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Period: 19th Century
Sheraton Period Partridgewood Tambour Desk
Located in Basildon, GB
Sheraton period partridigewood desk, completely enclosed by reeded tambour shutter, a short draw to each side, on square tapering legs, the whole inlaid with floral marquetry panels ...
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British Sheraton Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine quality 19th century Italian writing table of elegant proportions with amazing neoclassical details. A near-square burled walnut top is the perfect work surface and has a beauti...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th century italian solid walnut Louis Philippe desk
Located in Nicolosi, IT
19th Century Italian Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Desk
This desk is crafted from solid walnut, a prized wood known for its beauty and durability. Its robust structure lends an elegan...
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Italian Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table or Writing Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Louis XIII style walnut writing table or desk from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top. The top is supported...
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French Louis XIII Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Mid-C French Walnut Desk or Shop Counter Meuble De Metier with Cash Drawer
Located in Labrit, Landes
French former office of shop counter, circa 1850
This Meuble de Metier was used in a trade and it was equipped with a cash drawer which is still there, as you can see in the photos: ...
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French Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Oak Renaissance.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French writing desk or sofa table in a very versatile size with beau...
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French Louis XIII Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk in Mahogany
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique British campaign desk in mahogany, ca. 1890s, fitted with solid brass hardware. The sawhorse legs are fully collapsible.
Category
British Campaign Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Regency Double-Sided Mahogany Library Table of Large Scale, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A circa 1830 English regency George IV / William IV period solid mahogany double-sided library or writing table of large scale and rectangular form, the possibly original black leath...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Fruitwood Rustic French Desk / Writing Table / Console W/ Leather Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
One of my favorite things about this piece is its size. It is a late 19th century French carved fruitwood desk. It could also work well as a vanity or console table. The drawers have...
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French Rustic Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat “à Têtes De Guerriers Antiques”
Located in Dallas, TX
Modeled after the original period Louis XV bureau plat by Charles Cressent (circa 1740), this amazing French desk would be the focal point for any home office or executive business s...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th-C. French Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk / Table W/ Lift Top Storage
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century Victorian carved oak writing desk with lift top storage. The carved barley twist supports are in very good condition. The apron is heavily carved as well.
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French Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a beautiful grain and patina.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique Petite French Carved Oak Secretary Writing Desk Table Louis XVI c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Petite French carved oak secretary writing desk Louis XVI style
~Direct from France~
~Beautiful antique French carved oak secretary with fabulous detailing throughout~
...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
2 Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Folding Mission Campaign Writing Desks
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Civil War Era folding Campaign desks. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Gothic quatrefoil and beaded carved accents with drawer ...
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Mission Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1890s
Carved quarter sawn oak, with original brass hardware. D...
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American Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Goncalo Alves partners desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality large early 19th Century Goncalo Alves (also known as tigerwood) partners desk, the moulded edge top having a olive green coloured leather writing surface decorated ...
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British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany desk features bronze accents on all sides. Its three drawers of dovetail construction are detailed with bronze trim and k...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850.
The sandalwood body of faceted rec...
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Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
French Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...
Category
Italian Rococo Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II Renaissance style hand pegged walnut writing table or side table is finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room. It...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This specialized oak desk was made in France. Used by jewelers, the desk’s lifted surface brings the table towards the artist, minimizing reach, and saving their aching backs. The ...
Category
French Other Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library table desk Renaissance Gothic.
Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved ...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William IV 19th century shaped davenport desk circa 1830.
We are pleased to offer this William IV period palisander davenport desk. Unusual shape from the normal with it's ogee sha...
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English William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Biedermeier Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of form and function from the Biedermeier period. Constructed in the Austrian Empire of sturdy Fir with Walnut veneers cut in profile as well as on the burl. A fo...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Grand Antique Estate Pedestal Desk, English Roll Top Secretaire, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique estate pedestal desk. An English, quality mahogany and satinwood roll-top secretaire desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
A desk of superior...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Hans Olsen Dark Walnut and Teak
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design, this writing desk by Hans Olsen epitomizes minimalist elegance. Crafted from dark walnut and teak, the desk features a teak surface framed by a sleek walnut border, creating a harmonious contrast of wood tones. The piece is further elevated by solid teak cylindrical legs, each rounded for a soft, sculptural presence.
With its clean lines and understated elegance, this desk seamlessly integrates into a variety of interior styles, from contemporary minimalist to vintage-inspired modern. The piece is both practical and timeless, embodying the ethos of Mid-Century Modernism and Scandinavian design principles.
Perfect for those seeking a classic Mid-Century desk, this piece serves as both a workspace and a work of art, with refined materials and thoughtful proportions.
This Hans Olsen desk...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Antique French Walnut Desk with drawer and leather top
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut desk table that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has a drawer with its iron handle, i...
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French Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Baroque Style Oak Library Table or Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...
Category
Spanish Renaissance Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kidney Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian flame mahogany kidney shaped kneehole desk, Circa 1880 in date.
The free standing desk features satinwood and box woodline inlay and banding. ...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Spanish Baroque Chestnut writing table or desk with turned legs
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique late 19th-century Spanish Baroque desk or writing table is made of solid chestnut wood with bold-turned legs joined by wrought iron stretchers. The table featu...
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Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 19...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
Antique Louis XVI -Style desk with leather top
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome louis XVI style desk with original leather top.
It has a drawer that glides easily and has a lock.
It has a reeded leg ending in a gilt capped foot.
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height-adjustable desk, architect's table, around 1800
France
Mahogany
circa 1800
Dimensions: H x W x D: 78 x 84 x 50
Height-adjustable to approx. 120 cm, can be folded up...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good scale 19th Century Swedish writing table in old paint. The top has been replaced, many years ago, and the legs have had rather rustic tipping to raise the writing surface! A c...
Category
Swedish Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This is an elegant antique writing desk, commonly referred to as a “bureau plat,” likely dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. Crafted from a warm-toned walnut, the desk f...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Aesthetic Period Bur Maple Edward & Roberts Writing Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique aesthetic period burr maple and ebonized writing table, stamped 'EDWARDS & ROBERTS' Circa 1870 in date.
This elegant desk is crafted from the most beaut...
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English Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with Drawers~~c. early 19th Century
So versatile~~coul...
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English Georgian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style bureau plat, or desk, made of solid and veneer of mahogany. Two dovetailed drawers with working locks and one key. Leather top with gold em...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Empire Cylinder-Top Secretary with Bookcase in Burled Ash
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional Empire secretary bookcase in fine burl ash wood. Denmark or North Germany, circa 1800. The bookcase features a tiered bonnet w...
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Scandinavian Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash, Burl
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Bureau a Cylindre Gentleman's Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A exceptionally rare Period French Empire (1804-1814) walnut bureau a cylindre.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France, most likely Parisian work, dating to the early 19th century, the large antique cylinder desk...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique Fall Front Bureau, Scottish, Writing Desk, Georgian Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front bureau. A Scottish, mahogany writing desk in Georgian revival taste by Japp of Montrose, dating to the late Victorian p...
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Scottish Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...
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American American Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers & Strong Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk or console table with two drawers and strong turning legs and stretcher.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Bamboo Chinoiserie Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie Lacquered Bamboo Desk, France, circa late 19th Century. Beautiful hand painted aesthetic movement decoration. It is a versatile size and can be used as a desk, writing ta...
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French Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Antique Walnut Slant Front Queen Anne Style Secretary Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.
Category
English Queen Anne Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed sides. The top is provided with inlaid green leather; the drawers have divided small...
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Scandinavian Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Fine Quality Inlaid Mahogany Writing Dressing Table 19th Century Desk
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Fine Quality Mahogany Writing Dressing Table, 19th Century – also ideal as a desk or side table. A highly desirable piece with sought-after marquetry inlays.
This exceptiona...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century Rustic Console Table
Located in New York, NY
19th century rustic console table. Antique rustic three drawer console table. Chinese Elm wood with three drawers set on tapered legs term...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique French Desk Writing Table Renaissance Wide Drawer Oak Barley Twist
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS 19th century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table with Wide Drawer, 3" Barley Twist Legs, Stretcher and Up Finial
~~circa 1880s
With so many p...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Desk with Cross-Banding and Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Louis XVI style walnut desk from the 19th century with five drawers, cross-banded inlay, floral marquetry and tapered legs. This exquisite 19th-century Italian Louis XVI s...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Carved Secretary Petite Desk Barley Twist Walnut Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Secretary Petite Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII.
Direct from France, a beautifully appointed petite drop front walnut secretary...
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French Louis XIII Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Leather Top Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian leather top desk / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period.
This is of outstanding quality, it is a great size ...
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British Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Swedish Black Desk in Rococo Style, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique black desk from the early 1800s. The desk has a singular drawer as well as curved legs in rococo style. The frame is made by hand in solid pine. Made in northern Swed...
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Swedish Country Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Inlaid Wood English Writing Desk, 1880s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant English writing desk from the second half of the 19th century. Finished for the center furniture with a pleasantly inlaid in walnut, maple, palisander, mahogany and fruitwood...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
English 19th c. Generous Partners' Desk
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome and generously sized partners' desk with glowing color, the two sides made so that business partners could collaborate over the same writing surface, now suitable for cent...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Rectangular Neoclassical Table in Walnut Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful rectangular table in neoclassical style , in solid blond walnut and walnut folder the top. Four turned and carved legs with acanthus leaves, molded bases with central conne...
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Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th century mahogany partners desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed by a moulded edge over an arrangement of three freeze drawers. Above two pedesta...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Blue Country Table or Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table or desk with a drawer. The table is an authentic country house furniture from northern Sweden made by hand in solid pi...
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Swedish Country Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French Empire Desk work table, wood , ormolu , Bureau Plat
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind and Amazing Large Empire French writing desk or bureau plat with embossed black leather top, bronze dore mounts, column legs, and five .drawers.
Spectacular French wor...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
19th C. Refinished Regency Walnut and Maple w/ Tooled Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Refinished Regency Style Walnut and Maple, tooled leather top Partners Desk that has been recenlty hand-rub refinished. All drawers and door with functional lock...
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American Edwardian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Birdseye Maple
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