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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 Writing Desk

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Iron

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 School Writing Desk

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Poplar

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 School Writing Desk

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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
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 Writing Desk

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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
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19th Century English Moorish Antique School Writing Desk

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Mother-of-Pearl, 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 Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in
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 Writing Desk

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Wood

Antique Horner School Oak S-Roll Top Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Lower In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique desk in
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Early 20th Century Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

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 Writing Desk

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Wood

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 Writing Desk

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Oak

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 Writing Desk

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Mahogany

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
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1920s Dutch Expressionist Antique School Writing Desk

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Macassar, Oak, Leather

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
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Early 20th Century English Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

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 Writing Desk

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Faux Leather, Macassar

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 Writing Desk

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Faux Leather, Macassar

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique School Writing Desk

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Stone

School Blackboard, Italy, 1900
School Blackboard, Italy, 1900
H 60 in W 45.25 in D 22.75 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
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1920s Dutch Antique School Writing Desk

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Wood, Oak

Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
Willem Penaat for Metz and Co. Desk
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 30 in
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
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19th Century Antique School Writing Desk

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Wood

Pair of School Tables, 19th Century
Pair of School Tables, 19th Century
H 24.61 in W 39.38 in D 19.49 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.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique School Writing Desk

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Rosewood

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 Writing Desk

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Iron

Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Brass

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 Writing Desk

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Wood

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
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
Oak Art Deco Modernist Writing Table or Dining Table by Architect Caspers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist writing table or dining room table. Design by
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

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
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1660s Italian Modern Antique School Writing Desk

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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
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1780s English George III Antique School Writing Desk

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Hardwood

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 Writing Desk

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Oak

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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique School Writing Desk

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Pine

19th Century French Bronze Inkwell with Horse Sculpture Signed P.J. Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
rich bronze patinated finish. It would make a wonderful addition to a desk or writing table. Pierre
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique School Writing Desk

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Bronze

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
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique School Writing Desk

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron and Oak Wood Long Victorian School Work Bench Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cast iron and oakwood 72" long Victorian school work bench desk. Item features ornate cast
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique School Writing Desk

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Iron

Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs, San Juan and San Mateo. Polychrome wood. Possibly, Burgos school, 16th century
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique School Writing Desk

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Other

19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman Painting Oil on Canvas Lombard School
Located in Milan, IT
sheets placed on a wooden writing desk. The determined gaze, directed at the observer and the refined
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19th Century Italian Antique School Writing Desk

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Canvas

Oak and Marble 18th Century French Commode
Located in London, GB
the slant-front desk in the collection of Stavros Niarchos, Paris. The son of a certain Walter Latz
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18th Century French School Antique School Writing Desk

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Marble

Interior with Lady Reading - Scottish Edwardian 1910 art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
between a table and writing desk, reading a letter. The whole scene has multiple shades of blue - on the
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1910s Impressionist Antique School Writing Desk

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Oil

Fine French 1930's Signed Oil, Interior Scene Elegant Figures Reading in Study
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
couple in a study, the lady reading and the gentleman writing at his desk. Medium: oil on board, signed
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique School Writing Desk

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Oil

Royal Naval Surgeon Robert Prideaux and His Wife Mary Ann
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
These charming English School portraits show the subjects half-length by a desk, the surgeon with a
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1810s English Antique School Writing Desk

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Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
mark impressed. **Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching display case - vitrine
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Signed Wolfgang Hoffmann for Romweber World's Fair Display Cabinet
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
interior, featuring 1933 World's Fair mark impressed. **Please note, at the time of writing this, a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood

Les Amateurs d'Estampes
By Félix Vallotton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
. Vallotton was raised in a traditional bourgeois and Protestant household. After completing secondary school
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1890s Post-Impressionist Antique School Writing Desk

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Woodcut

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
-quality materials. The matching eight-piece set comprising a tanker writing desk with inset leather
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Brass

Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
H 30.25 in W 96.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique American Child's Double School House Desk
Located in Norwalk, CT
Oak double school house desk with slat bench, porcelain inkwells and pencil slots.
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19th Century American Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

Vintage Child's Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A charming old children's school desk for two. remains of original paint, original finish. desk 17
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Early 20th Century British Antique School Writing Desk

Vintage Child's Desk
Vintage Child's Desk
H 40 in W 51 in D 31 in
Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Located in London, GB
Almost certainly made by a man schooled in the craft of making walnut bureaux! Although in early
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique School Writing Desk

Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau
Charming and Rare Early Georgian Mahogany Bureau
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H 42 in W 36 in D 21.5 in
Antique Hepplewhite Shaker School Tiger Maple & Cherry Writing Desk Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Hepplewhite Shaker school writing desk offers tiger maple and cherry construction with
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Early 19th Century Antique School Writing Desk

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Cherry, Maple

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming 19th century slant top writing desk. Made from cherry with turned legs leading to peg
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19th Century American Colonial Antique School Writing Desk

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Cherry

Antique Victorian Quartered Oak Childs Roll Top Library Writing School Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian childs roll top writing desk featuring three drawers, a half cylinder roll top
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique Belgian School Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden school desk from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright shape and a sloping desktop create a
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Early 1900s Belgian Country Antique School Writing Desk

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Softwood

Antique Belgian School Desk
Antique Belgian School Desk
H 35 in W 31.5 in D 17.9 in
Primitive Children's School Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful early bank of desks with individual flip up storage.
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19th Century French Antique School Writing Desk

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Wood

Primitive Children's School Desk
Primitive Children's School Desk
H 31 in W 118 in D 16 in
Padouk Art Deco Amsterdamse School Desk or Writing Table by F.A. Warners, 1925
By F.A. Warners
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School desk or writing table. Design by F.A
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique School Writing Desk

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Leather, Macassar, Padouk

Early 1900's School Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
turn of the [last] century school desk... carving on the top surface from 1907, seat flips up and
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Early 20th Century American Antique School Writing Desk

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Iron

Early 1900's School Desk
Early 1900's School Desk
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 32 in
French Antique Painted School Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Painted school desk with 4 cubbies and inkwells (4 covers). Green and gray textured finish.
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19th Century French Antique School Writing Desk

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Plaster

French Antique Painted School Desk
French Antique Painted School Desk
H 28.5 in W 79 in D 15 in
Two seater English school desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
This sturdy and cute little desk came from England. it is the perfect piece for a child 's room or
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19th Century English Antique School Writing Desk

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Pine

Two seater English school desk
Two seater English school desk
H 25 in W 43.5 in D 32 in
Two "Seater" English School Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
This sturdy and cute little desk came from England, Circa 1840. It is the perfect piece for a
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19th Century English Antique School Writing Desk

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Pine

Two "Seater" English School Desk
Two "Seater" English School Desk
H 25 in W 43.5 in D 32 in
Two seater English school desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
This sturdy and cute little desk came from England. it is the perfect piece for a childs room or
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19th Century English Antique School Writing Desk

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Pine

Two seater English school desk
Two seater English school desk
H 25 in W 43.5 in D 32 in
Antique English Oak School Desk
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful antique English school desk with turned legs and fine beaded trim along the skirt. The
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19th Century British Antique School Writing Desk

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Wood

Antique English Oak School Desk
Antique English Oak School Desk
H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in
Viennese Desk, Danhauser School, 1825-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Extraordinary Viennese Danhauser school desk. The lateral drawers end in a semi-circular shape with
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique School Writing Desk

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Cherry

Viennese Desk, Danhauser School, 1825-1830
Viennese Desk, Danhauser School, 1825-1830
H 31.89 in W 52.76 in D 31.5 in
Oak Desk from Harvard Divinity School
Located in Culver City, CA
With privacy riser and shelf. Measures: 42” W x 28” D x 42.25” H.   
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Early 20th Century American Antique School Writing Desk

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Oak

Oak Desk from Harvard Divinity School
Oak Desk from Harvard Divinity School
H 42.25 in W 42 in D 28 in
Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Primitive country / farm style wooden desk / school table with a single drawer. Incredible
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique School Writing Desk

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Metal

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Antique School Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique school writing desk for your home. Each antique school writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and softwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique school writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique school writing desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique school writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Archibald Taylor, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and English School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique School Writing Desk?

The average selling price for an antique school writing desk at 1stDibs is $1,473, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $133,257 for the highest priced.