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Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Eight French Decorative Glass Desk Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These beautiful paperweights were created in France in the 20th century. Glass paperweights began
Category

20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Empire St. Oval Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Empire st. oval ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by pawed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Charles X period Rosewood and brass inlaid desk. The unique and most
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bonheur Du Jour Desk Napoleon III Period 19th Century Wood Hand Crafted
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
"Bonheur Du Jour Desk, Napoleon III Period" Desk called "happiness-of-the-day" inlaid with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Wood

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

Elegant 19th Century Boulle French Antique Centre Table or Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Napoleon III French kidney shaped centre table and desk with overall Boulle
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Antique 1880s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony and Brass Inlaid Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period ebony and brass inlaid desk. The oval shaped
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large and very fine Francois Linke roll top desk French late 19th-early 20th century Bureau a
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Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
Large Francois Linke Roll Top Desk
H 49 in W 58 in D 32 in
Petite French Louis XV Style Walnut Slant-Front Desk, Stamped, circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stamped French Louis XV style small walnut slant-front desk with sliding inlaid panels, long
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Magnificent Grand Bureau / Writing Desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent grand bureau/writing desk Louis XV, After Francois Linke The desk has an estimated
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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Viennese Biedermeier oval writing table was made circa 1825. Ebonized
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pearwood

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
piece fits into the oval shaped leather box and makes a lovely display or fabulous addition to a
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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a
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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This elegant writing desk was created in France in the late 18th century, during the reign of King
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
Antique Walnut and Marquetry Writing Desk
H 27.17 in W 37.41 in D 26.38 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
of the Royal Collection The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
By Albert Cheuret
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau oval shaped bronze inkwell with pine cones and needles design (signed: ALBERT
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkwell
H 6.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Belle Epoque Tromp L'éoel Bronze Paperweight Ashtray, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Glove Patinated Bronze France, ca. 1880s ABOUT Made in France in the last quarter of 19th Century
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Silver and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) silver plate on bronze oval shaped inkwell with handles and
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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble small scale statue
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French gilt bronze ink stand depicting a young man harvesting circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
compliment a lady's writing table most likely. It is of an oval form with a moulded base which is mounted
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Paperweight Bronze Dog Sculpture on Grey Marble Stand
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique dog sculpture paperweight was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on an oval grey
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
Located in London, GB
and set on an oval patinated bronze base.
Category

Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Turn of the Century French Brass Filigree Horsehair Brush with Painted Portrait
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass filigree horsehair brush from the Turn of the century, with hand painted portrait
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Early 20th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Skeleton clock with oval glass panel by Charles Voisin.
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Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier Inkwell by Boin Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze, mahogany and porcelain Encrier (Inkwell
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Four Glass Library Clock Garniture, circa 1860
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A quality decorative French four glass Library or table clock with matching vases. The brass and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood and Rosewood, Walnut and ormolu mounted
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century, French Chiselled and Gilt Bronze Table Clock
Located in IT
19th century, French chiselled and gilt bronze table clock This table clock was made of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Kingwood, Gilt Metal and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French kingwood, gilt metal and porcelain mounted Bonheur du jour, with quarter
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Kingwood

French Kingwood and Ormolu-Mounted Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French kingwood quarter veneered and ormolu-mounted bonheur du jour with Sevres-style oval floral
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French / Belgian Art Deco Vanity Chair by Van der Borcht Freres, 1925-1930
By Van der Borcht Freres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish French / Belgian Art Deco vanity chair in Sycamore wood by Van der Borcht Freres
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Timepiece with Hand Painted Picture
Located in London, GB
French silver and guilloche enamel timepiece with hand painted picture. Of unusual construction
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Vintage 1910s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood, Walnut and ormolu mounted Bonheur Du Jour
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Signed by Deniere
By Jean-François Denière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare French Novelty Four Dial Clock by Blumberg, Paris, 19th Century
By Patent, Blumberg & Co.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
the centre of the tower by an oval spring driven 8 day movement located in the base of the clock, with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Louis XVl Style Mahogany and Marquetry Bonheur du Jour
Located in Montreal, QC
the positive attributes. The upper section is enclosed by a pair of doors each with oval panels inlaid
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Gold Panel and Vernis Martin Writing Case, French Craftsmanship, Louis XV
Located in Paris, FR
oval miniatures that are framed in a gold frieze of shells and laurel leaves. On one side, the
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Antique 1770s French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Brass & Enamel Miniature French Carriage Table Clock
Located in Southampton, PA
Track and remember the passage of time with this antique French carriage clock in brass and enamel
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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French Art Nouveau Fluorite Fluorspar Silver Iris Seal Initials E M J
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Unusual seal with a chunky violett fluorite handle mounted in silver as an iris flower. The oval
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal in 18kt Gilded Silver with Carved Bust Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century
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Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Bonheur Du Jour by Donald Ross
By Donald Ross
Located in London, GB
desk traditionally used by upper class French ladies. The style particularly became popular in the
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
Category

Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Boxwood

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Salon Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, early Biedermeier oval writing table was made in Vienna circa 1825. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
formed by two oval legs and an oval top. Distinguished by its fluid contours, the top is composed of an
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
structure is formed by two oval legs and an oval top. Distinguished by its fluid contours, the top is
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

French 1819-1838 Baroque Louis XV Snuff Box Carved Agate And Chiseled 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in agate and gold. Exceptional and very rare oval snuff box, created in Paris
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Antique 1810s French Baroque Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Walnut Marquetry Writing Table Attributed to Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
rectangular top with an oval panel inset with tooled green leather, the frieze with two small side drawers
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Saint Louis Basket of Flowers Millefiori Paperweight, 1981
By Saint Louis
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Origin : France Features :A central complex cane is encircled by several oval concentric rings of
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20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Marble 19th Century
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
acanthus leaves, resting on an oval marble base rimmed with bronze. 19th century period. Very good state.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories
Category

20th Century French Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L'Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style
Located in Paris, FR
feet. The whole is fixed on an oval base decorated with garlands and claw feet.
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Antique 1890s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto
Located in Paris, FR
ovals with four feet in leafy hooves. It is composed of two cups, one for ink in porcelain and the other
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Antique 1850s French Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto
Bronze Inkwell of a Sleeping Putto
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Cartier Paris 1930 By Louis Kuppenheim Art Deco Blue Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
by the Cartier branch in Paris France to the Louis Kuppenheim silversmith workshop. It was crafted
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Gothic Revival Gilt and Patinated Bronze Inkwell with Porcelain Plaque
Located in London, GB
lid having a finely painted porcelain oval plaque depicting two cherubs and opening to reveal a pen
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Inkwell Sculpture "Les Moutons à L'abreuvoir" by Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Paris, FR
removable. The group is set on an oval, brass base. Signed on the base: J. Moigniez. Jules Moigniez
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Empire Silver and Silver Gilt Inkstand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
a lion's-paw footed oval galleried tray. Marked with a French Le Cygne import mark, and other
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Inkwells

Materials

Silver

A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
By L. Cueunieres Ebeniste.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
-embossed tan leather top surround by an oval moulded gilt-bronze edge. This fine bureau plat has the nice
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Malachite and Ormolu-Mounted Inkwell
Located in London, GB
slightly domed base. A cabochon may be cut in any shape, though oval is by far the most common. The term
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

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Oval French Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oval French desk for your home. An oval French desk — often made from metal, wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 12 options for an antique or vintage oval French desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the oval French desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each oval French desk bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made oval French 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 Oval French Desk?

The average selling price for an oval French desk at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $151 on the low end and $36,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oval French Desk
  • 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.