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Period: 19th Century
Technique: Painted
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Writing Desk With 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black Painted Gustavian 3-Drawer Office Desk, Sweden Classic and simple Scandinavian style writing desk with cabriole legs in its original fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Writing Desk With 3 Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Writing Desk With 3 Drawers

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant French bonheur de jour ladies writing desk in kingswood and rosewood, with bronze gilt ormolu mounts to the legs and hand painted Sevres plaques. There is a sliding red lea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk

Elegant Bonheur De Jour Ladies Writing Desk

Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
a large scale desk / English library table, very generous proportions, painted and gilded Chinoiserie design with faux bamboo trim, embossed leather writing / work surface with slant...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim
Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim

Chinoiserie Desk / English Library Table with Faux Bamboo Trim

French Napoleon III Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An unusual 19th-century Napoleon III desk Bonheur Du Jour in wood with yellow metal filets, a mat top, a top with golden metal rails, four little drawers, and a wide lower one with a...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Metal

French Napoleon III Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century
French Napoleon III Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century

French Napoleon III Bonheur Du Jour, 19th Century

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style painted writing desk. This piece has a lovely patina and a nice leather top. Nice! Note: This is a recent patina
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Desk

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing 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 Painted Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

Louis XV Style Showcase 19th Century

Antique French Ebonized & Ormolu Ladies Desk with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French ladies desk offers ebonized finish with upper ormolu gallery over double door case having painted porcelain plaque insets ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique French Ebonized & Ormolu Ladies Desk with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1890
Antique French Ebonized & Ormolu Ladies Desk with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1890

Antique French Ebonized & Ormolu Ladies Desk with Porcelain Plaques, circa 1890

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Edwardian George III Adam Style Satinwood and marquetry paint decorated Bonheur du Jour, desk, attributed to Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890. The desk with a shaped gal...
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour

19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century English mahogany drop-leaf writing table featuring a speckled lacquer finish by artist Ira Yeager (1933-2022 American). The elegant table is crafted in th...
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager

19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique diminutive davenport desk offers burl and mahogany construction with upper pierced bronze gallery over slant front desk having watercolor...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880
Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880

Antique Diminutive Burl & Mahogany Davenport Desk with Watercolor Panels, c1880

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic late 19th century Italian secretaire cabinet or bookcase made in the Venetian Rococo taste. Crafted from walnut the two-part case features a speckled lacquer finish centered by a cartouche shaped window with a painted bust by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The bureau cabinet has a bombe shaped dresser base with a drop front diminutive writing table. The drop front has two storage drawers and a small pigeon hole storage above. Below the desk are two small drawers and two large storage drawers with rocaille patinated brass pulls. The dresser is supported by small cabriole legs with scrolled feet. The dresser is surmounted by a bookcase with a painted door depicting a nobleman holding a chicken. The painting is painted on board titled "Venezia" and signed by Yeager with a fictitious date of 1725. The door opens to a three-shelf bookcase. The case is topped with a pediment having a cartouche shaped window and corniced top. The entire secretary is speckled with a mustard yellow tone over a taupe background. This whimsical cabinet...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Brass

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or hallway. The colors are amazing with th...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base with nine drawers and two pullout trays retaining the original yellow and blue pai...
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk

Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom cabinet doors. The desk section has multiple sma...
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century

19th Century English George III Chinoiserie Bureau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century hand painted and decorated chinoiserie bureau / desk. The fall front opening to reveal a fully fitted interior and numerous holding compartments, above an arrangem...
Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George III Chinoiserie Bureau
19th Century English George III Chinoiserie Bureau

19th Century English George III Chinoiserie Bureau

Italian Venetian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic Venetian style polychrome lacquered bookcase. This case piece is exquisitely hand painted with floral decoration and overall parcel gilt.
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Venetian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase
Italian Venetian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase

Italian Venetian Style Polychrome Secretary Bookcase

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early painted circa 1880-1900 French Louis XV style Bureau plat writing table with later stool This is a wonderful find, the burea...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Brass

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool
Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Early Paint Antique French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Desk & Stool

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Rare pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and Tulip wood veneered Bonheur du jours, each with pierced three quarter brass galleries, gilded ormolu mounts, three drawers either side o...
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19th Century Japanese Louis XVI Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century painted wood Gustavian style slant-front desk or secretary with three lower drawers standing on short tapered feet. Here are the measurements: 48" W x 2...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare British colonial officer's campaign field desk on stand. Constructed from metal and brass featuring a royal blue painted finish with gilt high...
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk
British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk

British Colonial Military Officer's Campaign Metal Field Desk

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English circa 1875 Aesthetic Movement writing table or desk by London cabinetmakers Howard & Sons having original green leather top; the oval form case with single drawer and origina...
Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Brass

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875
Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875

Howard & Sons London Leather Topped Faux Bamboo Writing Table, circa 1875

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted secretary with library. Brass hardware and original locks, circa 1820. The upper section h...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Library

19th Century Napoleon III° Black Bureau Ceramic Painted, 1850
Located in Roma, RM
Ebonized furniture of Belgian origin, ceramic applications painted with scenes of everyday life in a Inn, Napoleon III era, circa 1850. Finely orn...
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1850s Belgian Napoleon III Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

19th Century Napoleon III° Black Bureau Ceramic Painted, 1850
19th Century Napoleon III° Black Bureau Ceramic Painted, 1850

19th Century Napoleon III° Black Bureau Ceramic Painted, 1850

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful French 19th century Sevres style porcelain mounted bureau plat, having an inset leather top with a three quarter brass gallery, three frieze drawers, inset porcelain pane...
Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Mahogany

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk
19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

19th Century French Porcelain Mounted Ladies Writing Desk

19th Century Venetian Secretary Bookcase with Painted Scenes and Floral Sprays
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely painted green and yellow Italian fall-front secretary bookcase in the Venetian Baroque style with arched doors painted with 18th century-style scenes with figures in a garden landscape amid Roman ruins. Gold relief-work with acanthus leaves and rocaille create cartouches throughout the piece that are embellished with floral swags, as on the arched bonnet, the fall-front, the bottom drawers and the sides. The desk top opens...
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Paint

19th Century Venetian Secretary Bookcase with Painted Scenes and Floral Sprays
19th Century Venetian Secretary Bookcase with Painted Scenes and Floral Sprays

19th Century Venetian Secretary Bookcase with Painted Scenes and Floral Sprays

French Kingwood Bonheur du Jour, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour, having a wonderful faded patina, white marble to the top, with three quarter...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Porcelain, Kingwood, Mahogany

French Kingwood Bonheur du Jour, circa 1890
French Kingwood Bonheur du Jour, circa 1890

French Kingwood Bonheur du Jour, circa 1890

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Located in New York, NY
Classical faux porphyry library table Northern European, 19th century Measures: Height 31 1/4 in, width 47 1/4 in, depth 25 3/4 in. 2206.
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table
Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table

Classical Faux Porphyry Library Table

Swedish Scriban
Located in Washington, DC
A white painted 19th century, Swedish scriban with several drawers and pockets with drop down front.
Category

Mid-19th Century European Gustavian Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Scriban
Swedish Scriban

Swedish Scriban

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Satinwood desk with reticulated sides that are extraordinarily hand-painted with festooned drapery, ribbons and bows. Decorated on all sides this lovely piece can float in a room and...
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19th Century British Adam Style Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Satinwood

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk
19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk

19th century English Adam Style Hand Painted Satinwood Desk

Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Adam decorated drop-front desk offers satinwood construction with slant front having neoclassical reserve of woman and cherub in co...
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C
Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C

Antique English Adams Decorated Satinwood Drop-Front Desk, 18th-19th C

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood and Sevre's Plaque Bonheur du jour
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine rare 19th century French kingwood and gilt bronze mounted Sevre's plaque bonheur de jour.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood and Sevre's Plaque Bonheur du jour
Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood and Sevre's Plaque Bonheur du jour

Fine 19th Century French Louis XV Kingwood and Sevre's Plaque Bonheur du jour

Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Slant Front Bureau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV style red Lacquered slant front bureau / desk with lower drawer & fitted interior, Chinoiserie decoration, Cabriole legs, and mounts on feet, 19th century, France.
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Desks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Slant Front Bureau
Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Slant Front Bureau

Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Slant Front Bureau

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