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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
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Country Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Swiss German Black Forest Carved Walnut Writing Letter Box Folding Desk
By Black Forest
Located in Portland, OR
A very good carved walnut Swiss German Black Forest writing box, folding desk desk, Brienz
Category

1880s German Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Black Starr Frost Mahogany Silver Ormolu Compartment Letter Holder Desk Organize
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare Edwardian large black Starr & Frost mahogany and silver ormolu mounted, compartment letter
Category

19th Century English Edwardian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss carved black Forest shaggy dog inkwell with pen holder. In the 1800’s the wood carving
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
Black Forest Carved Dog Inkwell
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black forest, Brienz Collection, carvings, bears, inkwells, desk
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Bear with Pen Inkwell
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Black Forest, Brienz Collection, Carvings, Bears, Inkwells, Desk
Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Desk
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat French 19th century Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Black Lacquered Desk
Black Lacquered Desk
H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 30.5 in
19th Century Black Forest Clock
By Black Forest
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century walnut clock, very finely carved with four deer flanking the carved clock with roman numerals.
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Black Forest Clock
19th Century Black Forest Clock
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Louis XV Black Lacquer Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
Louis XV style black lacquer desk with cabriole legs, brass mounts, and hoof feet. 3 front drawers
Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XV Black Lacquer Desk
Louis XV Black Lacquer Desk
H 30 in W 63 in D 30 in
Rustic Black Forest Bear Walnut Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) bear carved walnut table desk with leaf and floral carving and
Category

19th Century Austrian Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
clean-lines and an even, black lacquer finish. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the desk features
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Black Antique Desk

Materials

Elm

Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Lacquer English Antique Campaign Style Desk. Believe this to be from the 19th Century. Please
Category

19th Century English British Colonial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Gustavian Style Three Drawer Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Gustavian style black painted desk with tapered legs. At just under 6" long, this desk makes
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Black French Louis XV Lacquered Desk Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
curved lines, intricate carvings, and elegant finishes. A black lacquered Louis XV table would be a
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Paint

Black Ebonized Wood “Architect Desk” Table with drawer, France
Located in Miami, FL
Ebonized wood “architect desk” table, France, 19th century. On four tapered legs with a central
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
By Al Black
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Florence Desk with Black Claw Feet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning Florence 19th Century Desk with Black Claw Feet to make work more pleasant. Intricately
Category

19th Century Italian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Franco Albini for Knoll - Chrome glass and black wood Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Franco Albini in 1928, the Albini Desk is an iconic example of early modernist design
Category

1920s Italian Modern Black Antique Desk

Materials

Chrome

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
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Leather

A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century English Regency Kidney Form Black Ebony Desk with Drawers and Ormolu Mounts
Category

19th Century English Regency Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part
Category

Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Bronze Figural Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Desk. Item
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century Antique English Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
What a beautiful, luxurious, and timeless antique writing desk this is! It is in good and proper
Category

19th Century Classical Roman Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive antique desk, ebonized around 1870, Napoleon III Elegant bureau plat/desk Extremely
Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back
Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Writing Desk
Boulle Writing Desk
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Wood

English 19th Century Japanned Desk with Black and Gold Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English japanned kneehole desk from the 19th century with black and gold Chinoiserie décor
Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rectangular 1920 Napoleon III writing desk, walnut structure, walnut, leather top with
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Early 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna secession desk set in original condition. Black glass and brass (the watch was restored).
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Vienna Secession Desk Set
Vienna Secession Desk Set
H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking original Antique French Napoleon III Bureau Plat, Writing Table or Ladies Desk
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
By Thonet, Bruno Weil
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal, nickelplated handles and surmounted by a thick slab
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Black Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
1930's modernist desk in black lacquered metal
H 29.93 in W 65.75 in D 28.35 in
French Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Desk with Red Tooled Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style black lacquered desk with a red tooled leather top and bronze hardware.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French, 19th century Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilded kneehole desk features an impressive
Category

Mid-19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
19th Century Chinoiserie Desk
H 33 in W 48 in D 21 in
Large Exceptional Swiss Black Forest double inkwell desk decoration 19th Century
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous most rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century double Inkwell / desk accessory fully hand
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Black Antique Desk

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet, circa 1830. Stunning quality chinese
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Black Antique Desk

Materials

Alabaster

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Inkwell With Letter Rack Desk Set
Located in Clearwater, FL
This sophisticated Art Deco black and gold desk set is a stunning example of 1920s elegance
Category

1920s American Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Black Enamel Tubular Framed 2 Drawer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Black Enamel Covered Metal Chrome Tubular Framed 2 Drawer Desk This Vintage Art
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Emeco Corp Art Deco Brushed Aluminum Black Swivel Office Desk Chair. Item features an
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Aluminum

French Louis XVI Black Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk by Simon Loscertales Bona
By Simón Loscertales Bona 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis Style XVI black leather top bureau plat desk by Simon Loscertales Bona. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Kingwood, Mahogany

Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming black painted small desk. Two extendable leaves, each measuring 40 centimeters. (Total
Category

19th Century French Black Antique Desk

Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
Louis XIII Style Table or Desk
H 29.53 in W 39.77 in D 33.47 in
Austrian Biedermeier Danhauser Walnut Architects Desk
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) walnut veneered & maple trimmed architects desk with column
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Desk

Materials

Maple, Walnut

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized French ebonised pedestal desk of nine drawers, each with brass mouldings and
Category

Early 1900s Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
French Ebonised Pedestal Desk Circa 1900
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 37.41 in
Belgian Art Nouveau Desk and Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Belgian Art Nouveau desk and armchair in ebonized oak, circa 1905, in the manner of Gustave
Category

Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Black Antique Desk

English Regency Lacquered Chinoiserie Partners Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style red lacquered chinoiserie decorated knee hole partners desk with green
Category

19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Antique Desk

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Black Antique Desk

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
H 30.75 in W 24.25 in D 23.75 in
English Georgian Mahogany Architects Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian mahogany architects table desk with a double hinged adjustable top with a fitted
Category

Early 1800s British Georgian Black Antique Desk

Materials

Felt, Mahogany

Austrian Biedermeier Ebonized Oval Table Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Austrian Biedermeier (circa 1825) ebonized oval top table desk with maple trim and pearwood inlaid
Category

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood, Pearwood, Maple

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
Located in Allerum, SE
/ desk with an black leather insert top above three drawers. Russia, circa 1790 - 1810.
Category

Late 18th Century Russian Empire Black Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Russian Empire Desk
18th Century Russian Empire Desk
H 31.89 in W 69.3 in D 32.68 in
1920s General Fireproofing Desk with Distressed Patina
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very early model single pedestal tanker desk by General Fireproofing, c. 1920s. Its incredible
Category

Early 20th Century American Black Antique Desk

Materials

Steel

Rustic Continental Antler and Oak Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic style Continental German (late 19th Century) antler and oak kneehole desk with antler
Category

19th Century German Rustic Black Antique Desk

Materials

Oak, Leather, Antler

A Chinese Export Black and Gold Lacquer Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful Chinese Export black and gold lacquer desk, elaboratly decorated with detailed
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Black Antique Desk

Materials

Gold

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
H 31.5 in W 67.72 in D 36.23 in
Antique Art Deco Black Marble Five Piece Desk Set with Chrome & Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk set is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Marble, Chrome

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section
Category

19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Black Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Antique George III Quality Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique George III quality mahogany writing desk having a quality mahogany lift up writing
Category

19th Century English George III Black Antique Desk

Materials

Other

18th Century George II Mahogany Kneehole Desk
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II mahogany knee hole desk, with one long drawer above central cupboard door
Category

18th Century Irish George II Black Antique Desk

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Leleu Mahogany Kneehole Desk
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco large mahogany kneehole desk with bronze column design trim and leather top. (JULES
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Black Antique Desk

Materials

Bronze

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Black Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black antique desk for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every black antique desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a black antique desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A black antique desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc, Tiffany Studios and Black Forest each produced at least one beautiful black antique desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Antique Desk?

Prices for a black antique desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $61 and can go as high as $200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,264.
Questions About Black Antique Desk
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.