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19th Century Painted Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small highly decorative painted desk.
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19th Century Italian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Painted Desk
19th Century Painted Desk
H 31.25 in W 40.5 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique Louis XVI style painted desk made in France. This painted desk has a carved wooden frame
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19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Desks

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Faux Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk
French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk
H 30 in W 45 in D 32.5 in
French Louis XV Style Verne Martin Painted Desk
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) Verne Martin painted desk with bronze trim.
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19th Century Louis XV Painted Antique Desks

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Verne Martin Painted Desk
French Louis XV Style Verne Martin Painted Desk
H 31.25 in W 58.25 in D 33.25 in
19thc French Hand Painted Desk/Vanity With Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc French Hand Painted Desk/Vanity Wth Mirror. This amazing vanity has 3 drawers, 2 side
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19th Century French Adirondack Painted Antique Desks

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Wood, Paint

Venetian Painted Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk. Six drawers with 4 original keys. Hand painted
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Painted Antique Desks

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Wood, Paint

Antique Venetian Painted Desk
Venetian Painted Desk
H 31 in W 53.5 in D 31.25 in
Gustavian Style 1870s Swedish Gray Painted Desk, Fluted Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray blue painted desk from circa 1870 with five fluted drawers and
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Porcelain Hand Painted Desk Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality porcelain hand painted desk set having a central raised urn flanked by
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19th Century European Victorian Painted Antique Desks

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Porcelain

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
Located in Houston, US
Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Desks

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Off-White Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish off-white, light grey painted writing desk from the 19th century with three-quarter
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19th Century Swedish Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Single Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style desk from circa 1850 with tan painted finish, single drawer, fluted
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

French Kidney Shaped Hand Painted Desk and Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1072 Kidney shaped desk and matching chair with hand painting and carved detailing Brass railing
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1920s Painted Antique Desks

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Brass

Gustavian Style Light Gray Painted Desk with Carved Reeded Drawer, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style writing table from circa 1900 with light gray painted finish, single
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Portland, OR
Jour, desk, attributed to Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890. The desk with a shaped gallery paint
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Satinwood

American Unique Hand Decorated Adirondack "Sail Boats" Desk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
incised and painted one-of-a-kind fall font desk in an Adirondack manner. It is hand painted and
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Travelling Writing Desk Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century writing desk from Lulea Norrbotten, North of Sweden. Untouched original painting with
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1810s Swedish Folk Art Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Gustavian Antique Painted Desk on Cabinet, Swedish or Danish circa 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE GUSTAVIAN SECRETARY DESK OVER CABINET IN EARLY RUST AND BLUE PAINT Probably Swedish or Danish
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19th Century European Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine, Paint

1880s Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Desk with Five Drawers and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood writing table from circa 1880 with five drawers, carved
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century French Hand Painted Adjustable Wooden Desk Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
Very rear hand painted desk lamp in dark mustard color made of wood. France, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

English Painted Oak Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted oak two drawer desk. 1860. Clearance is 23 1/4". Dimensions 51
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19th Century English Victorian Painted Antique Desks

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Oak

English Painted Oak Desk
English Painted Oak Desk
H 28.5 in W 51 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 19th century Swedish rustic teal-painted kneehole desk, from the personal collection of
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Painted Antique Desks

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Wood, Paint

19th C Original Paint Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine painted and hand made early lap desk in post master format on high turned legs. The paint
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully painted in a contemporary turquoise, this Swedish Gustavian style desk is handmade with
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Brass

19th Century Pine Desk Table with Painted Base
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Pine Desk Table. Unpainted two board top with thin breadboard ends. Base in old
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19th Century North American Painted Antique Desks

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Simulated Marble Painted Italian Desk
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Painted Italian Desk, smart cabriole legs, extraordinary faux marble painted top, blue base. Later
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Late 19th Century Italian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19thC French Painted White Pine Console / Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 19thC French Painted White Pine Console /Desk Measures: W170 x D55 x H74 cm.  
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1880s French Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

19thC French Painted White Pine Console / Desk
19thC French Painted White Pine Console / Desk
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Table Desk, Painted
Located in Houston, US
Lovely early interpretation of Louis XV with graceful chambered legs and one drawer. Painted in
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19th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Adams Style Vernis Martin Paint Decorated Antique Cylinder Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Adams style distressed paint decorated cylinder desk. Roll top desk containing storage, 2
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery
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19th Century British Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Satinwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice Gustavian Desk
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

18th C. Swedish Rococo Period Writing Desk in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A period Rococo writing desk from the 18th century in original painted alder wood with period key
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Desks

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful desk with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Marble Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish desk from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Untouched originalpaint
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden. A writing desk Swedish made during the 18th
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Bentwood

Magnificent English 19th Century Faux Painted Marbleized Pedestal Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
British desk with faux painted original surface and hand painted marbleized green banding. The
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19th Century English Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Painted Table / Desk from France
Located in Houston, TX
The 18th Century Louis XVI Style Blue Painted Table from France embodies the spirit of the era with
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18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Desks

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Wood, Walnut, Paint

Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style from the 1840s is a captivating piece that
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1840s Danish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian white painted "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
from the area. Nice Gustavian desk scraped to its beautiful original paint. Stable in construction
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Grain-Painted English Pine Kneehole Desk from Collection of Michael S. Smith
Located in Southampton, NY
Grain-painted English pine kneehole desk, probably late 19th century, from the collection of
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Late 19th Century English Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton House Desk, Hand Painted, Angela Kauffman
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Adams Edwardian Inlaid Carlton house desk, hand painted, satinwood, An absolutely stunning Adams
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Early 1900s English Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Marble Imitaition Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden. A stunning desk with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The lock of this desk is stamped with the crossed key logo of Vachette Freres, which only made
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1890s French Louis XVI Painted Antique Desks

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Marble, Brass

18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
antique Italian furniture such as age checking, painted finish losses, minor warpage of the top. The desk
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1760s Italian Neoclassical Painted Antique Desks

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Walnut, Pine

White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally painted in layered shades of white now distressed to add to the character and grace of this table
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Wood, Paint

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk. item features 7
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Painted Antique Desks

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Leather, Wood

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
painted scenes depict griffins and maidens and various other scenes of the times. The desk is in very good
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1890s English Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Satinwood

Twelve 19th Century Painted and Gilt Metal Desk Accessories
Located in London, GB
sealing the envelope with a wax stamp. The desk set is comprised of twelve gilt and painted metal
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Antique Desks

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Metal

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated Carlton house desk with some of the finest paint
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1890s English Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Satinwood

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair, the structure with traces of original paint, pierced back
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17th Century English Regency Painted Antique Desks

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Oak

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Painted Antique Desks

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Writing Desk with Leather Top, C1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic desk! Look at the amazing painted workmanship and the gorgeous wood quality
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1910s English Adam Style Painted Antique Desks

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Satinwood

Early 19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
. Nice Gustavian Desk Scraped by hand to its original paint. The table has lovely blue color & stunning
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rococo Desk/ Table with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Antique Rustic provincial rococo table/ desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
desk. This unique work of art is hand-painted on front with a roundel of three vibrant and colorful
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style painted writing desk. This piece has a lovely patina
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19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Late 19th Century Tyrolean Shabby Small Desk Table Art Nouveau, Pine Painted
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1980s-1990s Tyrol Austrian shabby small desk table country Art Nouveau, in solid pine with original
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Painted Antique Desks

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Pine

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China art.
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19th Century Chinoiserie Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
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H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 2.29 in
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Painted Antique Desks

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Wood

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Painted Antique Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of painted antique desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and softwood, all painted antique desks available were constructed with great care. Painted antique desks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Painted antique desks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Victorian and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Royal Copenhagen, Boin-Taburet and Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) each produced beautiful painted antique desks that are worth considering.

How Much are Painted Antique Desks?

Painted antique desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,308, while the lowest priced sells for $106 and the highest can go for as much as $78,500.
Questions About Painted Antique Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.