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Style: Karl Johan
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally fine Karl Johan salon table, sofa table or desk in beautiful West Indies mahogany. The top has two leaves that drop down on each side with two drawers along the apro...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825

$8,750
Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome Swedish Empire, Karl Johan salon table of fine Cuban mahogany with satinwood banding, carved and ebonized center pillar on quatre-form base ending in saber feet, with ormolu appliqués...
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1810s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815
Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815

$7,250
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome Biedermeier sofa table or writing desk in Cuban mahogany with one drawer and two drop leaves on cylinder column resting on quatre-form base with carved lions' paw feet, Sw...
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1840s Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840
Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840

Biedermeier Writing Desk or Sofa Table in Mahogany, Sweden, circa 1840

$4,950
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lawrence Desk in Solid Mahogany in Black or Natural Finish
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19th Century Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mahogany Sheraton Desk Writing Table 1880
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H 38 in W 43 in D 23 in
Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
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A fine period English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Regency Era, circa 1825, featuring an inset rectangular embossed leather top with a reeded edge around the circumfere...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Regency Period Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top
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$6,895
H 31 in W 42.38 in D 22.5 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
A handsome mid-19th-century English writing table featuring a rectangular mahogany frame inset with a black, gilt-tooled leather writing surface. Two locking frieze drawers retain th...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

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$7,500
H 29 in W 54 in D 29.5 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful English Chippendale crotched mahogany architect’s desk or design table with adjustable rectangular top that raises from a flat position to an elevated standing position, ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Architect’s Desk or Design Table, circa 1780

$12,500
H 32 in W 42 in D 26 in
Desk Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Desk Produced in Sweden
Desk Produced in Sweden

Desk Produced in Sweden

$10,048
H 28.35 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
George IV Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George IV period mahogany library/writing table, the tablet-shaped top in dense, rich mahogany over two working and two false (one each side) drawers standing on curule molded s...
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1820s English Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Writing Table
George IV Mahogany Writing Table

George IV Mahogany Writing Table

$8,500
H 29 in W 54 in D 27.5 in
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta, writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949 This elegantly shaped mahogany office table, designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s, is a testament ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany

Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany

$22,000
H 29.73 in W 68.9 in D 30.71 in
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...
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1970s Czech Vintage Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

$461 Sale Price
50% Off
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany and fruitwood inlaid ladies writing desk. The superstructure with central shelf flanked by sloped lidded piers, each with a single drawer. The shaped molded edge top with in...
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Early 20th Century British Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Desk
Mahogany Writing Desk

Mahogany Writing Desk

$2,100 Sale Price
39% Off
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
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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1850s Austrian Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Fir

Biedermeier Writing Desk
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Biedermeier Writing Desk

$3,710
H 30 in W 39.25 in D 23.75 in
Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier writing desk in walnut, crafted around 1830. Featuring five drawers framed with fine thread inlays and adorned with escutcheons. The gracefully curved S-shaped legs are j...
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1830s Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830
Biedermeier Writing Desk in Walnut, circa 1830

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H 30.32 in W 46.46 in D 23.43 in
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Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century Karl Johan period birch wood desk. This Swedish desk from circa 1830 features a writing area decorated with two small size drawers flanking a small open galler...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk
Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk

Swedish Karl Johan Period 19th Century Birchwood Desk

H 35 in W 49 in D 21 in
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A fine small Empire or Biedermeier writing table in polished birch with ebony accents featuring two small desk drawers with ivory pulls flanking the center back with a gallery consis...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810
Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810

Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Writing Table in Birch, circa 1810

H 33.5 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century period Karl Johan painted wood drop-front desk over two lower drawers and bracket feet. Multiple small drawers inside the desk, circa 1820. The Karl Joha...
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Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk
Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk

Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Wood Drop-Front Desk

H 50.75 in W 58 in D 20 in

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Find a broad range of unique Karl Johan desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Karl Johan desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,950 and tops out at $8,750 while the average work can sell for $7,250.

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