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French Louis XV Style Kidney Shaped Leather Top Bronze Mounted 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finished back with bronze accents, beautiful wood grain, very pretty desk. Circa Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
compartment on the double bottom. This pretty desk rests on 4 elegantly arched legs. It has 2 drawers on the
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
designers of the 50s and 60s. With a clean and pure form this desk has two drawers with beautifully sculpted
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Chippendale Mahogany Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
raised on original plinth base with original concealed castors.  It's pretty rare to find partners desks
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French 1900 desk in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty little desk with two drawers in solid walnut from the 1900s. A decorative key will be
Category

20th Century European French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French 1900 desk in solid walnut
French 1900 desk in solid walnut
H 28.75 in W 44.69 in D 28.35 in
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
1830. The desk features a pretty kingwood veneer on the outside. It has a flip up top which reveals a
Category

Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 16.54 in
Small Neoclassical Desk, Northern Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This small Neoclassical Desk or side table dates back to around 1810-20. the rectangular table has
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk having the original pretty brass gallery, two glazed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
H 45.48 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pretty French Louis XV style writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the serpentine case veneered in
Category

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

Materials

Kingwood

Sheraton Mahogany Desk - Antique Revival Desks Circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very Pretty Sheraton Revival Mahogany Desk. Standing on original Brass castors. Circa 1890 The
Category

Antique 1890s Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Freestanding Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original pierced brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

FINE HARDWOOD KENNEDY HARRODS LONDON MILITARY CAMPAiGN DESK OR WRITING TABLE
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in GB
, REH Kennedy Military Campaign desk or writing table Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Davenport Desk Antique, 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
a pretty brass gallery. The right-hand side of the davenport having 4 mahogany lined graduated
Category

Antique 1850s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Sheraton Pedestal Desk Shaped Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Mahogany Sheraton Revival Pedestal Desk. This Desk Stands Upon Shaped Legs. Circa 1880 Each
Category

Antique 1880s Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Space Age 70s Desk Organizer - Vintage Perpetual Calendar Italian Edition
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Charming desk calendar with organizer manufactured by Wing Plastif in the 70s, registered trademark
Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Walnut Breakfront Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut pedestal desk, of good proportions, having gilt tooled
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Escritoire Desk Mahogany Antique, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Pierced Brass Gallery. The Whole of the Escritoire Having Brass Mouldings. Presented in Good
Category

Antique 1860s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Knee Hole Desk, Georgian Mahogany 18th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany Kneehole Desk. Standing on bracket feet. This piece features 7 Oak lined
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Count Owned Asprey 24ct Gold Green Crocodile Leather 7 Piece Desk Set
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in GB
, complete Asprey Green Crocodile leather with 24ct gold inlaid crown, desk suite This is pretty much the
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Brass Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique ornate brass desk clock having an exquisite ornate brass and enamel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Brass

Victorian Desk - Walnut Shaped Writing Table Circa 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pretty Victorian Walnut Shaped Writing Table. Circa 1860 Standing on Shaped Carved Legs with a Ring
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Quality Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood marquetry inlaid writing desk having a charming rosewood
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Desks

Materials

Other

Antique Victorian French Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Bureau/Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French inlaid rosewood freestanding bureau/desk having the original gilt metal
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Antique 19th Century Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian inlaid marquetry writing desk with the top section having an attractive
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Biedermeir Style French Wooden Writing Desk-Table with Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. A fine oak wood writing desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian freestanding mahogany inlaid cylinder desk by Maple & Co. London
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Other

Stunning Antique Victorian Fully Restored Sheraton Revival Desk Oxblood Leather
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
Revival partner desk with oxblood leather writing surface This is pretty much the finest desk I have
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
leather top and brass gallery rail This is pretty much the best looking desk I have ever seen, I love
Category

20th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

HUGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ESTATE DESK OR TWO SIDEBOARD DRAWERs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
massive Estate made desk, Island or pair of Sideboards hand carved in the Thomas Chippendale manor
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality ebonised and burr walnut inlaid writing desk having an attractive
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur De Jour Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
By Mercier Freres
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890. Owning and using top quality
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet A good looking and well-made piece, the timber
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Satinwood and Leather Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English Edwardian period satinwood and leather top table. Very pretty color and the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Italian Rococo Early 19th Century Oak Table with Carved Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
pretty wod and details, this Italian table from the early 19th century will make for a wonderful addition
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Writing Table Transition Style Louis XV – Louis XVI
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
-matched rosewood veneer and pretty bronze drawer pulls. The main extending writing surface is faced
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Very pretty solid pine table by the French designer Charlotte Perriand, this model was created in the
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
Pine Perriand Tables, French Modernism
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Pink Stone Carved Apple Paper Weight - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty pink vintage carved stone apple. Created from either alabaster, granite, or rose quartz
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stone

Murano Vintage Red White Painted Face Italian Art Glass Santa Paperweight Figure
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
pretty much intact. Would make a great display piece on any desk or side table. Great for any Christmas
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Stationery Box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very pretty Edwardian inlaid mahogany ladies stationery box would grace any ladies desk. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain jars. Pretty images of birds and flowers. A
Category

Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Post Box, 19th Century Victorian School House Letter Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
slot in the top for letters and a picture of St Georges School Harpenden on the front above a pretty
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pine

Victorian Paper Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Letter Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Victorian lacquered paper mâché hand painted letter stand with pretty painted blossom decorated and
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

French 1900 Antique Chinoiserie Champlevé Enameled Inkwell in Brass & Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
lid on top is decorated with applications of hot cloisonné enamel (Champlevé). It is pretty heavy
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
By Bucherer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
been keeping pretty good time. Dial is marked C. Bucherer Lucerne, Swiss. Mechanism for the pencil is
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold Plate

Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
Bucherer Mechanical Pencil Watch
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.38 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Figural Bird Heron Paper Clip or Letter Holder
By Susse Freres
Located in Haarlem, NL
feathered neck to open the beak. So this pretty item could be used as paper clamp, paperclip, letter holder
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Letter Holder Picket Fence with Love Birds
Located in Haarlem, NL
all your "lettres d'amour" (love letters) or other pretty little notes.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A very pretty and unusual pair of English gold mounted carved shell cameos of cupid and psyche on
Category

Antique 1790s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold

Mannelli F.Lli Travertine Ornaments Three Swans Minimalist Style
By Enzo Mari, Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Prato, Tuscany
of swans in travertine of three different sizes; they can be used on the desk as paperweights or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist More Desk Accessories

Materials

Travertine

1 of 4 Vintage Vitra Icf Eames EA105 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in GB
, these are pretty much the most comfortable office chairs ever made, these are fully stamped with the
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1 of 3 Charles & Ray Vitra Eames EA108 Hopsak Swivel Office Armchairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each Super iconic, award winning, what more can you say, these are pretty
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Very Comfortable Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pretty much new brown leather Chesterfield office I had
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine Antique Victorian Ornate Gilded Clock Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
shaped tops raised by cupids on an ornate base. A pretty set in good working order. Measures: H 28
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
above a pretty crossbanded marquetry inlaid fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of
Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Skeleton Clock, under Globe, York Minster Cathedral, Period: Xxth
By Franklin MInt
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
collector cloks. It is made of brass protected from dust by a very pretty glass globe on a wooden base
Category

20th Century Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Viennese Enamel and Silver Gilt Clock Austria circa 1870 Bird Ostrich
Located in London, GB
A pretty Antique Silver Gilt and Viennese Enamel Clock. This oval Clock rests on the back of an
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Retro Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand Bookmark
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pretty Tiffany objects. Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry and silver
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Pretty Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pretty desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every pretty desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a pretty desk, we have 456 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pretty desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pretty desk, those designed in mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made pretty desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Harrods and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pretty Desk?

Prices for a pretty desk start at $65 and top out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $2,207.