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Writing Desk With Hutch

Antique English Arts Crafts Queen Anne Oak Green Leather Top Hutch Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Arts & Crafts Queen Anne oak green leather top hutch writing desk. Item features a
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Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Desk, Writing Continental, Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, 1800's, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century European Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Roll Black Desk
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Evoking old fashioned banker's desks, the compact design of this stunningly stylish and innovative
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Ebony, Leather, Oak

Roll Black Desk
Roll Black Desk
H 35.83 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for any home office or study, this beautiful Mid-Century Modern desk shows off a rich
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk
Mid-Century Modern Desk
H 36.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Danish Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a convertable hutch that folds down, multiple drawers for storage, and rich teak wood, this
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top By Thomasville
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Desks

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

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Brass

Baker Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk with Mirrored Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Desks

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Brass

John Stuart Georgian Burl Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Carlton House Painted Library Writing Desk Vinyl Top
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely antique late Victorian Carlton House writing desk or library table. Features a ""D"" form
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Desks

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage French Provincial Corner Cabinet Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing French Provincial Corner unit or writing desk, circa 1970s. Base features a central
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Vintage 1970s French Provincial Secretaires

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Cupboard Hutch Secretary Desk by Falsig Mobler
Located in Emeryville, CA
writing surface, three drawers, and four tapered legs. This piece was recently imported from Denmark and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

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Glass, Teak

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bookcases

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Brass

Bureau Black Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
Functional and elegant at once, this writing desk boasts a modern and versatile allure. Designed by
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Bureau Black Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
Bureau Black Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Bureau White Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
By Horm
Located in Milan, IT
hutch in MDF that flips open revealing a functional storage space equipped with LED light and cable hole.
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2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Bureau White Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
Bureau White Writing Desk by Esa Vesmanen
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

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By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
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Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

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Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
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Stamped 1961 Danish Teak Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Desk
By Lovig Dansk, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Mid-Century Modern circa 1961 Peter Lovig Danish Teak bookcase back desk designed for Hedensted Mobelfabrik An iconic desig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 2 Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great teak mid century Danish modern desk with 2 drawers with carved wooden handles. Danish design. Has a small shelf on the front side of desk and has a long open shelf that runs un...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
By Wooton Desk Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a highly desirable and quite rare 19th century standard grade Wooton desk. This desk was made in Indiana, circa 1880 by the Wooton Desk Co. Made of walnut and burled wal...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Desks

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Walnut

19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
19th Century Standard Grade Wooton Desk
H 64.5 in W 41.25 in D 31.25 in
"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific Maurice Villency mid-century teak desk. Large work surface and 5 drawers for ample storage and organization. Sculpted drawer pulls and legs add a stylish finishing touch to ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Swedish Modern Teak Small Desk 4 Drawer with Key
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern teak desk with 4 drawers that have teak handles. Sits on tapered leg base. The drawers easily slide and are clean. original vintage condition and ready for...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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Mid Century Walnut & Oak Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted seven drawer desk with finished back by Lane, features three drawers on each side with sculpted pulls and one center drawer. Please confirm item location NY o...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass cloth cabinet. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
H 29.25 in W 60 in D 36 in
Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous writing table desk or bureau plat made in the lovely Queen Anne style featuring an emerald green lacquered finish. Decorated in the chinoiserie revival taste with painted As...
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20th Century American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Organic Modern Armona Desk, Walnut Brass Onyx, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armona Desk, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Armona modern desk pays homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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A Red Paint Decorated Hutch Table
Located in Columbus, OH
, with red painted surface throughout. The presence of a shelf is a rare feature of hutch
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

A Red Paint Decorated Hutch Table
A Red Paint Decorated Hutch Table
H 28.25 in W 44 in D 38.25 in
Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
Located in Senden, NRW
Stunning late Biedermeier era writing table or desk made of amazing walnut wood with a stunning
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Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
Late Biedermeier Writing Table from 1865
H 37.41 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
19th Century French Pine Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Mckinney, TX
A unique writing desk found in France. Crafted from pine, the desk has been stripped to its natural
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks

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Pine

Rare George Nelson Executive Desk with Secretary Hutch by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare George Nelson executive desk with secretary hutch by Herman Miller. This gorgeous, rare set
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Early 19th Century Jacobean Style Desk & Hutch C-LK
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early 19th Century Jacobean Style Desk & Hutch. This is a very interesting piece. It has exquisite
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Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

A Carved Japanese Writing Desk and Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A heavily and well carved Japanese export desk and chair. The desk features two
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Early 20th Century Japanese Desks and Writing Tables

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French Rococo Style Rosewood Writing Desk Table by Paris Krieger Stamped
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite French Rococo style rosewood writing table, early 1900s, the leather writing surface
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

English Carlton House Desk in Black Finish with Great Storage Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Carlton House style desk with organizational hutch from the early 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern campaign desk features a glass cover on its writing surface, and a folding
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Glass

Paul McCobb Drop Lid Desk Cabinet, Winchendon Furniture, 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Miami, FL
, cupboard, server or buffet; the bookshelf hutch and desk cabinet are removable and can be used separately
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron, Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase Hutch
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Brass

Mercier Frères Louis XV Walnut Desk with Top Hutch, circa 1895
By Mercier Freres
Located in Evergreen, CO
' plaque inside the hutch and the maker's mark on the back of the desk. Claude Mercier established his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

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Walnut

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk and Hutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
/> Height of writing surface is 25 1/2 inches. Please contact us with any questions!
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Swedish Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretaire Bureau Hutch Desk by Sutcliffe Danish G Plan
By S Form
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small spaces and perfect for working on a laptop or as a writing desk. There are three large drawers
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Secretary Desk, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

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Brass

Antique American Victorian Cherry Secretary Desk & Bookcase Hutch Curio Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Victorian fall/ drop front secretary desk, bookcase, hutch and curio. Made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Secretaires

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Antique European Secretary Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-down writing surface. - drop-down desk height: 36" H - overall depth (with drop-down desk out): 30
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Secretaires

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Pine

Antique European Secretary Hutch
Antique European Secretary Hutch
H 83.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Danish Teak buffet / pull out writing desk by Poul Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Van Nuys, CA
down writing desk, adjustable shelving and covered cubby spaces. The lower cabinet doors open to reveal
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase Hutch with Secretary Bar and Storage Cabinet
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
secretary writing desk or bar. Keep glassware in the top display case. The display case is protected with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Walnut, with inlaid leather writing surface and
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases

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Brass

Willett Early American Golden Beryl Maple Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase Hutch
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features a slant top fold out writing surface, interior compartments for storage, four drawers and upper
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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Stickley Mission Oak Desk With Lighted Hutch Top, 1990s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
Vintage Mission oak desk by Stickley. The desk offers a lighted hutch top for storage and
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1990s Mission Desks and Writing Tables

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19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut and Burl Cylinder Desk with Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional 19th century Eastlake Victorian carved walnut and burl wood cylinder secretary desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat Cartonnier with Lighted Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant desk also has three slim drawers on one side and a hutch at one end with mesh doors, three slender
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Gold Leaf

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase with Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style bureau with drop front secretary desk and lighted bookcase
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks

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Brass

English Arts and Crafts Secretary with Hutch and Leaded Glass Doors
Located in Evergreen, CO
Fold down the writing surface to extend the supports, revealing nine cubby holes and two small
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Secretaires

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Ash, Glass

Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival Mahogany Secretary Desk/China Cabinet, circa 1890
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival mahogany secretary desk/China cabinet/hutch, circa 1890. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Secretaires

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Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet or secretary desk with bookcase hutch top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Connoisseur Collection Secretary and Chair
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
All original Mid-Century Modern desk and matching side chair, designed by Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Antique American Chippendale Style Bookcase
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a china cabinet, display case, buffet, hutch, office writing desk, kitchen
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Bookcases

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Mahogany, Paint

Solid Quarter Sawn Oak Credenza and Hutch Amish Made
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Amish made, solid oak credenza with a solid oak hutch. The two pieces were constructed using
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2010s American Shaker Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Italian Inlaid Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
This antique secretary desk was handcrafted from precious mahogany in a neoclassical style in Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Boxwood, Ebony

Original Antique Biedermeier Ladies Desk Made of Walnut Wood
Located in Senden, NRW
Beautiful antique desk from the Biedermeier era, circa 1855. Made out of walnut burl wood it
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Antique 1850s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboard Hutch by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in San Marcos, CA
. This highboard offers as well a slide out writing desk. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 51.5 W x 17
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak and Oak Secretary Bookcase
Located in San Marcos, CA
with a slide out writing desk, a bank of drawers with recessed sculpted handles plus a sliding door
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Early Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Period Swedish writing desk, circa 1820, with early hutch fitted with 8 small drawers. Full-width
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Desks

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Wood

Early Swedish Writing Desk
Early Swedish Writing Desk
H 39.5 in W 37.5 in D 30 in
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Writing Desk With Hutch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic writing desk with hutch available at 1stDibs. Each writing desk with hutch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Find 10 options for an antique or vintage writing desk with hutch now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a writing desk with hutch — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right writing desk with hutch, those designed in mid-century modern, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Horm and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful writing desk with hutch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Desk With Hutch?

Prices for a writing desk with hutch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,795 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
Questions About Writing Desk With Hutch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hutch is a set of cabinets or shelves placed on top of a desk. Hutches can also be found on counters, drawers, and even cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.