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Miniature Antique Writing Desk

Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and velvet writing
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19th Century French Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

Gold Panel and Vernis Martin Writing Case, French Craftsmanship, Louis XV
Located in Paris, FR
Flat, rectangular case for holding writing utensils in colored gold and vernis Martin (a type of
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1770s French Neoclassical Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Gold

Dutch Model of a Bombe Bureau Inlaid with Fruit Woods, circa 1860
Located in Lincoln, GB
seven miniature top drawers, a writing table two main drawers, lovely detail and very collectable
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19th Century European Dutch Colonial Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Fruitwood

Antique English Miniature Salesman Sample Bureau Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome and scarce English Arts & Crafts period miniature oak bureau from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

Victorian silver miniature Picture Frame
By Louis Dee
Located in Braintree, GB
writing at her desk, the pierced frame with leatherette background. Hinged easel stand. Made in the
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1870s British Late Victorian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Silver

Antique  Victorian silver miniature Picture Frame
 Victorian silver miniature Picture Frame
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H 3.31 in W 2.29 in D 0.28 in

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Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Console Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century beautiful and highly decorative British colonial rosewood console table supported by four profusely carved legs terminating into mythical animal faces at the table...
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Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

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” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684) Dimensions : h. 32.68 in, w. 70.8 in, d. 35....
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze, Pewter

19th Century Carved Oak Table with Grotesque Faces
Located in Asheville, NC
This intricately carved English oak Jacobian-style table features an inset leaf-carved border with several carved faces composed of foliage or "green men" on four corners. The tablet...
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18th Century and Earlier American Miniature Antique Writing Desk

Desk French Style Writing Desk, Black Lacquer with Grey Leather Writing Surface
By Selva
Located in Toronto, CA
We present a beautifully finished desk made in Italy by Selva in cherry wood, with a leather writing surface. This item has been recently re-stained by our expert team in a black lac...
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20th Century Italian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Leather, Cherry

Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam Hand Painted Pen and Letter Desk Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Persian Khatam desk set in solid wood Mosaic inlay with brass tips pen holder. The wooden base is khatam covered and there is a miniature painting scene in the top flat...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Fruitwood

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

19th Century Dutch Library Table Desk and Four Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Dutch ebonized library table desk and four chairs with beautiful inlay marquetry.
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20th Century Dutch Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Burl

19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Griffin Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid walnut Renaissance Revival trestle table which features carved trestle ends depicting griffins with female busts, northwind faces, shields, crowns and floral drapes, united by ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Miniature Antique Writing Desk

French Antique Stunning Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Necklace, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French Burmese ruby and diamond necklace c.1870, the necklace formed of twelve graduated cushion shaped clusters each centred with a Burmese unheated ruby in a gol...
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1870s French Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century desk crafted with a faux burnt bamboo frame having grasscloth panels on the tops, sides, and drawer fronts, featuring two glove boxes and a dramatic pagoda for...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

French Baroque Console Table, Carved and Painted with the Faces of Angels
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Baroque console table, carved and painted with the faces of angels This is a very attractive piece, the table is hand carved with bold figural, scroll and shell decoratio...
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Early 19th Century Baroque Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Paint

Important Diamond Cascade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Important Diamond Cascade Necklace Made Circa 1950 Converts into two bracelets & a brooch. Total Diamond Weight: 54.45 CT 1st Bracelet Measurements: 7” long 2nd Bracelet Measureme...
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1950s Unknown Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Diamond

Antique Victorian Gold Pearl and Diamond Hinged Bangle, Circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold, pearl and diamond bangle c.1880s, the solid bangle in 15ct yellow gold with hinged side opening, set throughout the front with four straight uniform rows of creamy-...
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Late 19th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

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Victorian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Desk by Edward Roberts
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Late Victorian ormolu-mounted mahogany and marquetry ladies writing desk, circa 1880. The
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19th Century Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Miniature Colonial Anglo-Indian Carved Bone Fall front Desk Circa 1890-1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare miniature Anglo-Indian fall front desk hand carved in bone. Beautifully constructed in
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Bone

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
tooled leather writing surface and fitted interior comprising miniature drawers and cubby holes. Fitted
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Early 20th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
H 40.48 in W 31.42 in D 18.27 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
flap enclosed a fitted interior comprising four columns of miniature drawers and storage. Fitted four
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19th Century Swedish Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Paint

Small Baroque Writing Desk with Inlay and Incrustation, 18th Century
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A very early example of a luxury miniature furniture with a hunting scene. The furniture dates from
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Early 18th Century European Baroque Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Ivory, Nutwood

English Antique Oak Bureau Tambour Roll-Top Writing Desk Chest Edwardian
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
adjustable writing surface and fitted interior comprising miniature drawers and storage. Fitted two long
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Early 20th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Tall English Secrétaire Bureau Bookcase Astragal Glazed Mahogany Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
doors enclosed trays. The lower section with secrétaire drawers converting to the writing desk enclosed
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19th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

English Secretaire Bureau Bookcase Astragal Glazed Mahogany Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
desk enclosed writing surface, cubby holes and oak lined miniature drawers. Fitted three long graduated
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19th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Trade Furniture Forming a Miniature Secretary Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century miniature secretary-miniature writing desk, 2 drawers in belt Measures: H 34cm, W
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

19th Century French Kingwood Miniature Partners Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French kingwood and gilt mounted miniature partners desk, with a middle storage
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1870s European Victorian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Kingwood

Antique Mahogany Miniature Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful late 18th century mahogany miniature bureau having attractive interior and
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Late 18th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

Antique Mahogany Miniature Bureau
Antique Mahogany Miniature Bureau
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this vintage wooden writing desk combines a distinguished character with
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
H 47 in W 52.7 in D 37.1 in
19th Century French Miniature Inlaid Louis XVI Bonheur Du Jour or Writing Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This rare 19th century miniature Louis XVI style model writing desk or bonheur du jour features an
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19th Century French Louis XVI Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Miniature Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French miniature desk made of walnut with inlay details, having two upper doors with original
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19th Century French Louis XVI Miniature Antique Writing Desk

Early 20th Century French Country Lectern
Located in High Point, NC
inner compartment and two false miniature drawers on the sides. Two lower shelves are supported by the
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Early 1900s French Country Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

Rare 19th Century Anglo-Indian Bone Inlaid Miniature Slant Front Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This rare and charming miniature slant front chest is created in the Georgian style with elaborate
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Iron

Antique Writing Desk Bureau Victorian Mahogany Quality Bon Heur Du Jour
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Top quality open bureau writing desk, English Victorian, circa 1850 A superior original
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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Miniature George II Period Oak Child's Size Slant Front Desk, circa 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare and delightful find in this diminutive size, this gorgeous George II period slant front desk
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Mid-18th Century English George II Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A VERY FINE LEATHER BOUND STATIONARY WRITING BOX Lock inscribed Bramah, London, inkwell inscribed
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Late 19th Century English Regency Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Alabaster, Brass

18th Century George I Walnut Bureau Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
cubby holes above miniature drawers and a leather-inset writing surface. Below the drop front is three
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Mid-18th Century English George I Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Bureau Desk
18th Century George I Walnut Bureau Desk
H 38.25 in W 32.25 in D 19.25 in
Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
-top writing chest or also designed as a child's writing desk, it features very early and beautifully
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18th Century American Queen Anne Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass, Steel, Iron

English George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
English mahogany slant front bureau. Drop front opening to reveal writing surface, miniature
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1780s English George III Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

English George III Mahogany Bureau
English George III Mahogany Bureau
H 44.25 in W 46 in D 20.25 in
Swedish Miniature Birch Secretary Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish 19th Century Biedermeier 3-drawer chest and writing desk with drop down top and a series
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1820s Swedish Biedermeier Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Birch

Early 1900s Georgian Style Walnut & Burl Inlaid Ladies Secretary Desk by Gillow
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Lisse, NL
Very elegant writing table by Waring & Gillow. This little masterpiece of early 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

English Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Miniature Slant Front Desk, circa 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This period Georgian miniature mahogany slant front desk features a slanted panel opening up to an
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

19th Century Parquetry Miniature Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century miniature bureau / desk made from Kingwood, tulipwood and other
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1820s English Regency Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Kingwood

19th Century French Paul Sormani Cylinder Writing Desk in Walnut
By Paul Sormani
Located in Miami, FL
century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and a tooled leather writing
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Late 19th Century French Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

19th Century Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Bureau a Gradin
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This excellent French Louis XV style bureau à gradin or ladies writing desk features an upper
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

1860s French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
into a writing desk with five further miniature drawers and a cubby hole.
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19th Century French French Provincial Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Glass, Oak

1860s French Bleached Oak Vitrine
1860s French Bleached Oak Vitrine
H 87.8 in W 45.9 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Rosewood Ladies Secretary
Located in Opole, PL
hand painted porcelain miniature. The whole secretary is supported on thin, bent legs. Inside, there
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Early 19th Century French Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Ladies Secretary
19th Century Rosewood Ladies Secretary
H 34.26 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
tooled leather writing surface and fitted interior comprising miniature drawers and cubby holes. Fitted
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Early 20th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
H 40.48 in W 31.42 in L 40.48 in
English Bureau Walnut Writing Desk Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
leather writing surface and fitted interior comprising miniature drawers and cubby holes. Fitted two short
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Early 20th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut

English Bureau Walnut Writing Desk Chest
English Bureau Walnut Writing Desk Chest
H 40.56 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
English Bureau Edwardian Mahogany Writing Desk Chest
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive Edwardian mahogany writing bureau. The marquetry adorned fall front with carved
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Early 20th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

English Bureau Mahogany Writing Desk Chest 19th Century Victorian
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
writing surface and fitted interior comprising miniature drawers, shelving, glass inkwells and cubby holes
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19th Century English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Large English Secretaire Oak Glazed Bureau Bookcase Edwardian Library Cabinet
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
paneled dummy drawer converting to the writing desk enclosed bird’s-eye maple lined interior, gilt tooled
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Early 1900s English Miniature Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Table Bureau
Located in New York, NY
A padouk, or possibly huanghuali, miniature slant front bureau, the flat top panel with a raised
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Miniature Antique Writing Desk

Table Bureau
Table Bureau
H 13.5 in W 20.25 in D 11.75 in
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Miniature Antique Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal miniature antique writing desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every miniature antique writing desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a miniature antique writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A miniature antique writing desk, designed in the Arts and Crafts or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made miniature antique writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Sormani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Miniature Antique Writing Desk?

Prices for a miniature antique writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $519 and can go as high as $16,725, while the average can fetch as much as $3,847.