Early 20th Century Desks

An elegant French Louis XV style Bonheur de Jour mahogany ladies desk with built in center clock surmounting an open cubby with single drawer, fla...

As a transitional age in French history, the Regence period is known for furniture that showcases forms of the preceding period (Louis XIV), as well as early Louis XV stylings. In the case of this bleached oak partner’s desk, the motifs are prefigures of the Rococo style of Louis XV, while still maintaining the rectilinear form often seen with Louis XIV furnishings. Hand-carved in France in the early 1900s, the oak wood has been bleached more recently, resulting in a warm, golden brown hue with some fascinating wood grains. A cavetto molding graces the top on all sides, even in the slightly recessed areas above the leg holes. Both sides of the desk have been carved identically, with three belt drawers featuring arabesque margents with foliate shells and thin molding. Similar vertical carvings flank the doors, which are rectangular panels adorned with geometric and foliate motifs. Both doors to the right of the leg hole open to reveal three pull-out drawers, while the doors to the left front three shelves. The rectilinear form is softened by eight short cabriole legs, each with a paw foot pad, beneath a sinuous apron embellished with a foliate shell medallion over thin molding. Our well-carved partner’s desk...

Beautifully handcrafted late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat. Finely crafted marquetry using both burled and straight grained walnut veneers. Three serpentine drawers ...

Small ladies secretary animated form of veneer wood and rosewood marquetry, opening to two drawers in step. Bronze ornaments, pull handles the removab...

A charming roll top desk in the style of Louis XV made in walnut having interesting and attractive hand carved elements. The size is perfect to fit in smaller place in your home. it is highly decorative and functional. There is a large drawer as well has a leather table top that will accommodate a laptop...

A beautifully proportioned 19th century French style writing table or desk, crafted in walnut with a lovely pattern walnut top with a walnut edge band. The carving is nicely detailed...

A charming, hand-painted, Louis XV style, Italian writing desk or dressing table from the early 20th century depicting floral motifs with Rococo flourishes and gilded highlighting.

Extraordinary Ormolu mounted marquetry kingwood lady's desk, signed Swiener, also dated 1902 and bearing an initial of the persons that it was made for (see attached photo). Meticulous attention has been given to every details. Jean-Henri Jansen (1854-1928) founded the famous interior decoration firm of Maison Jansen in 1880. Manufacturing revival and Nouveau furniture he became Fournisseur de la...

Italian Bombe secretaire with a distinct burl walnut grain. Highlights include the original wrought iron hinges, a hand carved decorative crown and etched mirrored panels featuring a...

A very attractive late 19th century French Louis XV Rococo style kingwood and marquetry bureau de dame retailed circa 1900 by the renowned firm S & H Jewell of London. Of bombé form ...