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Oriental Writing Desk

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
perfect blend of ageless and exotic design. Contemporary Oriental styling is interpreted in the desk, made
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
Thomasville "Tamerlane" Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Writing Table Desk Hindley & Sons 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian walnut writing table, circa 1850 in date. One of the drawers is stamped by the
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique writing desk with inlays and new leather top. Lebanon 1920s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Lebanese desk, beautifully decorated with Oriental Motifs, bone inlay and new leather
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Vintage 1910s Lebanese Desks and Writing Tables

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Cedar

Antique Asian Oriental japaneese Burned Bamboo Hand Painted Decorated Desk Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Asian Oriental Chinese burned bamboo hand painted decorated desk writing table.
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo

Early Victorian Oak Escritoire Desk Oriental Tapestry Laptop Work Table Campaign
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare Victorian oak Escritoire drop front desk with Oriental tapestry
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
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Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
Important Regency Mahogany Partners Writing Table in the Manner of George Smith
By George Smith, Charles Norman
Located in Benington, Herts
A highly Important, Early Regency period mahogany, ebonised and parcel-gilt partners writing table
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Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Classic Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk With Chair By E. Murio
By E. Murio
Located in Austin, TX
surroundings with this Bamboo & Lacquer Campaign Desk by Murio. Serve your workspace needs with this delightful
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
turquoise blue background. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desk Sets

Materials

Enamel

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Oracle Desk by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Desk by Karstudio Dimensions: W 168 x D 56 x H 75 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss
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2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

Oracle Desk by Karstudio
Oracle Desk by Karstudio
H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 22.05 in
Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Brush Pot in the Style of Namikawa
Located in New York, NY
Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pots
Located in New York, NY
red background. The interior is cobalt blue. Oriental Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Copper, Enamel

Rare Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Water Dropper
Located in New York, NY
Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Oracle Screen by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic
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2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oracle Screen by Karstudio
Oracle Screen by Karstudio
H 72.05 in W 62.21 in D 11.82 in
Oracle Shelf by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic
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2010s Chinese Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Oracle Shelf by Karstudio
Oracle Shelf by Karstudio
H 72.05 in W 33.08 in D 11.82 in
Oracle Chair by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic
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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oracle Chair by Karstudio
Oracle Chair by Karstudio
H 38.19 in W 14.97 in D 22.05 in
Oracle Bench by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic
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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oracle Bench by Karstudio
Oracle Bench by Karstudio
H 16.54 in W 47.25 in D 16.15 in
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
luxury goods business. After buying a writing desk at the 1855 Universal Exhibition Napoleon IIIrd bought
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Charles Hindley & Sons, Chesterfield
Located in GB
included the surnames of Hoare, Kirland, Drummond, Montefiore, Ashburton and Rothschild, and the Oriental
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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2010s Lebanese Modern Side Tables

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Located in Miami, FL
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Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
Mid-century bamboo writing desk. The top is a veneer with two drawers.
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Bamboo, Wood

Bamboo Writing Desk
Bamboo Writing Desk
H 27 in W 48 in D 21 in
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Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany Georgian writing table. The table has beautiful weathered brown leather. This is a cowhide leather top. Sheep leather is often used. The advantage of cowhide leather...
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Antique 1830s British Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Writing Table
Antique Georgian Writing Table
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 34.26 in
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

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Linen

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Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
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Metal

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Intricately Inlaid Large Antique Moorish Style Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Wall Mirrors

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19th Century Louis Philippe Bureau Plat, or Writing Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Double sided, the back has false drawers so this desk may be free floated in a room. Four dov...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique library table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique rosewood library table in perfect and completely original condition. Beautiful drawing of the rosewood and impressive table legs. The table can be used for multiple...
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Antique 1830s British William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique library table
Antique library table
H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 28.35 in
White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Levantine Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Syrian white Mother of Pearl Inlaid antique Mirror, Late 19th Century. White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Middle Eastern Syrian Mirror. Antique M...
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Vintage Thomasville Embassy Chinoiserie Asian Modern Expanding Dining Table
By Raymond K. Sobota, Century Furniture, Thomasville
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage Thomasville Embassy expanding dining table. The table is 68″ long without leaves, allowing it to host six guests even at it’s most compact size. Two 16″ wide leaves are inclu...
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables

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Early 20th Century Syrian Walnut & Inlay Occasional Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine early 20th century inlaid Syrian occasional table of rectangular form with an intricate geometric pattern, inlaid with mosaic bone, ebony, mother of pearl and other woods marq...
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Islamic Ottoman Silk and Metal-Thread External Curtain Cover for the Holy Kaaba
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Islamic ottoman silk and metal-thread external curtain cover for The Holy Kaaba, Turkey, circa 19th century. With the Tughra of Sultan 'Abd al-Aziz The green and re...
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Textiles

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Metallic Thread

Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass
Located in Opole, PL
Early 20th-Century Neoclassical Writing Desk Inlaid with Brass We present you a Neoclassical writing desk from the early 20th century. It is placed on high fluted legs supporting a ...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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Guillerme & Chambron Solid Oak Corner Desk, Votre Maison Edition, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Milan, IT
Desk Guillerme et Chambron "Ailes d'Avion" This executive desk retains the decorations and lines
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Granite

Writing Cabinet with Marquetry, Alsace, France, 18th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
marquetry is perhaps referring to an oriental tale and offers so a rare motif on this kind of desk as the
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Antique 18th Century French Desks

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Bronze

Large Vintage Partner's Desk, Oriental, Bamboo, Pedestal, Writing, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage partner's desk. An Oriental, applied bamboo pedestal writing desk, dating
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo

Exquisitely Carved Dragon Ebonized Oriental Chinese Writing Desk and Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable, Circa 1920, Heavily Carved Chinese Ebonized 2 Part Writing Desk with Profoundly Carved
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20th Century Chinese Japonisme Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Black "Coromandel" Lacquer Campaign style Writing Desk with gold figural decoration on a pair of
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Desks and Writing Tables

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Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
Fine Chinoiserie Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
Early 20th Century Carved Oriental Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning carved desk possibly Japanese circa 1900. Good quality desk, comprising of 2 parts. Top
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Early 20th Century Carved Oriental Desk
Early 20th Century Carved Oriental Desk
H 51.5 in W 46 in D 28.75 in
1920s Oriental, Black Lacquered and Gold Decorated Desk and Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality oriental desk and chair circa 1920. Desk with matching desk in chinoiserie
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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Decorated Writing Desk Bureau Plat, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Such a fine and interesting writing desk, this is one of those very rare finds that remains in
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

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Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk in seafoam lacquer with inlayed stone top and two drawers on each side. Supported by an
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Vintage 1940s Desks and Writing Tables

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H 29.5 in W 63.5 in D 31.5 in
Black Lacquered Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Writing Table
Located in Benington, Herts
An elegant early 20 century black lacquered chinoiserie writing table with the original leather
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Desk with Brass Accents Leather Top
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
styles such as French, Country French, oriental, Chippendale, and Farmhouse. This Writing desk is a
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2010s Oceanic Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Rare Italian Mid-18th Century Lacca Povera Desk or Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare mid-18th century Lacca Povera desk or bureau, profusely decorated with decoupage vignettes
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Antique 1740s French Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant Victorian burr walnut and marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Pair Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jours Consoles Desks 19th C
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu Bonheur de Jour Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860
Located in London, GB
bonheur du jour (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk
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Antique 1860s British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the
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Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Located in London, GB
, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the
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Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Gillows & Co. Renaissance Revival Mahogany Library Table, England, circa 1880
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Orientalism influencing the motifs throughout in a subtle and tasteful manner that lends a touch of
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Vintage Oriental Bureau Inlaid Chinoiserie Hand Painted Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Pulborough, GB
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By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Danville, CA
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By Mastercraft
Located in Stamford, CT
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Vintage Square Games Table, Oriental, Ebonised, Writing Desk, Regency Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Jour, or Ladies writing desk, circa 1860 in date. This is an example of superb quality and design
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Martlesham, GB
decorated at the front and having oval panels depicting a oriental countryside scene, as is with the sides
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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks

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Hardwood

Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Louis XV style, kingwood Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk, with Sevres
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques
Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
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Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
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H 55.91 in W 34.65 in D 21.26 in
Black Lacquer Ebonized Finish Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table
By James Mont, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer petit small writing table desk. Heart shape silver
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Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
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Vintage Correspondence Table, Anglo Chinese, Oak, Side, Desk, Japanned, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
turquoise background. Oriental Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. OVERALL
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Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
turquoise background. Oriental Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. OVERALL
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Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot
Located in New York, NY
background. Oriental Decor For Interior Design, Desk Accessories And Writing Instruments. OVERALL GOOD
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Hekman Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Walnut Burl Console Hall Sofa Table Queen Anne
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
impressions made on the original desk by Charles Dickens, who nervously tapped his ring while he was writing."  
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Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur du Jour circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique Victorian Walnut Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860
Located in London, GB
Ladies writing desk, circa 1860 in date. The superstructure comprises a large galleried central bay
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Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique Victorian Walnut Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique French Kingwood Bureau de Dame c.1850
Located in London, GB
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Antique Oriental Writing Desk with Bone Inlay
H 50.4 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian circa 1800 Cuban Mahogany Writing Side Table Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian circa 1800 Cuban mahogany writing side table desk. Chinese
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Georgian oriental green leather top red lacquer kidney shape desk. Item
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Pierre Chapo Insp. Office Desk with Drawers, French Craftsmanship, 1960's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Oriental; Office furniture; Desk; Writing table; Pierre Chapo inspired desk with two drawers made in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Baker Mid Century Modern Ebonized Burl Wood Walnut Desk w/ Matching Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oriental style mid century modern Baker desk or writing table.
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19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry & Ormolu Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one
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Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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18th Century English George III Lacquer and Gilt Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
decorated with oriental scenes. The fall front opens to reveal a fully fitted interior comprising pigeon
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

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Oak

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1860s English Desks

Napoleon III Display Cup Attributed to A. Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Bowls

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Oracle Screen by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic
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Oracle Screen by Karstudio
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H 72.05 in W 62.21 in D 11.82 in
Oriental style lacquered Desk
Located in Miami, FL
White Lacquered Oriental writing desk by Mystique Thomasville
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Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Oriental style lacquered Desk
Oriental style lacquered Desk
H 31 in W 63 in D 26 in
English Arts and Crafts Desk / Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant and compact piece was made in England late in the 19th century. I like the oriental
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Black Japanned and Chinoiserie Decorated Kneehole Desk, circa 1790
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The 18th century black japanned thick pine carcass kneehole desk of diminutive size, having a
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Antique 1790s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

A George lll Period Satinwood And Sabicu Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Satinwood

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Questions About Oriental Writing Desk
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.