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Unusual Desk Top Antique Lantern Model Brass Curio
Located in London, GB
An unusual brass desk top, mantelpiece or shelf curio. Likely England or France, c1900s
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Early 1900s British Unusual Antique Desk

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Marble, Brass

Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual desk made from oriental timber to an English design. The shaped top has the typical
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1840s English Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hardwood Carlton House Desk
Hardwood Carlton House Desk
H 35 in W 27 in D 44 in
Victorian Golden Oak Swivel Pedestal Desk
By James Shoolbred
Located in Dorking, GB
This unusual desk was made by the famous makers James Shoolbred and company. It bears several
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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

Small Mahogany Pedestal Desk From The 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
unusual Desk of very good quality and with beautiful proportions and small model The height below the
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19th Century British Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Patinated Bronze Figural Thermometer of a Medieval Youth and His Hound
Located in London, GB
this is an unusual desk thermometer with a hunting theme. Set on an oval base the standing figure of a
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1880s English Unusual Antique Desk

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Bronze

Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set having a quality shaped brass stand with a circular
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Early 19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Unusual quality Antique Victorian desk set
Unusual quality antique Victorian desk set
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H 10.63 in W 14.38 in D 8.27 in
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Fine and Unusual Edwardian Inlaid Leather Top Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine and unusual Edwardian mahogany ladies leather top desk, with gorgeously rich patination and
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Early 20th Century English Unusual Antique Desk

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Brass

Unusual Antique George lII Mahogany and Oak Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George lII mahogany and oak desk having a quality mahogany writing fall opening to
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18th Century European George III Unusual Antique Desk

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Oak

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Kneehole Architects Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany kneehole architects desk having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Other

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the
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19th Century French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Transition Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Double Sided Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Unusual Transition style marquetry and gilt bronze double sided writing desk French, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Art Deco Writing Desk, Oak and Walnut Veneer, Czechia 'Bohemia', 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Art Deco writing desk. Unusual combination of oak and walnut veneer. Chrome-plated steel
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Unusual Antique Desk

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Chrome

Circa 18th Century English Unusual Size Painted Knee Hole Desk or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A charming diminutively sized English kneehole desk. It was not originally made for a child but
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Brass, Other

Late 19th Century Unusual Aesthetic Movement Painted Clerks Desk
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful little painted compact desk and bank of drawers, the half-hinged top
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Austrian 1870 Egyptian Revival Sphinx Paper Weight In .800 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A Sphynx paper-weight made in Austria. An unusual desk paper-weight, created in Vienna Austria
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1870s Austrian Egyptian Revival Unusual Antique Desk

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian ornate brass desk clock by Seth Thomas in the shape of a house with a
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1850s English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Brass

Unusual Early 19th Century Biedermeier Library Desk, German or Austrian
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
inset green leather top, a writing-slide to each end; the feet with castors. A desk of unusual desing
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Unusual Antique Desk

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Fruitwood, Satinwood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Ebonised and Burr Walnut Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality ebonised and burr walnut inlaid writing desk having an attractive
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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Unusual Antique Hand Carved Lizard and Prey Hard Stone Desk Weight, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A superb antique carved stone sculptural desk weight modeled as a lizard with its prey dating from
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1880s Italian Other Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Stone

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn582 Excellent and very unusual William IV sewing table in rosewood, having three dummy drawers to
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1830s English William IV Unusual Antique Desk

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Rosewood

Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Unusual Antique Treen Money Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual 19th century Victorian antique treen money box with a screw top. This has a lovely
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19th Century English Unusual Antique Desk

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Satinwood

Unusual Antique Treen Money Box
Unusual Antique Treen Money Box
H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Unusual 19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in New York, NY
A large, unusual and beautifully carved 19th century or possibly earlier Chinese inkstone. Pieces
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Stone

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Brass Inkwell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality brass inkwell having a quality antique Victorian brass inkwell of
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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Brass

Unusual English Crab-Shaped Brass Inkstand
Located in London, GB
Unusual English crab-shaped brass inkstand English, late 19th century Measures: Height 8cm, width
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Brass

Unusual English Crab-Shaped Brass Inkstand
Unusual English Crab-Shaped Brass Inkstand
H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Antique mahogany campaign desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
tooled leather writing surface, that makes for a great work area. It is unusual how the desk dismantles
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1890s English Campaign Unusual Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Antique mahogany campaign desk
Antique mahogany campaign desk
H 30 in W 58.25 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual antique early Victorian architects desk. This was made in England, and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Wood, Leather

Antique Victorian Architects Desk
Antique Victorian Architects Desk
H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine and rather unusual 18th century Swedish rococo desk in it's original finish with one lid to
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Unusual Antique Desk

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
18th Century Swedish Rococo Desk
H 30.32 in W 49.61 in D 29.53 in
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box
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Early 19th Century Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
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H 9.26 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 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 Unusual 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
Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual novelty match strike made from cast brass and just back from a
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1880s English Late Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Brass

Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
Unusual Antique English Novelty Match Striker, circa 1880
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H 4.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.63 in
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
stability, fundamental for its use. This desk is a very decorative and unusual object. It can be placed in
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Early 19th Century French Empire Unusual Antique Desk

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Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Edwardian 1900 Agate Desk Seal In 18Kt Gold With The Arms of The Prince of Wales
Located in Miami, FL
Desk seal with the arms of the Prince of Wales. Very rare and unusual desk seal, created in
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Unusual Antique Desk

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Austrian Cold-Painted Bronze Desk Set of American Interest
Located in London, GB
Austrian cold-painted bronze desk set of American interest. Austrian, c. 1910 Letter holder
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Early 20th Century Austrian Native American Unusual Antique Desk

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Bronze

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk
Located in Dorking, GB
This superb and unusual pedestal writing desk was formerly owned and used by Stephen Tenant. It
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk
Hon Stephen Tenant`s Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27 in
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Unusual Antique Desk

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Mahogany

18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Spanish Barley twist desk is a truly remarkable example of hand-crafted excellence
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Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Unusual Antique Desk

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Oak

18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
18th Century Spanish Barley Twist Desk
H 32.5 in W 80.5 in D 30.5 in
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral
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1880s French Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long
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1860s French Napoleon III Unusual Antique Desk

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Amboyna

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and quite unusual antique Edwardian leather top writing table. This was made in England
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1890s British Edwardian Unusual Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table / Desk
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Petite Chinese Seven-Drawer Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite elmwood desk charms with its unusual blend of east and west styles. Made in Northern
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Unusual 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
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a recently restored wooden desk believed to be designed in the 1920’s, with the red and
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1920s Czech Art Deco Unusual Antique Desk

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Wood

1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
1920's Red and Blue Wooden Desk
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 13.78 in
Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
allows it to be used as a desk. This is very unusual since 99% of Spanish tables with drawers have very
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Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
H 31.89 in W 65.75 in D 33.08 in
Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A grand scale 18th Century walnut Italian desk. Very unusual design with wonderful quality walnut
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18th Century Italian Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
Grand Scale 18th Century Walnut Italian Desk
H 40.36 in W 63.39 in D 36.23 in
Unusual Architected Marble Bronze and Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 1890
Located in Brussels, BE
A cut crystal inkwell inserted in a massive architectural beige marble base. Probably Italy around 1890.
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Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Unusual Antique Desk

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Marble, Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Writing Desk Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
decorative supports on sculpted cross stretcher. An unusual heavy pewter finish drawer handle. The table has
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Unusual Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique burr walnut marquetry inlaid bureau having a quality burr walnut rectangular top
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1920s English Unusual Antique Desk

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Walnut

Burr Oak Regency Galleried Writing Desk, Circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
This unusual regency burr oak writing desk is of exceptionally fine quality. The skiver raises
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Early 19th Century Regency Unusual Antique Desk

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Oak

Continental Very Unusual Gilt Metal Rheinstone Set Globe Shaped Inwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very unusual antique continental gilt metal pedestal Rheinstone set globe shaped inkwell dating
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19th Century French Rococo Unusual Antique Desk

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Metal

Regency Bonheur de Jour or Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
The desk in very good condition for its age, minor signs of use only This is an unusual piece to come
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Early 1800s Georgian Unusual Antique Desk

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a splendid example of the period
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted English Partners Desk
By Cope and Collinson
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted English partners desk
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19th Century English Louis XVI Unusual Antique Desk

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Bronze

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 Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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
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Early 19th Century American Federal Unusual Antique Desk

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Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s. Great industrial desk chair with a very distinct sculptural
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Unusual Antique Desk

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Metal

Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
Sculptural Tripod Desk Chair 1930s
H 35.83 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Desk or Writing Table with a most unusual curved side. The bottom of the
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1910s French Country Unusual Antique Desk

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Leather, Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Rustic Original Blue Writing Desk Table with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine pine writing desk from Sweden with blue paint. The table is in untouched original
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Genuine Antique Blue Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Desk Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue gustavian style country desk in pine from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The table is a
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
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Late 19th Century British Unusual Antique Desk

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Teak

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the unusual antique desk you’re looking for. Each unusual antique desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect unusual antique desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An unusual antique desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made unusual antique desk over the years, but those crafted by Gaudron, Gunlocke and Hynek Gottwald are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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An unusual antique desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,267, while the lowest priced sells for $327 and the highest can go for as much as $122,301.
Questions About Unusual 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.