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Period: 1870s
Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
By Paul Sormani
Located in Portland, OR
A fine late 19th century antique French painted & gilded mechanical Cylinder desk, by Paul Sormani, circa 1875. This very elegant antique cylinder desk...
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French Louis XV Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875
Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

Antique 19th Century French Gilded & Painted Cylinder Desk by Paul Sormani 1875

$3,795
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...
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Victorian Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

$2,625
Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Portland, OR
An important antique French Louis XV transitional style gilt-bronze mounted amaranth & kingwood marquetry table à écrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris, circa 1870. A beautiful bombe shape...
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French Louis XV Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani
Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani

Antique French Marquetry Ormolu Side Table 3 Drawer Cabinet Commode Paul Sormani

$8,995 / set
French Palatial Louis XV Gilt Bronze Bureau-Plat Cartonnier '19th Century'
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Inlaid Bureau-Plat Cartonnier with signed clock by Le Roy Paris (19th Century) Dimensions: 53 ½" x 62"W x 35"D.
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French Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Tulipwood

French Palatial Louis XV Gilt Bronze Bureau-Plat Cartonnier '19th Century'
French Palatial Louis XV Gilt Bronze Bureau-Plat Cartonnier '19th Century'

French Palatial Louis XV Gilt Bronze Bureau-Plat Cartonnier '19th Century'

$64,000
Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk
By Bruce James Talbert, Cox & Son
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed possibly for Cox and Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk with the original leather writing area and Y shaped supports bel...
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English Gothic Revival Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk
Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk

Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk

$16,363
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival parlor / library table or writing desk, circa 1870s Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / putti...
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Renaissance Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870 A fine and scarce example of a Gillow & Co. breakfront library desk, crafted in richly figured...
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English Aesthetic Movement Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870
A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

A Beautiful and Rare Gillow & Co. Mahogany Breakfront Library Desk, Circa 1870

$6,839 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut writing table, Circa 1870 in date. This lovely shaped top is crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut, with amboyn...
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French Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C
Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th C

$3,340
Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality François Linke style bronze mounted petite ladies desk, circa 1870s, is a superb example of French craftsmanship from the late 19th century. With its elegant propor...
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French Louis XV Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s
Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s

Fine Quality Francois Linke Style Bronze Mounted Petite Ladies Desk, 1870s

$1,995
Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather England, 19th century. Mahogany. Rectangular writing tablet with rounded corners and embossed leather cove...
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Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather
Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather

Large Victorian Partner Desk, England, 19th Century, Mahogany with Leather

$7,023
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
Introducing a delightful German Davenport desk dating back to 1870. This small and narrow desk showcases a distinctive design with an inclined top table and a convenient box with a lid. Its unique shape corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport...
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German Louis Philippe Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870

$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian burr walnut and inlaid davenport in nice condition. It has a brass gallery to the top with an an ink well either side with decorative inlay su...
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European Victorian Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport
Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Davenport

$1,534
Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870 114x65cm
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut library table, circa 1870 in date. Featuring king wood banding, the shaped top with an inset gold tooled green leather writing s...
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Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870 114x65cm
Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870 114x65cm

Antique French Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat c.1870 114x65cm

$2,659
Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce & Co
By Druce & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian burr walnut free standing pedestal desk by Druce & Co, of rectangular form with a later green leather inset top above three disguised fri...
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce & Co
Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce & Co

Victorian Burr Walnut Free Standing Pedestal Desk by Druce & Co

$8,141
A Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by Deighton & Dunthorne, 320 High Holborn, London.
Located in London, GB
Featuring a gilt-tooled dark red leather writing surface. The upper section comprises a central drawer flanked by two smaller drawers. Below, the twin pedestals each contain three g...
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak, Pine

A Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by Deighton & Dunthorne, 320 High Holborn, London.
A Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by Deighton & Dunthorne, 320 High Holborn, London.

A Victorian Oak Pedestal Desk by Deighton & Dunthorne, 320 High Holborn, London.

$4,704 / item
Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored circa 1870 hardwood and Parquetry Bonheur Du Jour with marble top surmounted by brass gallery rail, leather top and f...
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French High Victorian Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books

Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books

$4,090 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
This small Lady desk was crafted in Austria. The top is wonderfully smooth and displays the woodgrain beautifully in walnut veneer. The apron houses three drawers, all with quality brass banding inset into the paneling. The two side drawers and middle drawer have drop ring pulls...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria
Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria

Biedermeier Writing Desk/ Side Table, Austria

$3,434 Sale Price
20% Off
Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Maple & Co. a fine quality Gothic Revival oak leather top writing or centre table with two side drawers, both retaining the original brass handles and escutcheons, the top supported ...
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English Gothic Revival Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors
Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors

Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors

$7,500
Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover timeless elegance with this superb rare flame mahogany Russian or Baltic cylinder desk, a true statement piece of 19th-century aristocratic furniture design. Crafted from highly figured flame mahogany, this exquisite desk features a classic cylinder roll-top that gracefully conceals a fitted interior with drawers and compartments—perfect for organizing writing tools and important documents. Originating from the Russian or Baltic region, this desk reflects the neoclassical influence and meticulous craftsmanship of the era, showcasing rich grain patterns and a warm, lustrous finish. The brass-mounted accents and intricate ormolu details on the upper corners elevate its regal appeal. The roll-top opens to reveal a leather writing surface, blending practicality with luxury. Below the writing area are three deep drawers, each adorned with original brass escutcheons, providing ample storage space. Whether placed in a refined study, executive office, or luxurious living space, this antique cylinder desk...
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European Baltic Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface
Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface

Superb Rare Flame Mahogany Russian or Baltic Cylinder Desk Leather Surface

$2,995
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece that embodies styles influenced by the three greatest eras of human endeavor! The u...
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French Napoleon III Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

$5,980
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk (attributed) to E W Godwin. The construction of this desk is pure architectural, the corners of the aprons below the work sur...
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Anglo-Japanese Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk
A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

A well designed superior quality Anglo-Japanese oak desk

$20,454
Fine Carved Italian Walnut Mythical Dolphin Base Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine carved Italian walnut library table or writing desk is a magnificent example of Renaissance Revival craftsmanship, distinguished by its robust form, intricate carving, and ...
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Italian Renaissance Revival Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine Carved Italian Walnut Mythical Dolphin Base Library Table Writing Desk
Fine Carved Italian Walnut Mythical Dolphin Base Library Table Writing Desk

Fine Carved Italian Walnut Mythical Dolphin Base Library Table Writing Desk

$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bureau plat, circa 1870 in date. The rectangular top has an inset gold-tooled green leather writing surface with a very...
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French Empire Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century
Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

Antique Monumental French Empire Bureau Plat Desk Writing Table 19th Century

$11,931
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins is an extraordinary example of the revival of the style that occurred during and just after the reign of Napoleon I...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins

19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table ~ Desk with Dolphins

$3,980
Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual and interesting center table was produced in France, during the middle of the latter half of the 19th century. It was during this time that French furniture makers, desi...
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French Louis XIV Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys
Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys

Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys

$3,600
Fine C19TH French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine C19TH French Burr Walnut & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table Black Leather inset top, gold tooling decoration, with Walnut cross banding. thumb mould edge. Shaped Burr Waln...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Fine C19TH French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table
Fine C19TH French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table

Fine C19TH French Kingwood & Marquetry Bureau Plat /Writing Table

$3,818 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat
By Jean-François Oeben
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat Top with Green inset Leather writing surface, with gold tooling decoration, possibly the original leather , worn & faded, Cros...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat
Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat

Fine C19th French Thuya wood & Marquetry Bureau Plat

$2,727 Sale Price
20% Off
Boulle Desk .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Boulle Desk from 1880
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French French Provincial Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Boulle Desk .
Boulle Desk .

Boulle Desk .

$8,347 / item
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style
Located in Paris, FR
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer, opening with three drawers and resting on curved legs. Double-sided desk simulating false drawers on the visitor's side. Bronze lingotière ...
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French Louis XV Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style
Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style

Large flat desk in inlaid rosewood veneer in the Louis XV style

$21,464
19th Century English Flocked Desk
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 19th Century Damasked flocked desk. Truly one of a kind and radiating faded glory.The craftsmanship of the work is stunning. Coved in the 19th Century three draws to each si...
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English Country Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century English Flocked Desk
19th Century English Flocked Desk

19th Century English Flocked Desk

$5,645
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and Jasperware mounted mahogany Bureau plat. Stamped 'FOURNIER' to the reverse of the bronze mount to the drawer apron. . This fine bureau plat or...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bureau Plat

$81,819
Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Elegant Louis XVI style desk made by Paul Sormani (1817-1877). Made of veneered wood and gilt bronze sheathed on top of a patiné havane leather. Molded and decorated on all sides wit...
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French Louis XVI Antique 1870s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani
Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani

Louis XVI Style Desk Made by Paul Sormani

$37,000

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