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Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
hanging bale pulls and a single keyhole. The desk features Ming style feet, straight legs with small
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Leather

Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
Leather Top Writing Desk with Ming Style Legs
$6,240
H 30.5 in W 59 in D 37 in

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Romweber Keyhole Desk
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Nashville, TN
Hollywood Regency semi-circular desk with collapsable arms.
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Vintage 1950s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Walnut

Romweber Keyhole Desk
Romweber Keyhole Desk
H 31 in W 25.25 in D 54 in
18th Century Queen Anne Keyhole Desk
Located in Cloverdale, IN
English Queen Anne desk with banded top, pull-out writing surface. Central top long drawer with
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Keyhole Desk
18th Century Queen Anne Keyhole Desk
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
Desk by Børge Mogensen, circa 1953
Located in Paris, FR
keyholes. Desk “202”, Danish work by designer Børge Mogensen, edited by Soborg Mobelfabrik, circa 1953.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Børge Mogensen, circa 1953
Desk by Børge Mogensen, circa 1953
H 28.75 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Desk, Mahogany, Carvings, Brass Keyholes, 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
Small lady's desk in mahogany with carvings and decorated with brass keyholes from around the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Danish Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk, Mahogany, Carvings, Brass Keyholes, 1920
Desk, Mahogany, Carvings, Brass Keyholes, 1920
H 28.55 in W 32.09 in D 22.64 in
Danish Style Mid Century Walnut Keyhole Double Sided Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Danish style mid century walnut keyhole double sided desk Desk measures: 56 wide x 22 deep x 30
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Castilian Spanish Table Walnut Wood and Wrought Iron Keyhole
Located in Valladolid, ES
Castilian Spanish walnut wood table with wrought iron keyhole .The walnut wood was the most used in
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Antique 1860s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Model 64 Desk
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Denmark. This piece features two front drawers with keyholes. The top of the desk provides a small drawer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Model 64 Desk
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Model 64 Desk
H 33 in W 39.25 in D 27.25 in
1960s Maison Jansen Desk with Guy Lefèvre Brass Handles
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s Maison Jansen desk with Guy Lefèvre brass keyhole. The desk plate is black leather covered
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Vintage 1960s French Desks

Materials

Brass

1960s Maison Jansen Desk with Guy Lefèvre Brass Handles
By Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1960s Maison Jansen desk with Guy Lefèvre brass keyhole. The desk plate is black leather covered
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Vintage 1960s French Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare French Louis XVI Mahogany Antique Cylindrical Writing Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the same gilt bronze escutcheons used around each keyhole on the desk drawers, each being sand-cast
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Arts & Crafts Oak and Leather Partners Writing Desk, circa 1870-1890
Located in Shippensburg, PA
hardware and keyhole escutcheons. The desk rides on four castor wheels that allow it to be transported with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Orange Lacquer Bureau Plat / Baker Furniture Collector's Edition
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
keyhole escutcheons Desk is marked with a paper label in the center drawer and maker's badge in the left
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20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
keyholes with brass cylinders. The desk is accompanied by an original chair made of Cuban mahogany with an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1930's Art Deco Dominique Secretaire Desk with Keyhole in the Fitting
By Dominique
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Secretary attributed to Maison Dominique Mahogany, shellac hand polished Keyhole in the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Table with Drawer
Located in East Hampton, NY
Great looking Biedermeier nightstand/side table/desk with ebonized keyhole
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Tables

Materials

Wood

French, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Commode Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
/ desk front keyhole is encircled with molding details. Opening the writing desk gives the whole a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Antique Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Side drawers have leaf design brass handles and center drawer has a brass design keyhole. Desk is solid
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Antique Louis XV Style Desk
French Antique Louis XV Style Desk
H 30 in W 44 in D 27 in
Rustic Oak Library Desk with Five Drawers with Keyhole Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic oak Library desk with five drawers with keyhole details.
Category

Vintage 1930s Desks

Rolltop Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
rolltop desk with keyhole design
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Rolltop Desk
Rolltop Desk
H 54 in W 46 in D 23 in
Mid Century American Modern Console Desk
By Louis Mazor
Located in Baltimore, MD
Designed by Louis Mazor, this walnut console desk features keyhole accents and three drawers.
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20th Century American Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Cuban Mahogany American Writing Desk with Hidden Drawers
Located in Sacramento, CA
keyholes are purely decorative. The desk is 31.5" tall to the desktop and 39.5" to the top of the screen.
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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Secretary
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
late 19th century continental desk with brass keyholes
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Secretary
19th Century Italian Secretary
H 33 in W 54 in D 21.5 in
19th c. Beidermeier desk/chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful four-drawer chest with top pull-out desk. Brass pulls, keyholes, and skeleton key.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th c. Beidermeier desk/chest
19th c. Beidermeier desk/chest
H 37.5 in W 37.5 in D 25.25 in
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brown color. The front of the desk has three drawers with decorative brass keyhole plates. The desk is
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Desk
H 30.5 in W 55 in D 29.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI-Style Ebonized Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers with ornate brass keyhole plates. Accenting the desk is brass moulding around the top edge and on
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk in the Manner of Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Exquisite 1900s Art Nouveau Desk is made in the manner of Louis Majorelle and is made of
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century Regency-Style Rosewood Secretaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The facades of the drawers feature two decorative brass pulls each and a simple keyhole. The desk is
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Early 20th Century Regency Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Materials

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Located in Pomona, CA
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Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint
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Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style antique desk brass pulls table mint.
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A Pair of Empire Style French Bronze Gueridons with Black Marble Tops
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Antique William and Mary Style Oak Gate Leg Table
Antique William and Mary Style Oak Gate Leg Table
$3,500
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$2,800 / item
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Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
Mahogany Chippendale Style Writing Desk
$2,604
H 29.14 in W 43.71 in D 25.6 in
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Keyhole Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic keyhole desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and ormolu, every keyhole desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect keyhole desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each keyhole desk bearing louis xv, Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made keyhole desk over the years, but those crafted by Lajos Kozma, Baker Furniture Company and Befort Jeune are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Keyhole Desk?

A keyhole desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $16,350, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $185,000.

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