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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
Category
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
Small School Desk in Oak, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Small school desk in oak 1900 with vintage porcelain inkwell. Dimension height 73 cm for a width of
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19th Century Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
19th Century Oak School Desk or Lectern
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century oak school desk or lectern. Lift top reveals document compartment, over two lower
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinese School Desk
Located in New York, NY
A nicely worn antique Chinese school desk with simple stool and single drawer all in one piece
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mission Arts & Crafts Oak Wood Child’s School Desk Chair Item features cast iron hardware
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
A 19th Century wooden children's school desk
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th Century wooden children's school desk
A wooden children's school desk with an iron base
Category
Late 19th Century Antique School Desk
Materials
Iron
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk.
Design by Daniel van Dorp for
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Faux Leather, Macassar
H 38 in W 82.68 in D 23.23 in
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast
Category
Early 1800s Victorian Antique School Desk
Materials
Iron
H 25.5 in W 36 in D 25 in
Art Deco Haagse School / The Hague School Desk and Bookcase by LOV Oosterbeek
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek, Frits Spanjaard
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and important set from 1920-1925.
Stunning The Hague School desk and matching bookcase
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Glass, Oak
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H 44.5 in W 46.5 in D 13.7 in
1920s Amsterdam School Desk In Oakwood, Macassar Ebony and Leather - Netherlands
Located in Girona, ES
Splendid desk, solid oakwood with Macassar ebony base, original leather on top with Macassar ebony
Category
1920s Dutch Expressionist Antique School Desk
Materials
Macassar, Oak, Leather
H 29.93 in W 62.21 in D 31.5 in
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s Amsterdam School desk in oak designed by Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. An exquisite
Category
1920s Dutch Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood, Oak
Czech Vintage School Desks from D. G. Fischel & Söhne, Set of Two
By D. G. Fischell
Located in Wien, AT
These two similar school benches are from a school in the former Czechoslovakia. The pieces were
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Early 20th Century Czech Jugendstil Antique School Desk
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Corner Desk by Daniel van Dorp for Reens, 1920s
By Gebroeders Reens
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk.
Design by Daniel van Dorp for
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Faux Leather, Macassar
H 38 in W 82.68 in D 23.23 in
Pair of English Regency Period Rosewood Writing Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
pair were most likely formerly used as school desks for privately educated students.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique School Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Industrial 1920s School Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s American pair of industrial cast solid wood school desks with iron base.
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique School Desk
Materials
Iron
Rare 19thc French School Bench Desk For Two
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare 19thc Wooden French School Bench Desk With 2 Slide out compartments. This desk may fit 2
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19th Century French Adirondack Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique desk in
Category
Early 20th Century Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
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 School Desk
Materials
Iron
Antique Horner School Inlaid & Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique secretary in the manner of Horner offers mahogany construction with upper having glass enclosed display in arched form with inlaid satinwood floral elements throughout, ov...
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Late 19th Century American Antique School Desk
Materials
Mahogany
H 73.5 in W 40.25 in D 31 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Classical Antique School Desk
Materials
Poplar
H 32 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts English Liberty & Co. School Oak Post Card Desk c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Arts & Crafts post card desk in the manner of Liberty & Co. offers oak
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
H 39 in W 36.25 in D 21.25 in
School Blackboard, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
Revolving free-standing blackboard for school, in wood and slate (also called Lavagna stone), with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique School Desk
Materials
Stone
French Folding Child's Desk and Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French folding child's school desk and chair made of beechwood. The desktop has dovetailed
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Early 20th Century French Antique School Desk
Materials
Metal
Pair of School Tables, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of softwood desks with H-shaped brace wavy cut out legs. The gray setting is new and
Category
19th Century Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
Large Dutch Art Deco Oak wood executive writing desk 1920/30
By Pander
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice large writing table .Oak wood .Amsterdam school style
Dutch Art Deco 1920/30 Pander
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
School bench and table with cast iron frame 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century.
Recuperated out of
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1880s French Antique School Desk
Materials
Iron
Italian Shelf Depicting the Roman Emperor from the Early 20th Century
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Decorated wood shelf
Date/Period: 20th century
Dimension: 50cm x 45cm 35cm
Materials: Wood
Additional information: Italian shelf depicting the Roman emperor from the early...
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Early 1900s Italian Rococo Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
Aesthetic Movement Moorish Style Inlay Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare late 19th century English aesthetic movement writing table or desk featuring Middle Eastern
Category
19th Century English Moorish Antique School Desk
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Post Box, 19th Century Victorian School House Letter Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian school house letter box, post box.
The post box is a very attractive piece, it has a
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique School Desk
Materials
Pine
19th Century Victorian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing mid-19th Century Victorian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk in good antique condition
Category
17th Century American Agra Antique School Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Generous antique English partner writing desk, Withy Grove Store, Manchester
Located in Harderwijk, NL
fantastic and completely original early 20th century writing desk supplied by Withy Grove Stores in
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Early 20th Century English Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 59.45 in D 47.64 in
Margaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with Celtic interlacing.
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in London, GB
Magaret Gilmour School. An Arts & Crafts brass inkwell with a dome lid and Celtic interlacing
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique School Desk
Materials
Brass
H 7.25 in W 9.49 in D 2.76 in
Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, manufactured by Cantú, 1960
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Cantu
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden desk made by finish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara, made of solid teak wood with drawers and
Category
1660s Italian Modern Antique School Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique French Wooden Children's Writing Tables Desks and Adjustable Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
Two French vintage writing desks or school tables with seats, all attached together, made of
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Early 20th Century French Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 39.38 in
Early 20th Century Silver Wax Seal Stamp by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Brass acid-etched wax seal stamp by Bezalel School, Jerusalem, circa 1920.
Acid-etched on each side
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Early 20th Century Israeli Antique School Desk
Materials
Brass
Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Architects writing table or desk
A very fine, highly collectable and rare piece of English Georgian
Category
1780s English George III Antique School Desk
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.65 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Restauration Period Clock in Gilt Bronze, Romantic School
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb clock in finely chiseled gilt bronze from the restoration period (circa 1830) presenting a scene characteristic of the romantic movement of the time.
Attention to detail an...
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1820s French Romantic Antique School Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Macassar Ebony Art Deco Amsterdamse School Letter Opener, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School letter opener.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Macassar
Early 20th Century Stylish Brass Table Clock in Amsterdamse School Style
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The clear lines and simplicity of this sleek design, together with the craftsmanship by which this clock has been manufactured make this piece stand out.
The oval shaped tumbled foo...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Jugendstil Antique School Desk
Materials
Brass
H 13.39 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique School Desk
Materials
Metal
19th Century tall pine lecture writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall pine lecture writing desk circa 1870.
Unusual standing desk which would have
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique School Desk
Materials
Pine
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
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17th Century Mexican American Colonial Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
Rene Herbst mahogany desk with rectangular top and integrated shelves and bent shelf stretcher base
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Netherlands under the name Haagse School. The Haagse School was inspired by the designs of the
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Brass
H 33.67 in W 55.91 in D 21.66 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
School.
The Haagse School was inspired by the designs of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright as you
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Bureau Writing Table in Wood and Bronze
Located in BILBAO, ES
Castle worthy desk, solid wood. Rosewood veneer edged by finely engraved brass fittings. On angled
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1880s French Louis XV Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
of his (Barry’s) King Edward VI Grammar School Birmingham. Pugin assisted Barry with Trentham Church
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1830s English Gothic Revival Antique School Desk
Materials
Oak
H 31 in W 60 in D 34 in
19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze desk accessory sits on four small curved feet, and features a tall horse figure standing on a
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique School Desk
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Jugendstil Vienna Bronze Sculptural Paperweight by Carl Fiala, ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT
This elegant Austrian Jugenstil sculptural desk paperweight depicts some fantastic half-human
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique School Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 4.5 in W 2.75 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterlin Silver "Padova" Magnifying Glass by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work and study in Paris and Milan, he returned to New
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1880s American Minimalist Antique School Desk
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Book Rest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century book shelf from an English boarding school. Charming and conveniently scaled
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Early 1900s English Antique School Desk
Materials
Wood
1930s Czech Chrome and Wood Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
new designs of every kind. The Bauhaus school in neighboring Germany was very influential, advocating
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Early 20th Century Czech Antique School Desk
Materials
Chrome
Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Queen’s nephew. Born fifty years ago, he was sent to school at Dresden; but at the age of fourteen he
Category
1880s English Antique School Desk
Materials
Metal, Silver
Miniature with Bronze Frame, 19th Century, After Work of Sir Joshua Reynolds
Located in Madrid, ES
Artists, entering the Royal Academy Schools a year later, where his work was influenced by Sir Joshua
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique School Desk
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 1.58 in
Rare Inkwell, Bronze Art Nouveau USA President Wilson 1st W War, Signed Cuzin
Located in Paris, FR
. He attended the University of Virginia Law School and later received a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique School Desk
Materials
Bronze
H 3.15 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Silver Inkstand, with Hallmarks, Madrid, Spain, 1779
Located in Madrid, ES
foundation of the School-Workshop by Antonio Martinez in 1778. This pieces has hallmarks (two that date and
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1770s Spanish Neoclassical Antique School Desk
Materials
Silver
Bronze Letter Opener Knife Depicting an Eagle Made by Sculptor Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in North Miami, FL
, metalwork
Dimensions: 1.5 in x 2 in x 14 in
Date: late 19th century
Style: Animalier School, Art Nouveau
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique School Desk
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Metal
H 14 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
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Antique School Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique school desk for your home. Each antique school desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and oak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique school desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique school desk bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique school desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bezalel Art School, Kooijmans and Spanish School produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique School Desk?
The average selling price for an antique school desk at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $142,111 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique School Desk
- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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