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Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry fan design. Outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware in caduceus pattern. Sc...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk
Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk

Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of l...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Rococo Serpentine Desk in Venetian Walnut, Circa 1750s
Italian Rococo Serpentine Desk in Venetian Walnut, Circa 1750s

Italian Rococo Serpentine Desk in Venetian Walnut, Circa 1750s

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base
19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base

19th C. Spanish Carved Walnut Serpentine Desk with Four Drawers on Trestle Base

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Spain circa 1860, this sculptural antique walnut writing desk exemplifies the bold elegance of 19th-century Spanish craftsmanship.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760. This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale period and during the reign of George III.

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set
19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

19th Century Rare Coromandel Desk Set

Located in Dublin, IE

This gorgeous set is stored within a moulded fall front box of rectangular form which opens to reveal a fitted interior which houses an adjustable book slide with fret cut handles an...

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Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk
Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk

Chippendale Revival Mahogany Serpentine Partner’s Desk

Located in Cheshire, GB

A finely crafted Chippendale Revival partner’s desk in rich mahogany, distinguished by its serpentine outline and elaborate carved ornamentation.

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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors
English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors

English Serpentine Giltwood Desk on Castors

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite rattan with leather top desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding...

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s
Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Giant Art Deco Desk Set Extinguishing Cradle made of Serpentine, Germany 1920s

Located in Hannover, DE

This mighty desk set stood on the desk of a company director in the 1920s in an imposing office. This masculine set still exudes prestige today and is an exclusive highlight on the e...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Inkwells

Materials

Serpentine

Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk
Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk

Louis XV Style Walnut Carved Serpentine Demilune Executive Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A monumental Louis XV style walnut carved serpentine demilune executive desk. Ornate carvings on the outside including carved floral shapes over a scalloped front and a rope pattern...

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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Serpentine Front and Leather Top
Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Serpentine Front and Leather Top

Chippendale Mahogany Desk with Serpentine Front and Leather Top

Located in Queens, NY

18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and a drawer with a sliding leather top supported on carved cabriole legs.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk
Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

Exceptional Old English Hand Carved Mahogany Serpentine leather-top Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Most notable in addition to the unique serpentine shape is the hand-carved bas relief motifs that span the entire perimeter of the desk with acanthus leaf motifs, scrols and leaves a...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Partners Desk
Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Partners Desk

Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Partners Desk

Located in London, GB

This stunning serpentine-shaped burr Walnut partners desk features satinwood crossbanding and a panelled hide writing surface.

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2010s Indonesian Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Circa 1890
Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Circa 1890

Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Circa 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

WMahogany Victorian serpentine kneehole desk This desk is raised upon bracket feet Circa 1890 Offered in great shape Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please ge...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front  Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front  Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, Kittinger, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany
English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany

English Serpentine Bow Front Writing Desk or Side Table of Inlaid Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English serpentine bow front writing desk or side table of mahogany from the late 19th century, featuring a shaped top with inlay around the edge, over a frieze of two bowed a...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front
Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front

Desk , Small English Knee Hole Desk with Tooled Leather Top, Serpentine Front

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in Toronto, CA

A serpentine curved front, small English kneehole desk in classical mahogany Georgian styling.

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20th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk

Outstanding Quality Large Antique Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Partners Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality large antique carved figured mahogany serpentine shaped partners desk having a three section brown leather top crossbanded in mahogany with an outstanding quality...

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Early 20th Century English Desks

Materials

Other

Theodore Alexander Leather Wrapped Serpentine Chest Hidden Pull Out Desk
Theodore Alexander Leather Wrapped Serpentine Chest Hidden Pull Out Desk

Theodore Alexander Leather Wrapped Serpentine Chest Hidden Pull Out Desk

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Theodore Alexander Leather Wrapped Serpentine Chest Hidden Pull Out Desk Key Features Design: It featur...

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1990s George III Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C
Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C

Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Drop-Front Desk by Century, 20th C

By Century Furniture

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Chippendale style secretary by Century offers mahogany construction with drop-front desk over serpentine case having four graduated long drawers and raised on claw and ball feet, c...

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20th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC
Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian
Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Antique Serpentine Paperweight, Chinese, Soapstone, Marble, Desktop, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique serpentine paperweight. A Chinese, stone and marble dragon fish figure, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Distinctive and tactile Oriental taste, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Paperweights

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Stone, Marble

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk
Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Mahogany Kidney Shaped Desk Item Code: S27-1139 A decorative Victorian mahogany kidney shaped desk, of elegant serpentine form and raised on cabriole legs with carved claw-...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk
17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk

17th Century North Italian Ebonized Baroque Desk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An unusual late 17th century North Italian Baroque ebonized writing desk - of serpentine form. Featuring a knee-hole type design with a pull-out writing desk flanked by a pair of cup...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Serpentine Front Sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 26 deep x 41.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighti...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.
19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

19TH C Inlaid Marquetry Bronze Mounted Ladies Desk.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The desk features a serpentine front, richly veneered in kingwood and rosewood with intricate parquetry inlay.

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

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th-century Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk
Late 20th-century Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk

Late 20th-century Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Exhibiting classic French Rococo style, with its elegant cabriole or curved legs and an undulating, serpentine-shaped apron, the desk’s most prominent feature is the detailed floral ...

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Late 20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks
Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Bureau Bookcase Oak German Serpentine Front Original Brassware Working Locks

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A large, museum quality, 18th century, German, oak bureau bookcase with a serpentine front, original brassware and working locks As fine an example of this model of German cabinet f...

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Antique 1740s German Rococo Desks

Materials

Oak

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed Serpentine drawers. Slant front door opens to reveal addition storage space with 5 sma...

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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Venetian Painted Desk
Venetian Painted Desk

Venetian Painted Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare, Venetian, serpentine painted writing desk/coiffure table. Six drawers with 4 original keys.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Dore' Bronze Mounted Louis XV Desk
Rare Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Dore' Bronze Mounted Louis XV Desk

Rare Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener Marble Top Dore' Bronze Mounted Louis XV Desk

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Featuring a richly veined marble top with graceful serpentine curves, the desk exudes refined elegance and is a true representation of the French Rococo tradition.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk
Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) mahogany Bonheur Du Jour de dame(ladies writing desk) circa 1860 Hand-crafted in France the third quarter of the 19th centur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London
A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London

A Stunning Edwardian Desk in the Carlton House Style by Maple of London

By Maple & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

The moulded and shaped upper section with centred shelf flanked with a pair of concave, sloping stationary compartments with hinged lids drawers which open to reveal a fitted section...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Located in High Point, NC

The center of the desk is serpentined in the front for comfortable access to a writing surface, and is flanked on either side by two pedestals, each with four drawers with turned han...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880
Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880

Antique French Louis XV Cylinder Marquetry & Ormolu Bureau Writing Desk 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant antique French Louis XV style inlaid Kingwood cylinder bureau, desk, circa 1870. This very fine serpentine or bombe shaped desk is finely inlaid with parquetry panels ...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Quality Dore' Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk
Fine Quality Dore' Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk

Fine Quality Dore' Bronze French Paul Sormani Parquetry Inlaid Walnut Desk

By Paul Sormani

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite bureau plat features finely inlaid kingwood and rosewood parquetry, gracefully curved cabriole legs, and richly chased ormolu mounts including acanthus flourishes, sab...

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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke

By François Linke

Located in New York, NY

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk, Attributed to François Linke The desk is of serpentine rectangular form, the shaped mahogany top covered by a removable glass pro...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent George 111 Style Serpentine Partners Desk
Magnificent George 111 Style Serpentine Partners Desk

Magnificent George 111 Style Serpentine Partners Desk

By George W. Waters

Located in London, GB

Lovely Mahogany Partners Desk in the Georgian Style Drawers and Cupboards on Both Sides The Top is covered in Embossed Brown Leather Lovely Serpentine Shape Very Grand and would Enha...

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20th Century Unknown George III Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1980s French Louis XV Style Serpentine Brass Ormolu Desk
1980s French Louis XV Style Serpentine Brass Ormolu Desk

1980s French Louis XV Style Serpentine Brass Ormolu Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This French style desk embodies the refined elegance of the Louis XV style, making it a timeless addition to any space. Crafted from solid wood, the desk features a gracefully shape ...

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Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface
18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Bureau, Butler's Desk, Hidden Writing Surface

Located in Madrid, ES

This is a beautiful example of a "Butler's Desk" which was used in the 18th and 19th centuries by the head servant of a household. Basically a bureau combined with a standing desk, c...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

French Serpentine Front Side Table
French Serpentine Front Side Table

French Serpentine Front Side Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century French serpentine front pine side table/ desk with a faux marble top. 1840.

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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Pine

An Edwardian Chrome Desk Lamp
An Edwardian Chrome Desk Lamp

An Edwardian Chrome Desk Lamp

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian chrome desk lamp with serpentine neck, with adjustable stem and shade, all supported on a circular plinth base.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900
Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900

Exuberantly Carved Oak French Louis XV Secretary Desk Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The lower section of the desk houses multiple serpentine drawers, each beautifully carved with ornate details and fitted with finely crafted hardware.

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk
Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk

Fine Italian 19th Century Floral Marquetry Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center Table Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Italian 19th century mahogany, satinwood and tulipwood floral marquetry and gilt-bronze mounted center table or writing desk. The serpentine inlaid shaped top centered with a ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black
Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black

Vintage Chippendale Revival Secretary, Glazed Bookcase Top, Refinished Black

Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

A glazed bookcase top, crowned by a swan-neck pediment with a turned urn-and-flame finial, sits over a serpentine fall-front desk with four graduated drawers on ball-and-claw front f...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Side Table
19th Century French Side Table

19th Century French Side Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 19th century French serpentine front pine side table/ desk with a faux marble top. 1840.

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Antique 19th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Pine

1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire
1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire

1960’s Italian Inlaid Secretaire

Located in Bradenton, FL

The writing desk locks with the original key, and a simply carved serpentine skirt trims the base of the secretaire.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

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Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C
Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C

Serpentine Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Cabriole Legs 19th C

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Desk Burr Walnut Ormolu Center Table Satinwood Serpentine Cabriole Legs 19th C A mid 19th century burr walnut rectangular double serpentine center table, the satinwood banded top an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA
Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA

Chippendale Mahogany Slant-Lid Desk with a Blocked Serpentine Front, MA

Located in Providence, RI

This is an estimable serpentine desk with blocked ends on magnificent gadrooned feet.

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Antique 1780s North American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dorking, GB

The desk is of serpentine form on all sides. The curves are created from solid pieces of mahogany that have been hand worked into the curved shape by Gillows' master cabinet makers.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk
George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk

George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 67 in D 43 in

George III Style Mahogany Serpentine Partners Desk

Located in Wiltshire, GB

George III style mahogany serpentine partners desk a rare and impressive large mahogany serpentine shaped pedestal partners desk in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk
Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk

Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in

Edwards & Roberts Mahogany Serpentine Front Ladies Desk

By Edwards and Roberts

Located in Northwich, GB

An Edwards & Roberts mahogany serpentine front ladies desk with leather inset top and cast brass gallery (a/f), with single frieze drawer and six flanking short drawers featuring Cop...

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Early 20th Century British Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790
Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Slant-Top Desk, Boston, circa 1790

Located in Providence, RI

It is interesting to note that this desk, with its inlaid prospect door and serpentine front, relates to work done by Benjamin Frothingham, (see examples from Boston furniture of the...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Large 19th century Swedish painted and carved bureau in the Gustavian manner. The carved fall flap enclosed a fitted interior comprising four columns of miniature drawers and stor...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks

Materials

Paint

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer
Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Unavailable

H 28.25 in W 36 in D 17.75 in

Cherry Serpentine Card Table with Long Drawer

Located in Providence, RI

This transitional table has the typical Chippendale serpentine shaped face with a drawer whose front is composed of solid cherry that is carved from a four inch thick log (see detail...

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

English Mahogany Writing Table Serpentine Console Table Antique Vintage
English Mahogany Writing Table Serpentine Console Table Antique Vintage

English Mahogany Writing Table Serpentine Console Table Antique Vintage

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive petite serpentine writing table. The carved backrail above the serpentine form top. Fitted two drawers to frieze mounted, raised on carved tapering legs and spade feet...

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20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Serpentine Bureau-Plat
18th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Serpentine Bureau-Plat

18th Century Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry Serpentine Bureau-Plat

Located in London, GB

The shaped, moulded rectangular top inset with a green tooled leather writing surface above a long frieze drawer, flanked by two short shaped drawers and with pull-out slides to each...

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Antique 1760s Dutch Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Serpentine Shaped Kingwood Writing Table with Brass Mounts, circa 1800
Serpentine Shaped Kingwood Writing Table with Brass Mounts, circa 1800

Serpentine Shaped Kingwood Writing Table with Brass Mounts, circa 1800

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period circa 1800 Wood Kingwood Top Serpentine shaped, brown tooled leather, brass bound Condition: Offered in good condition. A little wear to veneer commensurate wi...

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Althorp Partners Desk
Althorp Partners Desk

Althorp Partners Desk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 70.08 in D 48.43 in

Althorp Partners Desk

Located in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire

An extremely fine early George III style mahogany serpentine partner’s desk. The serpentine moulded edge top has a gilt-tooled faded brown leather inset writing surface fitted with t...

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Antique Late 17th Century Vietnamese George III Desks and Writing Tables

Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table
Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table

Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 27.17 in

Queen Anne Style Serpentine Shaped Burr Walnut Writing Table

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A splendid Queen Anne style burr walnut writing table of generous proportions. Of serpentine form and of excellent construction in solid walnut with attractive burr walnut veneers on...

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Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat
A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat

A 19th Century Louis XV Style French Floral Marquetry Serpentine Bureau Plat

Located in Toorak, VIC

Exquisite in design and form, a desk that can be used in any office or study space or as a centre table or feature table in your living space.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk
George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 21.26 in

George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Salisbury, GB

A George III mahogany serpentine kneehole desk with blind fret decoration on bracket feet.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Desks

Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk
Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk

Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk

Unavailable

H 41 in W 47 in D 19 in

Italian Walnut 18th Century Baroque Desk

Located in Bantam, CT

A good Italian 18th century serpentine shaped fall front desk, Veneto region, circa 1750.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 53.94 in D 33.47 in

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Kneehole Desk

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Late 19th century, Chippendale style kneehole desk. The serpentine shaped desk in mahogany has a shaped top with tooled and gilded green leather writing insert with gadrooned edge.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk
A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk

A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk

Unavailable

H 45.08 in W 61.42 in D 36.62 in

A Fine and Rare Mahogany kneehole desk

Located in Dublin, IE

The back finished with four serpentine panelled faux doors. The desk on its original castors, the sides with four brass carrying handles.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Desks

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ladies Writing Desk Marquetry Inlay

Located in Wells, ME

French Louis XVI style fall front serpentine lady's writing desk in rosewood with elaborate marquetry inlay in boxwood and satinwood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Painted Serpentine Desk
Painted Serpentine Desk

Painted Serpentine Desk

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H 29 in W 51 in D 28 in

Painted Serpentine Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th C painted serpentine desk with ball and claw feet. 1890. Clearance is 23".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Midcentury Walnut Serpentine Desk
Midcentury Walnut Serpentine Desk

Midcentury Walnut Serpentine Desk

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H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Midcentury Walnut Serpentine Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern walnut veneered writing table with four serpentine sides, brass round capitals, a long central drawer on turned and tapered legs. Dimensions: 60" W x 30" D x ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Walnut

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table
French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

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H 32 in W 41.5 in D 22.5 in

French Serpentine Desk/ Lamp Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty early 19th century serpentine walnut desk/ lamp table, 1820. Dimensions: 41.5 inches (105 cms) wide 22.5 inches (57 cms) deep 32 inches (81 cms) high.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table
Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table

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H 32.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Mahogany Serpentine Desk or Dressing Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A George III serpentine fronted Chippendale period kneehole desk or dressing table in fiddle grain mahogany with most of the original fine swan neck handles.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Councill Serpentine Desk with Inlaid Leather Top
Councill Serpentine Desk with Inlaid Leather Top

Councill Serpentine Desk with Inlaid Leather Top

Located in North York, ON

This elegant and understated desk from Councill Furniture provides a large workspace with an ergonomically designed serpentine shape.

Category

2010s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An early 19th century mahogany wood drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece. Beautifully outfitted with interior drawers. Brass hardware drawer pattern with carving and bal...

Category

Antique Early 1800s North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Lady’s Carved Oak Drop-Front & Serpentine Desk, C1920
Antique Lady’s Carved Oak Drop-Front & Serpentine Desk, C1920

Antique Lady’s Carved Oak Drop-Front & Serpentine Desk, C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique ladies secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with shaped mirror backsplash having flanking pierced scroll and foliate corbels over drop front desk having carved o...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Oak, Mirror

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk

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H 40 in W 41 in D 20 in

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Dutch slant front, hinged leaf, writing desk has been constructed by an unknown cabinetmaker who was a master at his craft.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Secretaires

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Reverse Serpentine Desk or Side Table
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Reverse Serpentine Desk or Side Table

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Reverse Serpentine Desk or Side Table

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Unusual Italian Side Table or Desk with Two Drawers. Unusual associated reverse serpentine Walnut top with canted corners and an excellent patina.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Serpentine Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

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