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King Louis Desk

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, dating to the 1870s, showcases the refined craftsmanship and elegance of 19th-century French furniture design. Crafted in ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight
Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight

Saint-Louis 1967 King Louis Bicentennial French Art Glass Sulphide Paperweight

By Saint Louis

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage French signed art glass paperweight. By Saint-Louis. With a sulphide cameo of King Louis XV framed by a garland of red millefiori canes. Commemorating Saint-Louis'...

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Mid-20th Century French Paperweights

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Art Glass

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger

By Maison Léger

Located in London, GB

Its design is based on the famous 18th century bureau du Roi (‘King’s Desk’) crafted for Louis V by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806) and Jean-François Oeben (1721–1763).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

$12,904

H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

This elegant writing desk was created in France in the late 18th century, during the reign of King Louis XVI (1774-1792).

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Brass

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

$18,101Sale Price|30% Off

H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

He mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Universal Exhibition was highly remarked with a Louis XVI style table, all made of bronze ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

$63,471Sale Price|38% Off

H 54.34 in W 37.41 in D 15.95 in

Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

He purchased the firm of the cabinet-maker Charles Winckelsen upon his death in 1871 and mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Univ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

$8,227Sale Price / set|43% Off

H 17.92 in W 5.12 in D 0.6 in

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

He purchased the firm of the cabinet-maker Charles Winckelsen upon his death in 1871 and mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Univ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

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Enamel, Bronze

Pair of Serpentine Cassolettes attr. to H. Dasson, France, circa 1880
Pair of Serpentine Cassolettes attr. to H. Dasson, France, circa 1880

Pair of Serpentine Cassolettes attr. to H. Dasson, France, circa 1880

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

He mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Universal Exhibition was highly remarked with Louis XVI style decorative objects and a tab...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Urns

Materials

Serpentine, Bronze

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Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk
Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk

Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk

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H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in

Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk

Located in London, GB

An extremely high-quality rosewood and king-wood Louis XVI style desk with ormolu mounts.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-19th Century Continental King Wood and Gilt Metal Mounted Bureau Plat
Mid-19th Century Continental King Wood and Gilt Metal Mounted Bureau Plat

Mid-19th Century Continental King Wood and Gilt Metal Mounted Bureau Plat

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A free standing mid-19th century Continental king wood and gilt metal mounted bureau plat of Louis XV design. The serpentine top with a burgundy blind and gilt tooled leather inset ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Pair of Candelabras Attributed to H. Dasson
19th Century Pair of Candelabras Attributed to H. Dasson

19th Century Pair of Candelabras Attributed to H. Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Paris, FR

He mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Universal Exhibition was highly remarked with a Louis XVI style table, all made of bronze ...

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Antique 1860s French Candelabras

Materials

Granite, Ormolu

Important "Enfant Guerrier" Mantel Clock, by H. Dasson
Important "Enfant Guerrier" Mantel Clock, by H. Dasson

Important "Enfant Guerrier" Mantel Clock, by H. Dasson

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H 24.81 in W 25.2 in D 11.42 in

Important "Enfant Guerrier" Mantel Clock, by H. Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Paris, FR

He purchased the firm of the cabinet-maker Charles Winckelsen upon his death in 1871 and mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Univ...

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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superbly crafted 1870s era ladies writing desk with a cartonnier shelf compartment above the writing surface. The desk features incredible bronze ormolu and inlaid mixed wo...

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20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted
Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted

Figural Inlaid King Wood Bureau Plat 1870s Era French Louis XV Bronze Mounted

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

19th century bronze-mounted, inlaid bureau plat with three drawers. Measures: 29 3/4" H x 38 1/2" W x 22 1/2" D.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

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Kingwood

Refined Louis XVI Style "Venus" Mantel Clock Set by Robin, Hgr du Roy
Refined Louis XVI Style "Venus" Mantel Clock Set by Robin, Hgr du Roy

Refined Louis XVI Style "Venus" Mantel Clock Set by Robin, Hgr du Roy

Located in PARIS, FR

He purchased the firm of the cabinet-maker Charles Winckelsen upon his death in 1871 and mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Univ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

19th French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Table Ambulante
19th French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Table Ambulante

19th French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Table Ambulante

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H 28.75 in W 14.97 in D 11.82 in

19th French Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Table Ambulante

By Henry Dasson

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

He purchased the firm of the cabinet-maker Charles Winckelsen upon his death in 1871 and mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Univ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Side Tables

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Ormolu

Rare Pair of Porphyry Vases Attributed to H. Dasson
Rare Pair of Porphyry Vases Attributed to H. Dasson

Rare Pair of Porphyry Vases Attributed to H. Dasson

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H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Rare Pair of Porphyry Vases Attributed to H. Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

He purchased the firm of the cabinet-maker Charles Winckelsen upon his death in 1871 and mainly produced in the Louis XV and Louis XVI style. His participation at the Paris 1878 Univ...

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Antique 1880s French Vases

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Porphyry, Bronze

19th Louis XVI Century King Wood and Ebony Leather Top Writing Desk Bureau Plat
19th Louis XVI Century King Wood and Ebony Leather Top Writing Desk Bureau Plat

19th Louis XVI Century King Wood and Ebony Leather Top Writing Desk Bureau Plat

Located in Essex, MA

Louis XVI Style Ebony and Kingwood Bureau Plat or Writing Desk Laurel Ormolu Drawewr Handles, Guilloche Elements on Tapered Legs Marquetry

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood

Guillaume Kemp, Pair of Corner Cabinets, Paris, 1780s
Guillaume Kemp, Pair of Corner Cabinets, Paris, 1780s

Guillaume Kemp, Pair of Corner Cabinets, Paris, 1780s

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H 32.68 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in

Guillaume Kemp, Pair of Corner Cabinets, Paris, 1780s

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

He received his most important commission in 1786: together with his carpenter colleague Guillaume Beneman, Kemp created an outstanding and large-format desk for King Louis XVI: Bene...

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards

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Walnut

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19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk

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Located in London, GB

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By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in London, GB

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Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
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By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

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Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Miami, FL

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Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity

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Located in Leicester, GB

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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By Tahan Paris

Located in London, GB

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Located in Houston, TX

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By Paul Sormani

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the king louis desk you’re looking for. A king louis desk — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer king louis desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each king louis desk bearing Louis XVI, louis xv or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made king louis desk over the years, but those crafted by Henry Dasson, Baccarat and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a king louis desk at 1stDibs is $6,625, while they’re typically $547 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About King Louis Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    King Louis XIV was considered a good king during his reign. He took his responsibilities as king seriously and made decisions that were in the people of France's best interests. He wasn't known to be selfish, like some other monarchs.