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Period: 19th Century
A French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulipwood Parquetry and Figural Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Desk with Figures of Ram-Heads. The lockplate by Thomas Elsley Lt...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Walnut Pop Up Piano Top Davenport
Located in Reepham, GB
A very attractive 19th Century Davenport Desk.
It is supplied with the original tooled, gilded, leather writing inset and stands on a pair of hand carved cabriole legs.
The desk fe...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Georgian Style Burl Walnut and Leather Top Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous wear and patina on this burl walnut and leather top Georgian style desk from late 19th century. Early Georgian style with burl walnut and leather top raised on pad feet with...
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English George I Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th C. French Empire Style Louis Philippe Period Secretaire Abattant
Located in Forney, TX
A Louis Philippe period (1830–1848) fruitwood secretaire abattant fall front desk.
Born in France in the mid-19th century, hand-crafted of rich solid fruitwood with warm wood tones, subtle grain detail, and nicely aged mellow patina over the whole. Finished in French Empire taste, having a molded cornice, concealed ogee frieze drawer with dovetail joinery, over fall front panel, opening to reveal original fitted interior gallery, with inset gilt tooled leather writing surface, large open shelf cubby, six drawers of various size, above double-door cabinet with brass shield escutcheon that opens to provide generous storage space, and an additional lower drawer for valuables hidden in the base molding, rising on square feet.
Dimensions: (approx)
56.75" High 41" Wide, 17.5" Deep
History/Back Story:
Louis Philippe furniture had the same types and forms as the earlier French Restoration style, but with less decoration; comfort was the primary consideration.
During the turbulent French Revolution and following Napoleon rule, Louis Philippe (1773-1850) remained in exile for 21 years until the Bourbon Restoration, when he became the King of the French from 1830 to 1848.
For the first time, the developing upper class–not the monarchy–influenced the progression of this style’s characteristics.
However, King Louis Philippe’s personality still inspired many aspects. His casual nature reflected this style’s informal, comfortable build. Much of the style was taken from the personality of the King himself. Unlike his Bourbon predecessors, he wore business dress...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Diminutive Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic French diminutive ladies writing table or desk featuring a black lacquer ebonized finish. Made in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste with a simple clean design and minimal dec...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique European Hardwood Desk / 71" Long
Located in thousand oaks, CA
This large antique hand-crafted solid wood desk from Belgium is a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of old-world charm to any office or study. Carved and built from s...
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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique English Mahogany Carved Library Table with Lopers for Expanding Surface
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English carved mahogany library table, or since it has built in steel-lopers that pull-out from each end, one could use this antique English library table...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century Well Figured Tiger Maple Desk With Chair - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A nice size with a shaped open back splash and a single apron drawer with fine wood knob pulls. Raised on finely turned legs. The drawer is hand planed and the dovetail predates mach...
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American American Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
English Red Lacquer Faux Bamboo 19th Century Desk with Gilded Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English faux bamboo red lacquer desk from the 19th century with gilt Chinoiserie décor and two drawers. Born in England during the 19th century, this exquisite faux bamboo desk fe...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Early 19th Century Writing Table by John McLean
Located in Richmond, London
Exceptionally rare early 19th century Regency period writing table with black leather top, almost certainly by John McLean. London, circa 1805-1810.
Attribution
This 'Etruscan' bla...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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. Beautifully hand-carved the entire desk is beautifully e...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Writing Desk with Embossed Leather Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant dual-sided 1880s French Empire style pedestal leg desk featuring the original rectangular gold embossed green leather top in good condition. Top sits on turned trestle legs w...
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French Empire Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Walnut Desk
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A charming walnut desk. Made in England in the late 19th century. Lovely patine throughout. Panneled back, leather inset, castor wheels.
Chairspace is 62.5 H x 52 W cms.
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British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Table Ouija, Used for Séances, United States, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A small table for séances, also called mediumistic.
The ouija board, made of wood, with a wavy edge, has a surface
Flat black, resting on a central base ...
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American Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Well-proportioned French black lacquer and Boulle writing desk with metal gallery raised back. Writing surface covered in leather, and drawers with...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
1950s Oak Bureau in JM Frank Style from Cartier Paris – Exquisite Craftsmanship
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning 1950s oak bureau, crafted in the style of renowned designer Jean-Michel Frank, comes from the prestigious Cartier store in Paris. Taller than a standard desk, its elega...
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French Mid-Century Modern Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Leather-Top Writing Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century French writing table featuring a tooled leather top with gold leaf border and central medallion. The table rests on graceful cabriole legs and includes a single drawer...
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Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Rococo Style Ladies' Desk from Royal Collection
Located in London, GB
19th Century Rococo style ladies' desk inlaid with light wood in the form of flowers and foliage, cabriole legs with attached brass fittings, frame with drawer. At the bottom with fi...
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Danish Rococo Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Dining Table With Extension Plates Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table of mahogany with extension plates, in great antique condition from the 1840s.
Fully extendend the table measurese 151 cm.
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Danish Other Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Pedestal Desk In Oak ( REF AF-3642 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 19th-century pedestal desk, crafted from solid oak, is a perfect example of both functionality and elegance.
Standing on a plinth base, the desk is in good condition a...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Adams paint decorated Carlton house desk with some of the finest paint decorated scenery we have seen in a long time. This is a superb desk, both in terms of si...
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English Adam Style Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Spanish Two Faces 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
Single Drawer Mahogany Chippendale Table Ball Claw Feet English Mid 19th Century
Located in Louisville, KY
For the discerning eye, this table/desk is an amazing example of beautiful English Chippendale design with exemplary 19th century craftsmanship. From ornately hand carved cabriole le...
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English George I Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Burr Walnut and Leather Top Four-Drawer Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Southern French Louis XV style 19th century burr walnut four-drawer desk from Avignon with leather top, foliage-carved décor and cabriole legs. Discover the grandeur and exquisite ...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Burl
19th Spanish Walnut Desk with Two Drawers and Solomonic Turning Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish walnut desk with two drawers and solomonic turning legs and solomonic stretcher
it is carved in four sides
It has a central lock for...
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French Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Antique Satinwood Bureau / Desk
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 19th-century antique French Louis XV-style roll-top bureau, a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Crafted from rich satinwood veneer with intr...
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French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
English Regency 1820s Table with Red Lacquered, Gold and Black Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period writing table from the early 19th century, with red lacquered, black and gilt chinoiserie decor and cabriole leg...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique William IV Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique William IV writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1830-1840 period.
It is of the utmost quality, this stands on bold legs wi...
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British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Mid 19th Century Mahogany Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A large mid 19th century Mahogany writing having black gilt tooled moulded edge rectangular top above six oak lined drawers, supported on reeded tapering legs ending on original bras...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Small Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency period mahogany writing table
Having two fitted drawers to frieze with original
Turned knobs raised on elegant x framed end
Supports with original brass castor...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date.
The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...
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Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century American Walnut "Wells Fargo" Desk by Wooton Desk. Co
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and impressive standard grade American walnut Wootton Desk Co. "Wells Fargo" desk, of substantial form, with three quarter galle...
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American High Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Spanish Side Table with Cared Turned Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher.
The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
Category
Spanish Baroque Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
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 carved claw foot in black with natural wood finish and black accents.
Category
Italian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with rounded ends. Black inset leather with banded edge and brass edge. Conforming frieze with two drawers and opposing false drawers. Cast bronze star form kn...
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English Regency Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1800's Antique Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop, Secretaire, Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Secretaire, Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop Front, 1800s, 19th Century!!
Early 19th Century Georgian Secretaire slant front desk.
20 ins x 38 ins x 36 ins
This antique secretaire is a beautifully carved oak piece from the Georgian era in English design. Featuring a slant drop front that reveals a functional workspace, this 1800s desk exudes elegance with intricate carvings and dark wood tones. Standing freely with dimensions of 20 inches in height, 38 inches in length, and 36 inches in width, this antique secretaire is a stunning representation of 19th-century craftsmanship and style. Ideal for collectors or those seeking a unique and historical addition to their home or office space.
Early 19th century oak English...
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Georgian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea capta...
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American Federal Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular board table decorated with a strip of vegetal motifs on the outer edge, waist enhanced with carved bands with oval and vegetable motifs of classicist influence and legs d...
Category
European Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut. The top and frieze have a gracefully curved serpentine shape with a small storage...
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French French Provincial Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
19th Century llibrary table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century library table, the large rectangular top with rounded corners having tooled inset leather writing surface. The freeze fitted with opposing drawers, supported on twin car...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre table
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century French mahogany and marble top centre / occasional table in the manor of Francois Linke (1855 – 1946) having the original inset rouge marble top, with a single oak lined...
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French Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
French writing desk with ormolu and marquetry
Located in Houston, TX
The combination of woods used makes this piece very special.
It has rosewood, tulipwood and satinwood combined with intricate
Floral designs on all sides. Bronze mounts embellish th...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tulipwood
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Maple & Co. London Partner's Desk, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English chippendale mahogany partner's desk signed "Maple & Company London," Circa 1890. Beautiful old leather.
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English Chinese Chippendale Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century walnut writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century walnut library table, the large rectangular top with rounded ends having tooled inset leather writing surface. The frieze is fitted with long drawer supported on twin ca...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French antique Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted writing table made after the model by cabinetmaker to King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinetteean, important ébéniste Jean-Henri Riesener (German/French, 1734-1806) and later reproduced by Francois Linke (French, 1855-1946). Signed bronze mounts, Marco.
Born in France in the early 19th century, possibly during the late 18th century Louis XVI period, most likely Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted in several woods of contrasting colors including walnut and mahogany to create fine wooden inlays and parquetry detailing. The original partially inset marble top with dramatic veining sits above a flat sided break-fronted front and back adorned with fine bas-relief bronze plaques cast adorned with putti cherubs in the manner of the French sculptor Clodion (Claude Michel, 1738-1814).
The centered front bronze panel disguises a single frieze drawer with dovetail joinery and original key, flanked by gilded bronze foliate mounted rounded corners, a simulated panel drawer to the reverse, embellished on all four sides by intricate finely chiseled, chased and sculpted scrolling laurel ribbon and garland swag ormolu mounts, patinated brass running ornamentation, rising elegantly on four bronze dore ring mounted straight tapering fluted legs, terminating in patinated bronze toupie feet sabots. Signed / marks; the bronzes are stamped / incised Marco.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Property from the Collection of Gloria Monnet Nicholson, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts Signature Auction, catalog #8085.
Dimensions: (approx)
30" High, 32" Wide 21.5" Deep
As warm and attractive as it is useful, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, petite bureau...
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French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Biedermeier Oval Burlwood Desk or Console Table, probably Austrian, circa mid 19th Century. It is a versatile size and can be used as a console or sofa table, desk, vanity, ...
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Austrian Biedermeier Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Burl
Rosewood Ladies' Desk by S.& H. Jewell From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Rosewood Ladies' Desk by S.& H. Jewell From the Late 19th Century
A piece of furniture veneered with rosewood, dating to the late 19th century. The rectangular form includes four sm...
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British Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk by Gillow & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut pedestal desk, by the world renowned cabinet maker, Gillow & Co, Circa 1880 ...
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English Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
French Satinwood Writing Table / Desk
Magnificent French handmade desk of outstanding quality and design from the Louis Philippe. 1830 to 1848. It’s elegant curved top is surrounde...
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French Louis Philippe Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver, Brass
Mahogany & carved leather top Library table circa 1830s
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period Mahogany leather top Library table circa 1830s
Mahogany top with thumb mould edge, with:
Black Leather inset top with Gold...
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British William IV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English pedestal desk made from oak. The top is covered in the original brown leather, which has aged beautifully, and is banded by an oak border, which has a gorgeous b...
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English Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Walnut Compact Knee Hole Desk with Warm Aged Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome compact warm wood antique knee hole desk having 2 top drawers over 3 drawers on each side. Wonderful aged patina. Not finished on bac...
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American Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Writing Desk Table Renaissance Revival Dolphin Style Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful versatile size antique French oak renaissance revival writing desk or table with drawer and double pedestal.
~~c. 1890
W...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century carved oak desk
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century carved oak desk, the shaped top having a carved moulded edge, green leather writing surface decorated with gilt and blind tooling, the front of the desk...
Category
British Victorian Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Rounded Italian Executive Desk in Louis XV Style Marquetry Bronze 1950 Inlaid
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & impressive! This rounded Italian Louis XV style executive desk with inlaid wood & bronze.
A desk build to impress and impress she does, truly amazing craftsmanship ...
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Italian Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Rococo Louis XV Distress Paint Dressing Table Vanity Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Louis XV Style Distress Painted Dressing Table / Writing Desk. Item features a shaped turtle top with diamond sunburst veneer, single hand dovetailed drawer, pu...
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Unknown Louis XV Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Wicker and Oak Library Table by Heywood Wakefield With Original Label
Located in Hudson, NY
Heywood Wakefield library table. With quarter sawn, oak top and woven wicker pedestal legs, apron, and stretcher. This wicker table drew on the Aesthetic Movement and Japanese influe...
Category
American Aesthetic Movement Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Oak
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