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Technique: Inlay
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop leaf desk. This desk has brass ormolu and inlay banding throughout with a brass inlaid cartouche in the center of its top. Both...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Drop Front Desk. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional Biedermeier drop front desk is the best example of top-quality Viennese piece from circa 1825. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated p...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Modern Blue Blossom Glass Mosaic Desk with Pavia Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pavia Blossom desk by Ercole Home has a single drawer, with a Washed Ivory Dark finish on oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in French Blue, Sky Blue and Gold decorate the drawer fronts...
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2010s American Modern Inlay Desks

Materials

Art Glass, Oak

Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk. Trim three-drawer bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers and compartments. Beautiful walnut veneers and solids with rosewood inlaid detail. Handsome hardware, hinges and pulls. Lock and key. Due to the curved shape of the desk and components, some measures are a close approximation. Exterior measures of the desk: 39" W x 20.5" D x 40.75" H 99.1 cm W x 52 cm D x 103.5 cm H Opened drop lid desk...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Inlay Desks

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Walnut

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 Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

1810s Venetian Empire Work Table, Walnut , extensively decorated in brass inlay
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian Empire work table in walnut, saber legs, early 19th century with brass inlays. A real gem. He belonged to a noble Venetian family, in the Palladian country Residence. It was...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
The set includes, armchair, desk and desk accessories. It is from the first era. Bibliography: Revue de l’Art N°185 – March 2014, p. 23. Founded in 1857 by Gustave Keller, the Keller...
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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bombé Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality late 18th century Dutch Marquetry Bureau. The bureau is profusely inlaid all over with various birds and flowers, butterflies etc. The fall front opens to r...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Brass Bound Desk
Located in Worcester, GB
Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Brass Bound Desk An exceptional piece in the Louis XV style, this mid-20th-century desk combines classic French elegance with refined craftsmanship....
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Mid-20th Century French Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood

Modern Butterscotch Mosaic 2-Drawer Desk with Chocolate Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a very attractive and functional piece to be used as a writing desk or vanity in a modern home. Rich, warm, and modern, this desk can add sleek comfort to your space. Handcr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Inlay Desks

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice surmounting an upper bookcase with two 16 pane glazed glass doors with satinwood line inlay, opening to three interior shelves, over a lower case with a cylinder tambour, opening to a compartmentalized interior with central open valanced cubbies flanked by eight fitted drawers over a felted writing surface and three long drawers with flame mahogany bookmatched veneers, line inlay, and punched oval brasses, and dovetailed construction, all supported by four splayed feet. This splendid secretary desk most likely is of MA origin and dates to circa 1790-1810 and is in very good condition, with some surface & shelf restorations, minor escutcheon and surface losses, as well as light wear commensurate with age and use. Includes a 2001 bill of...
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XV Ormolu Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk Roger Vandercruse 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV transitional ormolu-mounted tulipwood & marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, Roger Vandercruse (dit Lacroix) , circa 1770. The desk is finely inlaid on all sides, ther...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Italian Desk Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional 18th Century Italian desk commode from the Piemonte region made from solid walnut. A fine Italian walnut and inlaid bureau with drop leaf dating back to 18th century, w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Desk Commode
18th Century Italian Desk Commode
$5,500 Sale Price
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19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Introducing a magnificent 19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk, a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship from the 19th century. ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Leather, Tulipwood

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by François Linke. The rectangular top inset with a green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled border, within a gilt-bronze su...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Edwardian period Sheraton style Satinwood, Carlton house desk. Having a brass pierced gallery to the top. Marquetry inlaid decoration depicting musical instrument...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Inlay Desks

Materials

Shell

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 Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Signed Zwiener Ormolu Mounted Lady's Secretary
Located in Cypress, CA
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...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing good quality 18th century Dutch Marquetry bureau bookcase, having wonderful flowers, birds, classical scull and urn decoration. ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Walnut

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...
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1690s Italian Baroque Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
By James Allen
Located in Morristown, NJ
A finely constructed 19th-century English portable writing slope, crafted in richly figured burlwood with a contrasting mahogany crossbanded edge and a central brass escutcheon. The ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Cherrywood Drop-Front Desk Secretaire with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A cherrywood drop front desk with four small drawers fitted in the upper interior and three drawers below. Handsomely detailed inlay work, lovely patina and Fine quality workmanship...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Cherry

Yew Wood Shaped Top Partners Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three part, English yew wood modified partners desk with uniquely shaped top and pedestals. File drawer to one pedestal, graduated drawers to the other. Opposite side has three drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Inlay Desks

Materials

Leather, Yew, Ebony

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th century Dutch marquetry inlaid bureau bookcase. Having a double dome top cornice, two panel doors, a fall front and bombe shaped base. The wonderfully bold and fine quality inlaid marquetry detail of flowers, birds and vases. The bookcase doors...
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18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Marquetry Bureau de Dame
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th Century Louis XV style Marquetry inlaid bureau de dame, having wonderfully detailed scenes to the drawer fronts and cylinder, the sides and reverse having foliate...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890. Owning and using top quality pieces of furniture from times when European craftsmen were at the top of their game is something that will lift your spirit like very few things can. That is ofcourse is you are able to recognize quality. It will remain a mystery why so many people don't seem to see the quality and the details of even the best quality made antiques. This wonderful antique ladies desk...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze

Secrétaire à abattant d'époque French Louis XVI Style Secretary c. Late 19th C.
Located in Westfield, MA
This Secrétaire à Abattant, crafted in the French Louis XVI style in the late 19th century, remains a striking example of neoclassical elegance and masterful craftsmanship. The rich ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Bonheur de Jour Ladies Desk
Located in Milford, NH
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...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare and Very Special Late 19th Century Bureau by François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare and Very Special Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Two Tier Kidney Shaped Bureau By François Linke François Linke The upper case with shaped top, surmount...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Important Art Deco Presidential Desk - André Domin And Marcel Genevriere - Maiso
Located in BARSAC, FR
DOMIN André (1883-1962) and GENEVRIERE Marcel (1885-1967) for Maison DOMINIQUE Magnificent flat desk in presidential format in thuja burl veneer designed by André DOMIN and Marcel G...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood

Stan Usel Desk Mosaic Stainless Steel and Malachites
Located in Brussels, BE
Created to measure by Stan Usel, this desk of stainless steel, red copper and brass is inserted with a magnificent malachite and agates stones highlighting a mosaic radiation. Each p...
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2010s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Inlay Desks

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau à Cylindre Possibly by François Linke
By Adam Weisweiler, François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Superb Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Bureau à Cylindre Possibly François Linke for Maison Krieger In the manner of Adam Weisweiler, Possibly by François Linke for Maison Krieger Cajou, platane trellis-parquetry, ébène and buis stringings, the rounded corner marble top above three small drawers, the cylinder front opening to a gilt-tooled leather lined writing slide and five small drawers, the frieze fitted with three drawers, the central drawer, with spring-loaded secret release, is decorated with an ormolu relief plaque which depicts a group of putti at play, the two side drawers with hidden key...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Desk/Bureau 18 Th Century, Bombe’ Chest Form
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional cabinet work plus the extraordinary marquetry Art work that is exhibited throughout this piece is very rare to Find. The cylinder door rolls back to reveal an interior gallery with Stepped drawers, a double interior door...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Fine Bureau Plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle Constructed in ebony with arabesque foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work, and having extensive fine quality ormolu mounts; rising from animal paw sabots, mounted with female masks at the shoulders; the apron housing three drawers, with faux drawers to the obverse, the central drawers set with a Bacchic mask issuing foliates, the platform of serpentine form, having a brass guard edge, and inset with a gilt tooled morocco leather. Stamped to the carcass ‘BF’ and ‘Gros’. French, Circa 1870 Denise Ledoux-Lebard’s ‘Le Mobilier Français du XIXe Siecle’. Published by les Editions de l’Amateur, 2000, lists a Benjamin Gros, whose enterprise amalgamated with the noted ebeniste Winckelsen in 1871; Gros had received an honourable mention for his ‘Boulle’ furniture in the Exposition Universelle in 1855. Literature; Le Mobilier Francais (qv) Seymour de Ricci, Batsford 1929 ‘Louis XIV and Regence Furniture...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Enamel Decorated French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Bureau Desk Table Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Enamel decorated French Louis Revival Ormolu mounted Bureau plat partner desk table console mint Both sides symmetrical, yet one side has ability to open.
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20th Century French Louis XV Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Satinwood and Marquetry Kidney-Shaped Writing Desk with Leather Top
Located in London, GB
A satinwood and marquetry kidney-shaped writing desk in the manner of Maple & Co The moulded and tooled leather inset top above an arrangement of nine drawers, inlaid throughout ...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Leather, Satinwood, Wood

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century mahogany inlaid, Sheraton revival ladies writing desk. having drawers and compartments to the superstructure, an inset leather writing surface, three...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Desk Attributed to Zwiener
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze and marquetry desk attributed to Zwiener French, late 19th century Measures: Height 74cm, width 89cm, depth 63cm This superb little writing desk is at...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved classical decoration, an inset leather top, eleven drawers to one side, each with brass turtle handles, the reverse with engraved mother of Pearl inlaid doors, raised on carved cabriole legs. Attributed to; Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a famous Parisian cabinetmaker specializing in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture in the last third of the 19th century. He started his career as a wood sculptor in 1849, when he sent some naturalistic décor furniture...
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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

Floral Motif Navy Blue Inlay Desk, Handcrafted by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with Artisanal's exquisite navy blue inlay desk—a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. A...
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2010s Indian Bohemian Inlay Desks

Materials

Bone, Wood

Teak Wood Inlay Arrow Work Desk
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your home office or workspace with our exquisite wood inlay work desk, a stunning addition that seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern sophistication. Adorned w...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Citronnier Wood and Marquetry Secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Citronnier wood and marquetry secretaire by Englander & Bonta, Argentina, 1950. Englander & Bonta where two European designer that migrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1930 and man...
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1950s Argentine Modern Vintage Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It is an icon of distinction. You want to live in the golden yea...
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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze

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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19th Century French Directoire Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bureau de Dame
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Louis XV style Kingwood, ormolu mounted bureau de dame with parquetry inlaid to the whole, various drawers to the top and fri...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Exquisite 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Marquetry Bureau a Cylindre
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exquisite Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Inlaid Marquetry and Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre The stepped rectangular top with pierced three quarter gallery ab...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Paul Sormani French Miniature Cylinder Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French walnut miniature cylinder writing desk with brass mountings and velvet writing surface. It is signed on the Paul Sorman.
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19th Century French Antique Inlay Desks

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Brass

Zebva Coffee Table
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Introduce a touch of genuine exoticism into your interior with this remarkable table, showcasing a captivating zebrawood pattern that exudes simplicity and sophistication. The three-...
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2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Inlay Desks

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Wood, Zebra Wood

19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies with lids for various items. Slotted back panel fo...
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1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Satinwood Marquetry Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An 18th century Dutch satinwood abbatant or drop front desk, with gilded beading and inlaid brass stringing. The case also has various exotic woods inlaid into the satinwood. There i...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Inlay Desks

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Satinwood

Georgian Style Walnut Fall-Front Bureau with Marquetry, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant fall-front bureau is a beautiful example of late 18th-century English craftsmanship in the Georgian style, dating circa 1780–1800. Traditionally made in mahogany, this p...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Inlay Desks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Writing Desk by François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant bronze work characterize this tambour front roll top writing desk by François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Linke is celeb...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Marquetry and Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre by François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Special Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry and Parquetry Bureau a Cylindre By François Linke François Linke – Index no. 393 The upper section with a s...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Briar and bois de rose travel writing desk, mid-nineteenth century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant mid-nineteenth-century travel desk, made of briarwood with fine bois de rose threading. A small masterpiece of cabinet making, designed to combine practicality and beauty, ca...
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19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George III Period Mahogany Fitted Desk Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany desk or sometimes called architects desk, with fitted top drawer containing a baize lined wiring surface below which is a fitted section contains alphabet inlaid letter boxes The double top drawer slides out on hidden rollers and the baize section then slides back. Original swan neck brass handles and fine flame mahogany. finished with dummy drawers to the back making this a free standing desk. A model is in the Gillow design...
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18th Century English Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Marble and Ormolu Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Louis XVI style commode features shaped Italian green marble-top surmounting two-drawer chest in bombe form having book matched inlay with cast bronze mounts and raise...
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20th Century French Louis XV Inlay Desks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cylinder Bureau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted marquetry cylinder bureau. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze mounts 'PB'. The top of Sarrancolin marble above a tambour with a central mount depicting Minerva. The marquetry depicting allegories of Geography and Astronomy. The interior has a green-leather covered pull out writing slide below an arrangement of drawers and cubby-holes. The back and sides intricately inlaid with marquetry of military and Maritime trophies. The sides with pullout leather-lined slides. The kneehole with a frieze drawer and three short drawers to the sides. France, Circa 1880. This desk is inspired by the bureau de roi, begun by Jean-François Oeben and completed by Jean-Henri Riesener for Louis XV in 1769 (now at Versailles) featuring similar marquetry panels, as well as a bureau à cylindre, also by Riesener, formerly thought to have been made for King Stanislas of Poland, but now identified as being supplied to the comte d'Orsay (now in the Wallace Collection). The present lot is however most similar in form to a secrétaire à cylindre...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Inlay Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Quality Mahogany Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Shaped Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality mahogany floral marquetry inlaid bombe shaped bureau having a quality floral marquetry fall opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers, p...
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18th Century English Antique Inlay Desks

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