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Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

$6,995

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

$12,950

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the surface composed of an unusual and richly-colored marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period

$2,345

19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period

Located in NICE, FR

This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III
Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

$3,026

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A magnificent French Boulle style writing desk, richly decorated with ormolu mounts and vibrant red and black panels in the manner of Napoleon III furniture Bought from a dealer on M...

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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Giltwood

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

$3,295

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour Circa 1880 Very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt accents A superb 19th-century French Napoleon III writing desk,...

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Antique 1880s Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold
Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold

Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold

$14,005

Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful rectangular 1920 Napoleon III writing desk, walnut structure, walnut, leather top with gold workings and brass fixtures. measure cm 80 X 145 H 77

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Early 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk
Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

$1,140

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) mahogany Bonheur Du Jour de dame(ladies writing desk) circa 1860 Hand-crafted in France the third quarter of the 19th centur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III
Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

$3,059Sale Price|20% Off

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Impressive antique desk, ebonized around 1870, Napoleon III Elegant bureau plat/desk Extremely fine, floral, bronze fittings. slightly curved, three-edged frame base with wide knee...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

$6,787

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

$45,397

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long frieze drawer which opens to reveal a leather-inset secretaire with a pigeonhole fla...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P

$7,200

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined and elegant 19th-century French biscuit writing desk from the Napoleon III period, masterfully crafted in ebonized wood and richly accented with gilt bronze mounts.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

$2,159

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A charming and rare Napoleon III period walnut desk that transforms into a games table.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

$2,950

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late 19th Century. The table features all over Bronze mounts including Caryatid figures o...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table
Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table

Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table

$6,448

Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning example of a Napoleon III period rosewood and inlaid writing table/centre table.  Of French origin, dating to around the 1870’s. This table is veneered with rosewood and in...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table

$3,034

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and 1870, originating from the artistic craftsmanship of Belgium. This unique piece st...

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Antique 1860s Belgian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840
French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

$9,950

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This French shopkeepers desk, crafted during the reign of Napoleon III period (mid-19th century), is a fine example of the era’s elegant and functional design. Made from ebonized woo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry
Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

$5,485

Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large 19th-century Napoleon III desk. Blackened solid wood frame and diamond-shaped veneer for a 3D effect typical of the Napoleon III style. Beautiful marquetry work throughout the ...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

$22,500

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cant...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk
Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

$4,371

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood writing Desk with Lidded Leather drawer and Gold Plated Candle Holders, Inkwell and Decorations - 21"w x 16"d x 29.5"h

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860
French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860

French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860

$4,825

French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular top with an inset stenciled leather writing surface atop a conforming case with one drawer mounted with Empire style brass decorative elements, the case raised o...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

$32,200Sale Price|30% Off

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound, with wear and tear commensurate including possible minor imperfections spectacular and most impressive period Napoleon III Second Empi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

$7,096Sale Price|30% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Napoleon III early 20th Century black lacquer writing desk with stamped bronze Height: 90 cm ≈ 35.43 inches Length: 65 cm ≈ 25.59 inches Width: 39.5 cm ≈ 15.55 inches Width with op...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry
Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

$7,353

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Located in Brussels, BE

Napoleon III desk in boulle marquetry.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle
Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

$3,640Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Rare Napoleon III Boulle desk of very high quality, 1860 France

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk
A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

$6,750

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Your hidden treasure, a "Bonheur du Jour" (which literally translates to "happiness of the day" or "daytime delight") desk, is adorned with the distinctive inlay and marquetry of the...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

$42,500

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Regence st. Ebonized Fruitwood, Leather and Ormolu Boulle desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by fo...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

$5,625

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered "Bonheur Du Jour" Writing Desk Elegant French Ebonized Writing Desk, commonly called in France "Bonheur du jour."

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'
Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

$32,680

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

Located in Rome, IT

The rectangular top is inset with its original tooled leather writing surface, framed by a molded gilt-bronze border.

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

$8,193Sale Price|43% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A walnut black lacquer refinished bonheur du Jour Desk in Napoleon III style with gilded metal accents. Four small drawers and one wide lower drawer with a fold-down top lined with r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Vitrine, 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Vitrine, 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Vitrine, 19th Century

$12,605Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Vitrine, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A refined and unique 19th century Napoleon III bonheur du jour secretary desk, professionally refinished in a deep piano-black high-gloss lacquer.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

$18,571Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

Located in Lisbon, PT

Napoléon III black lacquer refinished Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jour. This beautiful Bonheur du Jour is a superb example of the taste, artistic sensibili...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.
19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.

$3,011

19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century sideboard forming a sloping desk, carved oak, Napoleon III period. Nineteenth-century buffet in carved oak forming a sloping desk, wide flap, 3 drawers under the flap, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

$5,980

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece that embodies styles influenced by the three greatest eras of human endeavor! The u...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

$3,734

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Ebonized desk with compartments on either side. Central drawer decorated with a cherub. Marble inlay. Leather top.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

$85,500

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

By Befort Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle desk, attributed to Befort Jeune. This high quality rectangular des...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk

$19,800

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th Century Louis XV st. Napoleon III period ebony, brass inlaid and ormolu mounted Boulle desk. The two drawer desk is raised by cabriole legs elegantly decorated...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk
A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

$47,500

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Knee-Hole Secretaire with a Pull-Drawer Desk and Three Upper-Drawers with Two-Side Door Compartments, the...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s
Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s

$13,072

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s A desk made entirely of wood with a dark ebonized finish, enhanced by refined inlaid decorations in lighter shades along the top and dra...

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Antique 1850s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.
Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.

$2,100

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer Desk/table from the early 20th century, featuring one apron drawer. Height: 76 cm, Width: 100 cm, Depth: 51 cm. Please contact us before ...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period
19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

$3,408Sale Price|32% Off

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

Located in Sofia, BG

Lady's secretaire of blackened wood and nets decorated with rosettes and scrolls in gilded brass. It opens on the front with a drawer and a flap discovering niches and small drawers ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

$347,200

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century
Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century

$758

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III. Brass decorations. Opened dimensions: H77xL113xP56 cm. Signs of age, otherwise good condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus

$16,500

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus

Located in Essex, MA

The identical desk and possibly the same one pictured in Les Ebenistes Du XIX Siecle by Denise Ledoux-Lebard. Page 621. Provenance Sothebys London November 27th 1964. A fine desk new...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860
Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860

Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860

$3,328Sale Price|55% Off

Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An imposing Napoleon III center table (or 'Table de Milieu') in ebonized fruit wood, rectangular in shape, with rounded sides. Its ornate top, which is bordered all around with a gi...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

$73,981

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Located in London, GB

Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s Dimensions: Height 77cm, width 134cm, depth 78cm This Napoleon III period desk feature...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

$6,800

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Dallas, TX

a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium) of fruitwood and kingwood, with an embossed gilt green leather slant-front writin...

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato
Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato

$5,252

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato

By Paul Sormani

Located in Pistoia, IT

Uno scrittoio di superba fattura proveniente dai rinomati laboratori parigini di Paul Sormani. Realizzato con legni esotici locali e d'importazione, presenta intricati intarsi geome...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

$6,300

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK
MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

$7,096

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

A beautiful and elegant centerpiece writing desk, featuring high-quality venereed walnut and brown walnut, and embellished with lost-wax bronze decorations.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

$3,699

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished with ormolu mounts and the legs with winged lions At each end is an intricate laurel r...

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Antique 1890s Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860
Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

$20,001

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

Located in London, Park Royal

A refined French Napoléon III writing desk, crafted in ebonized wood and detailed with fine brass inlay, dating to circa 1860.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,372Sale Price|30% Off

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

$4,376Sale Price|25% Off

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

By Henri Chapu

Located in Paris, FR

Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is composed of a penholder hollowed out o...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III
French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

$2,488

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French bureau plat in the Napoleon III manner Features intricate parquetry inlay designs Gilt fixtures are original including the female maiden mas...

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Antique Early 1900s Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Wood

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Napoleon Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of napoleon writing desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct napoleon writing desks — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. Napoleon writing desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Napoleon writing desks bearing Louis XV or Empire hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made napoleon writing desks over the years, but those made by Alexandre Chevrié, Paris, André-Charles Boulle and Charles-Guillaume Diehl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Napoleon Writing Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,400, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $225,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Napoleon Writing Desks
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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