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Small Louis XV Period Desk From Command
Located in charmes, FR
pretty little flat desk from the Louis XV period, with two large drawers on the front (for
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Wood
George III Sheraton Period Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning George III Sheraton Period lady's small tambour fronted desk.
Constructed from
Category
Antique 18th Century British Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Small Queen Anne Period Walnut Bureau
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most enchanting Queen Anne period burr walnut bureau of highly desirable small proportions and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small Lady's Desk, English Regency 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful small lady's desk comes from England and was made during the Regency period around
Category
Antique 1820s English Restauration Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
Cylinder Desk, Victorian Period, Flamed Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent English made cylinder desk in flamed mahogany, Victorian period.
Period : 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Leather Topped Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
is very small, as in the period one sat sideways with only the right knee under the desktop.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Small Louis XV Style Marquetry Desk, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
- Marquetry wood
- Gilt and chiseled bronze
- 1880 period
- Leather top
- Three drawers.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood
English Georgian Period Mahogany Desk with Ten Graduating Drawers and Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period mahogany desk from the 19th century, with 10 graduating drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 43 in D 22 in
19th Century Transition-Style Writing Desk from the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
This small writing desk from the 19th century is crafted in rosewood with inserted brass fillets
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.35 in W 33.86 in D 18.9 in
Antique Roll-Top Desk, English, Bureau, Aesthetic Period, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Period taste, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1880.
Beautifully appointed desk, perfect for the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 39.97 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
cylinder desk features a tambour roll top, opening to reveal an interior gallery fitted with small drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 44.25 in W 51.5 in D 24.25 in
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Fluted Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut desk from the 18th century, with single drawer, carved fluted
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.75 in W 35.5 in D 23.4 in
French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 18.51 in
Small Antique Kneehole Desk, English, Writing Table, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique kneehole desk. An English, mahogany writing table with Georgian revival
Category
Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.37 in W 31.3 in D 13.78 in
A Superior English Regency Period Davenport Desk in Figured Mahogany, Circa 1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
topped writing compartment, opening to an interior fitted with small drawers with satinwood fronts
Category
Antique 1830s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 36 in W 19.75 in D 21.5 in
Small School Desk in Oak, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Small school desk in oak 1900 with vintage porcelain inkwell. Dimension height 73 cm for a width of
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Oak
Small 20th Century Satin Birch Writing Desk by Heal & Son London
By Heal's
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful Satin Birch writing desk by Heal & Son London.
This little desk will light up any room
Category
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Queen Anne Period Oak Slant-Top English Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A country late 17th century bureau from England, in wonderful condition for its age. The desk has a
Category
Antique 1690s English Desks
Materials
Oak
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality small 19th Century mahogany writing side table desk. Lovely age colour
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
EXQUISITE SMALL WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 HARDWOOD WRiTING TABLE DESK CARVED LEGS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, small
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.37 in W 43.71 in D 23.63 in
Antique Desk Drawer, Japanese Ebonised Pine Desktop Folio, Victorian, Edo Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period, circa 1850.
Attractive desk tidy with appealing hand-finished charm
Displays a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Desk Sets
Materials
Pine
H 2.96 in W 15.16 in D 11.82 in
Small Antique George III Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period figured mahogany pedestal desk, having dark red, gilt tooled
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Small 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Desk George III
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Kneehole desk from the George III period
Indeed, these small pieces of furniture are called Knee Hole
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Desk – or secretary, cylinder, in mahogany. Late 18th century period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk – or secretary – with cylinder, in mahogany. The body opens with two small handles decorated
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.1 in W 30.32 in D 19.69 in
Small Antique Executive Desk Tray, Scottish, Leather, Tidy, WJ Milne, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique desk tray. A Scottish, leather compact desktop tidy by W & J Milne of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
H 1.19 in W 10.04 in D 4.14 in
Small Desk 2 Places of Schoolboy in Beech, 1920
Located in Marseille, FR
Small school desk in oak 1900. Height dimension 80 cm for a width of 112 cm and a depth of 88 cm
Category
20th Century Desks
Materials
Beech
Bonheur Du Jour Desk Napoleon III Period 19th Century Wood Hand Crafted
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
"Bonheur Du Jour Desk, Napoleon III Period"
Desk called "happiness-of-the-day" inlaid with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Wood
H 52.37 in W 31.89 in D 19.69 in
Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top, Cream Desk - Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The four-drawer Study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl-coloured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
I would date it from the 1840-1860 period.
It appears as a regular pedestal desk with a gold tooled
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Regency Period Metamorphic Writing /Book Table
Located in Hudson, NY
cabinet makers. This table can be used as a small witting table as well as a display space for art or as a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Georgian writing table / desk of the highest order. This was made in England
Category
Antique 1820s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Period French Directior Leather Topped Writing Table.
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautiful period writing table was constructed in France circa 1790 to 1800 of rich imported
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Writing Table Louis XVI Period - Solid Oak - 18th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Small side table, writing tabke from the Louis XVI period. Work from the end of the 18th century of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
diminutive desk as it should be as desk from the Queen Anne period were much, much smaller than desks made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Burl
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very impressive antique Georgian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England
Category
Antique Early 1800s British George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
desk, features working drawers to each side.
This model of bureau plat was made by a small number
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Small 19th Century writing table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
stands on porcelain wheels. Entirely in good and original condition.
Origin: England
period: Approx. 1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Bureau Plat
Located in Forney, TX
A French Napoleon III Second Empire period mahogany writing desk. Handcrafted in the third quarter
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
French 18th Century Poplar & Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of poplar in the french 18th century, Louis XV period.
Height between
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Poplar
Chiffonniere, Writing Table Walnut, Louis XV Style, Period : 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
-out is covered with green felt.
Each drawer opens with small round pull knobs.
The front and sides
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
English Regency Period Satinwood Kidney Shaped Writing Table with Leather Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
rested on the edge of the desk, kept in place by two brass small arms which will keep it from sliding off
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
H 28 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel
Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Nickel
Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
quality standing clerk's desk.
It was made in the Georgian period of about 1800. It has four fine turned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Jules Wabbes Executive Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, writing desk with drawer compartments, wengé, metal, lacquered wood, Belgium, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Metal
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1980s Postmodern Marble Stone Executive Two Sided Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Madison, WI
condition. Small scratches on the desk, less than to be expected. This item was used as a showroom example
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Antique William IV Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original William IV period writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
period Napoleon III Second Empire French ebonized desk or writing writing, magnificently decorated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood
H 28.75 in W 45.25 in D 27.5 in
Antique Victorian Watchmakers Desk Georgian Taste Hardwood & Brown Leather
Located in GB
taste with period brown leather top and sorting drawer.
A good looking and well made small desk or
Category
Antique 1880s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.12 in W 36.23 in D 19.1 in
French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
century.
This period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This writing
Category
2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Deep Green Study Desk with Natural Linoleum Table Top, Customizable
By &New
Located in Leicester, GB
The &New Study desk is made with a deep green powder-coated steel frame and a color-matched natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...
Materials
Steel
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dickens Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly superb antique Victorian Period burr walnut Dickens pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Solid Mahogany Desk Says Knee, Late 18th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A small Georgian period mahogany knee-hole desk with blue leather sliding writing surface.
It has
Category
Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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