Renowned as one of the world’s finest luxury furniture brands, Theodore Alexander designs and produces handcrafted, high-quality pieces that are not only functional but beautiful and original.
Theodore Alexander was founded in 1996 by famed British curator, designer and entrepreneur Paul Maitland-Smith. From an early age, Maitland-Smith was a keen collector of antiques, leading to his work as a London-based antique dealer in the 1950s.
During the 1970s, Maitland-Smith lived in Southeast Asia, where he began his production of Chippendale-style chairs. He later focused on manufacturing reproduction furniture and decorative objects using materials such as porcelain, bronze, brass, leather, lacquer and shagreen. To produce his intricate designs, Maitland-Smith taught local craftspeople a range of techniques, including gilding, marquetry, inlay, reverse-painted glass and lost wax brass casting. In 2019, Maitland-Smith was inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.
Theodore Alexander has an extensive collection of designs reflecting styles spanning from Regency to mid-century modern. Among its most popular pieces are dining room tables, consoles, side tables, end tables, coffee tables and armchairs, each produced with exquisite finishes and details. Theodore Alexander’s Living History collection includes pieces like hardwood cabinets, chests of drawers and a rare authorized copy of a Thomas Chippendale library bookcase from Princess Diana’s childhood home, the Althorp Estate.
Theodore Alexander’s furniture remains highly sought after by interior designers and luxury furniture collectors worldwide. Its pieces have been featured in leading publications, including Architectural Digest and Florida Design magazine.
On 1stDibs, discover vintage and contemporary Theodore Alexander tables, case pieces, storage cabinets, seating and more.
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique French desk crafted in mahogany and tulipwood, featuring a top with three tooled leather panels banded in brass on a case with two pullout leather top trays and tw...
Brass, Ormolu
$7,695 / item
H 30.25 in W 45.75 in D 26 in
19th c French Louis XVI Style Leather top and Bronze Ormolu Desk with Pull Panel
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This magnificent late 19th century French Louis XVI style bureau plat is a superb example of the elegance, refinement, and extraordinary craftsmanship that define the finest French f...
Bronze
$3,800
H 28.25 in W 38.75 in D 21 in
French Antique Embossed Leather Top Desk with Two Drawers and Original Key
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French leather-top Louis XVI walnut writing desk accented with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts. The rectangular green leather inset surface, embossed in gold and framed by del...
Bronze
Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. Louis XVI style leather top desk with three drawers, original brasses and tapered reed legs; by Cassard et Cie , Paris. An early-to-mid 20th-century Parisian furnitu...
Brass
Antique Louis XVI Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 18th century French desk handcrafted in mahogany and featuring a tooled leather top, chevron style inlays all around, five drawers in front and faux drawers on the reverse, ...
Brass
$6,575
H 30.91 in W 37.41 in D 21.66 in
19th Rectangular Bouillotte Louis XVI Desk Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
This important writing table is after Jean-Henri Riesener, perhaps the most important furniture maker working in Paris during the reign of Louis XVI. The desk thus demonstrates a cur...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century French partners desk with a tooled red leather top over a case crafted in mahogany with four drawers on either side decora...
Brass
$7,950
H 29.75 in W 51.25 in D 27.5 in
19th Century Louis XVI–Style Mahogany Double-Sided Desk with Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI–style mahogany flat desk, double-sided and richly detailed in the refined neoclassical manner. The front features four drawers, including a double draw...
Mahogany
$7,950
H 30.7 in W 51.2 in D 27.6 in
Louis XVI-Style Double-Sided Wood and Brass Bureau Plat with Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Louis XVI-style double-sided flat desk crafted in figured wood and accented throughout with refined brass details. The writing surface and two side pull-outs are inset with r...
Wood
$29,995
H 31 in W 77.75 in D 39 in
Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique 19th century French Louis XV bureau plat desk is a magnificent example of fine craftsmanship, luxury materials, and timeless design. Featuring a beautifully tooled black...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Embossed Leather Top Desk By Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 28 1/4 in W: 58 in D: 28 in This elegant Louis XVI style brass mounted writing desk by Baker Furniture is a refined interpretation of classic French neoclassical de...
Brass
French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Leather Top Desk By Gervais Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 in W: 65 in D: 33 in A masterful example of Belle Époque craftsmanship, this late 19th century French Louis XV style bronze ormolu mounted leather top desk/burea...
Bronze, Ormolu
Baker Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 in W: 54 in D: 25 in Elevate your interior with this exceptional Louis XV style writing desk by Baker Furniture, a piece that seamlessly combines classic French elegance with the renowned craftsmanship of one of America’s most distinguished furniture makers. Finished in a rich black ebonized lacquer, this desk exudes sophistication, while its ornate brass mounts and cabochon-style hardware pay homage to the refined detailing of 18th-century Parisian design. The embossed leather writing surface offers both visual richness and a practical work area, delicately aged to evoke an authentic antique look. Ideal for writing, working, or showcasing décor, the top is not only functional but luxurious in both material and execution. The front of the desk houses three spacious drawers, adorned with Louis XV style hardware and framed by graceful curves and shapely moldings. The reverse side of the desk features faux drawers, allowing the piece to float beautifully in the center of a room. This makes it an ideal choice for those designing a centerpiece home office, library, or formal sitting room. Set on classic cabriole legs, the desk strikes a balance between decorative charm and refined utility. It embodies the hallmarks of French Rococo design, including ornate carving, symmetry, and a sense of lightness that brings elegance to any space. Whether you're a collector of fine reproduction antiques, a fan of luxury vintage furnishings, or someone looking to add a sense of Gilded Age romance to your décor, this Baker Louis XV...
Brass
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 in W: 53 1/4 in D: 25 1/2 in A stunning Louis XV-style black ebonized and brass-mounted three-drawer desk by John Widdicomb, exuding timeless elegance and superio...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted Game Table By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 28 1/2 in W: 35 3/4 in D: 22 in This extraordinary 19th century French Louis XVI style game table represents the pinnacle of Paul Sormani's celebrated craftsmanship...
Berlin Iron, Bronze
Italian Regency Style Embossed Leather Top Desk
By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 1/4 in W: 45 in D: 31 1/2 in This stunning Custom Italian Regency Style desk offers an exceptional blend of timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication, id...
Leather, Wood
