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Style: Charles X
Thuya Burl Bureau Plat, Italy, circa 1900
Thuya Burl Bureau Plat, Italy, circa 1900

Thuya Burl Bureau Plat, Italy, circa 1900

Located in Greding, DE

Bureau plat veneered in thuya burl, raised on eight tapered square legs with brass sabots and fitted with five drawers. The writing surface is covered in cognac-colored leather and f...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk
19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk

19th Century Italian Charles X Walnut Antique Desk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this elegant antique Italian desk dating back to the first half of the 19th century, during the Charles X era. This exquisite desk, whose features suggest it was crafted i...

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1820s Italian Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Charles X Style Desk, France, 20th Century
Charles X Style Desk, France, 20th Century

Charles X Style Desk, France, 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Desk in the Charles X style with pull-out side writing surfaces and a black leather writing top. Fully extended: 77.6 inches The grey painted finish in a Provençal style has been new...

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20th Century French Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black English Desk, 19th Century
Black English Desk, 19th Century

Black English Desk, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Rectangular desk with a black finish and an inset leather writing surface. The front features a total of nine drawers fitted with brass handles. The desk stands on two solid pedestal...

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19th Century English Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Charles X-style Bureau Plat, France, 19th Century
Charles X-style Bureau Plat, France, 19th Century

Charles X-style Bureau Plat, France, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large desk veneered in walnut and burl wood, raised on four tapered legs with brass bases and capitals, connected by an elongated X-shaped stretcher. The desk offers ample storage w...

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19th Century French Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze
Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze

Rare Charles X Office Partners Desk Center Table Console Wood Onyx Stone Bronze

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Charles X Office partners desk center table console wood onyx stone bronze. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as veneer or as small turning. Amboyna burl was and still is among the world's rarest and most expensive & Exquisite holding the distinction of being the original wood used on Rolls Royce dashboards. An important and rare 19th century Period King Charles X Large desk with a Pull out Single wide drawer Mirrored in the manner of partners Desk , Enclosing fitted Eight Columns with incredible Bronze dore work magnificent ormolu capitol of scrolls, foliate. Outstanding light in color and fine in texture Carved Wood. All original hardware and plaques. Mounted on Geometric lower base arched on both sides that allows this magnificent piece to be used as a center table and as a console at the same time, elevating the entirety of this art work of this rare Desk to a category of its own finely chased laurel leaf wreath. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine it in person. we have seen our fair share of incredible furniture of the 15th to 19th Century periods. this table Desk is incredibly well preserved for its age and use . the fitting work and the design i have rarely encountered any at that level of sophistication and craftsmanship. The result that could only be achieved by big Masters comparable to what was done for the Grande Commande. This type of furniture at that level are mostly kept with the old families, rarely to see them on the market. I have some other high end chateau inventory and rare pieces of the periods as well. Antique Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Amboyna wood The name derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia that was a Dutch Colony, where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported and it used to take many years before the special material gets to Europe in order to make the very high end and refined furniture. As seen in the closeup pictures the signs of the centuries are apparent but minor considering such a large piece of furniture, such as cracks chips losses corner large stone top etc. But overall outstanding condition. You are welcome to send your expert to examine in person. The unique period of early 1800’s of King Charles X is easily recognized by its fine marquetry of light lemon wood The decoration forms motifs of very fine foliage, windings, nets of fretwork frames, rosettes and stylized palmettes. Goddesses putties and multiple tableaux all around this desk table. Topped with an even more beautiful Carved Stone ONYX Translucent light honey Gold and Green hue. During King Charles X Light colored woods, yellow or bleached, such as lemon tree, maple, sycamore, orange tree, plane wood...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Bronze

French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk
French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk

French 19th Century Charles X Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Charles X period Rosewood and brass inlaid desk. The unique and most decorative desk is raised by eight lovely topie shaped feet below beautiful square...

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19th Century French Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE
EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE

EARLY 19th CENTURY CHARLES X WALNUT WRITING TABLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant carved and ebonized walnut writing table, with a smooth top and two drawers onthe front under the top, convenient for storing items. The ebonized walnut legs consist of two f...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood

French Charles X Writing Desk
French Charles X Writing Desk

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 classic design of English Davenport desks to new heights. The table is exquisitely crafted of the finest Ceylon ebony...

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19th Century French Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Charles X Davenport Table Desk with Inlay
19th Century French Charles X Davenport Table Desk with Inlay

19th Century French Charles X Davenport Table Desk with Inlay

Located in Queens, NY

French Charles X bird’s-eye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top and drop sides supported on 4 tapered fluted legs with a sing...

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19th Century French Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

French Charles X Davenport Table, Birdseye Maple, Circa 1824-1830
French Charles X Davenport Table, Birdseye Maple, Circa 1824-1830

French Charles X Davenport Table, Birdseye Maple, Circa 1824-1830

Located in Queens, NY

French Charles X birdseye maple davenport table desk with amaranth marquetry inlaid top & drop sides supported on 4 tapered fluted legs with a single d...

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19th Century French Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Charles X desk in mahogany feather with two drawers, mid-19th century
Charles X desk in mahogany feather with two drawers, mid-19th century

Charles X desk in mahogany feather with two drawers, mid-19th century

Located in Catania, IT

Charles X mid-1800s mahogany feather banded writing desk with inlays and two drawers and with arched legs joined by crossbar with 4 wheels. The desk measures: Length when closed c...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Charles X Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Charles X desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Charles X desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, maple and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Charles X desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,000 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $12,000.