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Style: American Colonial
Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage kneehole library / vanity / writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring traditional styling with upper gallery encasing two cubbies or ink compartments over multiple drawers an...
Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk
Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk

Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk

Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers features solid maple construction with original finish, brass accented hardware, three dovetailed drawers and one drop front writing desk with interior ...
Category

1960s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk

Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with an eye and love for antiques and an interest in possible provenance, this extraordinary Kentucky-made women's writing desk should peak your interest. It is said that t...
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Late 18th Century American Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk

American Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American writing desk designed to inspire creativity with a chair area measuring at 24 inches in width, 19 inches in depth, and 24 inches in height. The desk offers ample clearanc...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

American Desk
American Desk

American Desk

American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Southern Mahogany plantation desk with a molded edge hinged top, upper case with a fall front revealing a leather writing surface with a f...
Category

1810s American Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Poplar, Pine

American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810

American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810

Orfeo's Desk, the Senses and the Elements
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Orfeo's desk, the senses and the elements Mexican School of Villa Alta of San Ildelfonso, Oaxaca Technique sumac paste, lignaloe, granadillo, lemon wood and...
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17th Century Mexican Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

Orfeo's Desk, the Senses and the Elements
Orfeo's Desk, the Senses and the Elements

Orfeo's Desk, the Senses and the Elements

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style kneehole desk or vanity, circa 1960s. Made of oak featuring turned and ribbed accents with scrolled backsplash and six drawer...
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1960s Vintage American Colonial Desks

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Oak

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

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Located in South Bend, IN
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Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940
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Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940
Baker School Colonial Flame Mahogany Breakfront Secretary Cabinet, circa 1940

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