What is a burl wood table?

A burl wood table is a piece of furniture crafted out of wood burls, growths on trees that have unique grain patterns. Because of the character of the wood, no two are ever completely identical. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of burl wood tables.

Burl Wood Library Table

United Furniture Desk

Neoclassical Library

Regency Baker Tables

Neoclassical Style Desk

1980 Furniture Wood

Empire Library

Regency Furniture Company

Baker Empire

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

$27,329Sale Price|20% Off

Very Rare Gillow Breakfront Library Desk Brass Gallery Burr Amboyna Wood

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow Library breakfront desk with brass gallery in Burr Amboyna timber, circa 1852-1857 An exceptionally ...

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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl, Mahogany

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Dessin Fournir Louis Philippe Style Burl Wood Library Table or Writing Desk

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H 31 in W 60 in D 36 in

Dessin Fournir Louis Philippe Style Burl Wood Library Table or Writing Desk

By Dessin Fournir

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Louis Philippe style burl wood library table or writing desk by Dessin Fournir.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Dessin Fournir Louis Philippe Style Burl Wood Library Table or Writing Desk

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H 30.75 in W 60 in D 36 in

Dessin Fournir Louis Philippe Style Burl Wood Library Table or Writing Desk

By Dessin Fournir

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Louis Philippe style burled olivewood library table or writing desk by Dessin Fournir. The table features gorgeous book-matched olive wood grain and a single dovetaile...

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Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

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H 32.25 in W 45.5 in D 19 in

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fully restored Mahogany & Burl-wood library table with a single generously sized drawer, classic design elements in the column corners with drop finials supported on vase turned & sp...

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Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique French Burl, Rosewood Satinwood Inlaid, & Ebonized Library Table, C1880

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H 27.75 in W 33 in D 59.5 in

Antique French Burl, Rosewood Satinwood Inlaid, & Ebonized Library Table, C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French library table offers carved and ebonized construction with shaped top with heavily striated burl top with satinwood floral marquetry bordering, shaped skirt with ro...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Burl, Wood, Rosewood

Baker Furniture Burl Wood Regency Style Writing Desk or Library Table

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H 29.75 in W 47.75 in D 26 in

Baker Furniture Burl Wood Regency Style Writing Desk or Library Table

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

Offering a beautiful burl wood Regency style desk by Baker Furniture. The desk features bookmatched veneer on the top exemplifying elegance and class in this desk. Two large drawers ...

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Vintage 1980s Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desks or Library Tables, Refinished

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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 26 in

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desks or Library Tables, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Regency or Neoclassical style writing desks or library tables By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Eac...

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Vintage 1980s American Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk or Library Table, Refinished

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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 26 in

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk or Library Table, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Regency or Neoclassical style writing desk or library table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48"...

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Vintage 1980s American Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk or Library Table, Refinished

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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 26 in

Baker Furniture Regency Burl Wood Writing Desk or Library Table, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Regency or Neoclassical style writing desk or library table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 48"...

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Vintage 1980s American Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

Pair of English George III Style Burl Wood Library or Center Tables

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H 28 in W 36 in D 36 in

Pair of English George III Style Burl Wood Library or Center Tables

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The round tables could serve as center tables, dining tables, or library tables with a 28 inch height.

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20th Century American George III Center Tables

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Burl

Baker Furniture Mahogany and Burl Wood Executive Desk, Newly Restored

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H 30 in W 74 in D 36 in

Baker Furniture Mahogany and Burl Wood Executive Desk, Newly Restored

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding mahogany and burl wood executive desk or library table by Baker Furniture.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk

$5,465Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.15 in W 53.94 in D 31.5 in

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Hampton & Son’s Pall Mall Victorian, circa 1870 twin pedestal partner writing desk A very good looking well-made mahogany desk wi...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

$3,895

H 42 in W 48 in D 26 in

Gorgeous Antique English Inlaid Walnut Carlton House Desk Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This stunning antique English Carlton House desk, circa 1900, is a superb example of Edwardian-era craftsmanship and timeless design. Fashioned from fine walnut, the desk is richly d...

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

$5,397

H 42.13 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

An antique solid mahogany Davenport desk, dating to circa 1820–1835, spanning the late Regency and early William IV periods, by Gillows of Lancaster, stamped “Gillows • Lancaster” to...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

$2,630

H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Davenport Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous antique Davenport desk which is crafted from beautiful burr walnut, circa 1870 in date. The desk has a rear stationery compartment which encloses a divided interi...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Estate Manager's Kneehole Desk, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Victorian

$6,141Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 24.61 in

Antique Estate Manager's Kneehole Desk, Scottish, Oak, Country House, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique estate manager's kneehole desk. A Scottish, golden oak and leather office desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Excellent late-19th century exampl...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

$35,000

H 40 in W 56 in D 28 in

George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk, attributed to Gillow of Lancaster.C.1790

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional Late 18th century Mahogany Carlton House desk attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, the curved superstructure with pierced brass gallery, fitted with two banks of three ...

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Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Beautiful English Desk, Light Mahogany , Early 20th Century

$2,995

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in

Beautiful English Desk, Light Mahogany , Early 20th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful English desk, light mahogany 19th century Classic English desk with real leather top. 3 parts - writing surface + 2 drawer containers. Solid wood made of light mahogany ...

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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

$1,895

H 48 in W 50 in D 30 in

Antique T. Wallis And Co. London Mahogany Roll Top Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome and very well made Roll Top desk with dove-tail drawer construction, traditional British form and handsome contrasting woods. Brass plaque in a top drawer. The top cabinet...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

$45,914Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in

Gillows, 19th Century Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 'Gillows' kidney shaped figured Walnut pedestal desk, having inset tooled leather top, eleven graduating mahogany lined drawers with their original brass ring drop han...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

$13,596

H 29.75 in W 59.75 in D 32 in

Pedestal Desk in the Manner of Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

An exceptional mid-19th century pedestal desk in figured mahogany; the front with blind pilasters; mahogany lined drawers hung with fine cast loop handles; the top fitted with slides...

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning 1900s Burr & Burl Walnut Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina

$2,569Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.56 in W 31.7 in D 17.72 in

Stunning 1900s Burr & Burl Walnut Drop Front Bureau Desk Lovely Timber Patina

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Burr & Burl Walnut drop front bureau A good looking and well-made piece, you don't come across many in Burr walnut, it i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian

$10,593Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.3 in W 60.04 in D 24.81 in

Grand Antique Executive Desk, English, Satinwood, 13 Drawer, Office, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a grand antique executive desk. An English, satinwood and mahogany 13 drawer office desk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Exceptional quality and proportio...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique mid 19th century burr walnut pedestal desk

$43,727

H 30 in W 60 in D 42 in

Antique mid 19th century burr walnut pedestal desk

Located in London, GB

A fine quality Mid-19th Century burr walnut Pedestal Desk, having inverted breakfront grey and gilt tooled leathered moulded edge top. The Desk, fitted with unusual “Secure 4 lever” ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows

$112,735

H 29 in W 51.5 in D 28 in

Fine Quality Victorian Kidney-Shaped Desk in Richly Figured Walnut by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine quality Victorian kidney-shaped desk in richly figured burr walnut by Gillows, the leather-inset top, above three drawers in the frieze and four graduated drawers in each pede...

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

$21,863Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.76 in W 44.3 in D 27.17 in

Gillow's of Lancaster Regency Military Campaign Kidney Desk Brass Gallery Rail

By Waring & Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillow's of Lancaster circa 1815 Military Campaign Kidney desk with brass gallery rail and removable barley tw...

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak

$16,397Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.73 in W 53.75 in D 33.27 in

Stamped Gillows Lancaster Double Sided Twin Pedestal Partner Desk Figured Oak

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare Gillows Lancaster twin pedestal double sided partner desk in panelled figured oak An exceptionally rare exa...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Amboyna

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18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras

$2,850Sale Price|25% Off

H 6 in W 4 in D 0.4 in

18th 1st Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish by Juan Altamiras

Located in Miami, FL

18th First Edition of "New Art of Cooking" in Spanish with skin flap. Traditional recipes of Spanish gastronomy

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Books

Materials

Animal Skin, Paper

Set of Six German Black Forest Schnapps Glasses Green with Hunting Scene

$640 / set

H 1.97 in Dm 1.66 in

Set of Six German Black Forest Schnapps Glasses Green with Hunting Scene

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of six Schnapps glasses. Handblown crystal in green. Hand-edged with a decor of deer and leaves decor in the style of black forest. Handmade by Sofina crystal in Bavaria. Comes i...

Category

2010s German Black Forest Glass

Materials

Crystal

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s

$6,850

H 4.5 in W 9.38 in D 3.38 in

Pair of French Art Deco Wrought Iron and Glass Cachepots by Muller Freres, 1930s

By Edgar Brandt, Muller Frères, Louis Majorelle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edgar Brandt or Louis Majorelle with blown ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

$8,500

H 31.75 in W 39 in D 16 in

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Shelves, 19th Century, Carved

$7,200 / set

H 16.5 in W 19 in D 8 in

Pair of Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Shelves, 19th Century, Carved

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Rustic Black Forest (19th Cent) walnut wall shelves with one mountain goat and one pronghorn with leaf carved design

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror with Carved Walnut Design

$12,000

H 56.5 in W 38 in D 2 in

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Wall Mirror with Carved Walnut Design

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut vertical wall mirror with an open pediment top and simulated twig design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century Blue & Brown Floral English Axminster Rug

$320,000

W 158 in L 217 in

Mid-18th Century Blue & Brown Floral English Axminster Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-18th Century Blue & Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in England, circa 1765 Set on an ivory ground, the design features an open tracery pattern of stylized light blue lea...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

$3,500

H 1 in Dm 19.5 in

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.

Category

Antique 1870s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

12 Antique Limoges Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Gilt Trimmed Plates, Buffet/Dessert

$2,080Sale Price / set|42% Off

H 1 in Dm 9.75 in

12 Antique Limoges Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Gilt Trimmed Plates, Buffet/Dessert

By Delinieres & Co. 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

We love the scalloped shape and nice gadroon edging to these handsomely painted set of 12 plates. There is a delightful center gilt medallion and the design features elaborate cartou...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Round 18th Century English Battersea Bilston Pink Enamel Table Snuff Box

$2,500

H 1.75 in Dm 3.25 in

Antique Round 18th Century English Battersea Bilston Pink Enamel Table Snuff Box

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box. A very rare round form! With a pink ground, floral spray decoration, and gilt bronze mount. Measure: Diameter ca. 3 1...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Large Bronze Library Light with Shades

$16,000

H 42 in Dm 44 in

Large Bronze Library Light with Shades

Located in New York, NY

French circa 1950's gilt bronze chandelier with painted tole lamps, 12 lights. Body supported by three rods. Measurements: 44" diameter 42" drop.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings

$16,397 / set

H 1.38 in Dm 9.45 in

Three Meissen Porcelain Plates Showing Old Master Paintings

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Three Meissen porcelain plates showing Old Master paintings German, c. 1880 Height 3.5cm, diameter 24cm Created by the renowned German porcelain manufactory Meissen in the late 19th...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

$Rustic Twig Plant Stand, 19th Century Wood, 67\$

Rustic Twig Plant Stand, 19th Century Wood, 67\

$16,500

H 67 in W 40 in D 21.5 in

Rustic Twig Plant Stand, 19th Century Wood, 67\

Located in Queens, NY

Nineteenth century Rustic Continental natural twig form plant stand supported by three legs and featuring ten planters staggered at different levels around a large, centered shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood, Twig

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy

$11,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 42 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th century Chippendale style mahogany blockfront secretary desk. Item features solid mahogany wood construction, dramatic shapely legs terminating with ball and claw feet on the fr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

$20,224

H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22 in

Georgian Period Mahogany Davenport Desk with Green Leather Writing Surface

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in London, GB

A fine late Georgian Davenport in the manner of Gillow Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod turned feet, the base of square form, having reeded columns to the angles, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Tureen with Cornucopia & Cherub

$1,800

H 9 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Tureen with Cornucopia & Cherub

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique KPM porcelain tureen with flower encrusted handles, Deutsche Blumen floral sprays, and a figural cherub and cornucopia finial. The base bears a blue underglaze fac...

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Burl Wood Library Table For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the burl wood library table you’re looking for. A burl wood library table — often made from wood, burl and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a burl wood library table — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A burl wood library table made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made burl wood library table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Leon Rosen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Burl Wood Library Table?

The average selling price for a burl wood library table at 1stDibs is $6,235, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $63,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Burl Wood Library Table

What is a burl wood table?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
A burl wood table is a piece of furniture crafted out of wood burls, growths on trees that have unique grain patterns. Because of the character of the wood, no two are ever completely identical. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of burl wood tables.

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