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Schoolhouse Desk

Heirloom Doll Size Colonial Style Solid Wood Schoolhouse Desk
Located in Middletown, MD
Handmade in Lancaster, Pennsylvania circa 1940 of native pine. An adorable replica of what was typically found in school houses throughout colonial times. In good condition with mi...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

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Pine

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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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar

Unusual Welsh Pine Hall Occasional Table Desk with Single Drawer Circa 1890
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
to it.  A small table that is unusually high, probably used as a little desk or treasury table, the
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Antique 1890s Welsh Schoolhouse Side Tables

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Pine

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Louis XVI Pine Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XVI pine doors, sold as a pair. Original paint is stripped. Each door measures 26.25 inches wide and overall width as a pair is 52.5 inches. Note: Original/early finish on ant...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Doors and Gates

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Pine

Louis XVI Pine Doors
Louis XVI Pine Doors
H 107 in W 26.25 in D 1.5 in
Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered co...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

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Copper

Refectory table in solid oak wood, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
antique refectory table in solid oak wood, finished with solid sculpted leg and underlying bar for foot support, ideal both in the dining area and in a kitchen as a classy support, b...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Tables

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Oak

Refectory table in solid oak wood, Italy
Refectory table in solid oak wood, Italy
H 31.5 in W 95.28 in D 28.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk op...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

Lo Studiolo di Ponziani Florentine Chinoiserie HandPainted Secretary Desk Italy
By Ponziani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinoiserie hand-painted secretary, Lo Studiolo di Ponziani, Florence, Italy. Chinoiserie painted secretary desk Ponziani Firenze. Painted brilliant lemon yellow, beautiful and subst...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

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Wood

Original Georgian Stripped Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Georgian stripped pine fireplace circa 1780, ready for finishing with paint, stain or wax. This simple surround is elegant in design, the clean lines of the jambs contras...
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Original Georgian Stripped Pine Fire Mantel
Original Georgian Stripped Pine Fire Mantel
H 53.35 in W 46.86 in D 4.73 in
English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This English secretary bookcase in arts & crafts style is a beautiful piece of furniture that expresses both elegance and functionality. The secretary bookcase was made around 1910 i...
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Secretaires

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Copper

English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
English secretary bookcase Arts&Crats 1910
H 91.34 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Antique Irish Pine Kitchen Table with a Great Scrubbed Pine Top c1880-1890
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Irish Pine Kitchen Table dating from around 1880-1890. The most interesting aspect of our Antique Irish Pine Small Table is the Patina of the Scrubbed Pine Top. Try as we mig...
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Antique 1890s Irish Country Tables

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Pine

Reclaimed Pine Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed exterior door, made from pine, with a stripped and sanded finish.
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Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

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Pine

Reclaimed Pine Exterior Door
Reclaimed Pine Exterior Door
H 87.41 in W 41.54 in D 1.78 in
Arts & Crafts Oak Barrister Bookcase with Drop Front Secretary Desk, circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts barrister bookcase with fall front secretary desk Recently procured from Frank Lloyd Wright's DeRhodes House Attributed to Globe Wernicke US...
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

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Brass

Stripped Pine Georgian Bullseye Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This pine bullseye fireplace is more than 200 years old. Though the design is simple, the Georgian style surround speaks volumes in an interior, ornamented with round ‘bullseye’ deta...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Stripped Pine Georgian Bullseye Fire Mantel
Stripped Pine Georgian Bullseye Fire Mantel
H 51.97 in W 56.89 in D 8.47 in
Walnut Davenport Desk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine quality Victorian walnut Davenport desk, incorporating candle slides, a pen tray, a satinwood interior and decorated with fine inlaid boxwood traceries and ormolu mounts.
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Davenport Desk
Walnut Davenport Desk
H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Reclaimed Etched Glazed Pine Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive pine door with decorative etched and bevelled glass panels. This door has a stripped finish to one side.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Doors and Gates

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Glass, Pine, Wood

19th Century Reclaimed Etched Glazed Pine Door
19th Century Reclaimed Etched Glazed Pine Door
H 91.74 in W 32.29 in D 1.41 in
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. It is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size. I...
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 54.73 in D 22.05 in
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb antique walnut leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of extremely fine quality, with a gorgeous cushion top ...
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Walnut Leather Top Pedestal Desk
H 29.93 in W 46.86 in D 27.17 in
Mission / Craftsman Style American Quarter Sawn Oak Waste Basket by Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well constructed mission / craftsman style American quarter sawn oak waste basket by Stickley, circa 2004. The waste basket is in very good condition and measures 13"W x 13"...
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20th Century American American Craftsman More Desk Accessories

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Oak

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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 Desks and Writing Tables

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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
Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Located in Madison, WI
School lab table of oak with linoleum top and cast iron feet in shades of brown. Clean-lined, solid, sturdy, could host a dancing couple on top. A workhorse for the home office, stud...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s school art easel/Hostess stand.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
H 45 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique American Drafting Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American drafting table with original top. Height 32.5"- 43". Top 84" by 42.5".
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique American Drafting Table
Antique American Drafting Table
H 32.5 in W 84 in D 42.5 in
Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American Tilt top table with decorative cast iron base. Wooden top 41.75" by 29.75".
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table
Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table
H 30 in W 41.75 in D 29.75 in
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp. It works. It holds 75 W bulb
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
H 13.75 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
CHARMING MAPLE AND CAST IRON SCHOOLHOUSE DESK AND CHAIR. VERY SCULPTURAL.
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Antique 19th Century Desks

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Iron

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have all seen large roll top desks but I have never come across one as impressive as this Darby
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Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Desks

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Oak

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
H 70 in W 59.5 in D 33 in
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish writer's desk from circa 1900 with later grey paint, single center drawer with
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
H 29.75 in W 43.25 in D 27.5 in
Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic American pine table recently refinished to smooth surface but maintain patina. For product inquiries and to arrange shipping give us a call at the shop: 3239549300 We're...
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk
Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk
H 32 in W 54 in D 28 in
19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A unique shaped oak desk from the late 19th century. Originally built for a Belgian "palais de
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
H 31.5 in W 78 in D 31 in
American Country Single Drawer Writing Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Continental craftsman period table with single drawer and stretcher.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Outstanding Antique American Quarter-Sawn Oak School Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding original antique American quarter-sawn oak slant fronted school desk. In very good
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Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Desks

1940s Industrial Sawhorse Work Table Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique saw horse legs.
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of metal atomics 1950s school models.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Schoolhouse More Desk Accessories

Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s
Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s
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H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
"Nivoc" Desk Lamp
By W. & J. George & Becker Ltd. 1
Located in Culver City, CA
Made by W. & J. George & Becker Ltd, purveyors of fine scientific and medical instruments. Made in England circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s English Schoolhouse Table Lamps

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Iron

"Nivoc" Desk Lamp
"Nivoc" Desk Lamp
H 15 in W 11 in D 9 in
Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite candle lamp for a desk or accent table. Newly rewired with brown silk cord.
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp
Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp
H 18 in W 7 in D 4 in
1930s Belgian Drawing Table
Located in High Point, NC
accent, desk, table, or display. Heavy duty cast iron hardware and thick legs give a sturdy base and
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Easels

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Iron

1930s Belgian Drawing Table
1930s Belgian Drawing Table
H 66 in W 55 in D 27 in
Library Style Dark Espresso Stained Maple Dining Table Bro-Dart Vintage Modern
By Brodart Industries
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century library or schoolhouse style dining table made by Bro-Dart Industries
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Schoolhouse desk, Sweden, circa 1900 Unique form with sloped top and storage within. Slope
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Early 20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900
Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900
H 33.5 in W 49 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cast Iron Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage American drafting table with cast iron articulating tripod base, having Industrial knobs allowing for the adjustment of table top height and tilt. Original pine top measuring...
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Folk Art French Schoolhouse, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Folk Art hand-carved French schoolhouse which reenacts a typical classroom scene during that time
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Antique 1880s French Folk Art Toys

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Wood

Antique Slate Desk Chalkboard Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
craftsmanship. 10 1/4 x 7.5. Antique schoolhouse, antique chalkboard, kids chalk set, antique classroom writing
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Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture

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Wood

Antique Slate Desk Chalkboard Box
Antique Slate Desk Chalkboard Box
H 7.5 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in
1930s Belgian Drawing Table
Located in High Point, NC
accent, desk, table, or display. Heavy duty cast iron hardware and welded construction gives a sturdy
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Easels

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Iron

1930s Belgian Drawing Table
1930s Belgian Drawing Table
H 72 in W 54 in D 27.5 in
Antique Schoolhouse Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoolhouse desk with lift-top and storage
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Early 20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Schoolhouse Desk
H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 22.25 in
Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sweet little schoolhouse desk complete with iron legs, inkwell, and a front seat that folds down
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Vintage 1910s American Schoolhouse Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
H 27.5 in W 22 in L 27.5 in
French Schoolhouse Table
Located in New York, NY
A french schoolhouse table with birch top in orange oil finish over polished steel legs
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

French Schoolhouse Table
French Schoolhouse Table
H 29 in W 63 in D 27.5 in
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Schoolhouse Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
this graceful and organic form is a rare example of industrial revolution era manufacturing in the USA.
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Antique 19th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

1930s Belgian School Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Belgian school desk with metal base and wood top. Desk has two packets on both sides.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1930s Belgian School Desk
1930s Belgian School Desk
H 43.25 in W 62.5 in D 17 in
School Desk by Hammer & Co. London
Located in Solebury, PA
This single sized writing or student desk was made by one of the early school furnishings
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Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

School Desk by Hammer & Co. London
School Desk by Hammer & Co. London
H 33 in W 32 in D 21 in
Early Mahogany Schoolhouse Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This solid mahogany schoolhouse chair has fantastic and unusual form. Recently upholstered in brass
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Armchairs

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Mahogany

Early Mahogany Schoolhouse Chair
Early Mahogany Schoolhouse Chair
H 32 in W 24 in D 24 in
Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen with cast iron base.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Antique American Drafting Table with Swing Out Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American drafting table with swing out seat. We have two tables available.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Oversized American Tavern Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized American tavern bell.
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library desk brass lamp. Rewired and in working condition. Measures: Height 18"-12.5".
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

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Brass

Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp
Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp
H 18 in W 15.25 in D 6.75 in
1930s Belgian School Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Belgian school desk with metal base and wood top. Desk has two packets on both sides.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1930s Belgian School Desk
1930s Belgian School Desk
H 43.25 in W 62.5 in D 17 in
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Schoolhouse Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic schoolhouse desk available at 1stDibs. Each schoolhouse desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect schoolhouse desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A schoolhouse desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made schoolhouse desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.J. Nystrom & Co and W. & J. George & Becker Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Schoolhouse Desk?

The average selling price for a schoolhouse desk at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.