designated a National Historic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark
George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark

George Nelson Desk w/ Return for Herman Miller from a Historic Landmark

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 30 in
Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality desk by Baker furniture company. The desk is in very good condition with
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Vintage 1980s American Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table
Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table

Historic Charleston Baker Solid Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Writing Desk Table

H 30 in W 48 in D 23 in
Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Furniture in very good condition
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration
Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration

Historic Office, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration

H 29.93 in W 53.55 in D 28.35 in
Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
/ width 234 cm / depth 52.5 cm Desk: height 80 cm / width 175 cm / depth 86 cm.
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Chippendale Desks

Materials

Oak

Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910
Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910

Historic Office Set, Western Europe, circa 1910

H 84.26 in W 92.13 in D 20.87 in
French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic writing desk from France based on the Louis XVI style, this is an early 20th century
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20th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk
French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk

French Mahogany & Leather Reproduction Desk

H 30 in W 51.25 in D 25.63 in
Fine French Bronze Mounted Leather Top French Directoire Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French Directoire bureau plat desk captures the timeless sophistication of early 19th
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Bronze Mounted Leather Top French Directoire Bureau Plat Desk
Fine French Bronze Mounted Leather Top French Directoire Bureau Plat Desk

Fine French Bronze Mounted Leather Top French Directoire Bureau Plat Desk

H 30.5 in W 50.5 in D 24.75 in
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
centuries. This desk comes from an important and historic northern Italian family. The desk has been
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Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Desk or Writing Table

H 30.32 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk

H 95 in W 41.25 in D 24.75 in
Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp
By Arteluce
Located in San Diego, CA
High quality and heavy desk metal desk lamp by historic high end lighting company, Arteluce. Fully
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp
Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp

Postmodern Arteluce Desk Lamp

H 15.5 in W 24 in D 8.5 in
Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Collect This Desk Clock? Historic Brand Heritage Founded in 1832, Bailey, Banks & Biddle was among
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)
Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)

Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)

W 5 in D 0.5 in L 3 in
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
cire-perdue. Add a historic element to your desk with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In
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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique historic desk statue. A Continental, cast bronze mounted figure of Frederick the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian
Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian

Antique Historic Desk Statue, Continental Bronze, Frederick the Great, Victorian

H 8.86 in W 7.68 in D 4.14 in
19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterly oak desk. Solid oak carved. Slightly protruding top plate. Desk standing on paw shaped
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk
19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk

19th Century Historicism Oak Writing Desk

H 31.11 in W 66.54 in D 33.08 in
19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Musealer antique antler desk, circa 1840-1860. Massive oak body on cross, linked feet. High knee
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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk
19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk

19th Century Historicism Style Antler Desk

H 28.75 in W 50.01 in D 30.71 in
Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Hepplewhite style kneehole desk of the Historic Charleston Collection by Baker offers mahogany
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20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C
Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C

Hepplewhite Style Historic Charleston Baker Mahogany Kneehole Desk 20th C

H 30.75 in W 61.25 in D 27.25 in
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut four-drawer desk with aluminium J pulls, chromed steel legs, woven privacy panel and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 30.13 in
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut four drawer desk with aluminum J pulls, chromed steel legs, woven privacy panel and topped
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building
George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

George Nelson Desk from a National Historic Landmark Eero Saarinen Building

H 29.75 in W 60 in D 30.13 in
George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A two-piece desk and work station set designed by George Nelson for the Irwin Union Bank by Eero
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark
George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark

George Nelson Desk and Work Station Set from a National Historic Landmark

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell
Located in Tarry Town, NY
but also a beautiful decorative piece that adds a touch of historic character to your desk or
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

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Cut Glass, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell
Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell

Antique English Georgian Walnut Mahogany and Cut Glass Inkwell

H 2.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of 1920s Just Andersen desk lamps. A historic duo with marks from a 100 years life-time. * A
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen Desk Lamps, 1920s, Denmark

H 13.78 in Dm 8.67 in
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
cire-perdue. Add a historic element to your desk with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In
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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Desk Bronze, 19th Century

H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
process cire-perdue. Add a historic element to your desk with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In
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Antique 1830s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century
Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century

Antique Napoleon Bonaparte Polished Bronze, Early 19th Century

H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Historicism Baroque Revival Desk
Located in Senden, NRW
Antique Baroque Revival or Historicism desk made, circa 1885. The beautiful piece features baroque
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Antique 1880s Austrian Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Historicism Baroque Revival Desk
Historicism Baroque Revival Desk

Historicism Baroque Revival Desk

H 31.11 in W 56.3 in D 31.89 in
French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet
By Michel Dufet
Located in Oakland, CA
Important restored Art Deco desk by French designer Michel Dufet. This is a very unusual design
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet
French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet

French Art Deco Professional Desk by Michel Dufet

H 31 in W 57 in D 39 in
Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors
By Historic New England
Located in Allentown, PA
Sienna and ochre grain-painted lap desk in four colors wonderful graphic paint, circa 1830.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture

Materials

Paint

Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors
Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors

Sienna and Ochre Grain-Painted Lap Desk Four Colors

H 7 in W 16 in D 8 in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

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Mahogany

1930s French Art Deco Mahogany Secretary Desk in Geometric Lines on Tapered Legs
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H 37.8 in W 29.53 in D 20.87 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
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H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

$11,500
H 19 in W 44 in D 15 in
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century. This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fitti...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Secretaires

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Brass

Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak

Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak

$4,950
H 38.19 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay work. Free standing desk/reception...
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris

$9,475
H 64.97 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary, dating from around 1760–1780, is a fine example of Georgian craftsmanship. The case is constructed with quarter-sawn European summer oak, giving t...
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Antique Late 18th Century George II Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk

$6,254 Sale Price
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H 43.71 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in
Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk. Item feat...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

$3,950
H 45 in W 42.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

$38,000 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 9 in
Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Cartel
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Arabic numeral dial signed A.M. Blomberg, Stockholm, the case elaborately carved with opposing cornucopias, birds and branches, raised on a bracket decorated with shells and acan...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Cartel
Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Cartel

Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Cartel

$12,500
H 35 in W 23.25 in D 4 in
Midcentury Gueridon End Table, France, 1960s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Vintage Gueridon End Table - Elegant 1960s Design with Versatile Functionality Introducing a charming and elegant French vintage gueridon end table from the 1960s, a testam...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Gueridon End Table, France, 1960s
Midcentury Gueridon End Table, France, 1960s

Midcentury Gueridon End Table, France, 1960s

$5,044
H 22.05 in Dm 20.08 in
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved

Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved

$300,249 / set
H 137.8 in W 137.8 in D 137.8 in
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza is a remarkable work celebrating the splendor of the Renaissance Revival from top to bottom! The boldly gadrooned top edge frames ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Oak

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza

$4,480
H 38 in W 47 in D 21 in
19th Century English Writing Reading Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Mid 19th Century writing table in flame cut walnut with leather writing pad top revealing a built in adjustable slope. Circa 1860 this represents one of the finest examples of cabine...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Writing Reading Table
19th Century English Writing Reading Table

19th Century English Writing Reading Table

$3,262
H 28.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A glorious and magnificent 18th Century Italian collectors cabinet architecturally styled with pediment, columns and finials. This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay de...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet

18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet

$34,000
H 88.25 in W 55 in D 25 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic historic desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every historic desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer historic desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each historic desk bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful historic desk that is worth considering.

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