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Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
ladies writing desk with a cartonnier shelf compartment above the writing surface. The desk features
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
By Maison Léger
Located in London, GB
bureau du Roi (‘King’s Desk’) crafted for Louis V by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806) and Jean-François
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

18th Century French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Desk with Green Leather Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine 18th century carved French Louis XIII style bureau plat or desk handcrafted of solid oak by
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Bureau desk with fine gilt ormolu mounts and veneers in king wood, satinwood and rosewood. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
French Louis XV Style Bureau Desk
H 35.83 in W 28.75 in D 17.33 in
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
By François Linke, Jean-Henri Riesener, Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Forney, TX
cabinetmaker to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinetteean, important ébéniste Jean-Henri Riesener (German/French
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection! A most impressive and very fine quality vintage Louis XV style ormolu mounted
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20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Important Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Attributed to G. Durand, France, Circa 1880
By Gervais Durand
Located in PARIS, FR
cabinet-maker Joseph Baumhauer, which was offered by King Louis XV to Empress Elisabeth I of Russia in
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
very useable, this impressive pedestal desk is conceived in the Louis XVI style popularly revived
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
masterpiece», and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at Versailles), which was
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted, KingWood Console Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted King-Wood Console Table. The serpentine Brèche d'Alep Marble
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Period/Louis XVI Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) to king Louis XV in
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen
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Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Inkwell, circa 1890
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
route to King Louis XV's palace of Versailles. Here it was also adjacent to Louis's mistress Madame
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry cylinder bureau. Stamped to the reverse of the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

French gilt bronze Louis XIV figured antique clock with library design
Located in Milano, IT
gilded bronze takes center stage, a breathtaking tribute to the Sun King himself, Louis XIV. This
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Kings Louis Coins 0.925 Sterling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
mounted with a genuine silver coin from of French king's Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, all of them
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaque Bonheur du Jour
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful late 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain plaque Bonheur
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently
Located in Warsaw, PL
Portico clock signed “Persevalle à Reims” This refined portico clock crafted in transitional Louis
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
By Palais Royal
Located in Newark, England
but after the death of Richelieu it was inherited by King Louis XIII and was named Palais Royal. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
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H 3.94 in W 2.76 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
cabinetmaker to King Louis XIV of France, André-Charles Boulle. The inkstand is not only a finely crafted
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Inkwell, Baccarat Déposé, Gilded Brass, Late 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
received from King Louis XV. permission to set up the first glass manufacture in Baccarat. After a series
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Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Baccarat "Victor Hugo" Crystal Inkwell
By Robert Rigot
Located in New York, NY
vast repertoire of inspiration. In 1764 King Louis XV of France gave Bishop Montmorency-Laval of Metz
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Inkwells

Materials

Crystal

French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
been designed with French neo-classic patterns in the style of Louis XVI. Crafted by assembling pieces
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Quartz, Gold

18th Century, Italian Veneered Wood Bureau Mazzarina
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian veneered wood Bureau Mazzarina This Mazzarina desk was made in the Baroque
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Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood

Salvador Dali D'or for Piaget Yellow Gold Coin Pendant Key Chain
Located in Holland, PA
gold coin the "Dali d'or" after the "Louis d'Or" coins created for the French king. The coins were
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Yellow Gold

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal in 18kt Gilded Silver with Carved Bust Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century
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Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Restoration Period Console Table Made for King Louis-Philippe, circa 1830
By Jean-Christophe Fischer
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
bronze female term supports, made for King Louis-Philippe by Jean-Christophe Fischer. French, circa 1830
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Malachite Top Center Table / desk
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and official "ébéniste du roi, Cabinetmaker to French King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Tables

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Secretaire à la Bourgogne, Transformation Table, Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare antique desk or secretary, so-called bureau à transformation "à la Bourgogne" in Louis XV
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
bronze and considered as a « chasing masterpiece », and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk. Born in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood Sideboard by Conrad Mauter
By Conrad Mauter
Located in IT
18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood sideboard by Conrad Mauter Measurements: H cm 134 x W 90 x D
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
masterpiece”, and a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece exhibited at the Versailles Castle
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Credenza
Located in Forney, TX
dazzling Louis XIV Boulle desk that had been owned by the Sun King himself. Known for his signature
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Credenzas

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
master. Riesener began his career for the monarchy with the roll-top desk for Louis XV placed in his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Cabinet and its Companion Vitrine by F.Linke, France, Circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
Exceptional Louis XVI style cabinet and its companion vitrine beautifully mounted with chiseled and
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptionel Bookcase Forming Desk, by G. Grohé, France, Circa 1860
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in PARIS, FR
ceased trading in 1884. Supplier of King Louis XVIII (Louis XIV style console, National Exhibition of
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Antique 1860s French Renaissance Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
King Gustav III resided in 1771 in Paris, at the beginning stages of the Louis XVI style. There, he was
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
era. Swedish King Gustav III resided in 1771 in Paris, at the beginning stages of the Louis XVI style
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gustavian style takes its roots in the Louis XVI era. Swedish King Gustav III resided in 1771 in Paris, at
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Desks with portraits of Petrarch and Leonardo Alabaster
Located in Milan, IT
Leonardo escaped from Milan because it was invaded by the troops of the French king Louis XII and took
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Antique 19th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
delivering to Louis XV the famous bureau du roi (“king’s desk”), begun by Oeben. In 1774 he was made royal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Ormolu

Early 18th Century French Régence Carved Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
in French history between 1715 and 1723, when King Louis XV was a minor and the land was governed by
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Painted Gustavian Grey/White Secretary with Fall-Front & Birch Interior
Located in Miami, FL
when open The work surface is 34 1/2" wide x 23" deep when open Even though the French king, Louis
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the famous bureau du roi (“king’s desk”), begun by Oeben. In 1774 he was made royal cabinetmaker and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu Mounted Pedestal after Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
completing the famous 'King's Desk' for Louis XV which he delivered to the Chateau of Versailles in 1769. In
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Chandelier with Cupids, attributed to F. Linke, France, Circa 1880
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XV style chased gilt bronze chandelier with nine lights. The central part of the
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilded Bronze and Marble Wall-Lights attr. to H. Dasson, France, c 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
considered as a «chasing masterpiece», as well as a copy of the famous King Louis XV desk (original piece
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th c. Swedish Early Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
restrained interpretation of the French Louis XV and Louis XVI style. King Gustav III was enamored with the
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Centerpiece "The Naiad", attributed to G. Denière, France, circa 1870
By Guillaume Denière
Located in PARIS, FR
desk decorated with naturalist shells kept at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Wien. This nave is an
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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
roots in the Louis XVI era. Swedish King Gustav III resided in 1771 in Paris, at the beginning stages of
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
Painter to King Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) and director of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture
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1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Modern Maison Jansen Attrib Mixed Metal Greyhound Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Forney, TX
Palace of Laeken at the behest of King Leopold II of Belgium. By 1900 Jansen’s reputation was
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Steel, Iron

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Dore Candelabra Att. to Thomire
Located in Sheffield, MA
secretary desk by Guillaume Beneman, delivered for the King's cabinet intérieure at Compiègne, 1787[13
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Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

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

Materials

Rosewood

Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk
Exceptional Quality Louis XVI Style Desk
H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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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.