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French Louis XVI Style Writing Desk Bureauplatt, Bronze Gilt Mounts Leather Top
Located in Miami, FL
unique desk in a man's office or study for the ultimate Louis XV elegance. Height from the floor to
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Unique Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Unique Scalloped Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique Scalloped Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Unique Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans
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Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Unique Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
Unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece One of our unique Thonet desk chair It's from a
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19th Century Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

Antique Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Unique Thonet Desk Chair, Museum Piece
By Thonet
Located in Delft, NL
One of our unique Thonet desk chair, Museum piece It's from a collection of a Museum, The Haque
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19th Century Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Ash Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Shipping to any US port only for $290 USD Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac
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1830s Czech Biedermeier Unique Antique Desk

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

19th Century Unique Restored Austrian Biedermeier Maple Writing Desk, 1830s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Maple Source: Austria
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Unique Antique Desk

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Wood, Maple, Lacquer

Spanish Antique Small Wooden Desk w/Unique Carved "Trunk" Appearance from Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish smaller-sized wood desk, with a trunk-like appearance from front, from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Spanish Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

20th Century Unique Biedermeier Writing Desk, Flamed Birch
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century unique Biedermeier writing desk, flamed birch Exceptional Biedermeier desk. With a
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19th Century German Biedermeier Unique Antique Desk

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Birch

Unique French Roll-Up Secretary/Desk in the Transition Style from Around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890 Mahogany and brass
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19th Century French Unique Antique Desk

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Brass

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Desk with Leather Top and Wrought Iron Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous 'open design' Gothic desk with a great patina. If you are looking for a unique desk to
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Unique Antique Desk

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Galvanized Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a
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19th Century American Classical Unique Antique Desk

Materials

Steel

Galvanized Writing Desk
Galvanized Writing Desk
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 48 in
Fine Pair of Fully Restored Unique Antique Davenport Side Table Bookcases Desks
Located in GB
, Walnut & Brown leather Daveport desk side table bookcases These are the only pair of Daveports I have
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1810s English Regency Unique Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Located in Naples, FL
This antique cylinder front desk is a stunning piece of furniture that is sure to catch the eye of
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Late 18th Century Unique Antique Desk

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Wood, Mahogany, Oak

Antique Cylinder Front Desk
Antique Cylinder Front Desk
H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in
Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
By W.H. Tooke
Located in Lisse, NL
this unique (Germany made) Gothic table clock again felt like a blessing. The overall design is
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Unique Antique Desk

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Bronze

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
. The 24.5 inch apron height on the desk is roomy and comfortable for knees. Unique and beautiful!
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Mid-19th Century French Unique Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
Antique Pine Breadseller's Desk
H 31.5 in W 65.25 in D 23 in
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk
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1870s German Louis Philippe Unique Antique Desk

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Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Country Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
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1880s Swedish Country Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
Swedish 3 Drawer Country Desk
H 30 in W 43 in D 25 in
Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish country 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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1880s Swedish Country Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
Swedish Country 3 Drawer Desk
H 30 in W 46 in D 23 in
Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very attractive and unusual Mid-19th Century satinwood double pedestal desk. True 19th
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Unique Antique Desk

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Brass

Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
Inlaid Satinwood Double Pedestal Desk
H 30 in W 62.25 in D 31 in
Fabulous Louis XV Cherry Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fabulous Louis XV desk. The front boasts a faux three-drawer facade with wonderful grain and
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Late 19th Century French Unique Antique Desk

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Cherry

Fabulous Louis XV Cherry Desk
Fabulous Louis XV Cherry Desk
H 30 in W 69 in D 29 in
19th Century Unique Restored Czech Biedermeier Walnut Table, 1840s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Biedermeier table - Writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Walnut veneer
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19th Century Czech Biedermeier Unique Antique Desk

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Located in thousand oaks, CA
This large antique hand-crafted solid wood desk from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture that
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Late 19th Century Unique Antique Desk

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Hardwood

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and
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1860s Belgian Napoleon III Unique Antique Desk

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Brass

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
By Lehigh Leopold, John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-shaped base, this
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Metal, Brass

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
melding at its finest, with a design that at once feels unique and familiar. We love this little desk as a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Unique Antique Desk

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Elm

Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
H 26.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dream desk. It has a large work surface. The quality of the furniture make it unique. It is an icon of
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Marquetry Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
inside. Overall, this antique 18th century cylinder desk is a rare and unique item and truly captures the
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18th Century French Louis XVI Unique Antique Desk

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Ormolu

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
it unique. It is an icon of distinction. You want to live in the golden years, this is the desk that
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Unique Antique Desk

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in
18th C. English Architect's Table w/Unique Legs, Expanding Top, & Candle Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
table from England would have originally been used as an architects work desk, complete with a pair of
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18th Century English Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

Vintage Italian Georgian Style Trestle Writing Desk 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
style trestle oak writing desk from the 1960s, beautifully hand-carved standing on four imposing lions
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Early 20th Century Italian Georgian Unique Antique Desk

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Oak, Walnut

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
images to see every detail of this unique antique desk.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Unique Antique Desk

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Brass

Stunning Late 19th Century Campaign or Travelers Desk Attr. to Thomas Potter
By Thomas Potter
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique quarter-sawn, two piece oak campaign desk. This may very well be the most beautiful and
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Unique Antique Desk

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Brass

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Located in New York, NY
Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century French Primitive Unique Antique Desk

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. solid Mahogany desk. The ‘Billet Doux
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19th Century French Louis XVI Unique Antique Desk

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Mahogany

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

French Early 19th Century Transitional Drop Front Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
symmetry but do not have locks. A uniquely shaped skirt wraps around the three exposed sides of the desk
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19th Century French Other Unique Antique Desk

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Walnut

French Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony By Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Desk - By Louis Majorelle Exceptional quality Art Deco desk produced in France c1925, in
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Macassar

19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XV Style Leather Top French Desk is a remarkable and ornate antique piece
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19th Century French Louis XV Unique Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Desk, Vienna 1810-1820, Style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Belmont, MA
. The desk comes refinished with a shellac hand polish. The design of this unique table shows
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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Unique Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Unique Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden and glass desk of fine Italian manufacture from the rationalist period of
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Unique Antique Desk

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Brass

Early Georgian Chippendale Bureau Bookcase Desk in Carved Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dorking, GB
An unusual and possibly unique example of a Chippendale design for a carved mahogany bureau
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Late 17th Century English Georgian Unique Antique Desk

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Mahogany, Oak

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Sign: Made in France 7382 Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Desk Art Deco, 1920, France, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Style: Art Deco Year 1920 Wood and bronze Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Bronze

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials, Wood and Chrome
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of
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1920s French Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Writing Desk with Single Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
English petite mahogany and cherry wood writing desk, England, 1890's. Exquisite serpentine desk
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1890s English Victorian Unique Antique Desk

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Cherry, Mahogany

Large Solid Mahogany Victorian Gillows Serpentine Partners Desk, circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dorking, GB
this desk a unique example at the height of Victorian craftsmanship. The desk has many fine details
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19th Century English Victorian Unique Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Rustic 17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table
Located in Troy, NY
17th Century Baroque Walnut Desk / Writing or Library Table, with a thick walnut one-plank top
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17th Century Italian Baroque Unique Antique Desk

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Wrought Iron

Executive desk in Macassar ebony by Pander & zn, Netherlands 1930s
By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in ECHT, NL
High quality custom made executive desk. Made from solid Macassar ebony and Macassar ebony veneer
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Unique Antique Desk

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Wood, Ebony, Macassar

Vintage Chinoiserie Black Chinese Painted Red Leather Top Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, very unique vintage desk. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 46" W x 23" D x 23.5" Leg
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Unique Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood

Italian Mid 19th Century Venetian St. Patinated And Giltwood Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely unique Italian mid 19th century Venetian st. patinated and giltwood
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19th Century Italian Unique Antique Desk

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Wood, Giltwood

Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezák, Walnut, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
) Leg space: Height: 71 cm (28 in) Width: 57 cm (22.4 in) Luxurious desk design in Caucasian walnut
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Unique Antique Desk

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Steel, Chrome

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Desk
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mahogany, ormolu and leather desk, signed Henry Dasson 1877. The desk is raised by elegant circular tapered
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19th Century French Belle Époque Unique Antique Desk

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Ormolu

Edwardian Satinwood Adjustable Ladies Writing Desk with Wedgewood Plaque Cherubs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a unique piece of furniture with a multiplicity of uses. It could be a desk or a ladies
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Unique Antique Desk

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Leather, Porcelain, Satinwood

Grey Painted Writing Desk in the Style Gustavian from the 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
A grey painted writing desk in the Gustavian style from the 1840s is a captivating piece that
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1840s Danish Gustavian Unique Antique Desk

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Wood

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Unique Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal unique antique desk for your home. Each unique antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer unique antique desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right unique antique desk, those designed in Art Deco, Arts and Crafts and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made unique antique desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Boxell Brighton, Johan Rohde and Thonet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Unique Antique Desk?

A unique antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,322, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $70,807.
Questions About Unique Antique Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    An 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, 2022
    A 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.