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19th Century American Chippendale Writing Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century American chippendale desk is a true masterpiece that will make a statement in any
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1880s American Chippendale Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique American Colonial style maple writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Maple

Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Poplar

Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Library Writing Table Office Desk Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique American Empire style dressing table, circa 1930s. Originally featured a mirror along
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made
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18th Century Chippendale Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Maple

American Gilded Age Hepplewhite-Style Writing Desk in Satinwood w/ Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
From the American Gilded Age, a lovely writing table in satinwood with ebonized details and
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Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Satinwood

Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Early American Raise Top School Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American raise top school desk with great aged wear. Make a wonderful stand for an entry hallway
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Early American Raise Top School Desk
Early American Raise Top School Desk
H 30 in W 20.25 in D 19.75 in
American Mission Oak Library Writing Table
By The Onondaga Shops
Located in New York, NY
American Mission oak library writing table with rectangular top over 2 frieze drawers and square
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Early 20th Century American Mission Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

American Mission Oak Library Writing Table
American Mission Oak Library Writing Table
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28.25 in
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98
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1860s American American Classical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple

American Mahogany Partner's Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Ball glides make it easy to move desk when needed! American made and ready to serve!
Category

1880s American Empire Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Partner's Desk
American Mahogany Partner's Desk
H 29 in W 58 in D 35.5 in
Antique Victorian, Golden Oak, Pedestal Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1890
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique, Victorian, golden oak, pedestal desk, writing table, Scotland 1890, H057 Scotland 1890
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19th Century North American Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

American Country Pine Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Country (19th Century) stripped pine plank top table desk with 2 drawers and turned legs.
Category

19th Century American Country Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Pine

American Country Pine Table Desk
H 29 in W 59 in D 33 in
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975 Scotland
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19th Century North American Georgian Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Hepplewhite Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Writing Desk
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This American made 1920s era mahogany piece is made in the quality level of New York makers. With
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1920s American Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina
Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

American Victorian Burl Walnut Table Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian burl walnut 2 drawer table desk with stretcher and red felt top.
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Felt, Walnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century country French provincial diminutive writing table or desk carved from walnut
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Walnut

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cuban mahogany slant top desk with turned ball finial gallery, fitted interior drawers
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique American Writing Desk

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
H 44.5 in W 39 in D 27.5 in
American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival (mid-19th Century) oak "Carlton House" desk with super structure
Category

Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk
By The Herts Brothers
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian mahogany slant front desk with gallery and turned legs and spindle design
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Slope Lap Desk circa 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, ca. 1815 Includes a quill by Isaac Parkes
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19th Century English Regency Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Aesthetic Movement Roll Top Desk
By Herter Brothers
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonized roll top lady's desk with gallery top upper section
Category

19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Kidney Writing Table Desk Secret Drawers 19th C
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous quality antique Edwardian kidney shaped mahogany writing table by Maple & Co
Category

1890s English Edwardian Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

R.J. Horner Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement amber stained birdseye maple faux bamboo writing desk having
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Wood, Maple

Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Mahogany & Leather Pedestal “Rent” Writing Desk ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
period writing desk features a wonderful series of alphabetized "rent" compartments in the upper drawer
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19th Century English George III Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of
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Late 18th Century Sheraton Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Queen Anne Writing Desk Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Japanned
Located in Hyattsville, MD
19th Century English Queen Anne Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Desk, No key. Draw is working smoothly
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Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Paint

Antique 19thC English Victorian Hobbs Kneehole Cylinder Roll Writing Bureau Desk
By Hobbs & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Hobbs & Co London kneehole cylider writing desk. Made of oak featuring seven
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19th Century Victorian Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Oak

American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Buffalo, NY
American Aesthetic Oak Partners Desk manner Louis Comfort Tiffany.. Large and handsome antique oak
Category

1920s American Aesthetic Movement Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality
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1880s American Victorian Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic American arts and crafts table with a bold simple form which marked the era and this
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Arts & Crafts American Oak Library Table Desk With Barley Twist Legs
Located in Southampton, NJ
American antique Arts & Crafts solid quarter sawn Oak library table with original finish. Unusual
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1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
legs also appears in Chippendale examples and in American works and, apparently, was a theme inspired
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
H 29.93 in W 37.01 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Boho Hand Turned PostMaster’s Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Perfect as a writing desk, small hotel check in or collectors cabinet. The charm is endless. You can move
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Early 20th Century North American Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28” Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn
Category

Early 1900s American American Empire Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Rosewood

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
H 46.5 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th Century Pine Desk Table with Painted Base
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Pine Desk Table. Unpainted two board top with thin breadboard ends. Base in old
Category

19th Century North American Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802 Scotland 1810 Solid oak
Category

19th Century North American Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Writing Table - Bean Shape - Edwardian Period - Circa: 1890-1900
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful antique writing table in mahogany, in the form of a "bean" or "kidney", in the full
Category

19th Century British Country Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Circa 1780 English George III Patinated Oak Antique Writing Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III PROVINCIAL PATINATED OAK THREE-DRAWER WRITING TABLE England, circa 1780 with scrolled
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18th Century English George III Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Regency Style Writing Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century English mahogany drop-leaf writing table featuring a speckled lacquer
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Kingwood Antique Writing Table a Rognon, France, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XVI KINGWOOD WRITING TABLE A ROGNON Circa 19th century Item # 803NCR07 A very fine
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Brass

Glamorous American Bronze and Glass Banking Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attached light with twin swan-style supports Writing desk: 54.5" H x 86.5" W x 37.5" D; Writing table: 41
Category

Early 19th Century Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. If you are
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1840s French Biedermeier Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
H 48.04 in W 19.69 in D 55.12 in
19th Century Well Figured Tiger Maple Desk With Chair - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
17.25” deep x 32.75” tall Seat height: 16.5” tall Desk measures : 34” tall x 35.5” wide x 16” deep
Category

Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Maple

New York Meeks & Sons Writing Table in Plum Mahogany with Leather, circa 1840
By Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome American Rococo Revival writing table in fine plum mahogany attributable to well
Category

Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Mission Oak Desk Arts and Crafts
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Desk, attributed to Stickley Brothers, unsigned, American, circa 1910s
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1910s American Mission Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated
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1920s French Art Deco Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is
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1920s French Art Deco Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and the exotic wood
Category

Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
H 51.19 in W 29.14 in D 22.05 in
Early American Console Table in Dark Brown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wooden work table with two knobs and drawers in immaculate condition.
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Early American Console Table in Dark Brown
Early American Console Table in Dark Brown
H 20.25 in W 54.25 in D 26.5 in
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
French desk style: Art Deco Year 1920 Finish: polyurethanic lacquer. It is an elegant and
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1920s French Art Deco Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 59.06 in
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk Year 1920 French It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. It has a large work
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1920s French Art Deco Antique American Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920
H 44.49 in W 16.54 in D 29.93 in
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Antique American Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique American writing desk for your home. An antique American writing desk — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 64 variations of the antique or vintage antique American writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an antique American writing desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique American writing desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Industrial and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Ken Petersen, Hastings and Larkin & Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique American writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique American Writing Desk?

Prices for an antique American writing desk start at $350 and top out at $7,850 with the average selling for $1,273.