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Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Satinwood, Ebony and Ormolu Writing Desk by D. Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style mahogany, satinwood, ebony and ormolu writing desk by Donald Ross
English, Late
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 28.75 in W 42.52 in D 25.2 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Writing Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. mahogany and ormolu writing desk, attributed to F
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Materials
Ormolu
Outstanding Antique Tulipwood Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5472 Outstanding 19th century tulipwood and ormolu writing desk, having new black tooled leather
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
French Andre Arbus Ormolu Maple Writing Desk
By André Arbus
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s ormolu mounted maple writing desk with leather inset top above 2 frieze drawers on
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French writing table, also known as an escritoire. This dates from around the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French writing desk with ormolu and marquetry
Located in Houston, TX
satinwood combined with intricate
Floral designs on all sides. Bronze mounts embellish this fine desk.
It
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tulipwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk
French, Late 19th Century
Height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Louis XV Style
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Marble Top Writing Table/Desk with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Essex, MA
!9th century French Belle Epoque writing table with gilt ormolu mounts on the feet corners and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Very Fine Ormolu, Porcelain and Marquetry Writing Desk by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Very fine ormolu, porcelain and marquetry writing desk by Henry Dasson
French, 1890
Height 74cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Late 1900's Louis XVI Style, Ormolu, Bureau Plat, Cartonnier, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Late 1900's Louis XVI Style, Ormolu, Bureau Plat, Cartonnier, Writing Desk!
Late 1900's
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 59.5 in W 80.5 in D 35.5 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood with Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 42.5 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut writing table, Circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.14 in W 36.62 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Bureau
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French ormolu mounted escritoire writing bureau, dating from around
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Antique 1890s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV ebonized black lacquer bronze figural Ormolu Bureau plat writing desk. Item
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 49 in D 25.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bronze Ormolu Small Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style marquetry inlay bronze ormolu small writing desk. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An ebonized writing desk in Louis XV style with cabriole legs and ormolu mounts to the feet, two
Category
20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Mahogany Writing Table
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Tulipwood Parquetry Writing Table, after the model by
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Ormolu Leather Top Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31 in W 69 in D 40 in
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style side table writing table / nightstand with ormolu mounts.
Unusual small writing
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French leather top desk / writing table, dating from around the 1930’s.
The
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 94cm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Writing Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
A free standing 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu writing table, having a curved
Category
Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Exotic Lacquer Top Ormolu Desk
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Classic design meets exotic opulence. French cabriole legs and exquisite metal ormolu support an
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Louis XV tulipwood and marquetry, ormolu mounted bureau plat
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 30 in W 45 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an attractive antique French ormolu mounted Gonçalo Alves and wood bureau plat, dating from
Category
Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Rococo Style Writing Desk Mounted with Gilt Bronze
Located in London, GB
Rococo style writing desk mounted with gilt bronze
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine French writing desk of ormolu mounted walnut and mahogany, in the Louis XVI style, featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century louis XVI style kingwood parquetry and ormolu-mounted ladies
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.5 in W 47.75 in D 25.5 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date.
This desk has been
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Desk work table, wood , ormolu , Bureau Plat
By Empire Furniture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and Amazing Large Empire French writing desk or bureau plat with embossed black
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Regence Style Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Regence st. rosewood, ormolu and brass desk. The desk is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and very attractive French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu desk. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Writing Desk After Cressent
By Charles Cressent
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze and marquetry writing desk after Cressent.
French, late 19th century
Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Victorian Marquetry Writing Desk by Donald Ross
By Edwards & Roberts, Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
Antique English Victorian marquetry writing desk by Donald Ross
English, c. 1890
Measures: Height
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Exotic Peacock Feather Top Ormolu Desk
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Classic design meets exotic opulence. French cabriole legs and exquisite metal ormolu support an
Category
2010s Portuguese Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fruitwood, Leather and Ormolu Boulle desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by four cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and ormolu desk. The desk is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Ormolu-Mounted Sevrés Style Travel Desk
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Travel desk made with Sevres style porcelain plates, with mercury gold plated bronze mount. The
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Antique French Louis Revival Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
superb inset gold tooled green leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers on one side and dummy
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
extremely intricate ormolu mounts decorate the desk throughout.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
gilded ormolu mounts making it an incredibly imposing and impressive item of furniture.
The desk
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.11 in W 72.45 in D 34.65 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Plat Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inset gold tooled green leather writing surface, above three frieze drawers on one side and dummy
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most elegant French 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany, Ormolu and Leather desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Turquin marble desk. The three drawer desk is raised by slender cabriole legs with fine foliate ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 37 in W 29.25 in D 20.75 in
Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Roll-Top Desk Attributed to P. Bernard
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
three-quarter galleried rectangular top above a roll-top, opening to reveal a leather-lined writing
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Transitional St. Mahogany And Ormolu Cabinet/Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very high quality French 19th century Transitional st. mahogany and ormolu cabinet
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 49.5 in W 25.5 in D 13.75 in
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Table Desk & Jardiniere, Circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu mounted table desk and jardiniere, Circa 1865-1875.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 32.75 in W 28.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date.
The
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Antique 1870s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 32.29 in W 71.66 in D 36.23 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany, kingwood and ormolu kidney shaped writing
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk by Poteau
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted writing desk by Poteau
French, late 19th century
Size: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and Ormolu Boulle desk, attributed to Befort Jeune. This high quality rectangular desk is raised by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and ormolu desk circa. 1750. The Bureau à Cylindre desk is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 38.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.25 in
French 19th century Mahogany, Ormolu and marble desk, attr. F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, Ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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Ormolu Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ormolu writing desk for your home. Each ormolu writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ormolu. Your living room may not be complete without a ormolu writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ormolu writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one ormolu writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but François Linke, Donald Ross and Henry Dasson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Ormolu Writing Desk?
A ormolu writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,790, while the lowest priced sells for $497 and the highest can go for as much as $562,642.
Questions About Ormolu Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2023What 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, 2023In 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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