Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
BAROQUE STYLE
The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.
Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.
Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.
Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Baroque
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and carved edges
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and carved edges in top
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Catalan Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Catalan writing desk or console table. Hand-carved in pine circa 1790-1829 in Spain. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints. Rectangular top raised upon a simpl...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid chestnut wood with bold-turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. The table featu...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Late 17th Century Catalan Oak Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Late 17th century Catalan oak console table, or writing desk, from Spain. Hand-carved in oak circa 1680-1709. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints. Thick plank top resting upon ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Lyre Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Italian Baroque style walnut writing desk table with drawers and lyre shaped base legs and beautiful hand crafted wrought-iron stretchers. Created in Italy during the early years ...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Baroque Style Fratino Table with Lyre Shaped Base and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Baroque style walnut fratino table with carved lyre shaped base and iron stretcher. Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Spanish Baroque style with this exquisite walnu...
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20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Portuguese Style Ebonized Spinet Secretary Desk by Tommy Bahama
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome Portuguese style secretary writing table or desk by Tommy Bahama. The spinet or piano style case has a flip top opening to reveal a pull-out writing table with a leather sur...
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20th Century Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Solid Walnut Baroque Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid walnut with lyre legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. Three drawers with original iron drawer pulls. The top is m...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Two-Sided Desk, 1860s
Located in Miami, FL
Found in the South of France, this 19th century hand carved French walnut table or desk can be placed in the middle of a room as it is beautifully carved on all sides. It features a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Baroque Style Walnut Desk, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A baroque style walnut writing table with a serpentine rectangular top, rounded frieze, deeply sculpted cabriole legs, pipe legs and wide drawer.Comfort and order. An exemplar of ele...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut, Wood
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian walnut library table or writing desk. Desk features three drawers amongst beautifully floral carved apron. Legs are carved in an old style swirl-twist shape on b...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Barocchetto da Viaggio walnut writing desk, northern Italy 18th century
Located in Milano, IT
Walnut travel desk with scarab concealing twelve drawers, the six smaller side ones. Small desk pulls on front, large drawer below. Removable movable legs with external locking screw...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Spanish Baroque Period Dark Walnut and Iron Center or Writing Table, ca. 1675
Located in Atlanta, GA
In its day a portable table these sometimes referred to as “guard room tables” have hinges atop the trestle supports and fold up when the iron stretch...
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1670s Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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 above a frieze containing four drawers with molded,...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Important Filipine Table of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important FilipineIndo-Portuguese table
of the 17th century, in Brazilian rosewood, with two drawers.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 82 x 86 x 133 cm.
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Italian Walnut Baroque Style Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Italian Baroque style desk, or writing table with lyre shaped legs and joint with a central drawer. Finished on all four sides enabling it to be used against a wall as well as a cent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Trestle Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
An 19th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid oak with lyre shaped legs joined by solid wood stretched. Two drawers with original iron drawer pulls. The top is...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is a portable desk. The base is typically a Spanish table and dates from 19th Century. The upper part was added in the 20th century in England and dates from the Arts a...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Black Painted Writing Table Console With Two Drawers, Denmark circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque writing table from Denmark with two functioning drawers and scallop carved skirt.
The handsome legs with square base are made more dramatic with carved fluted trim.
L...
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Baroque Style Desk Lacquered by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical charming diminutive scale Italian writing table, desk, or vanity made in the Baroque taste. The table features a later lacquered finish by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-...
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20th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Baroque Desk / Dining Table / Kitchen Table in Solid Oak, 1770
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Desk restored baroque around 1770 solid oak dining table kitchen table
Features:
High quality
Drawers pronged
Original spring locks, k...
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18th Century Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Table Centre Desk Writing Walnut Double Dolphin Handle Genoa Baroque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusally Large Italian Walnut Centre, Occassional or Writing Table, Genoa
Unusual large size with classical elegance and form
Conceived as a center table as the frieze decoration...
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1680s Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style writing desk
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Carved pine, with original brass hardware. Middl...
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Spanish Baroque Style Center Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Spanish Baroque style center table made of solid walnut with lyre shaped legs joined by forged iron stretchers. The top is made has a beau...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1850s European Empire Mahogany Pair Armchairs with Griffin God Face and Feet
Located in BILBAO, ES
1850s European Empire Mahogany pair armchairs with Griffin God face and feet..
Upholstery with Osborne & Little with heraldic pattern in cross stich fabric.
Dimensions Chair
H...
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1880s Portuguese Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Spanish 1880s Walnut Side Table or Lady Desk, Carved Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish walnut side table with single drawer, scalloped apron, carved legs and iron side stretcher from the late 19th century.
The front it´s the same that the back, you can see ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Table Centre Dining Library Dismantable X Trestles Oak Fruitwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A South German oak, shaped X' ended table with detachable fruitwood top with decorative cleated band
This table is easily dismantled and retains the original pegs
The cleated edge ...
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17th Century German Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Central Italian Baroque Period Dark Walnut Refectory Table, Mid-17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a thick rectangular top supported by two urn-shaped trestle-form legs joined by a square shaped stretcher, the supports raised on plinth form bases.
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Catalan Spanish Cabinet on Stand in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish cabinet on stand in carved walnut with two doors in the cabinet.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italy 18th Century Baroque Walnut Organic Shape Table Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
This walnut rectangular Tuscany table, has been hand made in Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) in 1760 circa.
Its elegant shape, with the black border, makes this ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
17th C Style Italian Walnut Refectory Dining Table Natural finish In-Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our classic Lira Style in a lighter finish: Old Walnut refectory dining table with sculpted edge & lyre-shaped bases, handcrafted in aged premium solid Italian walnut, floor model sh...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Italian Baroque Style 1880s Walnut Desk with Inlaid Top and Carved Lyre Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque style walnut desk table from the late 19th century, with inlaid top, two drawers, lyre-shaped legs and iron stretchers. Created in Italy during the last quarter of the 19th century, this walnut table features an unusual top inlaid with contrasting geometric motifs, sitting above two carved dovetailed drawers adorned with additional geometric motifs surrounding iron pulls. The table is raised on carved Baroque style lyre-shaped legs connected to the table's underside through scrolling iron stretchers. With its graceful lines, beautifully inlaid top and Baroque base...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
17th C Style Italian Walnut Refectory Dining Table Dark shellac finish In Stock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our classic Lira style Old Walnut refectory dining table with sculpted edge top, lyre-shaped bases, handcrafted in aged Italian walnut, featured in our dramatic Espresso Dark stain s...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
17th C Style Solid Italian Walnut Refectory Writing Dentil Edge Table options
Located in Encinitas, CA
Old Walnut LIRA Scrivania writing table handcrafted in aged solid Italian walnut with a carved dentil edge under the top surface, lyre-shaped bases, and hand forged iron cross stretc...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. The front legs contain a carving of two wind god...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
Spanish Baroque walnut desk table, late 17th century.
A rectangular single plank (1.25-inch thick) walnut top is sitting over 2 geometrical car...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Walnut Wood Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic library table was hand-carved in Italy during the late 1600’s. Three planks of rich walnut wood comprise the top that has been carved with a thin recessed molding along...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
20th Century Spanish Carved Walnut House Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Miami, FL
An 20th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid walnut with lyre shaped legs joined by wood stretchers. Hand carved decoratio...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Solid Walnut Baroque Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid walnut with turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. Two drawers with orig...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
17th C Style Antique Reproduction Italian Chestnut CAPRETTA Writing Desk Custom
Located in Encinitas, CA
CAPRETTA table line - our 17th Century Italian refectory style rustic table with drawer, handcrafted in Old Chestnut with smooth, soft brushed surface t...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Style Carved Walnut 1-Drawer Table, 17th Cen and Later
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge and a dentil molded apron atop a paneled case housing one drawer, the case and top raised on columnar legs, the shaped bracket bases joined ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
20th Century Solid Walnut Baroque Lyre-Leg Trestle Refectory Desk Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
An 20th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid walnut with lyre shaped legs joined by wood stretchers. Hand carved decoratio...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Solid Walnut Spanish Baroque Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid Walnut Wood with turned legs joined by a Two drawers with original iron drawe...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
17th C Style Italian Walnut 84" Table extends to 126" with end extension pair
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our classic Lira Style dining table expands with extension leaves- offering an option for entertainment seating: Old Walnut Refectory table with lyre-shaped bases, handcrafted in ag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mediterranean Style AMALFI Italian Old Walnut Writing Table Size & Finish Option
Located in Encinitas, CA
Our "Amalfi" 3-drawer Mediterranean-style writing desk; simple sophisticated charm presented in fine Italian handcraft. Elegant yet casual. A stylized refectory table featured in age...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
19th Century French Library Writing Desk Table Renaissance Carved Oak Baroque
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French library writing desk table Renaissance Carved Oak Baroque.
Direct from France, and one of several exquisite antiques from...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
19th Century Solid Oak Baroque Fluted Legs Desk Writing Table or Console
Located in Miami, FL
An 19th century Spanish baroque desk, or writing table made of solid oak with fluted shaped legs joined by solid wood stretched. Two drawers with ...
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1890s Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Table, 18th Century, Italian, Baroque, Walnut, Narrow, One Piece Top
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare, narrow, Italian, baroque, walnut, cabinet or sidetable.
This table has unusual, narrow proportions and was probably originally conceived as a stand for a table cabinet or ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antiqued Gold Finish Baroque Style Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Glam up your dining experience with this antiqued gold "gilt" toned Baroque Hollywood Regency styled metal and glass dining table. Be it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
18th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Trestle Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian, 18th century. Baroque walnut dining or tavern table having a thick walnut top above turned legs with Walnut stretcher. Perfect size to use as a writing table, sofa or center...
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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Catalan Spanish Lady Desk or Console Table in Carved Walnut and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Catalan Spanish lady desk or console table in carved walnut & iron stretcher with five up drawers and two in the base table.
Very heavy and resis...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
18th Century Spanish Baroque Trestle Style Writing Table Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautifully conserved Spanish writing table with mixtilinear “pata de lira” (lyre-shaped legs) displaying zig-zagging curves and undulations, in the Baroque ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Spanish Baroque Table with Dark Walnut Solomonic Legs with Carved Structure and
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque Spanish colonial fratino table dark walnut solomonic legs with iron stretcher, exquisite walnut wood Fratino trestle table with antique 19th cen...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antiqued Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued mahogany writing table, the serpentine parquetry planked top inset with a central burnished leather writing surface, above t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood, Leather
Domed Baroque Office Desk with Silver Leaf Details and Leather Top by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Admire this domed presidential office desk finely finished in natural walnut and silver leaf decorated carvings. Its curved baroque legs reall...
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2010s Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Baroque desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Baroque desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Baroque desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, Europa Antiques, Ira Yeager, and Jim Peed. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,664 and tops out at $75,474 while the average work can sell for $5,925.
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