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English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country portable writing desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original bronze
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Late 18th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Desk

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Hardwood

Antique English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850
English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

English Hard Wood Portable Writing Desk, circa 1850

H 14.57 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This set of 6 rare antique 19th century Mexican codd neck glass soda bottles are an incredibly
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Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Desk

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Blown Glass

Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6
Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6

Antique 19th Century Mexican Codd Neck Glass Soda Bottles, Set of 6

H 10.24 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk. The mesquite (perhaps sabino) wood structure is solid, with no
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Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century
Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century

Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century

H 30 in W 58 in D 24 in
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage petrified wood catch all / bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 7"W x 6"D x 1"H. Cool piece! ...
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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Mexican Desk

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Petrified Wood

Antique Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

H 1 in W 7 in D 6 in
Cabinet and Buffet Table; Mexico, Late 18th Century and Later in silver
Located in Madrid, ES
This stunning desk and buffet table combination, originating from Mexico in the second half of the
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1750s Antique Mexican Desk

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Sterling Silver

Antique Cabinet and Buffet Table; Mexico, Late 18th Century and Later in silver
Cabinet and Buffet Table; Mexico, Late 18th Century and Later in silver

Cabinet and Buffet Table; Mexico, Late 18th Century and Later in silver

H 85.83 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
Ambient Desk Lamp in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
found our collection in Mexico. A Bit Of Information On The Semi-Precious Stone Onyx. While it is
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19th Century Mexican Modern Antique Mexican Desk

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Onyx

Antique Ambient Desk Lamp in Onyx
Ambient Desk Lamp in Onyx

Ambient Desk Lamp in Onyx

H 12 in Dm 6 in
Set of 2 Ambient Desk or Ceiling Lamps in Onyx
Located in Stratford, CT
found our collection in Mexico. A Bit Of Information On The Semi-Precious Stone Onyx. While it is
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Early 20th Century Mexican Modern Antique Mexican Desk

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Onyx

Antique Set of 2 Ambient Desk or Ceiling Lamps in Onyx
Set of 2 Ambient Desk or Ceiling Lamps in Onyx

Set of 2 Ambient Desk or Ceiling Lamps in Onyx

H 10 in Dm 5 in

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Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional wood inlay writing desk with multiple compartments.
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Wood

Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest
Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest

Antique Marquetry Sectretaire Escritorio Bargueno Chest

H 13.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This vargueno or traveling desk is comprised of a chest with fold down front that sits atop a
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Early 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Iron

Antique Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay
Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay

Spanish Colonial Traveling Desk in Walnut and Bone Inlay

H 54.25 in W 41.5 in D 16.5 in
Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved riverstone trough from Central Mexico, circa 1920´s. Slightly larger than an ashtray
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1920s Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Desk

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Stone

Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s

Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s

H 3.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Early 1900s Hardwood Mexican School Desk
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This is a unique antique school desk found in western México. The patina of this piece, makes it
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Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Mexican Desk

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Hardwood

Early 1900s Hardwood Mexican School Desk
Early 1900s Hardwood Mexican School Desk

Early 1900s Hardwood Mexican School Desk

H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 23.63 in
English Hard Wood Desk, circa 1800
By English Country Antiques
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
English country desk with lifting writing surface, it has its original drawers with the original
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Early 1800s Mexican Country Antique Mexican Desk

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Hardwood

English Hard Wood Desk, circa 1800
English Hard Wood Desk, circa 1800

English Hard Wood Desk, circa 1800

H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Amazing Early 1900s National Brass Cash Register from México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Amazing National brass cash register machine translated to Mexican Pesos from early 1900. The
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Early 1900s Mexican Other Antique Mexican Desk

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Brass

Amazing Early 1900s National Brass Cash Register from México
Amazing Early 1900s National Brass Cash Register from México

Amazing Early 1900s National Brass Cash Register from México

H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Lectern, Mexico, circa 1700, Carved and Gilded Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Mexican baroque ensemble entirely made of carved and gilded wood. Presents prismatic shape, with
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Early 18th Century South American Baroque Antique Mexican Desk

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Wood

Lectern, Mexico, circa 1700, Carved and Gilded Wood
Lectern, Mexico, circa 1700, Carved and Gilded Wood

Lectern, Mexico, circa 1700, Carved and Gilded Wood

H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Desk Vargueno
Located in Montecito, CA
Very Fine 18th Century carved Vargueno. Original hardware, unique geometric design on the sides, floral patterns on the top and front.
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mexican Desk

18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Desk Vargueno
18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Desk Vargueno

18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Desk Vargueno

H 15.25 in W 19.25 in D 11.5 in
Antique Colonial Forged Iron Scissors, 19th Century
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Colonial forged iron scissors 19th century Marked with a T Weight 967 grams They were used to cut off sheep hair.
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19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Iron

Antique Colonial Forged Iron Scissors, 19th Century
Antique Colonial Forged Iron Scissors, 19th Century

Antique Colonial Forged Iron Scissors, 19th Century

H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 0.99 in
Mexican Colonial Leather Covered Console Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather wrapped console desk that opens to reveal drawers and cubby areas. There is a pull out
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18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mexican Desk

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Wood, Leather

Mexican Colonial Leather Covered Console Desk
Mexican Colonial Leather Covered Console Desk

Mexican Colonial Leather Covered Console Desk

H 80 in W 39 in D 21 in

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy

Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy

H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mexican Desk

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60" Woven Rush Bench in Walnut by Mel Smilow

H 17 in W 60 in D 18 in
Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Walnut

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Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s

Spanish Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Nightstands or Narrow Console, 1920s

H 30.24 in W 31.7 in D 13.19 in
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2010s American Modern Antique Mexican Desk

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Brass

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

H 36 in Dm 42.5 in
Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Walnut

Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s

Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1940s

H 12.25 in W 18.59 in D 6.19 in
19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Colonial style armchair, having leather seat and backs brass nailheads and a beautiful patina throughout, 19th century or earlier. Measures: Height to the arm: 25.59 in.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Iron

19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather
19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather

19th Spanish Colonial Throne Armchair with Leather

H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 21.26 in
Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Wood

Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table
Primitive Antique 1740 Spanish 18th Century Three Legged Bench or Coffee Table

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H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 14.97 in
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Desk

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Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console, 1920s
Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console, 1920s

Spanish Catalan Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Highboy or Console, 1920s

H 33.3 in W 43.3 in D 15.2 in
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome over 200 hundred year old rustic Spanish Baroque oak paneled cabinet with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1775 Hand-crafted in Spain in the 18th century, possibl...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Mexican Desk

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Oak

Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet
Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet

Rustic Antique Spanish Baroque Carved & Paneled Oak Four Door Cabinet

H 77.5 in W 57.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique Spanish Rustic Farmhouse Chestnut Side Table / Console, 18th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
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18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Mexican Desk

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Chestnut

Antique Spanish Rustic Farmhouse Chestnut Side Table / Console, 18th Century
Antique Spanish Rustic Farmhouse Chestnut Side Table / Console, 18th Century

Antique Spanish Rustic Farmhouse Chestnut Side Table / Console, 18th Century

H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 25.99 in
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Mexican Desk

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Spanish 18th Century Side Table

Spanish 18th Century Side Table

H 31.75 in W 42.25 in D 24.38 in
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18th Century Italian Antique Mexican Desk

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18th Century Italian Console Table

18th Century Italian Console Table

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18th Century Spanish Colonial Chest of Drawers

18th Century Spanish Colonial Chest of Drawers

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17th C Style Italian Refectory Old Walnut Coffee Table with single drawer

17th C Style Italian Refectory Old Walnut Coffee Table with single drawer

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Antique Mexican Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Mexican desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every antique Mexican desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Mexican desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Mexican desk, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Mexican Desk?

The average selling price for an antique Mexican desk at 1stDibs is $4,088, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $610,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Mexican Desk
  • What is an antique Davenport desk?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are antique desks called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.