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French 19th Century Mahogany Travel Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French 19th century mahogany travel writing desk French, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm
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19th Century French Neoclassical Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Ormolu

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Desk ~ Writing Table is truly an intriguing design! Crafted from
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

Writing Desk used by Charles Dickens, circa 1800
Located in Dorking, GB
This is the desk on which Dickens began his famous writing career. He was in fact a solicitor’s
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Early 19th Century Georgian Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, ca. 1800
Located in New York, NY
The George III Walnut Tall Kneehole Desk, dating from around 1800, features 9 short drawers. Its
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19th Century English Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing Continental, Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's, 19th Century
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19th Century European Other Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

Important French Brass Inlaid Paint Decorated Rolltop Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
wonderful desk and may be Maison Forest or Maison Kreiger. The desk measures 58 tall x 31 wide x 19 inches
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1890s French Louis XVI Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Marble, Brass

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
over 100 years they retain so much charm. The desk measures 34 tall x 31.5 wide x 16.75 and dates from
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a
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19th Century Primitive Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Cherry

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Carved Oak Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL PETITE Size Antique French Honey Oak Renaissance Revival Writing Desk or Table with
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous smaller true gem of a desk from the middle part of the 1700s from Italy. The
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1760s Italian Neoclassical Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut, Pine

Antique French Desk Writing Table Renaissance Wide Drawer Oak Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS 19th century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table with Wide Drawer
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare form of Country French desk. The desk features what appears to be oak and walnut
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1780s French French Provincial Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

Best Dore' Bronze Mounted Putti Walnut Cylinder Writing Desk with Leather
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
leather I see as a positive; a sign of character. The desk measures 44.25 wide x 43.75 tall x 25.5 deep
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer
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1890s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Boxwood, Walnut

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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1920s French Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut

Gorgeous Inlaid Continental Louis XV Style Walnut Writing Desk circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful desk that features the design of a Louis XV desk and has the traits of an
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1920s European Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut

Paint Decorated Satinwood English Adams Writing Desk with Leather Top, C1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The desk measures 40 wide x 42 inches tall x 25 deep. The desk dates to the 1910 era and is in good
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1910s English Adam Style Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Satinwood

RJ Horner Style Carved Maiden Figural Mahogany Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful late Victorian era 1880s solid mahogany partners desk. The desk is done in the
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1870s American Late Victorian Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Bleached Walnut and Iron Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a focal point to your study or library with this elegant antique fruitwood desk. Carved in
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Wrought Iron

Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV A ladies' writing desk
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Wood, Rosewood

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Table or Writing Desk in Maple Wood with Ebonized Accents, circa 1930
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely Art Deco table or writing desk circa 1930 is expertly handcrafted from maple wood and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Maple, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine quality 19th century Italian writing table of elegant proportions with amazing neoclassical
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Brass

18th C. Country French Walnut Writing Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A two tiered desk with elevated section at back with slots for papers and four curved supports. The
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut

18th C. Country French Walnut Writing Table
18th C. Country French Walnut Writing Table
H 34.25 in W 35.25 in D 27 in
Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV / XVI transitional style leather topped mahogany veneered small writing table or "Table a
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Christies label- London, 1994. A finely made French 18th c. writing table with ormolu mounts and
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18th Century French Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous Queen Anne Style pedestal desk. Made of walnut, butterflied
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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
Queen Anne Style Pedestal Desk
H 29 in W 54 in D 33 in
English 19th Century Pine Auctioneer’s Cash Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
a hole for accepting cash payments inside the drawer. The desk is flanked with tall open storage
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19th Century English Other Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A marvelous 18th century Italian writing table with the three chairs from Florence, Italy. This
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Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Tall Antique Writing Desk

Antique Watchmaker’s or Jeweler’s Workbench or Desk, 1920s
Located in Brussels , BE
size to serve as a standing desk when not seated on a tall stool or chair. We can also see it
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1920s Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Wood

Lord Nelson`s Family Portable Sloping Laptop Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
of a mid-17th century table box or desk. It is 17" long by 13.5" deep by 9.25" tall and on the
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
. The Bookcase measures approx. 46 inches wide by 90 inches tall by 22 deep. The writing flap extends
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Late 17th Century English Georgian Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Mahogany, Oak

Stunning Inlaid Mahogany Marquetry Bronze Mounted Directoire French Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
condition. The desk dates to the 1920s and measures 43.5 wide x 25.5 deep x 31 tall.
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1920s French Directoire Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

Jean Michel Frank Style 1950’s Oak Wood Desk
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Milano, IT
Bureau in the style of J M Frank 1950’s from the Cartier store in Paris. Oak Wood Desk. Taller than
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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

19th Century Oak Lawyer's Secretary Step Back Flat Top Desk
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
top section is 14 inches deep and 31.5 inches tall, leaving 15 inches of desk to work on. It is 28
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936
Located in Vancouver, BC
filing drawer With pull out writing slides to the front All standing on tall square legs Desk separates
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Early 1900s Scottish Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
centerpiece for any office, den or library! 56.5" tall x 39.25" wide x 17" deep~~SLIM PROFILE Writing
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Monumental Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Cylinder Desk Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
leather writing surface and two pull out trays on each side for additional surface area. The desk has a
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Desk Secretary Chest Server Drawers Barley Twist Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Handsome 19th century Antique French oak Renaissance revival library office desk with secretary top
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1890. Made of
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Leather, Cherry

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
average for the age. The desk measures 52 wide x 36.75 tall x 24.75 deep and dates to teh 1890s era and is
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1890s English Adam Style Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Satinwood

Fine Quality 1890s English Adams Paint Decorated Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. The desk measures 47 tall x 42 wide x 24 deep and the writing height is 30 inches.
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1890s English Adam Style Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Antique English Desk Table with Drawer Oak Leather Top Barley Twist Petite
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique PETITE English carved oak desk or writing table with Drawer~~ Green Leather Top
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Linke quality ladies writing desk with beautiful bronze ormolu and incredible figured rosewood. The desk
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1870s French Louis XV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Bronze

Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Fine Antique George III circa 1820 Metamorphic Library Desk into Bookcase Ladder
Located in GB
metamorphic library desk / writing table which converts into a library bookcase ladder Please note the
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1820s English George III Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Leather, Hardwood

Antique Writer's Desk, English, Inlay, Side, Serving Table, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writer's desk. An English, mahogany side or serving table, dating to the
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Late 18th Century British Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

English Satinwood & Leather Top Brass Mounted Six Drawer Partners Desk, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English satinwood and leather top brass mounted partners desk with six flanking drawers, four
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1780s English George III Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Fine French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Directoire Marble Top Mirrored Vanity Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
secretaire desk or ladies vanity. The piece is perfect for paying bills or using as a makeup vanity. The desk
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1890s French Directoire Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 1800s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers, Carved Floral Motifs and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
(the desk's knee height is 24"H) flanked by two taller ones of square shaped and adorned with carved
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Early 19th Century French Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Walnut

Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1760, the antique writing table stands on thick carved turned legs ending
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality English Satinwood Carlton House Desk with Cherubs and Musical Theme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
surface but it is a real gem for sure regardless. The desk measures 50.75 wide x 27.75 deep x 37.75 tall
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1890s English Adam Style Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Satinwood

French Chestnut and Oak Desk from Le Grand Monarque À Chartres, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
the front. The desk is 25 ¾ tall but could easily be raised to accommodate taller users. It is the
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1720s French Louis XIV Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Metal, Bronze

19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk
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Late 19th Century American Edwardian Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut, Birdseye Maple

Rare Flame Mahogany Bronze Mounted Leather Top Francois Linke Desk Bureau Plat
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
rich deep brown and embossed too. The desk measures 71 wide x 35 deep x 29.5 tall with a 24 inch
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1910s French Directoire Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Pair End Tables Side Tables Nightstands Dragons Oak Gothic 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
! 27.5" tall x 25" wide x 25" deep (at widest/deepest point) Square tops are 15.5" x 15.5" Tiers are
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1880s French Gothic Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

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Oak

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
stands just 61" tall. Looks amazing in person.
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Mid-19th Century American George III Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Bruce Talbert attr, Gillow & Co. A Gothic Revival Polychrome Painted Davenport.
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attr, made by Gillows of Lancaster. An Gothic Revival Tall Polychrome Painted
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Tall Antique Writing Desk

Materials

Pine

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Tall Antique Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tall antique writing desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every tall antique writing desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tall antique writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tall antique writing desk, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley, Charles Limbert and Ivar Justus Tengbom each produced at least one beautiful tall antique writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tall Antique Writing Desk?

A tall antique writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,176, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $271,219.