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Material: Mother-of-Pearl
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 Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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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

$6,850 / set
Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite black mother of pearl inlay desk, a statement piece that seamlessly merges timeless elegance with modern functionality. Ador...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk
Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk

Mother of Pearl Floral Motifs Inlay Desk

$2,420 / item
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese style cylinder desk in tinted and carved wood, richly engraved on all sides with foliage, cherry branches and geometric interlacing. Surmounted by two asymmetrical shelves, the cylinder is decorated with an engraved dragon. Opening this cylinder reveals many compartments with adjustable dimensions, a drawer with engraved decoration and letter storage. The cylinder sides can open laterally, allowing a larger area for working and writing. The lower part of the desk is formed on the left by five superimposed drawers decorated with geometric interlacing and carved branches, as well as Japanese characters, deer and mother-of-pearl foliage. On the right, there is a drawer and a door decorated with carved leaves and mother-of-pearl interlacing, revealing four drawers forming compartments. An ingenious mechanism makes it possible, when the cylinder is closed with a key, to completely lock the desk. Gabriel Viardot career began as a wood carver and he produced small furniture, sculpturally carved with naturalistic motifs and animals. In the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, his finely sculpted objects were well received. However, with the increasing importation of similarly produced Swiss and German articles, he found less opportunity for these and decided to innovate. G. Viardot succeeded to his father’s business in 1861 installed rue Rambuteau in Paris. Around 1870 he turned to the idea of producing « Meubles genre Chinois et Japonais ». The taste in Europe for exotic furniture, incorporating sometimes authentic Chinese or Japanese objects...
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880

"Japonisme" Cylinder Desk Att. to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880

$38,058
Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Located in London, GB
This beautifully Cerejeira veneered mahogany and mother of pearl inlaid pedestal desk is indeed a show stopper. It features a moulded edge top inset with a central leather writing su...
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2010s Indonesian Mother-of-Pearl Desks

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay
Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay

Pedestal Desk with MOP Inlay

$17,929
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Mid-C. National Mount Airy Mahogany with Satinwood and Ebony Inlays Writing Desk
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Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century National Mount Airy Furniture Mahogany and Satinwood and Ebony Inlays and three drawers. Measures 50" in width, 25" in depth and 29" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-C. National Mount Airy Mahogany with Satinwood and Ebony Inlays Writing Desk
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$2,750
H 29 in W 50 in D 25 in
Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely English paneled Mahogany Victorian Circa 1880 twin pedestal partner desk with original fittings and brass castors A good looking an...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Victorian circa 1880 English Panelled Hardwood Twin Pedestal Partner Desk
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$1,792 Sale Price
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H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 26.58 in
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 Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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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

$3,500
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 24 in
French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French Empire Bureau Plat desk circa 1880 in the Directoire manner Top quality mahogany with a finally tooled leather top Five drawers and round graduated legs are embellished with o...
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1880s Empire Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Wood

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire
French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire

French Empire Bureau Plat Desk 1880 Directoire

$3,661
H 29 in W 58 in D 32 in
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
Located in Sofia, BG
French mahogany writing desk with folding front part and hidden drawers in the upper part. There are also three big drawers in the lower p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part
19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

19th Century French Mahogany Writing Desk with Folding Front Part

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H 37.8 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Indo-English writing desk features a flip-top document holder, is intricately carved with a rich bamboo and botanical motif in natural wood. Made in India, this desk provides a ...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Wood

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India

Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Writing Desk and Document Holder, India

$4,500
H 27.38 in W 39 in D 23.75 in
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a walnut and Kashmir walnut partners desk made in England, circa 1890. The top of the desk is Walnut with 3 shaped pieces of beautiful brown lea...
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1890s English George III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk
19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

19th Century Walnut Partners Desk

$35,000
H 32 in W 72 in D 42 in
Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ebonized desk with compartments on either side. Central drawer decorated with a cherub. Marble inlay. Leather top.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Marble

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

$3,820
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 32.68 in
English Walnut Pedestal Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
A three-piece, tan leather surface with tooling and gilding is the starting point for this three part pedestal desk in walnut burl. Classic touches abound in the appearance and const...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Leather, Walnut

English Walnut Pedestal Desk
English Walnut Pedestal Desk

English Walnut Pedestal Desk

$15,500
H 31 in W 60 in D 36 in
19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels. Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Desk
19th Century English Walnut Desk

19th Century English Walnut Desk

$2,378
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 25.6 in
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Desk Attributed to John Widdicomb, Circa 1960
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk Attributed to John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1960s Solid cherry wood, with original cream and pink painted finish, and origina...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Painted Desk Attributed to John Widdicomb, Circa 1960
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Desk Attributed to John Widdicomb, Circa 1960

French Provincial Louis XV Painted Desk Attributed to John Widdicomb, Circa 1960

$2,395
H 32 in W 50 in D 23.25 in
18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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Mahogany

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H 40 in W 28 in D 20 in
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French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Early 20th C. Lady's Desk. Mahogany. Slant Lid Embellished With Mother-Of-Pearl And Colored Wood Inlay In Foliate Design. Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk
French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk

French Inlay Slant Front Writing Desk

H 36 in W 28.75 in D 16 in
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular finished top over a drawer and a fold down desk opening to compartments and a writing surface over the other graduated drawers. Plinth base.
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary
Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

Biedermeier Figured Walnut Secretary

H 62 in W 42.25 in D 21.5 in
Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920
By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Bronze

Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920
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Large Art Deco Desk in Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl and Ebony, France, circa 1920

H 29.53 in W 59.45 in D 39.77 in
Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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1920s French Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Early 20th Century Lacquered Wood Chinoiserie Desk with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 33.08 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk France, 19th Century

H 47.25 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French, ebonized and mother of pearl-inlaid, drop-front writing desk, the interior with fitted drawers, glass inkwells and a gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The exterior is...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Giltwood

French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk
French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk

French Napoleon III Drop-Front Desk

H 48 in W 22 in D 23 in
French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French style partners desk by Horner Bros. features mahogany construction with floral and acanthus satinwood banding and marquetry accented with mother-of-pearl, carved cabri...
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Early 20th Century American Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood

French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900
French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900

French Style Horner Bros Marquetry and Mother-of-Pearl Partners Desk, circa 1900

H 30 in W 53.5 in D 36 in
19th Century French "Bonheur Du Jour" Lady's Writing Desk with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique "Bonheur du Jour" was crafted in France circa 1870. The feminine lady's writing desk is delicate and decorative throughout. The secretaire is black ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Bronze

19th Century French "Bonheur Du Jour" Lady's Writing Desk with Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century French "Bonheur Du Jour" Lady's Writing Desk with Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century French "Bonheur Du Jour" Lady's Writing Desk with Mother-of-Pearl

H 63 in W 29 in D 21 in
Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Asian style secretary bought from Chicago's Merchandise Mart. This one owner piece is in very good condition. It appears to be hand painted with three dimensional figures ...
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1970s Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary
Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary

Circa 1970's Asian Style Secretary

H 41.88 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet Japonaise
Located in Hopewell, NJ
2 Cabinets and 1 drawer on top piece;
Drop down desk with burnt orange velvet liner; alittle damage to velvet material;
One long drawer under drop down desk
Moth...
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Early 20th Century French Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet Japonaise
French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet Japonaise

French Inlaid Mother of Pearl 2 Piece Desk Cabinet Japonaise

H 62.5 in W 28 in D 17.25 in
Art Deco drop-front Secretary by Réné Drouet
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Art Deco drop-front Secretary by Réné Drouet (1899-1993) with dots of mother of pearl inlay, Sycamore interior & original interior leather & gilt brass hardware.
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20th Century French Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl, Sycamore, Leather

Art Deco drop-front Secretary by Réné Drouet
Art Deco drop-front Secretary by Réné Drouet

Art Deco drop-front Secretary by Réné Drouet

H 48 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
Antique European Oak Secretary/Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Oak secretary with ivory inlays and mother of pearl on drawer pulls. Measures 33.5" in depth when open.
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19th Century Scottish Antique Mother-of-Pearl Desks

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Oak, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique European Oak Secretary/Desk
Antique European Oak Secretary/Desk

Antique European Oak Secretary/Desk

H 48 in W 46 in D 21.5 in

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