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French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk English Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century.
This table was stripped by our cabinet maker and the wood is raw to enhance its patina.
Height between the roof ...
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1880s French Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Writing Table, Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance writing table ~ desk is an ode to a bygone era before the digital age, yet can serve as a splendid end table, library table or laptop desk with aplomb...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Impressive Louis XV Style Bureau Plat/Writing Desk, after Riesener & J.Oeben
Located in Berlin, DE
AN IMPRESSIVE LOUIS XV STYLE BUREAU PLAT /DESCRIPTION - AFTER THE BUREAU DU ROI AT VERSAILLES BY J.-F. OEBEN AND J.-H. RIESENER
The rectangular top, with the outline of an arc-en-arbalète, is fitted with an embossed leather writing surface and is fitted with four short drawers on the moulded apron with opposing false drawers. It stands on cabriole legs fitted with oval biscuit panels on the sides representing the Three Graces and inlaid with marquetry panels depicting bouquets of ribbons, foliage and floral tendrils, shells, coral and draped pearls, all with berry and foliage tendrils of ribbons, the cabriole legs fitted with lion skin loops hanging down to form spiral patterned clogs.
Footnotes
The Bureau du Roi at Versailles is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world and certainly one of the most luxurious furniture creations of the 18th century. Louis XV ordered this cylinder-topped desk from Jean-François Oeben (1721-1763), who had already completed the design and much of the production by the time of his early death in 1763. Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), who married Oeben's widow and took over his business, completed the desk in 1769. The final price was 62,000 livres, one of the highest prices ever paid for a piece of furniture up to that time (for comparison, the average annual salary of a worker in the 18th century was almost 300 livres).
The office kept Riesener busy for the rest of his career, as evidenced by his numerous invoices for polishing and cleaning the bronzes and maintaining the extremely complicated mechanisms (the cylinder apparently opened and the writing slide moved forward, all with a simple turn of a key - modified in the 19th century, no one has since been able to reconstruct the original mechanism). At the height of the revolutionary excitement, Riesener even covered the royal double-L monogram...
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20th Century French Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze mounted design details. The desk feature ...
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1950s French Louis Philippe Vintage Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
French 18th Century Poplar & Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of poplar in the french 18th century, Louis XV period.
Height between the roof and the belt 20.87 in. (53 cm).
Totally authentic, this piece of furniture w...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Poplar
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA . Beautiful 17th into 18th century Provençal Continental table in walnut and Fruitwood with center drawers. These tables were used in the Mas and Manoir . It's the perfect addition to a Provincial design , as a side table, between two chairs, to have a chinoiserie piece of art on top . Or as a small bureau desk...
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17th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
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 Karl Johan Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Davenport Writing Desk made in England
Located in Sofia, BG
Davenport desk in walnut and burlwood veneer, inlaid in filleted frames, opening with two flaps, one of which is stepped, the first revealing an inkwell and letter compartment, The s...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Amleto Sartori in good condition. The floating rec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
Mallard writing desk, English Walnut
Located in Skipton, GB
This truly unique English walnut writing desk has been exquisitely crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Inspired by the el...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood, Burl, Walnut, Fruitwood, Cherry, Boxwood
Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Console Table from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitur...
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2010s Indian Other Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 17th Century Catalan Oak Console Table or Writing Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Late 17th century Catalan oak console table, or writing desk, from Spain. Hand-carved in oak circa 1680-1709. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints. Thick plank top resting upon ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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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Early 17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
French 19th Century Writing Table Carved Oak Desk Lion Mask Louis XIII Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk Henri II (also named Louis XIII style) 19th century with lion masque drawer handle
Table height: 27.56 in. (70 cm)
Hand carved oak
R...
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1880s French Louis XIII Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany acanthus carved gadrooned partners desk with baize writing surface, eight drawers with the original wooden knobs, flanking acanthus carved corners, four lower acant...
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1840s American American Empire Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Writing Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany three drawer writing table with circular brasses and terminating on squared tapered legs. Late 18th Century
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1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Modern Neoclassical Louis XVI Game Table or Writing Desk by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical table in the Style of Louis XVI by Maison Jansen from the Midcentury featuring a parquetry top made for chess and flip top mad...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Georgian Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany satinwood and ebony inlaid one drawer reading table with a ratcheted leather top, cross banded tulip wood, flanking candle slides...
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1790s English Regency Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swedish Teakwood Writing Table - Vintage Office Desk by David Rosén
By David Rosén
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish writing table, desk made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, in good condition. The S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Constantine Action Game Table . Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany game table with Constantine action , leather writing / playing surface, carved corner fret works , & terminating on chamfered carved legs. Late 18th Cen...
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1770s English Chippendale Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany, Patent Leather
Italian Modern Neoclassical Walnut and Black Onyx Glass Console, Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Walnut Wood and Black Onyx glass console or writing table attributed to Paolo Buffa circa 1950.
T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Onyx, Brass
Italy Red Berry Lacquered Wooden Writing Table or Desk with Bronzes
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a monumental piece made by the capability of Italian Master artisans of the 21st Century.
We can find in this important writing table or desk the antique technics of realization about processing wood, bronze and painting.
The bronze details are lost wax casting and then gilded 24K...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by Hobbs & Co
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century mahogany pedestal desk by hobbs & co circa 1900.
Beautiful desk in the adams style circa 1900. Stamped by hobbs & co of london. Mahogany lined drawers. Shaped fro...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mahogany
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry.
A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive fro...
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Louis XIII Style French Walnut Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XIII style French side table made of solid hand-carved walnut. Elaborately detailed in a Neo Renaissance style with fine turned legs forming an arched colonnade over the cent...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Wall Desk with Extending Writing Surface represents the height of the revival of the style that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III who we can t...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French marquetry ladies slant top three-drawer writing desk with floral motif inlay, flanking step back interior drawers, leather writing surface, carved scalloped skirt, original or...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Gold, Ormolu
American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany one drawer side table with fitted interior desk, walnut diamond escutcheons, original four wooden knobs, and resting on turned bulbous ringed legs with the original brass casters. Secondary wood consist of white pine and tulip poplar...
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1820s American Federal Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Leon Jallot desk in macassar ebony
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco desk designed by Leon Jallot, circa 1925, in macassar ebony with sculpted panels. This desk is unrestored in the photographs. Dimensions are 53” wide x 31.5” ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Macassar
Boulevard II Desk - Hand-Crafted Mahogany, Metal, Wood & Leather - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
Boulevard is sometimes used to describe an elegantly wide road, such as those in Paris, approaching the Champs-Élysées. As a tribute to this characteristic Parisian road, Boca do lob...
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2010s Portuguese Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Writing Table with Elephant Head Legs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Italian one drawer writing table with a walnut top having a decorative beveled edge on a pickled or white washed bleached walnut b...
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20th Century Italian Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
High Quality Wood & Hogan William & Mary Style Walnut Writing/Library Table
Located in North Salem, NY
If you are looking for an impressive and unique statement piece of furniture this table is for you! This Wood & Hogan bench-made late 17th century William & Mary style Walnut writing...
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Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as veneer or as small turning. Amboyna burl was and still is among the world's rarest and most expensive & Exquisite holding the distinction of being the original wood used on Rolls Royce dashboards.
An important and rare 19th century Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners Desk , Enclosing fitted Eight Columns with incredible Bronze dore work magnificent ormolu capitol of scrolls, foliate. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood. All original hardware and plaques. Mounted on Geometric lower base arched on both sides that allows this magnificent piece to be used as a center table and as a console at the same time, elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare Desk to a category of its own finely chased laurel leaf wreath.
As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person.
we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship. The result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande. This type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Amboyna wood The name derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia that was a Dutch Colony, where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported and it used to take many years before the special material gets to Europe in order to make the very high end and refined furniture. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses corner large stone top etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person.
The unique period of early 1800’s of King Charles X is easily recognized by its fine marquetry of light lemon wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage, windings, nets of fretwork frames, rosettes and stylized palmettes. Goddesses putties and multiple tableaux all around this desk table. Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Stone ONYX Translucent light honey Gold and Green hue.
During King Charles X Light colored woods, yellow or bleached, such as lemon tree, maple, sycamore, orange tree, plane wood...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Stone, Onyx, Bronze
Handcrafted Sculptural Blackened Oak Desk with Copper Staples
By Daniel Oates
Located in Sharon, CT
The Devon Mended desk is the ultimate work at home piece. It features an elegantly subtle live edge top with hand-hammered copper staples. The slender t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Custom Hand-Made Desk by Old Plank in French Directoire Style New Made to Order
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Desk in the French Directoire Style by Old Plank and Made to Order in your specific dimensions and finish. The more you look closely at the finite details, the more you will b...
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2010s American Directoire Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Gold, Brass
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with five drawers. Simple lines and squared legs in a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
French Small "sheep bone" table in fruit wood - Louis XIV style - 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful cherry wood table from the 19th century, in the style of the 17th, featuring a frieze drawer and four curved legs connected by a spacer.
The lyre-shaped uprights, with eleg...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Stripped 19th Century French Oak Renaissance Style Table with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
As is the case with most French Renaissance style furniture, this beautiful stripped oak table with marble top features elaborate sculptural ornamen...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Carved Walnut Library Console Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Spain circa 1760, the antique writing table stands on thick carved turned legs ending with bun feet, and embellished with an elegant rectangular box stretcher at the base. The tall table features two hand carved drawers...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
French Neoclassical Parma Console Table Hand Carved Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Parma Console, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A French Neoclassical style console table, Parma is han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Carrara Marble, Marble
18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French hand carved walnut writing table with two side drawers resting on curved decorated legs. The table is in it authentic condition with no restorations made. The con...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Spanish Revival Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Spanish Revival Table. Heavily carved Table with iron scroll stretcher and Lion's paws feet.
Has a piece cut out ...
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19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Antique Bronze Mid. Hammered
Located in New York, NY
Alison Spear designed this elegant and minimal table for Stephanie Odegard during their trip together to Rajasthan, India. The craftsmen create patterns using different types of hamm...
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2010s American Other Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Sheet Metal
Large Scale Bamboo Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully restored large size bamboo desk with black leather top and two large drawers. The desk looks stunning from all 4 sides. Some flaws on the leather top.
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Bamboo, Leather
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk
This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood. It has a dro...
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Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco
Year 1920
Material: carved wood
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk.
The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood used make it unique. It i...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
American Mahogany Federal Work Table with Barley Twist Legs on Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Federal two drawer hinged work table with a ratcheted white pine writing surface, fitted interior for ink wells, original brass sandwich glass knobs, lower connecti...
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1810s American Federal Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
English Regency Mahogany Leather Top Reading Table with Flanking Drawers, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany partner's reading table with a ratcheted leather top, flanking triangular compartmentalized side drawers with original brasses, supported by four reeded ringed...
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Handcrafted Live Edge Blackened Oak Console Table with Copper Staples
By Daniel Oates
Located in Sharon, CT
The Devon Mended console features a slender and subtle live edge slab top. Hand hammered copper staples secure the natural cracks in the wood. The slend...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Copper
19th century mahogany carlton house desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany carlton house desk circa 1890.
Good quality late Victorian example of this popular desk design. Freestanding with shaped back, brass gallery to the top, below...
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Desk Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an elegant focal point to your study or library with this antique Spanish desk. Carved in Spain circa 1750, the trestle table stands on two in...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Richard Bridgens English Renaissance Revival Oak Partners Desk
By Richard Bridgens
Located in London, by appointment only
RICHARD BRIDGENS PARTNERS DESK & CHAIRS
Stock Number: 37331
A rare English architectural partners desk in oak with its original tooled leather top. With three drawers on each side, ...
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Early 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood knee hole desk, having wonderful classical Chinese hand carving of two Dragons above two cupboards and a drawer, two frieze drawers ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood
M_019 Desk by Anya Antropova for Monolith
By Monolith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The M_019 Tuye Desk monolithic silhouette contemplates classical proportions with minimalist simplicity. The subtle entasis of the base lends an organic fluidity to the earthy traver...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Travertine
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names, including bureau dos d’âne and secrétaire à dessus brisé, and they almost always featured a fold-down writing surface.
Four long, slender cabriole legs, which are typical of Louis XV writing desks, provide a sturdy base for the beautiful desk. The curvaceousness of the legs continues throughout the desk, from the subtly contoured sides to the highly sinuous apron on all sides. Set within the apron are two drawers with round bronze pulls that flank a faux center drawer with a foliate and shell handle.
The fold-down writing surface, which has a functioning lock with a foliate escutcheon, opens to reveal eight small arbalete drawers arranged in four columns. Above the topmost drawers of each column is an open storage compartment. There are two more larger storage compartments in the center above a false-bottom hidden compartment. The fold down writing surface is held by a set of polished steel arms.
A graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Walnut Partner Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Add sophistication and grandeur to your office or study with this exquisite 19th-century French partner desk. Crafted in France circa 1880, this Louis XV-style writing table is cons...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
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