1800s New England Pine Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Small writing desk from the 1800s in New England. Original patina.
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
1800s Writing Desk
1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!
$3,999
H 31.75 in W 51 in D 30 in
1800's Antique Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Library Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Library, Highly Carved, Spanish Renaissance Revival, 1800s, 19th Century!
Category
Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique Spanish Traveling Desk and Console Table, With Grill, Vargueno!!
$3,683
H 34.5 in W 43.5 in D 15 in
1800's Antique Spanish Traveling Desk and Console Table, With Grill, Vargueno!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Spanish Traveling Desk and Console Table, With Grill, Vargueno!! 1800's Antique Spanish Traveling Desk and Console Table, With Grill, Vargueno!! Antique Var...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Johnstone & Jeanes, London, 1800s Signed
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table by Johnstone & Jeanes, London, 1800s Signed
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Victorian Single Drawer Mahogany Small Writing Table by Renowned London Furniture Makers Johnstone and Jeanes of New Bond Street, London W1 Makers mark stamped inside The ca...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wear appropriate with age and use. Lid is d...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique inlaid wooden desk, mid-1800s A desk made entirely of wood with a dark ebonized finish, enhanced by refined inlaid decorations in lighter shades along the top and dra...
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Antique 1850s Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique desk with drawers in walnut wood, mid 1800s Vintage and fantastic desk or writing table in walnut wood.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, Desk Office Suite, Set of 3!!
$9,679 / set
H 30.5 in W 75 in D 39.5 in
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, Desk Office Suite, Set of 3!!
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Office Suite, French Oromlu-Mounted Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, 1800's!
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
$9,968 / set
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 39.5 in
1800s Antique French Oromlu-Mounted, Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, Desk, Office Suite!!
Located in Austin, TX
Extraordinary Set, truly outstanding quality, monumental! Antique Desk, Office Suite, French Ormolu-Mounted Burlwood, 3-Piece Set, 1800's, 19th Century!!
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
$6,206Sale Price|40% Off
H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather, with visible traces of use. The inner drawers have bone handles. The upper part i...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 1800s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers, Carved Floral Motifs and Patina
$12,595
H 30.5 in W 68.5 in D 29 in
French 1800s Walnut Desk with Three Drawers, Carved Floral Motifs and Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut desk from the early 19th century with three drawers, carved motifs, H-Form cross stretcher and nice patina. Created in France during the early years of the 19th centu...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French 1800s Louis XV Style Walnut Desk with Green Leather and Lifting Panel
$12,500
H 40.5 in W 51.25 in D 30 in
French 1800s Louis XV Style Walnut Desk with Green Leather and Lifting Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut desk from the early 19th century, with lifting panel, green leather writing surface and cabriole legs. This French Louis XV-style walnut desk, dating b...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Finely Carved Renaissance Study Set, Late 1800s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Neo-Renaissance studio, late 1800s early 1900s, carved on solid walnut. Lombard origin. Origin Villa Campari. Study sideboard 224x62x121H, serving sideboard 183x50x132h, table 185x8...
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Antique 1890s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Desk with Bronze D’Ore Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
Born in Venice and working in Paris, Paul Sormani was one of the most gifted craftsmen in the 1800s. The large writing desk features exquisite bronze d'ore mounts.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Slope Top Writing Desk c 1800s
$3,800
H 5.25 in W 15.13 in D 11.38 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn Slope Top Writing Desk c 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Stag Antler Table Top Desk Secretary or rather as described by a British expert: an Anglo-Indian Stag Antler Writing Slope Table Top Desk, late 19th century from Vizagapatam, which w...
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Antique 1870s Indian Black Forest Desk Sets
Materials
Bone, Antler, Leather, Sandalwood
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
$4,075
H 38.59 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Exceptional Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish....
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
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1800s Large Library Three-Drawer Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1800's over size library three drawer desk with slightly slant top covered with leather like fabric.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Dressing Table, 1800s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Antique dressing table, 1800s with hinged mirror.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner
Unavailable
H 29.25 in W 42.25 in D 28.5 in
Mid-1800s Table of Old-Growth Pine for Hallway, Entranceway, Room Corner
Located in Madison, WI
Table of old-growth pine for hallway, entranceway, room corner. handcrafted in the mid-1800s. The boards of its top are 14 inches wide. From long standing timber. Tapered legs add a ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Walnut Bedside Table with Writing Desk Drawer, Marble Top, Mid 1800s
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
Walnut Bedside Table with Writing Desk Drawer, Marble Top, Mid 1800s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Bedside table in solid walnut with writing desk drawer and gray marble top. Finish on four sides, mounting on antique brass wheels.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Marble
1800's Antique Bronze Mounts, Porcelain Plaques, Writing Continental Desk!
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H 47 in W 37.25 in D 22 in
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
Materials
Bronze
1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
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H 44.5 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Walnut, Bureau, Writing Desk!!
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
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H 46.25 in W 51 in D 35.5 in
19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 19th C., 1800's Antique Desk, Writing, French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak!!
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina
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H 34.65 in W 46.46 in D 34.65 in
Antique French Writing Desk, 1800s Solid Oak with Cabriole Legs Elegant Patina
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant 1800s French provincial writing desk in solid oak with cabriole legs and rich patina, a timeless antique that blends beauty, history, and functionality.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Bamboo Japanned Desk or Writing Table, 1800s, England
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H 37 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fine chinoiserie faux tortoiseshell handmade wood and bamboo desk with drawers and leather top. A rare find, it is in superb condition and a true testament to the craftsmanship of ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Leather, Bamboo, Paint
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s
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H 31.3 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden writing desk with drawer and decorated legs, late 1800s Wooden desk or writing desk with a rectangular top.
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Antique 1890s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1800's Antique Highly Carved, Foliate & Mask, Renaissance Revival Writing Table!
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H 29.75 in W 37 in D 23 in
1800's Antique Highly Carved, Foliate & Mask, Renaissance Revival Writing Table!
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Antique Table, Writing, Highly Carved, French Renaissance Revival, 19th C, 1800s!! French Renaissance Revival writing table, late 19th c., profusely foliate and mask carv...
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Console or Writing Table, circa 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Petite console table or writing desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid mahogany.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Desk, Breton, Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!! Gorgeous Antique Desk, Breton. Highly Carved, Rare, 6 Drawers, French, 19th C, 1800s!! This antique des...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif Table Desk
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H 31 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in
1800's Antique Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif Table Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Table Desk, Renaissance Revival, Carved, Walnut, Musician Motif, 1800s, 19th Century!
Category
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1800's Antique Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop, Secretaire, Desk!
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H 38 in W 36 in D 20 in
1800's Antique Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop, Secretaire, Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Secretaire, Carved, Oak, Georgian, English, Slant Drop Front, 1800s, 19th Century!! Early 19th Century Georgian Secretaire slant front desk. 20 ins x 38 ins x 36 in...
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany, Desk, Bureau
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H 32.5 in W 59 in D 39.5 in
1800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany, Desk, Bureau
Located in Austin, TX
Desk, Bureau!! Antique Bureau Desk, French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany, 1800's, 19th Century!
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
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H 33 in W 80.5 in D 31.5 in
17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!!
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding 17-1800's Antique Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border Table / Desk!! Antique Table / Desk, Italian Walnut Trestle Library, Carved, Border, 18th /19th Century,...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
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H 68.75 in W 33 in D 19.75 in
1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Fine French Napoleon III Marquetry, With Drawers, Bonheur Du Jour Desk!!
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Writing Table from the 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French writing table from the 1800s with exquisite barley twist legs, topped with hand-turned finials.
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Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
American Pine Schoolmaster’s Desk, '1800s'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American slant front schoolmaster’s desk in white pine. The desk has a slanted lift top to an interior compartment over a long drawer with turned knob. The desk is supported by four ...
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine, Paint
Desk Manufactured in Italy Second Half of 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant desk with serpentine legs. Three drawers, shaped sides and front. The shaped top shows a wide quadripartite veneering.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
1800's Antique Cont'al Gothic Revival, Black P'd, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
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H 71 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
1800's Antique Cont'al Gothic Revival, Black P'd, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique Continental Gothic Revival, Black Painted, Armorial, Fall-Front Secretary!!
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Mid 1800s English Mahogany Partner Desk With Tooled Leather Top
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H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 36 in
Antique Mid 1800s English Mahogany Partner Desk With Tooled Leather Top
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous antique mid 1800s English mahogany double sided partner's desk with tan leather top that is tooled and embossed with a gold shell and leaf motif. The antique mahogany has ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi
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H 11.82 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in
Japanese Antique, Low table, Meiji Period, Late 1800's, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old Japanese antique low table. It dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). A very uniquely designed low table. Drawers have iron drop ring pull handles. All dra...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
1800s French Antique Patinated Ecritoire
Located in High Point, NC
This antique ecritoire was crafted in France, circa 1800. A heavily distressed wooden ecritoire, this desk organizer flaunts a spacious case with an elegant slant top and a striking ...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Early Georgian 1800s Flamed Hardwood Knee Hole Desk Pull Out Writing Surface
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H 30.12 in W 31.11 in D 30.71 in
Early Georgian 1800s Flamed Hardwood Knee Hole Desk Pull Out Writing Surface
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Georgian flamed Mahogany kneehole desk with sliding writing section A well made and decorative piece, the flamed mahogany is ...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Trim, Green Leather, UK, 1800s
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H 5.12 in W 14.97 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Campaign Writing Slope, Brass Trim, Green Leather, UK, 1800s
By Joseph Bramah
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Victorian Campaign Writing Slope With A Decorative Brass Trim, Brass Carry Handles Finished With A Gilt Tooled Racing Green Leather Interior Item will include new notepa...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a writing surface on original velvet. Top and bottom lift open to reveal storage areas...
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Paper
Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Chiffonier Tallboy, Mid-1800s
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H 43.71 in W 42.52 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Chiffonier Tallboy, Mid-1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers writing desk chiffonier in top grade golden birch veneers in good structural condition, circa mid-1800s in age. 3 drawers and drop down w...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
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H 38.59 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Exceptional Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish....
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
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H 38.59 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
Biedermeier Drawers Writing Desk Secrétaire Cabinet Swedish Ormolu Detail 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Exceptional Swedish antique Biedermeier writing desk chiffonier secrétaire cabinet in highly quilted golden birch veneers and finished in the Classic light honey color French polish....
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Handmade 19th c. Rustic French Farmhouse Writing Desk/Console, c.1800s
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H 31 in W 56.5 in D 24.75 in
Handmade 19th c. Rustic French Farmhouse Writing Desk/Console, c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A handmade 19th century farmhouse table with tapered legs and cross bar design. The top consists of two wide planks of Elm constructed using antique nail heads and tenon joint...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Elm
Antique Gustavian Side Table or Small Writing Desk, Sweden, circa 1800s
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H 30.75 in W 38.25 in D 21 in
Antique Gustavian Side Table or Small Writing Desk, Sweden, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style side table, may also be used as a small desk. Traditional tapered legs, horizontal fluted carving along single drawer. Restored, later professionally paint...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
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H 28.55 in W 38.59 in D 29.53 in
Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
This primitive desk, hailing from 19th-century Sweden, reflects the rustic charm and simplicity of traditional craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted in pine wood, the desk showcases th...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Pedestal Desk, circa 1800's
Located in Wilmington, DE
Antique English mahogany leather top pedestal desk This is very well made and of excellent quality. Great size, and quite small proportions for a pedestal desk. The pedestal...
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Bleached Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Writing Table from France, Late 1800s
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H 29.75 in W 39 in D 25 in
Bleached Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Writing Table from France, Late 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
This Louis XIII style writing table was hand-carved from oak in France in the late 1800’s. It has since been bleached, allowing the stunning wood grain to enhance the appeal of the t...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1800s Swedish Gustavian Folk Art Table / Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian folk art table / desk. Manufactured in northern Sweden from pine. From around year 1800. Dry scraped to the original paint. Healthy and solid frame. Charming natural patina...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis Philippe Walnut Table, circa 1800s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The patina reflects years of waxing, polishing and use. Could be used as writing table/desk. Measures: 30.5" H x 39" W x 22" D.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian 1800s Baroque Style Desk with Drawers, Lyre Base and Iron Stretcher
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H 30.5 in W 41 in D 22.5 in
Italian 1800s Baroque Style Desk with Drawers, Lyre Base and Iron Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Baroque style walnut Desk/table from the early 19th century, with drawers, lyre shaped base and wrought-iron stretcher. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
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H 27.25 in W 35.75 in D 16.38 in
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany.
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Antique 1880s French Country Console Tables
Materials
Wood
English Regency 1800s Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful 1800s mahogany writing desk. Gradooned, cross banded, with wooden pulls and mahogany secondaries.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Desks
Materials
Mahogany
1800's French Louis Ebonized Wood Brass Inlay Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is an antique French Lois ebonized desk with brass inlay. The desk is from the Czech Republic.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Late 1800s Mahogany Plantation Desk
Located in Katonah, NY
Late 1800s mahogany plantation desk with crotch mahogany veneer. Two drawers and many cubbies
Category
Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Country French Rustic Larchwood Desk, Mid-1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A rustic French larchwood trestle table desk with polychrome remnants and fantastic patina, circa mid-1800s. Four thick, well-worn planks form the top, with nearly two centuries of c...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fir
1800s Wooden Bank Table with Pigeon Holes and Pencil Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small size. Table top is standard 30 inch height. Glass top is a replacement as well as green felt.
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Felt, Glass
English 1800s Marketry Regency Writing Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
This is a beautiful 1800s English writing desk with one side drawer, a pull out felt writing slide, and gorgeous inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
French Renaissance Revival Style Oak Library Table or Desk, Late 1800s
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H 30.5 in W 78.25 in D 39.25 in
French Renaissance Revival Style Oak Library Table or Desk, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
An important French library table made of oak in the Renaissance Revival style, circa 1880s. This very original table was the centerpiece in the library of a castle located in Reims,...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Oak
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Located in London, England
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Antique Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Ladies Desk, France, Circa 1730
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
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Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
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Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Cabinets
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Oak
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing walnut library center table or writing table hand-crafted, labeled, signed, and dated by Alfonso Marina. For over 50 years Marina has created the highest quality timeless pie...
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Brass
1960s National Mt Airy Mahogany Chippendale Writing Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Mahogany Chippendale writing desk by National Mount Airy Furniture of North Carolina. Measures 34 W x 23.25" D x 38.25' H. Writing height in 30". Shelf is removable.
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
$339,585
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
$13,399
H 18.9 in W 30.71 in D 20.08 in
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very Rare Antique Armada Box or Strongbox in Iron Early 17th Century A truly wonderful 400 year old museum worthy ‘strongbox’ or ‘armada box’. Most probably German, around 1600-1620...
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Antique 17th Century European Medieval Trunks and Luggage
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Iron
Antique Wisconsin Farm Table or Dining Table in Original Green Paint, Unrestored
$3,950Sale Price|47% Off
H 31 in W 119.75 in D 31.25 in
Antique Wisconsin Farm Table or Dining Table in Original Green Paint, Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
In this small Wisconsin town of Marinette, there was a fancy hotel built in 1895 and it was said that the hotel was nicest anywhere north of Green Bay. Sadly, by 1967 the hotel made ...
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Pine
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
$3,735
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Gothic Revival Victorian Oak hall table with two large drawers Please note the de...
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
$293,848 / set
H 137.8 in W 137.8 in D 137.8 in
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
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Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
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Antique 19th Century Russian Tableware
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Silver
19th Century French Wooden Writing Desk
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice writing desk, fabricated in France in the 19th Century. It has a lift up lid. On the front there are two drawers. The desk has traces of use, see the pictures. We work w...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Desks
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Wood
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1800s Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1800s writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1800s writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1800s writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 1800s writing desk bearing Georgian, Regency or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a 1800s Writing Desk?
A 1800s writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,474, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
Questions About 1800s Writing Desk
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- Were there safes in the 1800s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, there were safes in the 1800s. Historical records indicate that by 1820, some companies used safes to protect goods from fire. Following market campaigns in the 1840s, more companies and individuals began to purchase safes as an anti-theft measure. Shop a variety of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1800s, miniatures were small portraits. People commissioned them to give as gifts to their loved ones to carry with them. In this way, miniatures were similar to modern wallet photographs. On 1stDibs, find a range of miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, pocket watches peaked in popularity in the 1800s. The first pocket watch was created in Germany in 1510, but was originally too large for a pocket. In the 1600s, the design began to get more compact, but for a long time pocket watches were a rarity and a symbol of wealth. Shop an array of antique pocket watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023In the 1800s, nightstands were often called commodes. Prior to the advent of indoor plumbing, early nightstands contained a porcelain chamber pot in a cabinet that provided a convenient and private alternative to visiting the outhouse. Today, antique, new and vintage nightstands, which are pieces of bedroom furniture that are often called bedside tables, are typically low-profile tables that are positioned alongside one’s bed or elsewhere in a bedroom. Shop a selection of nightstands on 1stDibs.
- What is 1800s art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023During the 1800s, necklaces, earrings, brooches and hair accessories were popular jewelry pieces in styles ranging from Georgian with enamel details to Victorian with floral flourishes. The commonly used gemstones of the 19th century included diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, garnets and amethysts. Gold was the dominant metal for jewelry, but silver became sought-after during the 1880s and 1890s. Explore an assortment of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023In the 1800s, safes were usually made of metal like tin plating or sheet iron. Fireproofing the safes proved difficult, and during the 1820s, specific mixtures of materials such as mica, potash lye and alum were used to line a safe’s interior in order to prevent its contents from succumbing to fire damage. Shop a collection of safes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2023What 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023What wedding rings looked like in the 1800s was similar to other Victorian jewelry. The Victorian era spanned from 1837 to 1901, coinciding with the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom. At the beginning of this period, rings were made of gold and affordable only to the wealthy. Designs for Victorian-era rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal. Some featured stones secured by collets, settings similar to bezels, with prongs and a closed back. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victorian wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.
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