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Desks For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1930s
19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine large sized flat desk otherwise referred to as a "bureau de ministre" or ministers flat desk. In mahogany and mahogany veneer flamed on all sides, beautiful ornamentation of...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk
19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk

19th Century French Empire Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine and well-proportioned 19th century French Louis XV style ladies desk. The case is veneered with marquetry decoration and embelli...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Writing Desk

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope and slots for pens and ink Writing surface finished in tooled leather with gilt embossed edging Further storage with the top cabinet with many drawers...
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1880s Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century French partners desk with a tooled red leather top over a case crafted in mahogany with four drawers on either side decora...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Partners Desk

Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Partners Desk

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An imposing Louis XVI style roll top desk in beautifully figured mahogany and having finely chased and gilded bronze mounts; the green marble top with a bronze gallery above three lo...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Roll Top Desk in Mahogany and Gilt Bronze

Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous antique Bonheur de Jour desk in the Boulle style Ormulo mounts circa 1880 Such a classy piece, the desk section opens up when the drawer is opened to revea...
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1880s Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880
Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880

Boulle Bonheur de Jour Desk Inlay 1880

Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine antique Moorish style walnut with mother-of-pearl inlaid writing desk and chair, late 19th to early 20th century. Completely hand-carved, and with elaborate inlay work of m...
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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Desks

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century
Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century

Walnut with Inlay Writing Desk and Chair, Syrian Late 19th Century

Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable French Art Deco Streamline executive desk. Simple chrome accents on the base complements the elegant design. The asymmetric design features a drawer bank with a file drawe...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Desks

Materials

Chrome

Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s
Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s

Remarkable Art Deco French Streamline Executive Desk C. 1930’s

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details and ebonized moldings. The very top with a 3/4 brass gallery and worn brass plaque...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Eastlake secretary offers paneled walnut construction with upper having shaped crest surmounting shelf and slant front opening to writing...
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19th Century American Eastlake Antique Desks

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890
Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890

Antique Eastlake Incised Walnut and Burl Slant Front Secretary, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding Davenport having a lift up lid and a writing slope both with fitted interiors, lovely burr walnut front panel, carved ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Antique 19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Freestanding Davenport

19th Century Venetian Desk
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a charming Venetian desk. It is beautiful in decoration.
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19th Century Italian Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Venetian Desk
19th Century Venetian Desk

19th Century Venetian Desk

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-crafted Jugendstil desk in pine with upper cabinet resting over a writing table offering open shelving & closed storage. Top has a carved bonnet with stylized flowers and open carvings with turned finials on the corners. Writing table offers one long storage...
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1890s German Jugendstil Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine
Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine

Antique 19th Century German Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau Writing Desk in Pine

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter galle...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE RESTAURATION PERIOD ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLAMED MAHOGANY BUREAU À CYLINDER France, circa 1830 Item # 403ZGP18C An exceedingly fine bureau à cylinder from the Restauration period in F...
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19th Century English Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830
French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

French Restauration Antique Mahogany Cylinder Roll-Top Desk circa 1830

Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George III quality figured mahogany double secretaire desk having a figured mahogany crossbanded top above two secretaire drawers with original brass lions head hand...
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19th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk
Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk

Unusual Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Double Secretaire Desk

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Alabaster

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut. The top and frieze have a gracefully curved serpentine shape with a small storage...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Dutch Marquetry burl walnut Bombay figural and foliage desk with exotic exterior inlays, fitted interior, three lower case drawers, original urn brasses, carved scalloped skirt, and ...
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1850s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850
Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850

Dutch Marquetry Burl Walnut Bombay Figural and Foliage Inlaid Desk, Circa 1850

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Located in Southampton, NY
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820 A Rare Austrian Biedermeier Writing Desk, chest of drawers, walnut root head venee...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820
Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820

Rare Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Writing Desk, c. 1820

19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Ebony Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl Dimensions: 32" Wide X 58" Tall X 18" Deep This French lady's desk was made in the Louis XV style in...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl
19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl

19th Century French Bronze Jasperware Ladies Desk Attr to Charles Guillame Diehl

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite French Louis XV style secrétaire with wave shaped front adorned with beautiful flower marquetry made of kingwood, rosewood and boxwood veneer, drop front writing desk with ...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire
19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

19th Century French Louis XV Style Secretaire

Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Late 19th-century French writing desk or side table crafted in the Louis XIII style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features three storage...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk
Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk

Antique French Louis XIII Style Walnut Writing Desk

19th Century Continental Fruitwood Fall Front Desk with Foliate Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental fruitwood fall front desk with foliate inlaid lid, crossbanded veneer borders, and shaped case, compartmentalized stepped interior with fitted drawers...
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19th Century European Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Fruitwood Fall Front Desk with Foliate Inlay
19th Century Continental Fruitwood Fall Front Desk with Foliate Inlay

19th Century Continental Fruitwood Fall Front Desk with Foliate Inlay

Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
A strong, elegant piece to keep you perfectly organized! Crafted of hand-hewn fir and ash and veneered with thick hand-cut ash veneers, this chest offers storage for everything. A lo...
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1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Ash

Biedermeier Secretaire
Biedermeier Secretaire

Biedermeier Secretaire

Carlton House Desk Satinwood Painted Regency 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous satinwood Carlton house desk with tooled leather top Circa 1890 Love the painted details after Sheraton with classical motifs such as festoons, urns, scrolls and foliage At ...
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1890s Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Carlton House Desk Satinwood Painted Regency 1890
Carlton House Desk Satinwood Painted Regency 1890

Carlton House Desk Satinwood Painted Regency 1890

Georgian Oak Secretary
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome Georgian lowland oak secretary with walnut trim.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Georgian Oak Secretary
Georgian Oak Secretary

Georgian Oak Secretary

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood with mellow warm tone and rich grain patterns, one-piece construction, having a stepped molded cornice above a tall pair of paneled cabinet doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with shelves and divided slots for documents, plank boarded back with old metal patch, over a lift-top writing slope with spacious storage underneath, the apron adorned with simple decorative pilasters...
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19th Century American Rustic Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this stunning austrian biedermeier period escritoire...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938
By Gio Ponti, Fontana Arte
Located in Hellouw, NL
The name Gio Ponti needs little introduction to the design-loving public. This architect, designer and visionary stood at the cradle of modern Italian design. His countless projects ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938
Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938

Desk and Stool by Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1938

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very unusual pairing features a curved desk and a curved bookshelf with a variety of decorative elements on each. It is quite rare to find curved...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French
Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

Rare and Stunning Empire Mahogany Curved Desk and Bookshelf, 19th Century French

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back
Located in Miami, FL
A more compact version of a classic model, this functional pedestal desk in light, golden oak is unusual in that it can float in a room and has the original casters, making it mobile...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back
Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back

Late 19th Century English Mahogany and Rosewood Partners Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a partners desk made in England, circa 1890. The top of the desk is beautifully shaped with a nicely molded edge. There are 3 brown leather panels with gold tooling. On the f...
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1890s English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Late 19th Century English Mahogany and Rosewood Partners Desk
Late 19th Century English Mahogany and Rosewood Partners Desk

Late 19th Century English Mahogany and Rosewood Partners Desk

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by André Lurçat, Manufactured by Thonet, circa. 1935
By André Lurcat
Located in Berlin, DE
Bauhaus tubular steel desk designed by André Lurçat and probably manufactured by Thonet. Chrome plated tubular steel, stained oak veneer, circa 1930.
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by André Lurçat, Manufactured by Thonet, circa. 1935
Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by André Lurçat, Manufactured by Thonet, circa. 1935

Bauhaus Tubular Steel Desk by André Lurçat, Manufactured by Thonet, circa. 1935

Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany Pedestal Desk Of Nice Small Proportions, Having Attractive Gilt Tooled Leather Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Nine Drawers...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Regency Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th Century Antique Victorian quality walnut freestanding davenport having a lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior above a lift up lid with a leather writing surface openi...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Walnut Freestanding Davenport
Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Walnut Freestanding Davenport

Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality William IV mahogany glazed bureau bookcase, circa 1835, 19th century. We have a key for the bookcase and a small internal door on...
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1830s William IV Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835
Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835

Antique William IV Mahogany Glazed Bureau Bookcase, circa 1835

Functionalist Tubular Steel Desk by Gottwald and Chair by Slezak 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
Functionalist tubular steel desk by Hynek Gottwald and chair by Slezak 1930s. This one of a kind directors desk with a very nice walnut veneer has been completely restored. The ma...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Functionalist Tubular Steel Desk by Gottwald and Chair by Slezak 1930s
Functionalist Tubular Steel Desk by Gottwald and Chair by Slezak 1930s

Functionalist Tubular Steel Desk by Gottwald and Chair by Slezak 1930s

Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk epitomizes American style with its intricate bamboo carvings and artisanal craftsmanship. This unique piece blends vintage ch...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk
Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk

Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk

19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top
Located in St. Louis, MO
A classic 19th Century English large burled walnut partners desk in Georgian III style, with a original red leather skiver top with tooled edges, showing the character that comes wit...
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19th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top
19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top

19th Century English George III Style Burled Walnut Partners Desk Leather Top

Louis XV Rosewood Desk
Located in Brussels, Brussels
important and very elegant Louis XV style desk in rosewood from the end of the 19th century Double-sided desk (with one side with fake drawers) and the other side opening with three...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Rosewood Desk
Louis XV Rosewood Desk

Louis XV Rosewood Desk

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany pedestal desk, the moulded edge top having a brown leather writing surface decorated with gold and blin...
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk
Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Desk

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique English Victorian writing desk or console table In the manner of Herter Brothers England, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with bamboo form legs. Measures: 38"W x 21...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table
Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

Antique English Victorian Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Console Table

American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian wood tilt top adjustable drafting architects table desk with a tripod iron base.
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base

American Victorian Wooden Drafting Table with Iron Base

Birch Biedermeier Secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Constructed of solid birch and fir and veneered with hand-cut Nordic birch veneers, the secretary features an upper locking drawer which rests upon a fitted desk area hiding behind a...
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Birch, Fir

Birch Biedermeier Secretaire
Birch Biedermeier Secretaire

Birch Biedermeier Secretaire

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 19th century Federal Birch New England Slant Lid Desk likely New Hampshire in origin around 1800-1830. Made of solid Birch with four large graduated inlaid drawers ...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Desks

Materials

Birch

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

Charles 'X' Secretaire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Burled elm charles 'X' drop front secretary (secrétaire à abattant) with black marble top with white vains, drop door revealing a leather covered writing table...
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19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Marble

Charles 'X' Secretaire
Charles 'X' Secretaire

Charles 'X' Secretaire

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite partner's desk is a fine example of Chippendale-style furniture, characterized by its intricate and ornate design. The desk features gadroon carving along the edges, a...
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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Late 19th Century English Chippendale Style Mahogany Partners Desk

Biedermeier Secretary
Located in South Salem, NY
Stunning example of a Biedermeier secretary. There is some missing veneer on the front and both sides, part of the upper right-hand rail is loose...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Secretary
Biedermeier Secretary

Biedermeier Secretary

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine quality partners desk in exceptional figured mahogany veneers, original dark green leather, bramah locks, ratchetted writing slope and mahogany lined drawers Provenance: from...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance
Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Partners Desk with Provenance

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial fruitwood desk, 19th century. With a 6 board rectangular top, the front side of the desk with two frieze drawers, the back side with false drawer fr...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Desk
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Desk

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Desk

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this 19th century heavily carved dark oak kneehole desk. An impressive green man desk with flowers and scrolls, the s...
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1880s English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk
circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk

circa 1880 George III Style Carved Solid Oak Chest, Green Man Writing Desk

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Boulle Mazarin desk, having wonderful classical scrolling decoration and subjects inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell t...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique George III style partners desk with the original tooled green leather top on a mahogany case with four drawers on either ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk
English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk

English Tooled Green Leather Top Partners Desk

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original castors and VR stamped locks for Victoria Regina...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860
VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860

VR Stamped Victoria Regina Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Victorian, 1860

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century French mahogany wood Empire style drop front secretary with a removable black marble top. The secretary features two front side columns with bronze mounts detail w...
Category

1810s French Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"
French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

French Empire Mahogany Drop Front Secretary "Secrétaire à Abattant"

Desk table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful table desk in the style of osvaldo borsani for Tecno, Italy, about 1950. Equipped with two chests of drawers, one suspended and rotatable, with a large window...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Desks

Materials

Iron

Desk table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950
Desk table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950

Desk table in the style of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno design, Italy 1950

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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