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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Desk
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Desk

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Carmine, TX

, honestly, is the type of writing desk that may actually make me sit down and start doing my taxes, or at

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

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in London, GB

rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great

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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

Large Antique Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk

Located in London, GB

rounded top edge means this type of desk is sometimes referred to as a cushion top desk. It is a great

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Vintage 1910s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Antwerp, BE

, a typical 1950s design. A distinctive type of desk designed with craftsmanship. The desk has a well

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930
Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930

Art Deco Type 40 Ivory Chrome Trim Telephone by Monophone, Circa 1930

Located in Van Nuys, CA

get the attention of everyone within your household! The Automatic Electric Type 40 Monophone was

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Vintage 1930s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair
1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

1932, W.H. Gispen for Gispen Culemborg, Holland, Original Pre War Typing Chair

By Gispen Culemborg, Willem H. Gispen

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

. :-) This typing chair in grey blue upholstery has an elegant chrome base. The seat is not connected to the

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk, circa 1900
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk, circa 1900

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

Bureau Plats on the market. These types of desks, first designed in the early to mid-1700s were the

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Rosewood small Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Rosewood small Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Rosewood small Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi, Dassi Lissone

Located in Traversetolo, IT

an other AD, also the main executive desk. These desk model types were dedicated to an audience

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Desk manner Howard & Sons, Leather Top, 1880
Victorian Burr Walnut Desk manner Howard & Sons, Leather Top, 1880

Victorian Burr Walnut Desk manner Howard & Sons, Leather Top, 1880

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Seaford, GB

furniture; it is a statement of timeless elegance and enduring quality. Here’s why this type of desk is so

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Antique 1880s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique military desk
Antique military desk

Antique military desk

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

type of desk was used by officers of the British army stationed in India in the 19th century. In

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Antique 1860s Indian Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Druce & Co 19th C

By Druce & Co.

Located in London, GB

desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century
Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century

Antique Satinwood Carlton House Writing Desk Maple & Co., 19th Century

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

usual in a typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Original BRAUN table fan HL-70 Type 4 550  in beige from the 70s
Original BRAUN table fan HL-70 Type 4 550  in beige from the 70s

Original BRAUN table fan HL-70 Type 4 550 in beige from the 70s

By Jürgen Greubel, Braun

Located in München, DE

Original BRAUN table fan HL 70 Type 4 550 from the 1970s in beige. Original design of the HL1 table

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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Stunning Vintage Mahogany Oval Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Drawers All Round
Stunning Vintage Mahogany Oval Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Drawers All Round

Stunning Vintage Mahogany Oval Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Drawers All Round

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

comes from a legal type of desk dating back nearly three hundred years. The front side is all 9 drawers

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20th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century
Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century

Antique Marquetry Carlton House Desk Writing Table Druce & Co., 19th Century

By Druce & Co.

Located in London, GB

typical bureau a gradin. Unlike other types of bureau a gradin the Carlton House desk usually offers no

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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900
Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900

Antique Edwardian Satinwood and Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk, 1900

Located in London, GB

desktop drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

Maple & Co. Mahogany Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

By Maple & Co.

Located in Benington, Herts

drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk
Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

Maple & Co Mahogany, Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Carlton House Desk

By Maple & Co.

Located in Benington, Herts

drawers at the left and right ends of the "U" shape. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Tolomeo Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Tolomeo Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s

Tolomeo Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Wood Veneer Vintage, Italy, 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Milano, IT

A desk with typing angle and chest of drawers designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for MIM. Wood veneer

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C

Located in London, GB

, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C

Located in London, GB

du jour - (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Ormalu Inlaid Ladies Library Vanity Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

different types of furniture, a writing desk and a chest of drawers. They were very fashionable during the

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Partners Desk / Library Table
Partners Desk / Library Table

Partners Desk / Library Table

Located in Dallas, TX

a large pine partners desk with embossed leather top with brass edge, campaign type pedestal desk

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jours Consoles Desks 19th C
Antique Pair Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jours Consoles Desks 19th C

Antique Pair Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bonheur Du Jours Consoles Desks 19th C

Located in London, GB

-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP
VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP

VINTAGE BURR WALNUT TWiN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK WITH REGENCY GREEN LEATHER TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

exact price. This is one of the most decorative types of these desks I’ve ever seen or had in stock

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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Music Room Desk Two Chairs Circle Josef Maria Olbrich Darmstadt Germany c.1900
Music Room Desk Two Chairs Circle Josef Maria Olbrich Darmstadt Germany c.1900

Music Room Desk Two Chairs Circle Josef Maria Olbrich Darmstadt Germany c.1900

By Joseph Maria Olbrich

Located in Vienna, AT

type. The chest of desk has two doors with lock & key and a drawer / inside, there are two drawers

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Other

Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve
Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve

Jean Prouve Compass school desk for Ateliers Jean Prouve

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Important double school desk type ‘Compass’ No.850 designed by Jean Prouve (1901-1984) for Ateliers

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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chippendale Massachusetts Oxbow Desk, circa 1770
Chippendale Massachusetts Oxbow Desk, circa 1770

Chippendale Massachusetts Oxbow Desk, circa 1770

Located in Milford, NH

Ipswich, Massachusetts area and is a rather early example of this type of desk.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk
Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk

Burr Walnut 19th Century Pedestal Desk

By James Winter & Sons

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

on this type of desk, with them nearly always having been replaced with some type of brass handle or

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk
William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk

William and Mary Walnut Burl Slant Front Desk

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

design. Desks of this type were used by the professional class and landed gentry, often in libraries

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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Desks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair
E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair

E W Godwin A Rare Anglo-Japanese Jacobean or Old English Desk Swivel Armchair

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

desk swivel armchair, retaining it's original drop in rush seat. This type of desk swivel armchair was

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Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Vintage Desk, Designed by M. Puchała, Poland, 1960s, After Renovation
Vintage Desk, Designed by M. Puchała, Poland, 1960s, After Renovation

Vintage Desk, Designed by M. Puchała, Poland, 1960s, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Vintage desk - refurbished. Type 20-11 / Var II designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala, manufactured by

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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Writing Desk with Marquetry Inlay
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Writing Desk with Marquetry Inlay

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Carlton House Writing Desk with Marquetry Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Drawings of this type of desk were presented by Hepplewhite in his noted design book, the Cabinet-Maker and

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910
French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910

French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910

Located in Shippensburg, PA

exceedingly attractive early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style ladies writing desk - the type is known as a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Luxury Hardwood Gold Leaf Embossed Green Leather Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Luxury Hardwood Gold Leaf Embossed Green Leather Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Luxury Hardwood Gold Leaf Embossed Green Leather Twin Pedestal Partner Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

desks of this type, it’s a much thicker and solid mahogany, the leather top is cattle hide not skiver

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20th Century English Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency  Slant-Front Desk
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency  Slant-Front Desk

Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Regency Slant-Front Desk

Located in Casteren, NL

blends perfectly with the mellow tones of the oak. This type of desk was originally used as a writing and

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

FULLY RESTORED EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED REGENCY TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK
FULLY RESTORED EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED REGENCY TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK

FULLY RESTORED EXTRA LARGE DOUBLE SiDED REGENCY TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

this type of desk you will see anywhere in the world today Naturally this is very very heavy, it

Category

20th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Vintage Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Gold Tooled Brown Leather Top & Keys
Lovely Vintage Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Gold Tooled Brown Leather Top & Keys

Lovely Vintage Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Gold Tooled Brown Leather Top & Keys

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

cupboards. This type of desk was naturally designed for two partners to share, where they would face one

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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

LOVELY ViNTAGE TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK GOLD TOOLED BROWN LEATHER TOP & KEYS
LOVELY ViNTAGE TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK GOLD TOOLED BROWN LEATHER TOP & KEYS

LOVELY ViNTAGE TWIN PEDESTAL PARTNER DESK GOLD TOOLED BROWN LEATHER TOP & KEYS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

cupboards. This type of desk was naturally designed for two partners to share, where they would face one

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20th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Antique Mahogany with Walnut Inlay & Green Leather Top Twin Pedestal Desk
Lovely Antique Mahogany with Walnut Inlay & Green Leather Top Twin Pedestal Desk

Lovely Antique Mahogany with Walnut Inlay & Green Leather Top Twin Pedestal Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

of furniture, there are many levels in these types of desks, this is one of the finest you will see

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques circa 1860
Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques circa 1860

Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques circa 1860

Located in London, GB

jour (daytime de light) is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

"daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the interior

Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the

Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860

Located in London, GB

bonheur du jour (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk

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Antique 1860s British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870

Located in London, GB

, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Kramer Friso
Kramer Friso

Kramer Friso

Sold|$1,495

Kramer Friso

By Friso Kramer

Located in Antwerp, BE

2 types original Friso Kramer Desk chairs

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

20th Century Bureau Made by Walnut and Burl Walnut
20th Century Bureau Made by Walnut and Burl Walnut

20th Century Bureau Made by Walnut and Burl Walnut

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

, decorated with bronze handles. Top opening, secret type. Interior with writing desk, four drawers and an

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Late 20th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century
Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century

Spanish Cabinet "Bargueño" Walnut, Wrought Iron, Stone, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

type called "Salamanca desk" which is the most representative of the Spanish Baroque. It was developed

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Desks

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860

Located in London, GB

du jour (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It

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Antique 19th Century French Desks

Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques
Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques

Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques

Located in London, GB

"daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was introduced in Paris by one of the interior

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks

Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

Located in London, GB

(in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It was

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

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Find many varieties of an authentic typing desk available at 1stDibs. Each typing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. If you’re shopping for a typing desk, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a typing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A typing desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made typing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Richard Wrightman and Temde Leuchten are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a typing desk at 1stDibs is $2,639, while they’re typically $212 on the low end and $33,162 for the highest priced.