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Period: Early 1800s
Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis, 1810
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful Empire mahogany architects table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864). Jean-Joseph Chapuis (born in Brussels) was a famous furniture maker. He obtained a master craftsman ti...
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Belgian Empire Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis, 1810

Mahogany Architects Table by Jean-Joseph Chapuis, 1810

George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk
Located in London, GB
A English George III scarlet gilt-japanned desk; superbly, later decorated with rich gilt chinoiserie on a scarlet lacquered background, the fall-front open...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Brass

George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk
George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk

George III Scarlet Gilt Japanned Desk

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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Antique Early 1800s 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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Antique Early 1800s 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

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
George I walnut bureau. This bureau stands upon bracket feet and features an arrangement of 2 over 2 oak lined drawers. 18th century The drawers and the fall having herringbone inlays. The interior having an assortment of drawers and pigeonholes. The bureau retails its original handles, escutcheons and loper pulls. The bureau is of a good warm antique walnut colour.
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George I Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Walnut

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers
George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

George I Bureau Desk Walnut Chest Drawers

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A Venetian, hand carved roll top desk in burled walnut veneer. Fitted interior with pull out, sliding writing area with inset red leather. A carved woode...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Roll Top Desk
Venetian Roll Top Desk

Venetian Roll Top Desk

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1800 English made Pollard oak writing bureau with ornately hand carved claw & bal...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Oak

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs
Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs

Fine circa 1800 Pollad Oak Writing Bureau Desk Claw & Ball Hand Carved Legs

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800-1820 original Georgian / Regency Military campaign desk with large top map drawer ...
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer
Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer

Original Georgian / Regency Military Campaign Desk with Large Map Drawer

Superb Quality Large Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality large antique George III mahogany bureau having a superb quality mahogany fall opening to reveal a fitted interior co...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Other

Superb Quality Large Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Superb Quality Large Antique George III Mahogany Bureau

Superb Quality Large Antique George III Mahogany Bureau

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning original and restored Georgian English pedestal desk in oak with a hand dyed brown leather writing surface, circa 1800 A very well made and...
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk
Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk

Stunning Restored circa 1800 Georgian Oak & Brown Leather Partners Pedestal Desk

Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Bureau, oak desk, writing table, Scotland 1800, H163 Scotland 1800 Solid oak Original finish Rectangular top with moldings Ca...
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Scottish Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163
Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163

Antique Georgian Bureau, Oak Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1800, H163

Dutch Desk of the Early 800 in Mahogany Finely Inlaid
Located in Cesena, FC
Desk in mahogany finely inlaid. All the structure is in good condition. Age: first years of 1800 Measures: length cm 128 - depth cm55 - height cm114 Holland origin Services: it is...
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Dutch Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Dutch Desk of the Early 800 in Mahogany Finely Inlaid
Dutch Desk of the Early 800 in Mahogany Finely Inlaid

Dutch Desk of the Early 800 in Mahogany Finely Inlaid

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, 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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English George III Antique Early 1800s 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

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency lady's writing cabinet in figured mahogany with black ebony inlay: Good colour and patina. Opening writing flap with lidded compartments fo...
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English Regency Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet
Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

Regency Mahogany Lady's Writing Cabinet

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Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Materials

Mahogany

Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880
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Antique Roll Top Desk Mahogany Bureau, 1880

H 50 in W 31 in D 17 in
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
French 19th Century Brass Inlaid and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau A 19th century mahogany cylinder bureau with the rectangular top surrounded by a pierced brass gallery, above two mirrored panelled doors, the roll-top opening to reveal a sliding leather writing surface surmounted by three drawers and a shelf, above two frieze drawers, on fluted circular tapering legs headed by asperges and terminated by cast sabot. The mirrored paneled doors, and the roll top are distinguished by its brass inlays that beautifully frame and outline the design of the item. Together with the brass handles, the brass gallery and the brass toupie feet this cylinder bureau displays...
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Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau
French 19th Century Brass and Mahogany veneered Directoire Style Cylinder Bureau

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H 48.43 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality freestanding early 20th Century mahogany and inlaid Carlton house desk, the super structure comprising of four mahogany inlaid drawers at the centre with original ...
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British Edwardian Vintage Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Quality Early 20th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Carlton House Desk
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H 24 in W 47.75 in D 24 in
TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style secretary desk by Tomlinson. Crotch mahogany with brass hardware, pediment top with three finials and bracket feet. Upper blind bookcase...
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American Chippendale Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Brass

TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase
TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase

TOMLINSON Crotch Mahogany Block Front Secretary Desk with Blind Bookcase

H 93 in W 38 in D 20 in
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
By Michael Watson, Jr.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
signed, dated, numbered edition 5/5
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American Vintage Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk
M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk

M.W. Jr American Studio Roll Top Desk

H 41 in W 45.5 in D 29.5 in
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Wooton desk, produced from 1874 to 1890 in Indianapolis, Indiana Designed by entrepreneur William S. Wooton. Produced in mahogany on large sledge feet, four large brass hinges op...
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American Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880
American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

American Indianapolis, Indiana Mahogany Wooton Armoire Desk, circa 1880

H 58.67 in W 42.52 in D 28.35 in
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...
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Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

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H 82 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Antique Georgian Walnut Slant Front Desk, Bureau, Scotland 1810, H528
Located in Vancouver, BC
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Scottish Georgian Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Walnut Slant Front Desk, Bureau, Scotland 1810, H528
Antique Georgian Walnut Slant Front Desk, Bureau, Scotland 1810, H528

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H 42.5 in W 43.5 in D 23 in
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
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Materials

Brass

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch

H 83 in W 32.5 in D 18.75 in
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
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Materials

Mahogany

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H 50 in W 65 in D 27 in
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By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
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Materials

Aluminum

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H 42 in W 65.5 in D 33 in
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Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
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North American Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Wood

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Regency Writing Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency writing table with a leather top writing surface, with a cross banded top and an ebony line inlaid edge, two drawers and raised on turned and ...
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English Regency Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Wood

Regency Writing Table
Regency Writing Table

Regency Writing Table

H 30 in W 41.25 in D 23 in
Antique George III Quality Oak Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality oak bureau having a quality oak fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of six small drawers with original brass handles, six pigeon holes and ...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Quality Oak Bureau
Antique George III Quality Oak Bureau

Antique George III Quality Oak Bureau

H 41.15 in W 36.23 in D 18.31 in
English Georgian Period Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Glazed Doors
Located in Wells, ME
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Materials

Glass, Mahogany

English Georgian Period Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Glazed Doors
English Georgian Period Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Glazed Doors

English Georgian Period Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Glazed Doors

H 89.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.25 in
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Located in Hallowell, US
Early 19th century George III cylinder Tambour desk.
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Mahogany

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Early 19th Century George III Cylinder Tambour Desk

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H 45 in W 48 in D 23 in
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Located in Essex, MA
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Brass

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George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany French Writing Desk, English, circa 1800

George III Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany French Writing Desk, English, circa 1800

H 39 in W 42 in D 21.75 in
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Located in Milford, NH
A fine Federal period figured mahogany veneered rectangular two-drawer work stand with a lift top featuring outset ovolu corners, opening to a leather writing surface with a document...
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American Federal Antique Early 1800s Desks

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Brass

New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800
New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800

New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800

H 31 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
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Located in Wilson, NC
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English Hepplewhite Antique Early 1800s Desks

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Brass

Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs
Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs

Carved English Mahogany Hepplewhite Bow Front Desk On Legs

H 44 in W 23.5 in L 44 in
Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810
Located in Belmont, MA
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German Empire Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810
Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810

Roll Top Desk, Munich, circa 1800-1810

H 44.1 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in
Early Gothic Style Hand-Carved English Oak Twin Pedestal Desk Leather circa 1800
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade and carved in England twin pedestal desk made in the Gothic manor, circa 1800. One exceptionally carved and worked piece, t...
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British Gothic Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Oak

Early Gothic Style Hand-Carved English Oak Twin Pedestal Desk Leather circa 1800
Early Gothic Style Hand-Carved English Oak Twin Pedestal Desk Leather circa 1800

Early Gothic Style Hand-Carved English Oak Twin Pedestal Desk Leather circa 1800

H 30.12 in W 51.19 in D 23.43 in
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian neoclassical inlaid walnut ladies writing desk, circa 1800.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1800
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1800

Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, circa 1800

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis XVI period drop front desk of solid cherrywood. With a secret compartment inside and its red leather writing surface with an embossed gold leaf frieze. We picked this one at an Auction in Beaune in the middle of the Burgundy wines vineyard...
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French Louis XVI Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Cherry

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk
Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

Antique Louis XVI Period Drop Front Desk

H 37.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Small Walnut Drop Front Secretaire with Black Painted Inside with Key
Located in Washington, DC
Small walnut drop front Secretaire with black painted inside. With key. (The flap is 25 inches deep when dropped down)
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French Antique Early 1800s Desks

Materials

Paint, Walnut

Small Walnut Drop Front Secretaire with Black Painted Inside with Key
Small Walnut Drop Front Secretaire with Black Painted Inside with Key

Small Walnut Drop Front Secretaire with Black Painted Inside with Key

H 36 in W 30 in D 13.75 in

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