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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th C. Italian Console Raised on Urn-Carved Trestle Legs 'or a Great Desk!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood trestle table from the 18th century. This antique table from Italy features a single board top, rectangular in shape, which is raised on a pair of urn-shaped l...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Leather Top Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany two-drawer leather top writing desk with carved molded edge, original brasses and terminating on chamfered tapered legs, Late 18th century. Desk is finished on all ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Late 18th Century Empire Roll Top Writing Desk, Nutwood, AT ca. 1790/1800
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary and rare late 18th century roll top writing desk from the period around 1790/1800 in Austria. This noteworthy, elegantly designed nutwood writing desk was artfully handcrafted in the transition period from the so-called "Josephinism" (1780-1790) to the famous Empire era (1800 - 1815). The extravagant executed mirrored veneer work as well as the superb shape, reflects perfectly the form language of this famous, long past period. According to the previous owner´s story who owned the castle where we found this outstanding looking, valuable Empire roll top desk...
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Austrian Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Italian desk exemplifies the ornate craftsmanship and elegance of period furniture. Crafted from rich, dark wood, likely walnut, it features intricately carved legs...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18thC Writing Table or Dressing Table, George III Sheraton Period circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very well made writing or dressing table, dating to the English George III period of the late 18th century, circa 1790.
This is a lovely piece of English furniture with cl...
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British Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Classic French 18th Century Empire Walnut Kneehole Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found near Paris, France, we purchased this museum quality 18th century Empire style desk for its impeccable quality and style. Made predominantly from walnut and featuring Empiric s...
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French Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Center Writing Table, Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina, Milan, January 26, 1796
By Francesco and Giuseppe Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Center writing table
Cassina Brothers (Francesco and Giuseppe)
Milan, January 26, 1796
79.5 x 94 x 58.5 cm
State of conservation: excellent
The rectangular table features a minimall...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
Stunning writing desk hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut. This really is the mother of all Italian scrivanie (writing desks): its lines, details and overall look make i...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Mahogany Tric Trac Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular removable green leather top with reversible felt playing surface , exposing a backgammon playing surface. Opposing chip drawers and raised on square tapered fluted legs e...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Mahogany Cylinder Desk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany cylinder desk having well figured roll top, enclosing baize sliding writing surface with...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Writing / Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut writing / occasional table, 18th century. With an overhanging 3 board top with molded borders, frieze with drawer and scalloped apron, resting on cabriole ...
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European Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding Antique Table / Desk, Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border, 18th /19th Century, 1700's-1800's!
This antique library table/desk is a stunning example of Italian...
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Italian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Serpentine Cherry Desk with Parquetry Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique partner desk was created in the Poitou region of France, circa 1790. Made of wild cherry timber, the large writing table stand...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk Circa 1760
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
18th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, c. 1760. This desk is of the finest quality, made during the Chippendale period and during the reign of George III. It feature...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XV Writing Table Inlaid Rosewood Center Desk
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant 18th century Italian rosewood center table from Tuscany, Italy, a rectangular shaped Louis XV veneered desk with one small drawer on the front, raised by elegant à cabriole legs with superlative and contrasting ebony and box wood inlaid profiles, ending with curled feet.
This antique Italian table...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Rosewood
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Fluted Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut desk from the 18th century, with single drawer, carved fluted motifs, tapered legs and dark patina. Created in France during the 18th century, this w...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk (Cylinder Bureau)
Located in Poole, GB
Wonderful 18th Century French Roll Top Desk ( cylinder bureau )
A very elegant and with great proportions, late 18th century French walnut and pa...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous smaller true gem of a desk from the middle part of the 1700s from Italy. The desk is made of walnut and pine and has a single drawer with all the traits one expect...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Pine
English Antique 18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand With Fitted Interior.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
18th Century Georgian Bureau Desk on Stand. Fold Front Top Reveals A Fitted Interior with Drawers & Pigeonhole Sections Fitted out With Original B...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Bureau à Cylindre or Roll Top Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine late 18th century Louis XVI period bureau à cylindre, or roll top desk, made of solid walnut with marquetry veneers of walnut, mahogany and cherry. In two parts, the cabinet a...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with turned legs and carved stretcher with center finial. Candle stand on the right, att...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Antique Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian desk dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined desk.
Made of fine light walnut wood and char...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Regence Walnut Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 18th century French Regence Bureau Plat. Four drawers, with pieced leather top with carved design in the center and around the edges.
Wa...
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French Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Queen Anne Early 18th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire Desk Chest
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Inlaid Burr Walnut Escritoire/Desk/Chest
This fine quality early 18th Century Queen Anne escritoire is a wonderfully charming period piece, sho...
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Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
English Charles II Olivewood Oyster Veneer Side Table, circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English pre-William-and-Mary, circa 1680 Charles II period side table of rectangular form, the moulded-edge parquetry top inlaid with olivewood 'oystering' within geometric st...
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English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Table or Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian walnut library table or writing desk. Desk features three drawers amongst beautifully floral carved apron. Legs are carved in an old style swirl-twist shape on b...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spanish 17th Century Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 17th century desk - writing table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from beautiful walnut and chestnut with a solid board top, 2 drawers and hand...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
George II Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George II mahogany writing table, the leather-lined top with gilt tooling and banded edge, the edge with rich gadroon carving, over three drawers, standing on boldly carved...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
A rare mid 18th Century Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand circa 1750
Located in Reepham, GB
A Chinese export lacquer bureau on stand with toilet glass, decorated with an unusual polychrome flower design. Made in China circa 1750, the decor...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Louis XV Leather Top Cocobola Wood Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable Louis XV style ladies writing desk handcrafted in exotic cocobola wood with a leather top on a one drawer case over elegant cabriole legs with ormolu front feet.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cocobolo
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) walnut serpentine shaped desk with 2 side doors and 2 narrow front doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
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Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Very Rare 18th Century Maggiolini Desk
Located in Montreal, QC
Very rare 18th century Italian neoclassical desk attributed to the workshop of Giuseppe Maggiolini. The piece is composed of extensive inlay ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic Louis XV style desk made in Italy of Circassian highly figured walnut. Th desk is in good, restored condition and will show minimal signs of age and wear. Measure...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750.
The desk/ top slides forward, thus allowing the sitter to work, the top having a drafting table that has an easel support to place the top at three different heights, the highest being 47" floor to top. The chest having a plan drawer which is flanked by two pen drawers...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XV Walnut 1-Drawer Table, circa 1765
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicately carved walnut writing table with a single drawer on the side of the apron and a raised gallery around three sides for the original purpose of writing. Raised on four tap...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
A very fine and rare 18th desk by Important Parisian ebeniste Pierre Migeon
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare 18th century Secretaire desk by Pierre Migeon Sr. . A family of Important Parisian ebenistes in the early to mid 18th century . Three generations of very fine c...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Porcelain, Mahogany, Walnut
18th Century Portuguese Writing Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Portuguese writing table with fabulous hand turned legs and stretchers. The top features a single board top with applied carved molding around the edges, following down to two drawers with cushion raised panels and hand carved beaded...
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Portuguese Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Writing Table By Holland And Sons LTD ( REF AF-3500 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This elegant 18th-century writing table, crafted from fine mahogany by the renowned "Holland & Sons LTD," exemplifies exceptional quality and timeless design. The table stands gracef...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tambour Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nice old piece very nicely polished and tuned up in good working order. Rectangular top with tambour roll top opening to expose a pull out writing surface with adjustable ratcheted c...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, a...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French Louis XV marquetry dressing table or so-called Coiffeuse
18th century Louis XV vanity dressing table or coiffeuse...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Miami, US
This elegant Louis XV bureau plat, dating from circa 1750, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Constructed from tulipwood and kingwood, the desk features a luxurious l...
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English Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 1/4in W: 32 1/2in D: 18in
This extremely rare and Important 18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe taking! If you look at the photos provided you will see the attention to detail within the intricately done hand painted Chinoiserie gold and scarlet lacquered decorations as well as the extremely fine and crisp bronze ormolu mounts. The piece is also signed underneath of the desk. Pierre Migeon (1696-1758) Was one of the most prominent furniture makers of the 18th century and was known for for his impeccable quality as well as his ability to work with a variety of other extremely well known cabinet makers of the 18th C. Throughout his career a few very important people took a liking to his works and commissioned pieces from him such as Madame de pompadour and the Master of the Revels! The piece is equipped with a drop front writing area and 6 drawers and a secret compartment on the inside of the desk as well as two lockable drawers on the outside front of the desk. This piece was at one point a part of the inventory of the Hartman Galleries...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with upper cabinet
Milan, first half of the 18th century
Carved walnut partially veneered in olive wood and walnut burl; traces of eboniz...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Italy Mid-18th Century Olive Root Wood Desk with Drawings in Regency Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This Italian desk, was manufactured circa 1750 in Tuscany Italy by master cabinet makers in a pregiate wood, the olive root; the fine proportion and the ele...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Olive
18th Century Painted Oak Bureau Bible Box on Stand
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A wonderful characterful late 18th century portable painted carved oak bureau or bible box on a stand. There is carved detail throughout, in a mainly fl...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Period Desk or 'Bureau à Dos D'âne'
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant writing desk, known quirkily as a “bureau à dos d’âne” (donkey’s back desk), is beautifully veneered in rosewood, including reverse diamonds and butterfly-wings, which a...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare French period 1780s era Louis XV ladies writing desk with contrasting kingwood and walnut woods for added appeal. The desk features hand-hewn oak boards on back ...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
18th century Louis XV ITALIAN Writing Table with Drawers
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant desk perfect for the center of the room, with drawers in solid walnut and walnut feather veneer on the sides, interiors in poplar. The drawers are all equipped with locks. Tu...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional French Boulle bureau plat has the English feel of a library table with the four rams head mounted bronze fluted legs terminating in a br...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Italy Late 18th Century Regency Walnut Console or Wall Desk Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This an elegant piece with an untimeless beauty. The dimensions, the proportions, the wavy edge and the slender legs are elements of value.
It can be useful as console or desk; in...
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Italian Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table Elegant
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th Century Satin Walnut Bureau Desk Writing Table – a rare and exquisite piece featuring veneer on oak and elm construction.
This charming bureau is full of age, ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Rococo Library Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional 18th century Rococo centre library table in it's original color with great finish. Incredibly rare piece due to the length and condition. Ca 1750 France.
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French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Bureau Plat In Rosewood Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV flat desk made of rosewood marquetry treated in frieze on an oak frame.
Beautiful ornamentation of gilded and chiseled bronze.
Top covered with red leather dec...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Gustavian Work Table, Genuine Swedish Country Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian styled work table from the county Norrbotten in northern Sweden. The table was made during the late 18th century and has a faux painted leg frame. The wooden drawer pull on...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in stature with three slides over two drawers. Probably originally had a superstructure because there are visible patches where something would have been attached. It might al...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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