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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Louis XV Baroque Walnut Fall Front Desk/Secretaire
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The desk is from the time around 1730 and covered with a beautiful marquetry of different walnut / walnut root wood on a pine body.
All three locks are original from that time as wel...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Walnut
$14,205 Sale Price
32% Off
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This very fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany partners library writing table is a remarkable piece. Constructed from solid mahogany, it features a moulded edge and a re...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century French Baroque Pinewood Writing Table - Antique Leather Office Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An late 18th Century, antique French Baroque writing table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed freestanding desk is composed with its original ligh...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pine
18th c. English Gadrooned Reading Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century English mahogany pedestal desk with gilt tooled leather inset three-section top over central drawer with two banks of four drawers to either side, featuring fine deta...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare 18th century Gustavian centre architects desk in it's original colour with great patination to the surface. The desk is carved on all four sides (works as a cent...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Slant Front Bureau / Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany slant front bureau/desk. Fall has moulded edge and mahogany crossbanding above four graduated drawers with original lock...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XVI Dressing Table, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
An elegant Louis XVI-style dressing or writing table, crafted circa 1780. The table is newly finished in a delicate light blue with an antique patina, giving it an authentic historic...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rococo Desk/ Table with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Antique Rustic provincial rococo table/ desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A very rustic rococo desk with incred...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
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
18th c. Walnut Writing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Walnut Writing Table
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
English Painted Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century English painted oak bureau with original brass handles. 1780.
Height to underside of desk: 26-inches
Code: 8925
Dimensions:
W: 34" (86.4 cm)
H: 36.5" (92.7 cm)...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,456
17th Century Italian Oak Wood Antique Fratino Table or Desk with Lyre Legs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important antique solid oak wood table from the mid 17th century. Oak wood has acquired a beautiful antique patina presenting the signs of all the past centuries. This type of table ...
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Italian Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$3,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Georgian Stepped Front Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Georgian mahogany writing table with burgundy leather inset top over three-drawered apron with central drawer stepped above two side drawers, standing on four bold square section l...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire i...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
George I Walnut Kneehole Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely figured walnut, rectangular quarter veneer top over top over a drawer and kneehole with door and small drawer flanked by drawers raised on bracket feet.
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Other
English Period 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Lowboy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Period 18th century Queen Anne walnut lowboy.
Refined walnut Lowboy with elegant scalloped apron from the Queen Anne period, about ...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$6,720 Sale Price
30% Off
Louis XIV Walnut Writing Table Or Occasional Table From The17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb walnut table from the 17th century Louis XIV period and style
Good quality table resting on a very elegant base with turned legs connected by spacers and ending with balls.
Th...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Wrought Iron and Walnut Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking table is a union of two eras, joined with effortless flair. The top began life as a 17th-century Spanish walnut table, worn smooth by centuries of use, its surface dapp...
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Spanish Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
George I Walnut Secretaire Kneehole Desk
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century English walnut secrétaire kneehole desk.
George I-period (1714-1727), circa 1720.
Of exceptional waxed honey colour and lovely old patina, with well-matched veneers.
With a quarter-veneered top. Six short drawers below a hinged fall revealing a writing section, all surrounding a central recessed cupboard. There is a small, shaped pull-out drawer fitted in the apron.
All finely inlaid with herringbone lines. Raised on its original bracket feet. Swan-neck handles probably fitted later in the 18th century. Locks and keys are mostly original. Walnut veneered and crossbanded sides.
Nb. Having a fitted secrétaire (secretaire) drawer distinguishes this antique walnut kneehole desk...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Baroque Period Walnut 1-Drawer Desk or Work Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with with one "floating" carved drawer below it, the top supported by trestle form legs joined by diagonal stretchers and two horizontal centered stretchers
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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
Lovely George III circa 1780 Double Sided Walnut Partner Desk Original Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George III circa 1780 walnut twin pedestal double sided partner desk with period handles and green leather surface...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ostrich Leather, Walnut
$4,840 Sale Price
30% Off
17th Century Spanish Walnut Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine Spanish table in walnut from the 17th century from the Renaissance period
Table that can be used as a desk, dining room table or large console which has the great advantage o...
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Spanish Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
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
$3,996 Sale Price
42% Off
Antique Spanish Console or Sofa Table Three Deep Drawers circa 1700's Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Library Table, Sofa Table or Console Table made probably in the late 1600s or early 1700s, with three very deep hand-carved drawe...
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Spanish Rustic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare form of Country French desk. The desk features what appears to be oak and walnut construction and a parquet top with antique age cracks in the top. WE CAN REPAIR THIS ...
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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$3,196 Sale Price
36% Off
Spanish Charles IV Walnut Marquetry Writing Desk Side Table c. 1790
Located in London, GB
A fine Charles IV walnut writing desk/side table with decorative inlaid marquetry work in blonde wood and ebony. Featuring forged iron hardware to the single large drawer, with worki...
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Desk With Steps In Carved Walnut – France, Late 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Crafted in France at the end of the 18th century, this exquisite « bureau à gradin » embodies the elegance and refinement of the Louis XV style. Its beautifully sculpted walnut showc...
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French Louis XV 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...
Category
British Sheraton Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Fine 18th Century Double Bonnet Georgian Tombstone Mirror Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Double Bonnet English walnut Secretary Desk. 2 pieces. Has a secret drawer with a latch. The top piece has 2 mirrored doors containing a fitted interior. 2 pull-out shelves. The bott...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE 1684 DATED HAND CARVED 17TH CENTURY LIFT TOP WRITiNG TABLE DESK BIBLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, late 17th century, hand caved 1684 lift top writing work table traditionally used for bible s...
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English Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
17th Century Painted Italian Trestle Table with Walnut Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Fabulous 17th century Italian trestle dining table with and 18th century walnut top. The legs have original finish. The top is thick walnu...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Wood
$8,750 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$5,213 Sale Price
24% Off
Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Writing Table, Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 17th century Spanish Renaissance writing table is constructed of solid walnut and features an impressive 30-inch wide top made from a single plank of walnut. The top joins ...
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French Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
18th C. French Carved-Wood Table with Leather Writing Pad Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood desk with leather writing pad top from the 18th century. This antique table from France features a rectangular-shaped top with...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
English Chippendale Mahogany Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
18th-19th century English Chippendale style mahogany table desk with a serpentine shaped front and a drawer with a sliding leather top supported on carved cabriole legs.
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XVI Rolltop Desk, France 1780, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI Rolltop or cylinder desk, France, 1780. This original Louis XVI cylinder desk has an elegant mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. I...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Baroque Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique baroque table made around 1750 in South Germany.
Exquisite marquetry in cherrywood, kingwood, walnut and elm. The marquetry depicts presentations of roman weapons and armor...
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German Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Dresser with 19th Century Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwalk, CT
Lovely form on this 18th century desk with a beautiful chinoiserie finish added in the 19th century. The color is remarkable with fine figured painting in the Chinese manner, accent...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Russian Empire Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 19th century Russian Empire freestanding brass striped mahogany writing table / desk with an black leather insert top above three drawers. Russia, circa 1790 - 1810.
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Russian Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
17th Century Spanish "Lyre Leg" Walnut Table with Original Crossed Ironwork
Located in Marbella, ES
17th Century Spanish "Lyre Leg" walnut table with Original Crossed Ironwork.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Italian antique wooden writing table with shutter and brass key, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden writing table with shutter and brass key, 1700s
Wooden desk or writing desk. The upper part is composed of the top ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
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
Italian 18th Century Walnut Desk with Carved Reeded Apron, Drawers and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut desk from the 18th century with three drawers, pull-out, two doors and curving legs. This exquisite Italian walnut desk from the 18th century combines timeless styl...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique George III Banded Satinwood Lady's Writing Desk with Rosewood Inlay
Located in Morristown, NJ
18th c., England, a delightful George III cheveret lady's writing desk in two parts. The upper five-drawer cabinet with conforming guard over fitted drawers, resting on a table with ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ivory, Leather, Rosewood, Satinwood
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster
A fine late 18th-century George III period mahogany Davenport by Gillows of Lancaster retaining e...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare and elegant Georgian Architect’s desk has a ratchet top, extending drawer front, as well as storage compartments. Architect desks, m...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$8,400 Sale Price
67% Off
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
$2,898 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$5,348 Sale Price
82% Off
Antique Italian Renaissance Library Table in Carved Walnut, 17th C. and Later
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring over 7.5 feet long, this handsome Italian library table could function as a console or large desk. Originally hand-carved from walnut, the table has some elements that are ...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Thomas Chippendale George III circa 1780 Architects writing table or desk
A v...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$24,198 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$5,802 Sale Price
30% Off
English Mahogany Slant Front Desk. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany slant front desk with fitted interior, hand tooled leather,and terminating on original bracket feet.
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
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
Louis XIII Walnut Desk w/ False Drawer Front. France, 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eighteenth-century Louis XIII walnut desk embodies both elegance and practicality. Crafted with faux drawers on one side and functional drawers on the reverse, it balances decor...
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French Louis XIII Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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