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French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The top of the box is inlaid
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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 6.14 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

H 8.67 in W 23.04 in D 15.16 in
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 8.47 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. Desk is with the original paint and patina.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
of the Royal Collection The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style
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Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
Correspondence box, Napoleon III period, composed on the top of two flaps. Their facades are
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Correspondence Box Napoleon III

Correspondence Box Napoleon III

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
crafted in France circa 1950. It is an enigma box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950
Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950

Cartier Modernist Enigma Box, circa 1950

H 1.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Confidence of a cloud writing desk by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 43 x W 120 x H 147 cm
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2010s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel
Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel

Confidence of Cloud Writing Desk by Thomas Dariel

H 57.88 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
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Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Boxwood

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table

H 40 in W 41.75 in D 23.5 in
Antique Leather Crayon Box from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, pencils, pens, and other writing implements. The box features a large wooden model of a pencil lying
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Crayon Box from England
Antique Leather Crayon Box from England

Antique Leather Crayon Box from England

H 5 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann

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H 11.4 in W 15 in D 9.65 in
20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano White
Located in Berlin, DE
Bureau plat writing table in the style of Louis XV style, silvered bronze fittings. Piano lacquer
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano White
20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano White

20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano White

H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black
Located in Berlin, DE
Bureau plat writing table in the style of Louis XV style, silvered bronze fittings. Piano lacquer
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20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black
20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black

20th Century antique Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table Piano Black

H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

H 4.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
into their own form by the material of which they were made (baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"David" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

H 9.8 in W 15.7 in D 11.8 in
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(baskets, boxes, trays, writing-desk items, small pieces of furniture, in addition to bags and cases, of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

"Tom" Leather Box Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera

H 4.3 in W 11.8 in D 11.4 in
GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Miami, FL
, toilet sets as well as jewelry boxes, which were also sold in large quantities in Germany, France, Italy
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver
GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver

GEORG ADAM SCHEID 1900 Enameled Guilloche Etui Necessaire box In .800 Silver

H 3.26 in W 1.75 in D 1.1 in
A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Box on Stand Elkington & Co., England Dated 1856 Elkington & Co; Birmingham, England; 1854
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Boxes

A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box
A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box

A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
frequently used by merchants as a writing box - slope during travel and trade, as a small coffer - strong box
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Antique 16th Century Italian Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box
Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

Rare & Important 16th Century Italian Bronze Jacopo Lodovico del Duca Table Box

H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, surmounted by a cartouche or writing in Sanskrit. In the two upper corners of the box are depicted dressed
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 6.89 in
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 8.86 in
Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris
Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris

Chocolate Gray French large Secrétaire, Eric Gizard, Paris

H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
square section metal structures, box with 3 drawers (and 1 drawer top) and 1 large lacquered mahogany
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Modernist DESK by THONET, France 1950

H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2'' Height 90 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris
Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris

Yellow large French Secretaire, design Eric Gizard in Paris

H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair
Located in Paris, FR
packaging by building robust made-to-measure boxes in our atelier with the aim of providing safe and cost
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair
Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair

Art Nouveau French Sculpted Oak Office Desk and Chair

H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 63 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in leucate, FR
-moving top, on the left side a box composed of a niche and 3 drawers with black ceramic handles (handles
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Wood, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's

Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's

H 28.94 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2'' Height 90 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France

H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

H 85 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
B.V.R.B. This talented cabinetmaker had a preference for small coffee tables, jewelry boxes and writing
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in
White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France
White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France

White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France

H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
Sophisticated French elegance at its finest, we offer this rare Belle Époque period light and
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

H 39.5 in W 36 in D 20.75 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"

H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped France, 1790-1800 A late 18th
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped

Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped

H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 19.49 in
Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A fine French leather jewellery/ writing case by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1920s, red morocco
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Vintage 1920s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920
Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920

Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920

H 7.09 in W 16.15 in D 11.03 in
Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s
By Multiplex, Jacques Hitier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk in mahogany veneer, “Multitable” model. Box with three drawers in front, two niches in the
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s
Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s

Jacques Hitier for Multiplex, Desk “Multitaple” in Mahogany, 1950s

H 29.53 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in
Desk and its armchair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk veneered with black varnished ebony. The legs are composed of a box with three drawers with
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk and its armchair
Desk and its armchair

Desk and its armchair

H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Edged In Brass From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this French Boulle Writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Writing Box
Antique French Boulle Writing Box

Antique French Boulle Writing Box

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H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Pedestal Desk, By Guillaume Grohé. France
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé

H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 40.16 in
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the lock plate ‘Diehl, rue Michel-le-Comte 19, Paris’. French, circa 1860. Footnote: Charles
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Amboyna

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

Sea Blue Large and Design Secretaire in Ash Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris

H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
fully mounted. The overall dimensions of the box itself are Width 120 cm / 47.2'' Height 90 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

Light Blue Large Secretaire with Storage Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris

H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 18.12 in
Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
"trendy" colorful lacquers. This collection is made of French solid and veneer ash wood. This ÉGÉE desk
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

Materials

Ash, Wood, Lacquer

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris

Dark blue secretary desk in wood, scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris

H 49.22 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina

H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 38.19 in
Cartier Paris c.1920's Art Deco Vanity Case In 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Paris France by the house of Cartier, circa. 1920. This stunning piece has been designed with geometric
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris c.1920's Art Deco Vanity Case In 18k Gold
Cartier Paris c.1920's Art Deco Vanity Case In 18k Gold

Cartier Paris c.1920's Art Deco Vanity Case In 18k Gold

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W 4.65 in D 0.52 in L 2.37 in
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco Bakelite desk accessories writing set dates from the 1930s. The set is built
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s
Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s

Art Deco Bakelite Desk Writing Accessory, 5 pieces in box, France 1930s

H 1.38 in W 10.25 in D 5.13 in
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

H 4.25 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Located in London, GB
having extensive parquetry inlay, with well cast and extensive fire gilt bronze enhancements. The writing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

H 74 in W 84 in D 41 in
Book Box
Located in Houston, TX
The design of this book box is three books positioned vertically. The box opens diagonally to
Category

20th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Book Box
Book Box

Book Box

H 8 in W 6.25 in D 8.75 in
Rare Set of S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Reading, Berkshire
S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Three Pen Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set With Spares, Original
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Rare Set of S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set
Rare Set of S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set

Rare Set of S.T DuPont of Paris Montparnasse Brown Marble Lacquered Writing Set

H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 11.82 in
New Louis Vuitton Pink & Gold Bag Charm With Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton writing pink and gold tone bag charm, key chain. Comes with original dust cover and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

New Louis Vuitton Pink & Gold Bag Charm With Box
New Louis Vuitton Pink & Gold Bag Charm With Box

New Louis Vuitton Pink & Gold Bag Charm With Box

W 1 in L 5.75 in
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

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W 0.6 in D 3.35 in
Box of Banned (Books) 2/3
By Karyn Mannix
Located in East Hampton, NY
As Seen at Art on Paper Art Fair 2024 at The Mannix Project East Hampton NY Box of BANNED (Books
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Box of Banned (Books) 2/3
Box of Banned (Books) 2/3

Karyn Mannix
Box of Banned (Books) 2/3, 2024

H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
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Questions About Writing Box French
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.
  • Which object in a Japanese writing box was considered the most precious and permanent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.