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Antique Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality C1910 mahogany writing desk or dressing table. Stamped W.FOWKES.
Solid
Category
Vintage 1910s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900
Hand-crafted in the
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
Antique Cherry Side Table or Small Desk, One Drawer
Located in Port Chester, NY
A simple handsome side table or smaller writing table/desk in vibrant cherry. Classic tapered legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 19th century circa 1820 mahogany writing desk dressing table
Category
Antique 1820s Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique, Desk, Writing Tables, Taisho period (1912-1926 CE)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
Taisho era Antique Desk/Writing Tables- Oak and Chestnut, Repainted Black
This desk, an antique
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
H 29.73 in W 41.74 in D 25.99 in
Antique Fine Quality C1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality circa 1900 Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Writing Table, versatile as a desk, dressing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in
Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, Elegant, 19th C., 1800's!!
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Antique Desk, Carved, Empire, Tooled Leather Top, 19th C., 1800's!!
19th Century Empire
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Provencal Hand Carved Walnut Wood Antique Writing Desk Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
table as well. Or as a small bureau writing desk. End table, farm table, console, game table, serving
Category
Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 24 in
Silas Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
classic work bench, this desk focuses on a work surface from a simpler time. Handcrafted with interlocking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Monumental Antique English Regency Style Partner’s Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly exceptional Antique English Partner’ Desk notable not only for its size, but also for the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks
Materials
Brass
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA . Beautiful 17th
Category
Antique 17th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 40 in D 22 in
Classic Antique French Cherry Desk with Breadboard Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Antique Provincial French writing table with breadboard top. Plank top two drawer desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Desks
Materials
Cherry, Wood
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot desk by SEM
Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm
Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pivot Desk by SEM
Located in Geneve, CH
Pivot Desk by SEM
Dimensions: W150 x D57 x H72 cm
Material: metallic tubolar structure, pivoting
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina.
Born in the Mid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Desks
Materials
Pine
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Two simple shelves are located in lower section of desk. This hand crafted fall front desk is painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wood
Worn and Patinated English Antique Pine Tavern Table Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
top projecting over a simple frame holding three generous size drawers in the front. Each is hand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Materials
Pine
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98
Category
Antique 1860s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Silas Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
work bench, this desk focuses on a work surface from a simpler time.
Handcrafted with interlocking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Industrial Antiqued Zinc Top Desk, or Kitchen Table On Pair of Sawhorses
Located in Chicago, IL
Industrial looking aged Zinc Top Desk, or small Kitchen Table or Craft Table. The Zinc Dining Table
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks
Materials
Zinc
Country French Baker Furniture Executive Writing Desk Circa 1980
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tenoned antique style Baker Furniture walnut Country French writing desk. The desk is in good condition
Category
Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Danish "Hans Christian Andersen" Desk or Writing Table in Figured Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
birthplace in Odense, which is a museum, there is a simpler version of this desk which gives this form its
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Louis Philippe Desks
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 49.5 in D 25 in
French Mahogany Leather Top Directoire Writing Desk with Pull Out Trays
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very good French mahogany Directoire desk with bronze ormolu and restrained and simple
Category
Vintage 1930s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Mahogany Partners Desk from Niagara Furniture with raised door panels and a rich
Category
2010s Federal Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Small Lady's Mahogany Writing Desk with Ink Pot & Well
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
handles. The writing desk is decorated with simple elegant mouldings on the edges of the redounded
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST WAXED AND CERUSED OAK DESK WITH LACQUERED SKIN WRITING SURFACE
Probably French, circa
Category
20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.13 in W 65.75 in D 29.88 in
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Personal Writing Desk from Empress Elisabeth I of Austria, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
antique writing desk comes in perfect restored condition and shows a fine hand polished shellac finish. A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Beech
Danish Mid Century Modern Adjustable-Height Teak Desk and Chair circa 1960s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN TEAK ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT DESK AND CHAIR
Circa 1960s
Item # 112XHP08A
A most striking
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 47.1 in W 25.63 in D 22.5 in
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Country Estate Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Deceptively simple at first glance the Country Estate Partners Desk by Niagara Furniture is
Category
2010s Chippendale Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Empire Style Mahogany Pedestal Desk, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted Empire style mahogany pedestal desk.
French, circa 1870
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
STUNNiNG ART NOUVEAU WRITING DESK ATTRIBUTED TO CARLO ZEN 1902 BIRDS EYE MAPLE
By Harrods, Carlo Zen
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Birdseye Maple
H 51.19 in W 30.71 in D 25.2 in
Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare gilt bronze mounted marquetry pedestal desk by François Linke.
French, circa 1900
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in
"Tecnica" Walnut Top Desk with Tie Rods Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a desk, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel, Nickel
H 29.1 in W 82.6 in D 39.4 in
"Melting" Writing Desk in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting writing desk's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable neutral piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 49.22 in
Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
veneered with a marquetry display of flowers sprouting from a simple bouquet arranged in a perfect circle
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.38 in W 34.88 in D 18.5 in
Continental Régence Inspired Commode With Rococo Carved Desk Top
Located in Free Union, VA
An exuberantly carved antique Northern European desk (probably Dutch) of unusual form: a serpentine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Inkwell England 1905
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome sterling silver antique inkwell has a lovely, simple design and was made by William
Category
Early 20th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Novelty / Figural Brass Inkwell - Hare c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
. The front has two simple pen rests which I have shown with a dip pen (not included).
Excellent
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell with Pen Holder
Located in Naples, FL
Antique mounted horse hoof made into an inkwell with a pen holder from a horseshoe; these were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Inkwells
Materials
Bone
Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock.
Very beautiful antique desk-table clock, created in Geneva
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 4.03 in W 3.9 in D 0.73 in
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Melting Vanity Table in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 39.38 in
French 19th Century Walnut Secrétaire à Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
features a pair of brass rectangular drop ring pulls and a simple brass inset keyhole that matches the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Venetian Painted Italian Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming vintage, circa 1960, Italian Venetian writing table (desk - vanity - console) with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Rococo 18th Century Writing Table with Drawer, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian antiques. Rococo decorative qualities are apparent such as the form of the apron and cabriole legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Paint, Pine
H 30.52 in W 50.01 in D 27.01 in
Louis XV Style Parquetry Inlaid Writing-Table by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
reverse. The desk is fitted to each side with leather-lined pull-out writing slides and is raised on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 27.56 in
Regence Style Trellis Parquetry Bureau Plat by François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
three dummy drawers to the reverse, all with foliate-cast frame and handles. The sides of the desk are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.11 in W 66.93 in D 37.8 in
Rare Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Bureau de Dame François Linke, circa 1980
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
comparatively simple carcasses. The technical brilliance of his work and the artistic change that it represented
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 21.26 in
Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by Maison Forest, circa 1900
By Maison Forest
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
motifs from the Egyptian campaigns. Revolutionary conquests were echoed in the use of antique forms in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 55.91 in D 33.08 in
19th Century English Brass Calendar and Letter Holder
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome, stately desk calendar and letter holder from the Victorian era. It's hand-forged from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Zig Zag Chair Made in Solid Pine, Scandinavian Modern, 1980s
Located in Odense, DK
, desk or a sculptural piece for the modern interior.
This vintage beauty will fit in many types of
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk ...
Materials
Pine
Handcrafted Sculptural Zig Zag Chair Made in Solid Pine, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Odense, DK
, desk or a sculptural piece for the modern interior.
This vintage beauty will fit in many types of
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 35.63 in W 13.39 in D 18.9 in
RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.52 in
Renaissance Italian Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
attributed to the demand for "antique-style" works as ornaments, alongside ancient originals, for the desks
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Inkwells
Materials
Maiolica
H 4.34 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
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Find a variety of simple antique desks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all simple antique desks available were constructed with great care. There are 339 antique and vintage simple antique desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 41 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of simple antique desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Simple antique desks bearing modern or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra and Stephane Lebrun each produced beautiful simple antique desks that are worth considering.
How Much are Simple Antique Desks?
Simple antique desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,316, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $114,718.
Questions About Simple Antique Desks
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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.
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