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18th Century George II Writing Bureau
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George II mahogany ladies writing bureau topped by brass pierced gallery. The sloped
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French 18th Century Louis XV Bureau Plat, Writing Desk
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
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The iconic Coco chancel lived with a Rococo writing desk just like this one and indeed this Bureau
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Industrial Brushed Steel Desk By Library Bureau Makers
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, industrial, brushed steek desk by Library Bureau Makers circa 1940's features a single
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Secretaire Writing Bureau Desk by G plan Danish Style
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive vintage teak writing bureau by G Plan. The angled fall flap enclosed a fitted
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 44 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Very Fine Mid-20th Century Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Mid-20th Century fruitwood bureau plat, fabulously carved, ormolu mounted, cross banded
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV ebonized black lacquer bronze figural Ormolu Bureau plat writing desk. Item
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
Mid 19th Century Mahogany Roll Top Writing Desk
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Roll bureau or roll secretary. Mid 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered on oak.
Standing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
A Biedermeier Antique Writing Cylinder Bureau/Desk with Drawers c1880
Located in Oak Park, MI
A sophisticated antique Danish (?) cylinder bureau desk with drawers. A great piece! Rare
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A mid to late 18th century Dutch marquetry bureau of bombe form and of exceptional quality.
The
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having
Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Export 18th Century Lacquer Bureau on Stand
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare mid 18th century Chinese Export lacquer bureau on stand. Probably made in Canton
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Forney, TX
A French Napoleon III Second Empire period mahogany writing desk. Handcrafted in the third quarter
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Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
John Vesey Mid-Century Modern Desk or Bureau plat, Steel and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bronze and steel writing desk, or bureau plat designed by John Vesey (American
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt bronze oversized fittings
A very decorative and collectible desk in period lightl...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 30.91 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze
Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XV Style 19th Century Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French kingwood parquetry inlaid Louis XV style freestanding
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional 20th Century Kingwood Louis XV-style Bureau Plat featuring original gold-embossed
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20th Century Romanian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a splendid example of the period
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
style Boulle inspired bureau plat, desk or writing table was expertly crafted in the mid 19th century
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage French Provincial Petit-Bureau de Dame
Located in Forney, TX
Provincial France in early/mid 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, having a custom
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Louis XV Wood French Writing Table
Located in IT
The very unusual and particular center desk, called also bureau plat, was made in France, at Paris
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style French Bureau Plat, Circa 1860 - 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style mahogany writing desk with satinwood and French walnut marquetry with bronze
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Empire style bureau plat, or executive desk, with five dovetailed
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Mid-20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Sèvres Porcelain-Mounted Bureau Plat
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
writing desk, or bureau plat, is a stunning 19th century example of this treasured decorative art
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Teakwood Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk by David Rosén
By David Rosén
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish writing desk, table or bureau plat designed by David Rosen
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 29 in W 51.5 in D 31.5 in
18th Century Veneered and Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XV Writing Desk
Located in IT
The elegant antique north Italian (Genoa) Louis XV period writing desk, called also bureau plat, is
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Bureau en Pente, attributed to Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The hinged fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with drawers above a slide enclosing a concealed well with two drawers, raised on cabriole legs headed by scrolling chutes r...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Bureau Ico & Luisa Parisi pour Mim Roma, Italie, circa 1958
By Ico Parisi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bureau ou grande table avec plateau cintré en palissandre, tiroir central, piétement en acier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Palisander
Midcentury Swedish Louis XV Style Bleached Birch Bureau Plat with Mounts
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning mid-century Swedish desk in the Louis XV style. Book-matched, bleached birch wood with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.94 in W 79.5 in D 40.25 in
French fruitwood marquetry top writing table, 1950’s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
mounts.
France, Academic Revival, mid 20th century.
Dimensions: 48” W x 22” D x 30-1/2” H
24-1/2” H (to
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Mid-20th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in stature with three slides over two drawers. Probably originally had a superstructure because there are visible patches where something would have been attached. It might al...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid 19th century, fully professionally restored Diminutive George III Walnut And Block Front
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Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 61 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
1940s Petite Mahogany Ornate Painted Secretary Bureau with Flip Leather Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautifully painted and decorated mahogany Secretary Bureau writing table with Flip green Leather
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
H 43.75 in W 27.25 in D 16 in
Charlotte Perriand Desk "Petit Bureau en forme libre" for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Price given applies to the piece as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the chosen material. Available in Mahogany or American walnut or a lacquered version (differe...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
twentieth century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1950's Amazing "Magic Box' Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's and 1960's
Commonly this desk is known as produced in Switzerland by Mummenthale...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 44.49 in W 32.68 in D 21.26 in
French Louis XVI Bureau a Cylindre, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
19th century desk with a Cylindre roll top opening to a leather top that pulls out for ease
In use
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.75 in W 65.36 in D 30.71 in
1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The antique hardware is gilt bronze and not original. The turquoise top has an antique glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Tortoise Wood Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Partners Desk or Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise wood Louis XVI style Maison Jansen partners desk or bureau plat. The finest of quality and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.6 in W 69 in D 33.63 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
maintaining the utmost respect for
its original design, Cassina re-edits
the LC16 Bureau desk, designed
in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A Fine Quality Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat by Alexandre
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
leather, an inset writing surface. Contains one large drawer that runs the width of the table.
Maker
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Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
H 28.5 in W 49 in D 26 in
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Table after Jean-Henri Riesener, circa 1870
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the 19th century, in particular the 'Bureau du Roi' at Versailles, of which a superb version was made
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
A mid-18th century ladies
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A George II mahogany pier/tea/games bureau-table. The mahogany top is supported on a hinged back
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Steel Quartz Marble Top Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent stainless steel mahogany writing table, bureau plat, or desk attributed to Maison Jansen
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Quartz, Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers / Writing Desk / Bureau by Meredew
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage teak chest of drawers / writing desk / bureau by Meredew. Very compact piece
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Antique Italian Patch Burl Desk
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hand-made Italian bombe burl bureau plat (writing desk) in the style of Louis XV. Patch olive and
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Desk table called “Gerard Philipe” by Jules Wabbes
By Mobilier Universel, Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
decided to name the piece of furniture “bureau Gerard Philipe”.
Accompanied by the certificate of
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Padouk
Louis XVI Style Desk By John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Desk in the Style of Jacques Emile Ruhlmann, 1960s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
second part of the 20th century.
With a blackened french polish, superb condition, ivory color leather
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Jacques Hauville, Executive Desk for Bema France 1950
By Jacques Hauville
Located in Catonvielle, FR
(1945-1955). He created BEMA (Bureau d'Etudes Modernes Appliquées à l'habitation) and produced furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau in the style of J M Frank 1950’s from the Cartier store in Paris. Oak Wood Desk. Taller than
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th Century Danish Bureau
Located in Bristol, GB
An exquisite and compactly sized teak bureau, produced by Hanbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique La
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite English lap traveling desk portable. Countryside writing bureau in good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Art Deco Walnut English Writing Bureau, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930's Art Deco heavily figured walnut writing bureau in the most wonderful shape. Not
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Mid-Century Solid Teakwood Bureau Germany, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Original 1950 bureau made in solid teakwood with three drawers, extensible writing desk and a
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolltop Desk Bureau, 1960s
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage 1960's Swedish modern teak roll-top desk/bureau. Featuring a roll-up top, extendable desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century writing bureau for your home. A mid century writing bureau — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century writing bureau — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century writing bureau, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century writing bureau has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pier Luigi Colli, Giovanni Gariboldi and Jean Prouvé are consistently popular.
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Prices for a mid century writing bureau start at $908 and top out at $106,185 with the average selling for $4,618.
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