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Desks For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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, primitive 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 Primitive 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

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Late Victorian Flame mahogany string inlaid and satinwood crossbanded pedestal kneehole desk, circa 1880 in date. It is made from fabulous flame mahogany, t...
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1880s Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Pedestal Desk 19th Century

19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk is a remarkable testament to the craftsmanship of artisans from the middle of the 1800s in France. Utilizing dense, old-growth ...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk

19th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Desk

Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super quality, antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire desk with 35 drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers w...
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1880s Swedish Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Biedermeier Secretaire Desk Drop Front Secretaire Drawers

19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table sku 1611 W97 x D57 x H75 cm Knee height 62 cm
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19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table

19thC French Oak Bobbin Writing Table

19th Century Flat Desk with Two Pull-Out Extensions in Louis XVI Style
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exceptional, large and opulent marquetry desk from the late 19th century. Crafted with exceptional skill by a Parisian cabinetmaker in Faubourg Saint Antoine, this desk is a prime example of Louis XVI-style furniture, made from mahogany and dating back to the Napoleon III period. It is not just a piece of furniture but a true ministerial-sized work desk, measuring 160 cm with 2 pull-out extensions of 50 cm each for extra workspace. The desk is supported by four fluted legs, each decorated with gilded bronze asparagus...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Flat Desk with Two Pull-Out Extensions in Louis XVI Style
19th Century Flat Desk with Two Pull-Out Extensions in Louis XVI Style

19th Century Flat Desk with Two Pull-Out Extensions in Louis XVI Style

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century Magnificent ebene desk by the cabinetmaker Joseph Bertin from the 19th century with the manufacturer's signature and stamp. This desk has been completely restored, following exhaustive work in accordance with the rule of art. This type of desk is not easily found in the world antiques market because it is very difficult to find signed examples like this one. Its market price...
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany.  Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French late 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, and Ormolu desk, signed by Krieger. The Bureau Plat desk is raised by elongated cabriole legs with fine pierced ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger
French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger

French Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood, And Ormolu Desk, Signed By Krieger

19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An impressive English partner desk made of burl walnut, draped in history and craftsmanship. This partner desk is a monument of elegance and functionality. The use of burr walnut wo...
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1860s British Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut
19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut

19th Century English partner desk made of burl walnut

19thC English Faux Bamboo Bleached Pine Side Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 19thC English Faux Bamboo Bleached Pine Side Table /Writing Table sku 1615 W99 x D49 x H75 cm
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19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

19thC English Faux Bamboo Bleached Pine Side Table
19thC English Faux Bamboo Bleached Pine Side Table

19thC English Faux Bamboo Bleached Pine Side Table

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV style Kingwood and Rosewood, Walnut and ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jour. A twin panel door applied with oval Sevres porcelain panels, enclosin...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour

Edwardian Marquetry Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Edwardian marquetry bureau, having a cross banded fall, opening to a fully fitted interior consisting of pigoen holes, d...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Marquetry Bureau
Edwardian Marquetry Bureau

Edwardian Marquetry Bureau

19th Century Louis XV Style Slant Front Desk in Coromandel Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
We present you a beautiful antique black slant-front desk in Coromandel lacquer, representing the opulent Louis XV style. The desk showcases images of scenes of Chinese daily life, t...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Slant Front Desk in Coromandel Lacquer
19th Century Louis XV Style Slant Front Desk in Coromandel Lacquer

19th Century Louis XV Style Slant Front Desk in Coromandel Lacquer

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime circa 1860-1880 Honey Oak Victorian pedestal desk with aged hand dyed brown leather ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER
STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

STUNNING ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HONEY OAK TWIN PEDESTAL DESK HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER

Oak Store Counter with Two Brass Slots for Money Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
Oak store counter with two money slots made of brass. Lots of storage. Great condition.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Oak Store Counter with Two Brass Slots for Money Storage
Oak Store Counter with Two Brass Slots for Money Storage

Oak Store Counter with Two Brass Slots for Money Storage

Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5320 A Late Victorian, mahogany pedestal partners desk with inlaid sides, having original black leather to inlaid top above a centre drawer flanked by further satinwood inlaid draw...
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Late 19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk
Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk

Late Victorian Mahogany and Inlaid Desk

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur du Jour by Louis Grade
Located in Lisbon, PT
Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jour by Louis Grade. This beautiful Bonheur du Jour is a superb example of the taste, a...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur du Jour by Louis Grade
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur du Jour by Louis Grade

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mounted Bonheur du Jour by Louis Grade

19th Century Flat Top Desk in Louis XVI Style
Located in NICE, FR
This Louis XVI-style writing desk from the Napoleon III period exudes exquisite craftsmanship thanks to its use of mahogany and opulent gilded bronze embellishments. Its tabletop is ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Flat Top Desk in Louis XVI Style
19th Century Flat Top Desk in Louis XVI Style

19th Century Flat Top Desk in Louis XVI Style

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century George III chinoiserie knee-hole desk. The gilt chinoiserie is on a red lacquered background. Decorated bracket feet support the three central drawers flanked by a set o...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk
19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk

19th Century George III Style Red Japanned Knee-Hole Desk

Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A stunning Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet, glazed paneled doors with painted gallant scenes and exquisite ormolu mounts. Four beautiful hand painted panels “H . Martin “ signed by the family descendants of the Martin brothers (in the court of Louis XV) the first importers of lacquer painting who kept the art through the generations. Two central panels with romantic courting couples and the other two landscape scenes. Veneered wood, bronze mounts, curved glass with satin lined interior with two glass shelves. Vernis Martin. The Martin brothers were famous painters, gilders and varnishers who also worked for Louis XV in Versailles. Their dynasty lasted for almost eight decades, during which time they practiced in many fields, producing toilet sets, box sets, mirrors, small objects, cases, furniture, wood ornamentation, carriages and coaches. The Martins’ reputation and excellence overshadowed a great number of other painter-varnishers of the time they created a stylistic resurgence, associated with the technique of peinture à l’huile vernie-polie, which was directly connected to the art and style...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century
Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century

Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk in Three Parts, Tooled Leather
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century mahogany pedestal partners desk with drawers and cupboards. This classic partners desk comes in three parts, as most desks made in the earlier part of the 1...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Cowhide, Mahogany, Oak

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk in Three Parts, Tooled Leather
English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk in Three Parts, Tooled Leather

English Mid 19th Century Mahogany Partners Desk in Three Parts, Tooled Leather

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlays Travel Desk on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Mahogany and brass and brass inlays traveling lap desk on stand. Measures 22.5"W x 12"D x 22.5"H Knee clearance is 16" depth. Lentgh while open is 23.5".
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19th Century Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlays Travel Desk on Stand
19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlays Travel Desk on Stand

19th Century Mahogany and Brass Inlays Travel Desk on Stand

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a sh...
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter

Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk This Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk was made circa 1910, the ‘age of elegance.’ The desk with the green gilt tooled writing surface with the mahogany s...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk
Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk

Edwardian inlaid mahogany desk

19th Century French Kingwood cylinder desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century French Kingwood cylinder desk of exceptional quality, the top structure having a pierced brass gallery with a veined marble top and three drawers below with decorative o...
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1890s French Antique Desks

Materials

Kingwood

19th Century French Kingwood cylinder desk
19th Century French Kingwood cylinder desk

19th Century French Kingwood cylinder desk

French 19th Century Desk and Game table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This piece is just wonderful and so refine. When you pull the drawer, a small top desk appears that can be open to the inside drawer. The top of the table can be unfold to be game ta...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

French 19th Century Desk and Game table
French 19th Century Desk and Game table

French 19th Century Desk and Game table

19th Century Oak School Desk or Lectern
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century oak school desk or lectern. Lift top reveals document compartment, over two lower drawers each with inlaid fruitwood key escutcheon (no k...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak School Desk or Lectern
19th Century Oak School Desk or Lectern

19th Century Oak School Desk or Lectern

Louis XV Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black and gold Desk with red leather top
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19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Desk
Louis XV Desk

Louis XV Desk

Late 19th Century Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Writing Desk and Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency writing desk. A beautiful hand painted finish with chic gilt touches. A flip down style with coordinating chair. A beautiful all over patina from time....
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Late 19th Century Italian Regency Antique Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Writing Desk and Chair
Late 19th Century Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Writing Desk and Chair

Late 19th Century Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Writing Desk and Chair

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly restored Victorian Rosewood with Marquetry inlay Davenport desk finished with a hand d...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK
RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK

RESTORED ViCTORIAN HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID & BROWN LEATHER DAVENPORT DESK

Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk
Located in Downingtown, PA
Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Desk 19th century An exotic bamboo and satinwood desk in a Chinese Chippendale style. The upper section is topped with a pierced gallery accented with fin...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Desks

Materials

Bamboo, Birdseye Maple, Satinwood

Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk
Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk

Bamboo and Birch Satinwood Secretary Desk

French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style. Four curved-front drawers retaining their original ormol...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle

French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle

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

British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century British colonial partners desk hand crafted in well grained mahogany with a tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on either side over two pedestals ...
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19th Century English British Colonial Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk

British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870. Unusual standing desk which would have possibly been used for giving lectures or for concierge admi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk

Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English George III mahogany inlaid slant front secretary writing desk, 19th c. This desk features a thin line of inlay surrounding the slanted desk top and each drawer. The b...
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Mid-19th Century British George III Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk
Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk

Antique English George III Mahogany Slant-Front Secretary Desk

19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique buffet escritoire secretaire cabinet, made circa 1900 Desk very convenient to store and close in a room with several functions A good quality centre work and writing table: t...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Desks

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France
19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France

19th Century Buffet Secretaire, Escritoire Cabinet Cherrywood, France

Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
Located in Pulborough, GB
The Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880, is a truly exceptional piece of furniture that marries style, func...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880
Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880

Antique Rare Victoria Regina Military Campaign Pedestal Desk, circa 1880

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood, Satinwood, & Ormolu Desk
By G. Grimard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Kingwood, Satinwood and Ormolu center table/desk, signed Grimard, Paris. The table is raised by four slender circular tapered fluted legs ending with topie shaped supports with Ormolu sabots and top reeded Ormolu bands. The four legs are joined by an 'X' shaped stretcher decorated by an Ormolu band in a woven pattern on both sides of the stretcher and leading to two circular reserves with Ormolu rosettes above a Rosewood mottled tier. The top of the legs are decorated by a richly carved pierced Ormolu bands with intertwined berried laurel and beaded designs all over Ormolu chandelles in each flute. At the apron are two drawers, each with all of their original locks, and decorated with rectangular Ormolu bands and berried laurel keyhole escutcheons. At the four rounded corners are fanciful rosettes framed...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood, Satinwood, & Ormolu Desk
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood, Satinwood, & Ormolu Desk

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Kingwood, Satinwood, & Ormolu Desk

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th c. Rosewood writing desk or work table of impressive book matched fiery grains, original Directoire style brass pulls with inlay details throughout the entire piece. A striking ...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk
19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk

19th Century Directoire Influenced Book-Matched Rosewood Writing Table or Desk

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk organizer created in 19th century France. Ornate, tidy, and presenting a collected sense of purpose, this desk organizer makes a perfect addition to a work surface. A t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer
19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer

19th Century French Wooden Desk Organizer

Antique Greco America Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Secretary 19th C
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire secretary in the manner of Quervelle offers deeply striated flame mahogany construction with Greco-Roman features having upper bookcase with double glass doors with arch...
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Antique Greco America Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Secretary 19th C
Antique Greco America Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Secretary 19th C

Antique Greco America Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Secretary 19th C

Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900 patina to be redone, small lack of plating
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Desks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900
Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900

Art Nouveau desk in walnut , Viennese Secession, circa 1900

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian burr walnut davenport, of unusual form, having a brass galleried top, above a green baise writing surface, with a hinged fall opening to an inter...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Davenport

Carlton House Desk Satinwood 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Rather Impressive Satinwood Carlton House Desk Stands Upon Tapered Legs With Brass Castors. Circa 1880 The Desk Features 3 Mahogany Lined Drawers. The Shaped Superstructure Havi...
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Early 1800s Antique Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Carlton House Desk Satinwood 1880
Carlton House Desk Satinwood 1880

Carlton House Desk Satinwood 1880

Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table A Unique piece, the table dates from around 18oo, it is decorated in Harlequin, the table stands on ...
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Early 1800s Antique Desks

Materials

Paint

Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table
Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table

Georgian Baroque Bow Front Painted Console Side Table

Victorian Mahogany Desk Hamptons and Sons London 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A free standing desk by Hamptons & Sons of Pall Mall London in flame mahogany Circa 1840 Refined piece of furniture, great for a home office set up The two drawers fitted with brahmar locks Hampton and Sons were cabinet makers of antique furniture...
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1840s Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Desk Hamptons and Sons London 1840
Victorian Mahogany Desk Hamptons and Sons London 1840

Victorian Mahogany Desk Hamptons and Sons London 1840

ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, antique Lion's Hairy Paw desk in flamed mahogany with ori...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS
ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS

ANTiQUE RESTORED LIONS HAIRY PAW FEET BROWN LEATHER PEDESTAL DESK BRAHAM LOCKS

Antique Kingwood French Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk
By François Linke
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Kingwood Marquetry inlay through out, slide out leather surface writing area, brass top gallery with marble inset, concave frieze above the cylinder, exterior 3 short, and 1 long dra...
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1850s French Louis XV Antique Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Kingwood French Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk
Antique Kingwood French Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk

Antique Kingwood French Louis XV Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk

England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Double desk solid mahogany England circa 1880 Partner Desk Features: Body and tabletop solid mahogany, drawers softwood inside High quality All drawers dovetailed Original han...
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19th Century Biedermeier Antique Desks

Materials

Wood

England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880
England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880

England Partner Desk / Double Desk in Solid Mahogany, circa 1880

A Fine George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A massive partners desk having a black leather tooled inlay and gilt embellishments. The whole having twelve drawers and brass pulls in three parts. Lacking a key. Dimensions: 60" ...
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Late 19th Century George III Antique Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Fine George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk
A Fine George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk

A Fine George III Style Mahogany Partners Desk

William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality William IV Library Table. 19th Century This Library Table Stands Upon Shaped and Carved Legs with Carved Claw Feet and Original Castors. The Supports Being of a Turned and Fl...
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19th Century William IV Antique Desks

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Mahogany

William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique
William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique

William IV Library Table Desk Period Antique

19th Century English Lacquered Bamboo Writing Table Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century lacquered bamboo writing desk with tooled leather writing surface decorated in the Chinoiserie style. Decorated in the birds and floral fashion of the style. Features fi...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Desks

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Bamboo

19th Century English Lacquered Bamboo Writing Table Desk
19th Century English Lacquered Bamboo Writing Table Desk

19th Century English Lacquered Bamboo Writing Table Desk

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This late 19th century slant front desk was made in the USA most likely by R.J Horner of NYC. The desk is made of a fine mahogany and has two griffins flanking each side of the drop ...
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Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Desks

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Winged Griffin Slant Front Desk

Antique English Walnut Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine burl walnut interior
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Late 19th Century English Antique Desks

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Walnut

Antique English Walnut Desk
Antique English Walnut Desk

Antique English Walnut Desk

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian rosewood pedestal desk, having a leather inset top, above three drawers each with brass handles. The top fits on to two tapered pedestals each wi...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks

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Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk
Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk

Victorian Rosewood Pedestal Desk

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Dutch marquetry cylinder desk, 19th century. The top with conch shell and floral inlay, exposed dove tails where top and sides meet, the cylinder with bird and floral inlay, the inte...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Desks

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Brass

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk
Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk

Dutch Marquetry Cylinder Desk

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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