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Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk
Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

$6,995

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Napoleon Brass Ormolu Mounted 3 Drawer Writing Desk Antique French Napoleon III writing desk, made of mahogany wood, covered with remarkable marquetry veneers and fin...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870
Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

$12,950

Napoleon III Writing Desk with Unusual Marble Top, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Napoleon III period writing desk in mahogany, with gilt-bronze mounts and brass banding, the surface composed of an unusual and richly-colored marble top.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III
Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

$3,081

Boulle Bureau Plat Desk Inlay Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A magnificent French Boulle style writing desk, richly decorated with ormolu mounts and vibrant red and black panels in the manner of Napoleon III furniture Bought from a dealer on M...

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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

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Giltwood

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880
French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

$3,355

French Napoleon III Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Writing Desk Bonheur-du-Jour 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning ebonized Napoleon III writing desk or bonheur du jour Circa 1880 Very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt accents A superb 19th-century French Napoleon III writing desk,...

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Antique 1880s Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold
Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold

Beautiful rectangular Napoleon III Writing Desk early century black and gold

$14,088

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 gold workings and brass fixtures. measure cm 80 X 145 H 77

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Early 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk
Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

$1,140

Period French Napoleon III Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Antique Ladies Writing Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A charming Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) mahogany Bonheur Du Jour de dame(ladies writing desk) circa 1860 Hand-crafted in France the third quarter of the 19th centur...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III
Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

Impressive antique writing desk, ebonized/black around 1870, Napoleon III

$3,077Sale Price|20% Off

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 fine, floral, bronze fittings. slightly curved, three-edged frame base with wide knee...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk
Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

$4,105Sale Price|39% Off

Rare Napoleon III French Empire Bureau De Plat Gilt Bronze Writing Table Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Napoleon III French Empire desk with gilt bronze oversized fittings A very decorative and collectible desk in period lightl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

$46,220

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

By Charles-Guillaume Diehl

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual amboyna Napoleon III secretaire desk by Diehl, the rectangular top above a single long frieze drawer which opens to reveal a leather-inset secretaire with a pigeonhole fla...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Amboyna

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P
19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P

$7,200

19th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Writing Desk w/ Gilt Bronze & M.O.P

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined and elegant 19th-century French biscuit writing desk from the Napoleon III period, masterfully crafted in ebonized wood and richly accented with gilt bronze mounts.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table
Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

$2,172

Napoleon III Period Walnut Desk/games Table

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A charming and rare Napoleon III period walnut desk that transforms into a games table.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table
Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

$2,950

Exceptional Napoleon III Bronze Mounted And Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Antique French Bronze mounted writing table with particularly fine form dating to the late 19th Century. The table features all over Bronze mounts including Caryatid figures o...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table
Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table

Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table

$6,565

Napoleon III Rosewood and Inlaid Writing Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning example of a Napoleon III period rosewood and inlaid writing table/centre table.  Of French origin, dating to around the 1870’s. This table is veneered with rosewood and in...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table
Napoleon III Desk or Side Table

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table

$3,052

Napoleon III Desk or Side Table

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover an extraordinary side table or desk that traces its origins to the period between 1860 and 1870, originating from the artistic craftsmanship of Belgium. This unique piece st...

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Antique 1860s Belgian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840
French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

$9,950

French Napoleon III Shopkeepers Desk C.1840

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This French shopkeepers desk, crafted during the reign of Napoleon III period (mid-19th century), is a fine example of the era’s elegant and functional design. Made from ebonized woo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry
Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

$5,518

Napoleon III desk in blackened wood and marquetry

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Large 19th-century Napoleon III desk. Blackened solid wood frame and diamond-shaped veneer for a 3D effect typical of the Napoleon III style. Beautiful marquetry work throughout the ...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

$22,500

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany Architect’s Drafting Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This fantastic French Napoleon III architect’s table is designed in the Louis XVI manner and dates back to the 19th century. The table is made of mahogany and features a locking cant...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk
Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

$4,450

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood Writing Desk

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC French Mahogany and Satinwood writing Desk with Lidded Leather drawer and Gold Plated Candle Holders, Inkwell and Decorations - 21"w x 16"d x 29.5"h

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Satinwood

French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860
French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860

French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860

$4,825

French Napoleon III Period Leather & Brass Mounted 1-Drawer Writing Table, c1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular top with an inset stenciled leather writing surface atop a conforming case with one drawer mounted with Empire style brass decorative elements, the case raised o...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table
Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

$32,200Sale Price|30% Off

Fine French Napoleon III Period Porcelain Plaque Mounted Ebonized Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound, with wear and tear commensurate including possible minor imperfections spectacular and most impressive period Napoleon III Second Empi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Oak, Wood

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

$7,138Sale Price|30% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Desk with Bronze, Early 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Napoleon III early 20th Century black lacquer writing desk with stamped bronze Height: 90 cm ≈ 35.43 inches Length: 65 cm ≈ 25.59 inches Width: 39.5 cm ≈ 15.55 inches Width with op...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry
Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

$7,396

Napoleon III Desk in Boulle Marquetry

Located in Brussels, BE

Napoleon III desk in boulle marquetry.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle
Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

$3,662Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Desk 1860 France André-Charles Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Rare Napoleon III Boulle desk of very high quality, 1860 France

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk
A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

$5,250

A Napoleon III Boulle Inlay “Bonheur du Jour” Lady’s Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

Your hidden treasure, a "Bonheur du Jour" (which literally translates to "happiness of the day" or "daytime delight") desk, is adorned with the distinctive inlay and marquetry of the...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

$42,500

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Regence st. Ebonized Fruitwood, Leather and Ormolu Boulle desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by fo...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

$4,995

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered "Bonheur Du Jour" Writing Desk Elegant French Ebonized Writing Desk, commonly called in France "Bonheur du jour."

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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

$13,619Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bonheur du Jour Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A walnut black lacquer refinished bonheur du Jour Desk in Napoleon III style with gilded metal accents. Four small drawers and one wide lower drawer with a fold-down top lined with r...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'
Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

$32,873

Superb French 19th Century Kingwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Writing Desk, 1850'

Located in Rome, IT

The rectangular top is inset with its original tooled leather writing surface, framed by a molded gilt-bronze border.

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk
Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

$18,681Sale Price|20% Off

Napoleon III Black Lacquer Bronze and Porcelain Bonheur du Jour Desk

Located in Lisbon, PT

Napoléon III black lacquer refinished Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Ormolu mounted Bonheur du Jour. This beautiful Bonheur du Jour is a superb example of the taste, artistic sensibili...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather
19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

$5,980

19th Century Napoleon III Walnut Partner's Desk with Faux Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Napoleon III walnut partner's desk with faux leather is a stunning transitional piece that embodies styles influenced by the three greatest eras of human endeavor! The u...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Walnut

19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.
19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.

$3,029

19th Century Sideboard Forming a Sloping Desk, Carved Oak, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century sideboard forming a sloping desk, carved oak, Napoleon III period. Nineteenth-century buffet in carved oak forming a sloping desk, wide flap, 3 drawers under the flap, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

$3,757

Napoleon III Ebonized Desk with Marble Inlay, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Ebonized desk with compartments on either side. Central drawer decorated with a cherub. Marble inlay. Leather top.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

$85,500

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu desk

By Befort Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Napoleon III Period Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle desk, attributed to Befort Jeune. This high quality rectangular des...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk

$19,800

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Mounted Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th Century Louis XV st. Napoleon III period ebony, brass inlaid and ormolu mounted Boulle desk. The two drawer desk is raised by cabriole legs elegantly decorated...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk
A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

$47,500

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Knee-Hole Secretaire with a Pull-Drawer Desk and Three Upper-Drawers with Two-Side Door Compartments, the...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk
19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk

19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk

$3,975

19th Century French Walnut Inlaid Desk

Located in High Point, NC

19th century inlaid walnut writing table/desk from France. The top is made from two gorgeous walnut boards, surrounded in walnut banding and having a beveled edge. The top follows...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s
Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s

$13,149

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s A desk made entirely of wood with a dark ebonized finish, enhanced by refined inlaid decorations in lighter shades along the top and dra...

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Antique 1850s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period
19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

$3,404Sale Price|32% Off

19th Century French Marble-Top Secretaire in Blackened Wood Napoleon III Period

Located in Sofia, BG

Lady's secretaire of blackened wood and nets decorated with rosettes and scrolls in gilded brass. It opens on the front with a drawer and a flap discovering niches and small drawers ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.
Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.

$2,113

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Desk Table, Early 20th Century, One Drawer Desk/table from the early 20th century, featuring one apron drawer. Height: 76 cm, Width: 100 cm, Depth: 51 cm. Please contact us before ...

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

$347,200

Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk

By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century
Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century

$763

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III, Italy, Mid-19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Opening Side Table, France Napoleon III. Brass decorations. Opened dimensions: H77xL113xP56 cm. Signs of age, otherwise good condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus

$16,500

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Bureau Plat Attributed To Wassmus

Located in Essex, MA

The identical desk and possibly the same one pictured in Les Ebenistes Du XIX Siecle by Denise Ledoux-Lebard. Page 621. Provenance Sothebys London November 27th 1964. A fine desk new...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860
Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860

Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860

$3,328Sale Price|55% Off

Ebonized Fruitwood Center Table, Napoleon III Style, France, c. 1860

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An imposing Napoleon III center table (or 'Table de Milieu') in ebonized fruit wood, rectangular in shape, with rounded sides. Its ornate top, which is bordered all around with a gi...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

$75,322

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk

Located in London, GB

Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk, French, c. 1860s Dimensions: Height 77cm, width 134cm, depth 78cm This Napoleon III period desk feature...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Stone, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

$6,800

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Dallas, TX

a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium) of fruitwood and kingwood, with an embossed gilt green leather slant-front writin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu, Bronze

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato
Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato

$5,283

Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) Bonheur de Jour in Marqueterie Stampigliato

By Paul Sormani

Located in Pistoia, IT

Uno scrittoio di superba fattura proveniente dai rinomati laboratori parigini di Paul Sormani. Realizzato con legni esotici locali e d'importazione, presenta intricati intarsi geome...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860
Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

$6,300

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique French Boulle Centre Table Bureau Plat C.1860

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK
MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

$7,138

MID-19th CENTURY NAPOLEON III VENEERED WRITING DESK

Located in Firenze, FI

A beautiful and elegant centerpiece writing desk, featuring high-quality venereed walnut and brown walnut, and embellished with lost-wax bronze decorations.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890
Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

$3,766

Napoleon III Bureau Plat Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A Napoleon III mahogany bureau plat desk on cabriole legs Circa 1890 The desk has been finished with ormolu mounts and the legs with winged lions At each end is an intricate laurel r...

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Antique 1890s Napoleon III Desks

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Mahogany

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860
Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

$20,364

Large Antique Napoleon III Writing Desk, Ebonized Wood & Brass, France, 1860

Located in London, Park Royal

A refined French Napoléon III writing desk, crafted in ebonized wood and detailed with fine brass inlay, dating to circa 1860.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,372Sale Price|30% Off

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU
Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

$4,402Sale Price|25% Off

Inkwell in red marble with "Allegory of writing" in gilt bronze, signed H.CHAPU

By Henri Chapu

Located in Paris, FR

Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is composed of a penholder hollowed out o...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III
French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

$2,533

French Bureau Plat Desk Antique Parquetry Writing Table Napoleon III

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French bureau plat in the Napoleon III manner Features intricate parquetry inlay designs Gilt fixtures are original including the female maiden mas...

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Antique Early 1900s Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

$1,295 / set

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III French Leather-Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk Writing Set, France, Circa 1870 An exquisite antique leather-cased three-piece sterling and agate writing set, a fi...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Mid 20th Century Maison Jansen Ebonized French Writing Desk With Mirror
Mid 20th Century Maison Jansen Ebonized French Writing Desk With Mirror

Mid 20th Century Maison Jansen Ebonized French Writing Desk With Mirror

$3,200

Mid 20th Century Maison Jansen Ebonized French Writing Desk With Mirror

Located in Elkton, MD

Maison Jansen ebonized writing desk of French origin from the mid-20th century. The composition features a central mirror above the writing surface framed by symmetrical drawer eleme...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Napoleon III Vanities

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century
Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century

Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century

$3,991

Napoleon III Black Secretaire from the late 19th Century

Located in IT

A restored Napoleon III writing desk from the late 19th century with an ebonized wood finish.

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Recent Sales

Napoleon III Lady's Writing Desk
Napoleon III Lady's Writing Desk

Napoleon III Lady's Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 48.5 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

Napoleon III Lady's Writing Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

Well proportioned boudoir writing desk with flip out, brown leather writing surface. The upper shelf is at 44 inches from the floor. The lower shelf is at 34 inches from the floor. B...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire
Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire

Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

Napoleon III Writing Desk 'Scrivania' Inlaid Escritoire

Located in Liverpool, GB

Secretaries with a folding writing table from the Napoleon III era are a rarity on the market.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Napoleon III Writing Desk in Rosewood, France, 1880
Napoleon III Writing Desk in Rosewood, France, 1880

Napoleon III Writing Desk in Rosewood, France, 1880

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in

Napoleon III Writing Desk in Rosewood, France, 1880

Located in Bari, IT

Napoleon III desk in rosewood of French origin 1880 circa. The desk is equipped with a single central drawer. It is in good condition and there are all the bronzes of both the frame ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Napoleon III French Palisander, Rosewood and Walnut Writing Desk
19th Century Napoleon III French Palisander, Rosewood and Walnut Writing Desk

19th Century Napoleon III French Palisander, Rosewood and Walnut Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 52.37 in D 29.14 in

19th Century Napoleon III French Palisander, Rosewood and Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Firenze, Tuscany

An elegant French writing desk from Napoleon III era. Stunning quality piece in palisander, rosewood and walnut wood.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood, Walnut

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk
Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 33.5 in

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An outstanding exhibition quality freestanding Napoleon III Louis XV style serpentine shaped boulle engraved brass and red tortoiseshell writing table or centre table with blue and g...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style
French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in

French 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Bureau Plat in Napoleon III Style

By Napoléon III

Located in Vilnius, LT

Very rare 19th century French desk in ebony with bronze. French Napoleon III bureau plat - desk. It is ebonized with lacquered wood, with bronze mounts. The top is inset with black J...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table

Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40.5 in D 25 in

Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Elegant Napoleon III Boulle Work Writing Table (petit bureau plat) with red-stained tortoise shell and brass marquetry and gilt bronze mounts featuring espagnolettes. France, circa 1...

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Napoleon III Papier Mâché Desk
19th Century Napoleon III Papier Mâché Desk

19th Century Napoleon III Papier Mâché Desk

Unavailable

H 38 in W 24 in D 24 in

19th Century Napoleon III Papier Mâché Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

This is an original Napoleon III piece dated anywhere between 1850-1870. The floral decor is hand-painted with gold stamping and embellished with mother-of-pearl inserts, very high q...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Ernesto Petralli and Fratello Writing Desk-Bookcase, XIXth
Ernesto Petralli and Fratello Writing Desk-Bookcase, XIXth

Ernesto Petralli and Fratello Writing Desk-Bookcase, XIXth

Unavailable

H 57.88 in W 69.3 in D 22.45 in

Ernesto Petralli and Fratello Writing Desk-Bookcase, XIXth

By Ernesto Petralli & Fratello

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Ernesto Petrallia and Fratello (1839 - fl.1853-1897) Writing desk-bookcase Stamped FRAT PETRALLI FIRENZE  Carved walnut and oak Late 19th century Measures: H. 147 – L. 176 – D. ...

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Antique 1890s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

A Napoleon III Lacquer and Bamboo Writing Table
A Napoleon III Lacquer and Bamboo Writing Table

A Napoleon III Lacquer and Bamboo Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 29 in D 19 in

A Napoleon III Lacquer and Bamboo Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top with an inset red leather writing surface within black lacquer borders, above three short drawers, raised on bamboo legs joined by a fretwork stretcher.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century Ebonized Napoleon III Desk
19th Century Ebonized Napoleon III Desk

19th Century Ebonized Napoleon III Desk

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 59 in D 29.5 in

19th Century Ebonized Napoleon III Desk

Located in New York, NY

19th century ebonized Napoleon III desk, polished top, pedestal base containing five drawers on either side.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay
French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Napoleon III desk with bronze applications and gold leaf gilding. Inlay in engraved brass and natural tortoise. The gendarme hat top shows ornamental motifs in floral taste. Two draw...

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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Late 19th Century French Wood Desk In Ebony and Rose Napoleon III
Late 19th Century French Wood Desk In Ebony and Rose Napoleon III

Late 19th Century French Wood Desk In Ebony and Rose Napoleon III

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 58.27 in D 30.71 in

Late 19th Century French Wood Desk In Ebony and Rose Napoleon III

Located in Paris, FR

Wood Desk In Ebony And Rose Napoleon III With Gilded Bronzes perfectly restored

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870
Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 43 in W 39 in D 19.5 in

Antique French Napoleon III Marble Pine Washstand, circa 1870

Located in Houston, TX

A Classic antique French Napoleon III period marble pine washstand having two drawers and a lower shelf. We are impressed by the heavy and substantial marble top hand assembled from ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III
Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

Unavailable

H 30.12 in W 44.49 in D 25.6 in

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III

Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR

Table en bois laqué noir à décor central marqueté de laiton, Napoléon III elle ouvre à un tiroir en façade (serrure mais absence de la clé) Repose sur quatre pieds fuselés et cannelé...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods
Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods

Unavailable

H 80 in W 127 in D 75 in

Important Rectangular Desk Table, Finely Inlaid in Various Woods

Located in Alba, IT

Important rectangular desk table, finely inlaid in various woods. The table top is made up of several vases with flowers that alternate with floral elements, animals, butterflies an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood French Bureau de Dame
19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood French Bureau de Dame

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood French Bureau de Dame

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 28.35 in

19th Century Napoleon III Rosewood French Bureau de Dame

Located in Tricase, Italia

France, 19th century. Small and elegant Bureau de Dame in rosewood and kingwood with gilded bronze decorations. Louis XV style. Restored and in good conditions.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Louis XV Bureau
19th Century Louis XV Bureau

19th Century Louis XV Bureau

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 33.86 in

19th Century Louis XV Bureau

Located in London, GB

Napoleon III Bureau depicting scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers throughout. Inlaid in King and Tulipwood. Brass sabots and espagnolettes.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century
Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 44.49 in D 21.66 in

Mahogany Centrepiece Desk with Drawers France 19th Century

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful mahogany feather wall desk from the second half of the 1800s from France, drawer interiors made of oak. The desk is completely original is in good condition, The desk ha...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855
French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855

French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in

French Napoleon II mahogany and gilt bronze center desk circa 1855

Located in Milano, IT

French center desk with solid mahogany veneer frame decorated with mercury-gilt bronzes such as sphinx heads, lion paws and friezes. Top covered in leather. Two drawers. Napoleon III...

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C
French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 10.63 in

French Walnut Burr Campaign Writing Slope Brass Inlay 19th C

By Napoléon III

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An exceptionally fine quality example of an early 19th century burr wood campaign writing slope, in beautifully grained burl, with polished brass inlaid, of French origin. Opening to...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table
Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 57 in D 45 in

Antique French Napoleon III Partners Desk Mahogany Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous antique French Napoleon III desk in mahogany with brass channelling and fixtures Great looking piece with lots of writing surface, great for a home office set up Top has a...

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Antique 1890s Napoleon III Desks

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze
19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in

19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Ancient and elegant small French writing desk from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, made of precious exotic wood with applications in gilded and finely chiselled bronze.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in

19th Century Napoleon III Writing Desk Inlaid with Fruit Wood, Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Elegant desk in walnut wood, finely inlaid with a floral motif with fruit wood. Important applications in gilded bronze adorn the desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze
Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

Unavailable

H 8 in W 10 in D 13 in

Napoleon III Inkwell Writing Case Rosewood Porcelain And Gilt Bronze

Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR

Large writing case with compartments, forming an inkwell and pen holder, from the Napoleon III period, in rosewood marquetry and interiors of the compartments in speckled maple, with...

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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl
19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl

19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 25.2 in D 14.38 in

19th napoleon III french secretaire writing desk cabinet rosewood thujaburl

Located in Lyon, RH-Alps

19th century secretaire origine : france wood : rosewood and thujaburl interior : lemon tree cherry and rosewood four drawers and one flap white marble top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk
Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

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H 28.63 in W 51.13 in D 31.88 in

Napoleon III Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Napoleon III period writing desk in ebonized mahogany with intricate brass inlay on top and trim, single dovetailed drawer.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Desk
19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Desk

19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 59 in D 31 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century French Napoleon III writing table or desk crafted of fine plum mahogany and having a tooled leather top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon Style Writing Desk and Chair
Napoleon Style Writing Desk and Chair

Napoleon Style Writing Desk and Chair

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H 28.5 in W 46.5 in D 24.5 in

Napoleon Style Writing Desk and Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

French Napoleon style writing desk with matching chair, late 19th to early 20th century, the desk with bronze gallery and bronze beaded detail, red worn leather writing surface, rose...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Writing Desk, Napoleon III
19th Century Writing Desk, Napoleon III

19th Century Writing Desk, Napoleon III

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H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 25.99 in

19th Century Writing Desk, Napoleon III

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Great French writing desk from the late 19th century. Furniture from period of Napoleon III made by burl walnut with rich inlay on maple top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Napoleon Style Mahogany Writing Desk
French Napoleon Style Mahogany Writing Desk

French Napoleon Style Mahogany Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 45 in D 28.5 in

French Napoleon Style Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful French Napoleon Style mahogany bureauplat, early 1900s, beautiful marquetry top with ormolu bronze banding, over a narrow scalloped frieze fitted with a single drawer, rais...

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Big Napoleon 3 Desk Writing Table, France
Impressive Big Napoleon 3 Desk Writing Table, France

Impressive Big Napoleon 3 Desk Writing Table, France

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H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 31.89 in

Impressive Big Napoleon 3 Desk Writing Table, France

Located in Paris, FR

Impressive French big size 3 decorated facades table desk Napoleon III style with a rich ornamentation in gilt bronze with lion heads . With 4 drawers ( 1 is a double one )dont un...

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Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Writing Table, Lady's and Worker's Desk, Napoleon III Period
Writing Table, Lady's and Worker's Desk, Napoleon III Period

Writing Table, Lady's and Worker's Desk, Napoleon III Period

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H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in

Writing Table, Lady's and Worker's Desk, Napoleon III Period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Writing table,lady's and worker's desk, Napoleon III period, blackened pearwood, brass inlay, 19th century.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk
French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk

French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 52 in D 30.5 in

French Antique Napoleon III Period Writing Desk

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning French antique Napoleon III period writing desk in hand carved and ebonized mahogany, original French polish, ormolu elements, intricate Boulle style brass marquetry on top.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870
19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870

19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870

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H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in

19th Century Wood French Napoleon III Writing Desk, 1870

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French writing desk from the Napoleon III era. Furniture of exceptional size and quality in woods of rosewood, walnut, palisander, mahogany, boxwood and fruitwood.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table
Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table

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H 30 in W 64 in D 31.5 in

Napoleon II Partners Desk French Writing Table

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French partners desk in the Napoleon II manner Hand crafted from kingwood with original ormolu fixtures Classical columns either side of the knee hole opening in an acanthus...

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Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

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H 29.14 in W 78.75 in L 29.14 in

Double Sided Desk Writing Table, Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III big desk table with a double sided pull tabs and double Face in Boulle Style. France 19th century. Flat desk with double sided pull tabs, making it much bigger...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France

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H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 11.03 in

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Travel Writing Desk, France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely elegant big size elegant travel writing desk in Boulle style decorated with brass and tortoise shell Marquette monogrammed FCP. There are two opening parts. The inside pa...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Writing Desk / Side table
19thc French Napoleon III Writing Desk / Side table

19thc French Napoleon III Writing Desk / Side table

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H 30 in W 39 in D 27 in

19thc French Napoleon III Writing Desk / Side table

Located in New York, NY

Marble top / ebony base / turned legs with finial center / two drawers / ideal for small writing desk or side table

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1930
20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1930

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1930

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H 31.11 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

20th Century Inlaid Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1930

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French writing desk from the first half of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Napoleon Italian Rosewood 5 Drawers Writing Desk Bureau Plat
Louis XVI Napoleon Italian Rosewood 5 Drawers Writing Desk Bureau Plat

Louis XVI Napoleon Italian Rosewood 5 Drawers Writing Desk Bureau Plat

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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in

Louis XVI Napoleon Italian Rosewood 5 Drawers Writing Desk Bureau Plat

Located in Carimate, Como

A very good quality Italian 20th century Napoleon 3 / Louis XVI style rosewood bureau plat writing desk with 5 drawers with beautiful gilt bronze handles, an inset green leather top ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Burl Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1960
20th Century Burl Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1960

20th Century Burl Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1960

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H 41.74 in W 52.37 in D 29.93 in

20th Century Burl Wood French Napoleon III Style Writing Desk, 1960

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Elegant French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century
Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

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H 29.53 in W 28.35 in

Napoleon III Desk Writing Table in Queen's Boulle Marquetry, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III beautiful desk writing table in boulle marquetry in Queen style.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

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H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 29.93 in

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Boulle style large desk with 2 sliding side shelves and very rich ornamentation of gilt bronzes with offcuts, spandrels. Hercules masks on the sides and ingot m...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century
Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

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H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 29.53 in

Black Desk Writing Table, Boulle Style Napoleon III, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Boulle style large blackned desk table with 2 openning sliding side shelves in solid heavy oak and ebony venered. Very rich ornamentation of gilt bronzes with o...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk
Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk

Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk

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H 29.38 in W 41.75 in D 28 in

Petite circa 1880 French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Two-Drawer Writing Desk

Located in Highwood, IL

Striking original Antique French Napoleon III Bureau Plat, Writing Table or Ladies Desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Napoleon III Desk Secretary Writing Table and Its Armchair France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Desk Secretary Writing Table and Its Armchair France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Desk Secretary Writing Table and Its Armchair France, 19th Century

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H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in

Napoleon III Desk Secretary Writing Table and Its Armchair France, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous Napoleon III desk secretary writing table with 5 drawers with beautiful ornamentation of gilt bronze, and its matching armchair.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

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H 30.71 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III Violin table can be used as a writing desk or a dining table, made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell patterned interlacing, scrolls and...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk or Writing Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk or Writing Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk or Writing Table

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H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 26.38 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Inlay Wood Golden Bronzes Desk or Writing Table

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Elegant writing desk Napoleon III circa 1870s with refined inlays of floral taste.

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Antique 1870s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Napoleon III Desk
Napoleon III Desk

Napoleon III Desk

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H 30 in W 39 in D 22 in

Napoleon III Desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

A handsom Napoleon III desk with large drawer. Perfect as a night table, side table or vanity.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Napoleon the III Writing Table
19th Century French Napoleon the III Writing Table

19th Century French Napoleon the III Writing Table

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H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in

19th Century French Napoleon the III Writing Table

Located in New York, NY

The Napoleon the III writing table consists of brass inlaid and drawer in apron.The serpentine top having brass molded edges above a shaped apron. The undulated legs with brass tri...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table
Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table

Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table

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H 28 in W 45 in D 22 in

Antique Napoleon III Style Burl Walnut Writing Table

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Napoleon III style burl walnut writing table with gilt bronze mounts and a tooled leather top, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s European Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Writing Desk
19th Century French Writing Desk

19th Century French Writing Desk

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H 29.25 in W 41.75 in D 24 in

19th Century French Writing Desk

Located in High Point, NC

19th century French writing desk with a beveled and gadrooned edge around the top, following down to are joined by matching stretchers, finished with a decorative hand-turned finial....

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.
Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.

Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.

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H 92.13 in W 47.64 in D 26.78 in

Napoleon III Period Desk, 19th century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III period desk, 19th century. Desk, 19th century display case, Napoleon III period, circa 1880, missing shelf boards. Dimensions: h: 234cm, w: 121cm, d: 68cm

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Black Napoleon III Desk, 19th Century
Black Napoleon III Desk, 19th Century

Black Napoleon III Desk, 19th Century

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H 30 in W 51 in D 24 in

Black Napoleon III Desk, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Straight lines define this elegant desk in black and gold with a red leather top. Added enhancements are the pull-out leather topped platforms on either side.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

19c Napoleon III Bureau Plat/Desk
19c Napoleon III Bureau Plat/Desk

19c Napoleon III Bureau Plat/Desk

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H 31.5 in W 51.5 in D 30.5 in

19c Napoleon III Bureau Plat/Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

Prepare to be overwhelmed by this beautiful Napoleon III desk. Ebonized wood embellished with bronze ormolu in abundance and a burgundy red leather top. Everything about this piece i...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk
19th Century French Oak Writing Desk

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk

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H 29.75 in W 49.88 in D 21.75 in

19th Century French Oak Writing Desk

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century French writing desk made from oak. It contains a single drawer in the front which has a lovely hand carved decorated drawer front. The piece is supported on hand turne...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"
French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"

French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"

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H 32.5 in W 73 in D 40 in

French Louis XV Style Figural Maple Burl Writing Desk Napoleon Bureau Plat 72"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental Louis XV / Napoleon III style office desk. A serpentine form made from birdseye maple with three large dovetailed drawers in the frieze and long tapered cabriole legs. Fea...

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Vintage 1980s Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk

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H 29 in W 51 in L 29 in

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French mahogany Napoleon III desk or ‘bureau plat’ with brass details and trim to the panels and four drawers, a green gilt-tooled leather top and raised on tapering turned fluted ...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

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H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 27.17 in

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Desk, 19th Century

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French ‘Boulle’ freestanding desk of the 19th century. The desk is beautifully inlaid in cut brass on tortoiseshell with floral motifs. The...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Tortoise Shell

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Located in Hopewell, NJ

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$4,495

H 30 in W 75 in D 36 in

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$11,500

H 32 in W 56.5 in D 31 in

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By Jacques Dubois

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$16,500

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Located in Essex, MA

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Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, After Charles Cressent

$2,800

H 31.5 in W 60 in D 32 in

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, After Charles Cressent

By Charles Cressent

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$616,272

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Napoleon Writing Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of napoleon writing desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct napoleon writing desks — often made from wood, metal and bronze — can elevate any home. Napoleon writing desks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Napoleon writing desks bearing Louis XV or Empire hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made napoleon writing desks over the years, but those made by Alexandre Chevrié, Paris, André-Charles Boulle and Charles-Guillaume Diehl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Napoleon Writing Desks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,400, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $225,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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