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18th century Louis XVI Writing Desk, cherry veneer, South Germany
Located in Belmont, MA
Rare Louis XVI writing desk, South German 1780, exquisite cherry and plum wood veneer on front back
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, mahogany, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry and Mahogany
$1,675
H 30.52 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Cantieri Carugati, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
$11,700
H 31.7 in W 43.31 in D 25.99 in
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Wood Writing Desk, 1960
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial style writing desk or entry table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA
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Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century Restored German Biedermeier Cherry-Tree Writing Desk, Table, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier writing desk Completely restored. Shellac polish. Material: Cherry tree Period
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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Lacquer, Cherry

19th Century French Louis XV Brown Leather Carved Cherry Writing Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
region of France circa 1850 and built of cherry wood, the desk stands on elegant cabriole legs over a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Cherry

Antique French Cherry Wood Kitchen Table or Small Desk or Writing Table Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Small kitchen table or nice size small writing table or desk. Single drawer
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Antique 1890s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry

Empire writing desk in cherry wood, with lifting side flaps, England
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire writing desk in light cherry wood, with lifting side flaps, It has ebonized inlays
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

20th Century Living Room Cherry and Fruitwood French Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
chiseled in cherry and fruitwood. Writing desk for living room or studio finished from the center and
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Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Direttorio Writing Desk
By Morelato
Located in Milan, IT
function and elegance making each room unique and timeless. This writing desk is made of cherry wood with a
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Leather

Direttorio Writing Desk
Direttorio Writing Desk
$4,468 / item
H 31.5 in W 46.46 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful desk. The desk is from the Biedermeier period and was covered with cherry veneer
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
19th Century Biedermeier Writing Desk
$8,973 Sale Price
22% Off
H 30.71 in W 63.98 in D 30.91 in
Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style writing desk made of solid wood construction; primarily cherry wood. It has
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
Louis XVI French Antique Writing Desk
$4,550
H 30 in W 52.25 in D 29 in
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
By Stout Duck Ltd
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Burl, Walnut, Fruitwood, Cherry, Boxwood

Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
$27,304 Sale Price
20% Off
H 295.28 in W 472.45 in D 236.23 in
Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Located in Tiverton, RI
The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country
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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Desks an...

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Hardwood

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Located in LYON, FR
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900 Maison Lecan presents this charming cherry wood
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
Cherry Wood Desk with Tapered Legs, Circa 1900
$1,043
H 42.52 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Paolo buffa cherrywood writing desk, Italy, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant cherrywood writing desk with fabric-covered drawers, design by Paolo Buffa, Italian
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fabric, Cherry

Paolo buffa cherrywood writing desk, Italy, 1940s
Paolo buffa cherrywood writing desk, Italy, 1940s
$7,507
H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing a stunning late Biedermeier Slant-Front Secretary, crafted from solid cherry wood in
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Spruce, Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Fall Front Desk / Secretaire
$8,210 Sale Price
20% Off
H 50.4 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Asian Cherry Wood Five Drawer Desk with Brass Hardware
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Asian style cherry five drawer desk with Asian style brass hardware.
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20th Century Ming Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
$6,500
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By
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1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
solid and has an original knob. Perfect as a writing desk or a bedside table Note: You should always
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Cherry

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

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Cherry

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful neoclassical austrian Biedermeier desk from about 1830. Nice book-matched cherry veneer
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Softwood, Cherry, Glass

Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
Biedermeier Desk, Cherry Veneer, Six Columns, Austria, circa 1830
$5,806 Sale Price
44% Off
H 30.71 in W 62.6 in D 30.32 in
Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
composed of a base of interwoven twigs supporting a top in cherry. Drawer has a twig handle. This desk
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Desks and Writing Tables

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Twig, Cherry

French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French
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2010s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Vintage French Regency Cherry Wood "Kidney Bean" Desk Console Table w/ Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Style Cherry Wood "Kidney Bean" Desk Console Table with Single Drawer and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

French Directoire Style Writing Table, Desk in Cherrywood, 2 Drawers
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Gilt Wood Petite Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style petite writing desk, console table, or tea table By
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

L. & J. G. Stickley Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Double Pedestal Kneehole Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style double pedestal kneehole desk By L. & J. G. Stickley USA
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Vintage 1950s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bowed Front Solid Cherry Desk with Suspended Drawers Maine Studio 1980s
By Thomas Moser
Located in Camden, ME
Bow front cherry desk with two suspended drawers studio built in Portland Maine in the 1980s in the
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By C.R.S. De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in Renens, CH
Italian design cherrywood and aluminium writing desk by Vico Magistretti, De Padova Italy. This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Beautiful live Edge Cherry Desk - In The Manner of George Nakashima
Located in Peekskill, NY
If I had a place in my own home I would be keeping this desk. The legs are turn of-the-century
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
By Cantieri Carugati, Franco Bettonica, Gian Franco Frattini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metallic Thread

Elle Ecrit Wood Writing Desk, Designed by Jamie Durie, Made in Italy
By Jamie Durie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Writing desk with geometric design made of veneered blockboard, drawers assembled with dovetail
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Directoire style handcrafted secretary desk in cherry wood & leather pad
Located in Landivy, FR
made of French Solid Cherry wood. Its classical finish involves a cherrywood stain and a satin varnish
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
wild cherry timber, the large writing table stands on nicely carved cabriole legs decorated with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
$7,600 Sale Price
36% Off
H 31.75 in W 60.75 in D 29 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
wild cherry timber, the large writing table sits on four cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Cherry

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Cherry Desk with Tan Leather Top
$4,480 Sale Price
32% Off
H 31.25 in W 64.5 in D 28.75 in
Directoire Style Desk Solid Cherry with Leather Pad and Covered Storage Space
Located in Landivy, FR
This desk belongs to the MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Cherry, Oak, Lacquer

Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful desk in Louis XV cherrywood from the beginning of the 19th century very beautiful
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
Louis XV Desk in Cherry Early 19th Century
$4,222
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Paris, FR
JACQUES QUINET (1918-1992) Desk, around 1960-1961 Cherry veneer, underside of the top veneered
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20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
Jacques Quinet Desk 1960
$15,248 / item
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
Located in Austin, TX
Writing table desk in the Louis XVI style made of Mahogany. The desk has been ebonized and finished
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Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
Louis XVI Style Desk With Leather Top
$3,950 / item
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 23.25 in
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier table desk composed of cherrywood and inlaid banding with a double pedestal
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Table Desk
$21,500
H 31 in W 52 in D 27.75 in
Desk by Joseph Danhauser, Vienna around 1820
Located in New York, NY
with ball capitals. A drawer is integrated into the frame. The desk is veneered in cherry and has been
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Desk by Joseph Danhauser, Vienna around 1820
Desk by Joseph Danhauser, Vienna around 1820
$21,800
H 31 in W 53.15 in D 30.5 in
'900 Style Wooden Desk in Cherrywood by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Flaminia is a '900 style writing desk made of cherrywood with 7 drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

'900 Style Wooden Desk in Cherrywood by Morelato
'900 Style Wooden Desk in Cherrywood by Morelato
$6,296 / item
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
French Louis XV Late 18th Century Cherry Table with Drawer from the Rhône Valley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV cherry table from the Rhône Valley, with long drawer and cabriole legs. Born in
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Italian mid century Desk by Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
This stunning quality crafted vintage Mid-Century modern Italian desk designed by Vittorio Dassi is
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Italian mid century Desk by Dassi
Italian mid century Desk by Dassi
$8,909
H 31.11 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Circular Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Lomita, CA
form, finish and function. The writing table has been refinished. It has a molded rail fitted with a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
$1,500
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Neoclassical cherry writing table in the style of Louis XVI with one drawer, bronze
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood  Desk
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood  Desk
$4,500
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French Cherrywood Table ~ Desk is ideal for the casual decor, or for the
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desk or Dressing Table, Cherrywood
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Biedermeier make-up and writing desk Southern Germany Cherry early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
Located in Landivy, FR
Louis XVI rings for the drawers. This writing table is made of solid French cherry wood. The sourcing
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2010s French Directoire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
French Directoire style minister's desk in solid wood
$5,149 / item
H 30.32 in W 55.52 in D 27.56 in
Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
By Formanova
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Formanova dattilo table design Gianni Moschatelli, cherry wood top, dark steel base marked inside
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
Desk by Gianni Moschatelli for Formanova, 1960s
$1,759
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
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Questions About Writing Desks Cherry
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 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.