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French Directoire Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French directoire desk. Wonderful shape with inset green leather top. Great storage too
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Directoire Desk
French Directoire Desk
H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in
French Postal Desk
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1950's this is a painted steel French 'La Poste' sorting table. Great original condition and
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Postal Desk
French Postal Desk
H 75.4 in W 49.22 in D 27.96 in
French Provincial Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial carved beach and walnut bureau plat or writing table with a slightly antiqued and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Desks and Wri...

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Wood

French Provincial Desk
French Provincial Desk
H 31 in W 76 in D 30 in
Modern French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French two drawer desk with our Rowan beech veneer finish, embossed leather wrapped frieze and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern French Desk
Modern French Desk
H 30 in W 28 in D 54 in
Classic French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic French Black Desk with a tooled inset leather top writing surface, the ebonized and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing ...

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Brass

Classic French Desk
Classic French Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 29 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in Portland, OR
A piece of history, a sense of timelessness, a finely crafted piece, this antique French Provincial
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Oak

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 30.5 in W 59.25 in D 31.5 in
1900s French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden desk created in 1900s France. Unassuming and sturdily composed, this classic writing desk
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Desk
1900s French Wooden Desk
H 33.5 in W 53.5 in D 27.6 in
French Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
A flame mahogany writing desk, with leather inlaid side slides and five drawers surrounding the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Mahogany Desk
French Mahogany Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
19th Century French Desk
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an amazing 19th century French desk! The piece has a simple design with smooth clean lines
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

19th Century French Desk
19th Century French Desk
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Art Deco French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful desk is made out of walnut wood, middle section of the desk top is covered with cowhide
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco French Desk
Art Deco French Desk
H 31 in W 63 in D 32 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk
H 29 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
Located in Cheltenham, GB
"Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a stunning French Tulipwood Writing Desk, dating
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Tulipwood

French Tulipwood Writing Desk
French Tulipwood Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
Empire Desk, France 1830
Located in Leimen, DE
This Empire desk dates back to around 1820-30 and was made in Northern Germany. The spacious desk
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Antique 1830s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Empire Desk, France 1830
Empire Desk, France 1830
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 27.56 in
Vintage French School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Modern French school desk, featuring a black laquered steel structure supporting both a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Vintage French School Desk
Vintage French School Desk
H 29 in W 25 in D 34 in
Vintage French Large Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage french desk is painted with a beautiful dark green color. Can be used as a desk or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing T...

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Wood

Vintage French Large Desk
Vintage French Large Desk
H 30 in W 58 in D 37 in
Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

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Steel

French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century desk, Louis XIV period. It was originally a trunk which has been transformed
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French 17th Century Desk
French 17th Century Desk
H 31.5 in W 70 in D 24 in
French Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in New York, NY
French mahogany partners desk. Antique mahogany partners desk with six drawers beneath the black
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Mahogany Partners Desk
French Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30.5 in W 57 in D 38 in
Mid-Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
A mid to late 20th century desk. Architectural form with a large open table top and staggered
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Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century French Desk
Mid-Century French Desk
H 37.01 in W 44.49 in D 31.5 in
French Art Nouveau Desk
By Ecole de Nancy
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau mahogany desk by l'Ecole de Nancy, featuring a hand-tooled leather top, letter
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Art Nouveau Desk
French Art Nouveau Desk
H 36.5 in W 46 in D 25.5 in
French 1970s Steel Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in London, GB
For Cohray An extremely handsome brushed and polished steel desk with clean lines, the drawer pull
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

French 1970s Steel Desk
French 1970s Steel Desk
H 29.93 in W 64.97 in D 27.56 in
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful, sumptuos Boulle style partners desk. The piece is very distinctive and
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...

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Steel

19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The commanding presence of this 19th-century French desk is attributed to its square pedestal
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
19th Century French Wooden Desk
H 50.4 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Antique French desk/ console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French console, the legas are in a shape of harp, the details and the patina is much
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Vintage 1930s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

Antique French desk/ console
Antique French desk/ console
H 28 in W 32 in D 20 in
19th Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden writing desk from 19th century France. The top of this desk opens up to reveal three
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Wooden Desk
19th Century French Wooden Desk
H 40.6 in W 33.5 in D 23.4 in
French Provincial Writing Desk 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century painted French Provincial style desk. The desk stands on four cabriole legs that
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900. Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high
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Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

French Empire Style Writing Desk
French Empire Style Writing Desk
H 32 in W 64 in D 36.5 in
Antique French Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and extremely well made antique French writing desk. This was made in France
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Vintage 1930s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Writing Desk
Antique French Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 37.8 in D 22.05 in
Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Empire desk, France, circa 1880. Currently under renovation. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height
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Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
Empire desk, France, circa 1880.
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco desk with slightly curved table top and two drawer elements with four drawers each. These
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
Art Deco Desk, France 1940s
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 33.86 in
Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960's. The "Diplomat" desk provides an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
H 31.5 in W 67 in D 33.5 in
19th Century French Oak Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French oak desk. This lovely country house bureau plat is in an earlier C18th style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Desk
19th Century French Oak Desk
H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 27.17 in
French Charles X Writing Desk
Located in New Orleans, LA
The epitome of French elegance and style, this French Charles X-style writing desk takes the
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk
H 34 in W 23.88 in D 20.88 in
French 18th Century Bleached Desk
Located in Seaford, GB
A stunning 18th Century Desk. Made from solid Cherry having 2 cupboards and a central drawer, key
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

French 18th Century Bleached Desk
French 18th Century Bleached Desk
H 75 in W 144 in D 70 in
French Art Deco Desk/Vanity
Located in Austin, TX
Desk, vanity, from France made of figured walnut. This piece is finished in a lustrous French
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

French Art Deco Desk/Vanity
French Art Deco Desk/Vanity
H 30 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
French 19th Century Architect's Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century ebonized wood architect's desk. Features elegant utilitarian lines and
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French 19th Century Architect's Desk
French 19th Century Architect's Desk
H 38 in W 72.4 in D 31.1 in
French 19th Century Empire Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classically designed Empire style mahogany desk from France. This desk has a new inset green
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French 19th Century Empire Desk
French 19th Century Empire Desk
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 29.5 in
Lilith Desk and Desk Chair by Elissa Lacoste, France, 2020
By Elissa Lacoste
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elissa Lacoste's 'I Dream of Megalithic Times' series: lithic desk and desk chair. Composed of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Copper, Steel

French Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this elegant French Louis XVI desk, a true masterpiece that
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20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Desk
French Louis XVI Style Desk
H 30.3 in W 51.5 in D 27.9 in
Industrial Desk, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Desk France circa 1960 Painted wood with chrome hardware. Measures 74.5"L x 23.75”d x
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Industrial Desk, France circa 1960
Industrial Desk, France circa 1960
H 31.75 in W 74.5 in D 23.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Diplomat Desk in Rosewood by Finn Juhl For France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

French Art Deco Desk 'DOMINIQUE'
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco calamander wood double pedestal base desk having doors opening to drawers & shelves
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20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Art Deco Desk 'DOMINIQUE'
French Art Deco Desk 'DOMINIQUE'
H 31 in W 63 in D 35.75 in
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Munich, DE
This desk is by far the most amazing piece i came along since many years. I saw it and was directly
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
Outstanding French Art Deco Desk
H 30.32 in W 83.86 in D 26.97 in
Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Country French desk is the ideal choice for the executive who wants a more relaxed
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Early 20th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Antique Rustic Country French Desk
Antique Rustic Country French Desk
H 30 in W 70.5 in D 34 in
Art Deco French Grand Desk
Located in Houston, TX
keyed middle drawer in the table top. France, c. 1940s Condition is perfect. Restored 85”w x 35”d x
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Art Deco French Grand Desk
Art Deco French Grand Desk
H 31 in W 85 in D 35 in
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood "Diplomat" desk by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960's. Impressive executive desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk
By Raymond Cohen
Located in New York, NY
Brushed steel frame enclosing two mahogany drawers, faced with aluminum and inset with a dark-green tinted glass work surface. The top drawer locks.
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Desk
Desk
H 29.25 in W 74.75 in D 31.63 in
French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular top inset with a beige tooled leather writing surface and slide outs on both ends. Above five drawers, the reverse side with dummy drawers raised on columnar legs wit...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850
French Mahogany Desk, circa 1850
H 30.5 in W 52.5 in D 28.4 in
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
Located in High Point, NC
This oak desk was made in France in the 19th Century. An original concept for a standing height
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
H 46.1 in W 39.4 in D 29.5 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk, a piece that embodies
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
19th Century French Bleached Oak Desk
H 36.7 in W 29.6 in D 20.3 in
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mahogany construction with rectangular leather writing surface with gilt brass medallion pulls. Back has gilt metal chariot and horse plaque. Top sits on turned trestle legs and stre...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
French Empire Mahogany Writing Desk
H 31.25 in W 71 in D 33.25 in
Curved Art Deco French Office Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Unique design of the Macassar desk supplemented with leather top insert. On each side of the desk
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar

Elegant French Deco Style Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated French Deco style rosewood veneer writing desk having gorgeous silhouette and unusual
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
H 40.56 in W 20.48 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French desk Desk is rectangular table top, re-upholstered in a new graphite cowhide
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
Mid-Century French Desk in Walnut
H 31 in W 67 in D 30 in
French Fruit Wood Two Drawer Desk
Located in Wilson, NC
French fruit wood two drawer desk or writing table, the top has outstanding color and patina ; the
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Antique 1890s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Fruit Wood Two Drawer Desk
French Fruit Wood Two Drawer Desk
H 29 in W 56.25 in D 25.75 in
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk
H 29.25 in W 43.5 in D 22.25 in
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
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There is a range of desks French desks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, all desks French desks available were constructed with great care. There are 9473 antique and vintage desks French desks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 268 modern editions to choose from as well. Desks French desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Desks French desks bearing Art Deco or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Jacques Adnet, René Lalique and Maison Jansen each produced beautiful desks French desks that are worth considering.

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Desks French desks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,833, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,846,432.
Questions About Desks French Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A kneehole desk refers to the type of desk that has a recessed, or “knee hole,” underneath between sets of drawers. The design leaves ample room for your legs when you are in a seated position. Shop a selection of antique kneehole desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bed desk — or lap desk — is a type of desk that is primarily designed for use in bed or for other similar circumstances. It generally offers a flat work surface with enough room for a laptop, mouse and a notebook.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A peninsula desk is a two-sided desk, with each side designed with one long drawer. This functional desk makes working with a partner easy. You can shop a collection of peninsula desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A desk tray is a storage solution used to tidy up desktop work areas. Normally, they are flat rectangular trays with raised sides, and their proportions make them ideal for storing stacked papers. Some trays have more than one tier to separate incoming and outgoing paperwork. You'll find a variety of antique and vintage desk trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A tanker desk is a type of desk made of a simple rectangular working surface that rests on two pedestals. A tanker desk can also take the form of a large surface that rests on a pair of small cabinets consisting of drawers of multiple sizes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tanker desks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A waterfall desk is a desk that features rounded corners. This term comes from the idea that this stylistic feature makes it seem as if the lines of the desk flow like a waterfall. The waterfall style emerged during the 1930s and 40s. Find a range of waterfall desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    An executive desk is a desk often found in the offices of C-suite executives and other professionals. Compared to a standard writing desk, an executive desk is typically larger. Many feature ornate details and/or rare materials, like exotic hardwoods. Although designs vary, most executive desks have a pedestal design with a center space that provides legroom positioned between stacked drawers. Find a diverse assortment of desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A skinny desk is sometimes called a writing desk. The name comes from the fact that the smaller desktop provides enough space for writing but doesn’t offer much extra room for storage or a computer. Shop a range of writing desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best desk lamp is a matter of preference — the right fixture can help you work more efficiently while also reducing eye strain. LED desk lamps in the 2700K to 4500K color temperature range often provide a warm and pleasing light under which to work. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and modern desk lamps from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A slant-top desk is also known as a bureau desk or slope-front desk. Slant-top desks were highly favored for their hinged slant cover that allowed you to protect your work without disruption. Shop a range of desk styles, including the slant top, on 1stDibs.