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19th Century French Provincial Primitive Desk or Table
19th Century French Provincial Primitive Desk or Table

19th Century French Provincial Primitive Desk or Table

$3,900

H 30.25 in W 63 in D 23 in

19th Century French Provincial Primitive Desk or Table

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th-century French primitive table embodies the honest craftsmanship and utilitarian beauty

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Primitive Desk

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Oak

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table
Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table

$1,500

H 29.5 in W 42.25 in D 31.25 in

Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique French Country Primitive Black Distress Painted 1 Drawer Desk Work Table. Item features wooden

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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer
18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

$3,200

H 28.75 in W 63 in D 33.08 in

18th Century French Primitive Pine Dining Table / Desk with a Drawer

Located in Odense, DK

A very fine 18th century primitive pine table from the, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The

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Mid-18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Iron

Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s
Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s

Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s

$2,500

H 29.93 in W 39.77 in D 25.6 in

Primitive wooden desk, wabi-sabi, Spain, 1850s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Spanish wooden table with a single central drawer. The simple plank top, tapered legs, and exposed joinery reflect a vernacular, utilitarian approach to furniture making. A quiet yet...

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1850s Spanish Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

16th Century Primitive Table From the Mediterranean
16th Century Primitive Table From the Mediterranean

16th Century Primitive Table From the Mediterranean

$13,500

H 31 in W 60 in D 32.5 in

16th Century Primitive Table From the Mediterranean

Located in Fall River, MA

primitive design and weathered appearance speak to its age and historical significance. This piece carries

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16th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century
Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

$4,850

H 32.29 in W 6.7 in D 39.38 in

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic working bench that exudes a raw, handcrafted charm, showcasing the wear and patina from decades, if not centuries, of use. Made from solid, heavy wood, the bench features a st...

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Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

$895

H 37 in W 36 in D 29 in

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Rustic Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a lift

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19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Cherry

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair
Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair

$474

H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 15.36 in

Oak 19th Century Primitive Wabi Sabi Mountain Chair

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Traditional antique mountain chair from southern Germany. This distinctive and primitive chair is

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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Oak

Primitive Antique Northern Swedish Trestle Table, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Primitive Antique Northern Swedish Trestle Table, Made by Hand in Solid Pine

Primitive Antique Northern Swedish Trestle Table, Made by Hand in Solid Pine

$2,904

H 27.37 in W 46.26 in D 26.38 in

Primitive Antique Northern Swedish Trestle Table, Made by Hand in Solid Pine

Located in Kramfors, SE

Primitive antique trestle table from northern Sweden made by hand around 1820 in solid pine. The

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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Pine

19thc Medical Paw Foot Cabinet Desk w/Original Milk paint & Colored Glass Panels
19thc Medical Paw Foot Cabinet Desk w/Original Milk paint & Colored Glass Panels

19thc Medical Paw Foot Cabinet Desk w/Original Milk paint & Colored Glass Panels

$1,095

H 47 in W 48 in D 17 in

19thc Medical Paw Foot Cabinet Desk w/Original Milk paint & Colored Glass Panels

Located in Savannah, GA

This charming primitive paw foot, flip-top desk/cabinet came out of a southern dental office in

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1880s American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Poplar, Pine

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings
Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings

$600

H 2.5 in Dm 5 in

Vintage Bronze Bracelet Cuff Object with Unique Markings

Located in New York, NY

Exact origin unknown. Handsome desk accessory.

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Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Bronze

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark
1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 31.11 in W 51.58 in D 24.02 in

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts & Crafts, Norway / Denmark

Located in Skien, NO

Primitive antique writing desk/office table, handcrafted in Norway / Denmark between 1890-1910, is

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Late 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Primitive Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Early 20th C. Primitive French Rivern Slate Table/Desk
Early 20th C. Primitive French Rivern Slate Table/Desk

Early 20th C. Primitive French Rivern Slate Table/Desk

$11,475

H 29.93 in W 46.46 in D 32.68 in

Early 20th C. Primitive French Rivern Slate Table/Desk

Located in London, GB

A rivern slate table from the Angers region of France. Made in the 1920s by slate quarry workers. Fully dismantle-able with simple interlocking bases. A design which is a source ...

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1920s French Antique Primitive Desk

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Slate

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk
Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

$2,895

H 29 in W 75 in D 36 in

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a cool table. It as an antique maple hand hewn farm table that folds into a space saver! Note the turned legs and construction underneath. It is in very good antique conditi...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Maple

Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk
Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk

Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk

$8,900

H 35.5 in W 60 in D 35 in

Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk

Located in New York, NY

Antique colonial desk or console. The patina on this teak wood is beautiful. Hand carved legs with

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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk
Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk

$6,900

H 30.5 in W 56.5 in D 38 in

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Dining Table or Desk

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

This dining table was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imperfection and impermanence. It’s a beauty of things modest and humble. ...

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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s
Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

$2,963

H 28.75 in W 81.5 in D 32.29 in

Antique Wabi Sabi Dining Table or Desk, Anonymous, Scandinavia c. 1800s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A wonderful antique wabi sabi dining table or desk with curved legs from Norway, Scandinavia, c

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Early 19th Century Norwegian Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet
Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet

Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet

$2,450Sale Price|30% Off

H 73 in W 40 in D 29.5 in

Antique Early 19th Century Plantation Desk Secretary + Bookcase Hutch Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional mid to early 19th century primitive American Plantation writing desk / hutch

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Early 19th Century American Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s
Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

$895

H 39 in W 17 in D 17 in

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

. Antique maple Chair, Punched Hole Seat, Perforated Seat, Primitive Chair, Rustic, Desk Chair, Dining Chair

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Maple

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Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Primitive Painted Tall Desk

Primitive Painted Tall Desk

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H 43 in W 25 in D 18 in

Primitive Painted Tall Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

very primitive lift top desk from a school in old green paint

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Early 20th Century American Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Primitive Desk Chair, Sweden 18th Century
Primitive Desk Chair, Sweden 18th Century

Primitive Desk Chair, Sweden 18th Century

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H 32.75 in W 23.5 in D 22.75 in

Primitive Desk Chair, Sweden 18th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Desk Chair, Sweden 18th Century. Hand carved details with original paint remnants.

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18th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Primitive Desk/Side Table with Simple Drawer
Primitive Desk/Side Table with Simple Drawer

Primitive Desk/Side Table with Simple Drawer

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H 30 in W 41 in D 21 in

Primitive Desk/Side Table with Simple Drawer

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive desk / side table with single drawer single board split top.

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19th Century Italian Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Tall White Primitive Desk
Tall White Primitive Desk

Tall White Primitive Desk

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H 42 in W 67 in D 29 in

Tall White Primitive Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

An early standing desk, with worn white paint and original brass hardware. Made in France circa

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1870s French Country Antique Primitive Desk

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Brass

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain
Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain

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H 29.73 in W 53.75 in D 27.96 in

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Antique pine wood desk with a large drawer. From Spain. Circa 1820s. Excellent patina. Perfect for

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1820s Spanish Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp
Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp

Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp

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Primitive Counterweighted Desk Lamp

Located in Culver City, CA

Early anglepoise styling of a primitive desk lamp with counterbalance weight, original paint.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Metal

Early 19thc Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk
Early 19thc Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk

Early 19thc Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk

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H 32 in W 29 in D 20 in

Early 19thc Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early 19thc original blue/grey slant top primitive desk.This desk has the best old worn

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19th Century American Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Pine

Primitive Children's School Desk
Primitive Children's School Desk

Primitive Children's School Desk

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H 31 in W 118 in D 16 in

Primitive Children's School Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Wonderful early bank of desks with individual flip up storage.

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19th Century French Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790
Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790

Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790

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H 27 in W 42 in D 24 in

Primitive Console / Desk, France 1790

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive Console / Desk France, 1790 Composed of oak, with drawer on each end. 42"L x 24"d x 27"h

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1790s French Directoire Antique Primitive Desk

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Oak

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table
Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

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H 28 in W 31.25 in D 22.25 in

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

Located in Oakville, CT

Antique Primitive country / farm style wooden desk / school table with a single drawer. Incredible

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Primitive Desk

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Metal

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk
Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

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H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A late 18th century French primitive slanted school desk. Featuring its original dry scraped paint

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Late 18th Century Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Pine

Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk
Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk

Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk

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H 44.25 in W 68.25 in D 28 in

Primitive Painted Pine Wooden Antique Industrial Standing Plan Desk

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous primitive painted pine wooden antique industrial standing plan desk. Beautiful condition

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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940
Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940

Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940

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H 23 in W 49.25 in D 25.25 in

Early 20th c. Primitive Farmhouse Desk, c.1920-1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A rustic primitive farmhouse desk with one drawer and metal pull. Painted wood on the bottom

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Oak

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk
Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

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H 32 in W 27 in D 37 in

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming 19th century slant top writing desk. Made from cherry with turned legs leading to peg

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19th Century American Colonial Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Cherry

Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak
Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak

Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak

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H 33 in W 48 in D 30 in

Primitive Swedish Writing Table in Oak

Located in Nashville, TN

Primitive Swedish writing table in oak. Original black paint on the top, which opens for storage.

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1880s Antique Primitive Desk

An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk
An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk

An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk

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H 29 in W 50 in D 34 in

An Americana 19th Century Tavern Table/Desk

Located in Bellport, NY

A one drawer early 19th century pine wood desk/table. Original iron casters on feet, seats four

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk
18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk

18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk

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H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 28.94 in

18th Century Spanish Wooden Folding Table/ Writing Desk

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Spanish table with an iron support. This table has a simple and straightforward design, and the support beneath it scrolls from one side to other beneath. As you can see on...

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18th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer
Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer

Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer

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H 28.25 in W 34 in D 23 in

Original Rustic & Primitive Petite French Writing Table w/Drawer

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

nightstand in the bedroom, as an end table in the parlor, or as a small desk for jotting notes and paying

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1780s French Country Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk
Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk

Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk

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H 26.5 in W 36 in D 17 in

Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American gray distress painted one drawer small work table desk. Item features solid wood

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Early 20th Century North American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Partners Desk
Large Antique Partners Desk

Large Antique Partners Desk

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H 30 in W 72 in D 47.5 in

Large Antique Partners Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Very Large amazing partners desk. English solid wood with multiple drawers and cabinets for lots of

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Mid-19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

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H 70 in W 45 in D 28.5 in

Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful plantation or secretary desk featuring primitive styling with upper cabinet or bookcase

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Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

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H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 in

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 postal sorting desk with attached mail compartments. There are 48 mail cubbies that

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Early 20th Century English Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Industrial Zinc Top Work Table
Industrial Zinc Top Work Table

Industrial Zinc Top Work Table

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H 31.5 in W 44.5 in D 30.5 in

Industrial Zinc Top Work Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive work table with large pull out drawer, and original zinc top. Made in Italy circa 1790.

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Zinc

French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table
French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table

French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table

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H 28.75 in W 49.13 in D 17 in

French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

writing desk or display table. Be sure to view all the images to see the details of this wonderful table

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18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk
19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

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H 11 in W 23.75 in D 19.5 in

19th century American Primitive Writing Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

American Primitive that was crudely made with square nails and iron hinges. All original in as

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1850s American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair
Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair

Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair

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H 4.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Amish Man and Woman Couple Bookends, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique cast iron Amish man and woman couple bookends - a pair. Item features nice small size, original distressed paint, very nice antique pair. Circa early 1900s. Measurements: 4.5...

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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Primitive Spanish Desk
Early 20th Century Primitive Spanish Desk

Early 20th Century Primitive Spanish Desk

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H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 29.93 in

Early 20th Century Primitive Spanish Desk

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Primitive Spanish table or desk, originally used as a tailors cutting table, fabulous size for a

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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive
Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive

Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive

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H 42.25 in W 38.27 in D 25.99 in

Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is a desk from the Taisho period. It is a rare type with a storage shelf on the top plate. I

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table
Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table

Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table

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H 30.32 in W 80.71 in D 32.68 in

Antique Single Plank Primitive Console/Desk/Dining Table

Located in London, GB

A primitive wabi-sabi style console or desk or petite dining table. Rare large single plank top

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1920s Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi
Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi

Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi

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H 29.34 in W 40.56 in D 28.47 in

Japanese Antique Desk Table 1912s-1930s Primitive Japandi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is an old Japanese desk. It was made from the Taisho period to the early Showa period. It was

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Primitive Antique Solid Walnut Plantation Desk Stepback Cabinet Hutch Bookcase
Primitive Antique Solid Walnut Plantation Desk Stepback Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

Primitive Antique Solid Walnut Plantation Desk Stepback Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

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H 81 in W 37.5 in D 24 in

Primitive Antique Solid Walnut Plantation Desk Stepback Cabinet Hutch Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

Primitive antique solid walnut plantation desk stepback cabinet hutch bookcase Late 19th century

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Late 19th Century Mission Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Early American Primitive Walnut Side End Accent Table Desk
Antique 19th Century Early American Primitive Walnut Side End Accent Table Desk

Antique 19th Century Early American Primitive Walnut Side End Accent Table Desk

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H 28.5 in W 26 in D 21 in

Antique 19th Century Early American Primitive Walnut Side End Accent Table Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Early American19th century side table or work desk. Made of walnut featuring rectangular

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19th Century American Colonial Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Walnut

French Primitive Work Table
French Primitive Work Table

French Primitive Work Table

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H 35 in W 59 in D 28 in

French Primitive Work Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive work table / desk.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

Primitive Jewelers Work Table
Primitive Jewelers Work Table

Primitive Jewelers Work Table

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H 28 in W 46 in D 36 in

Primitive Jewelers Work Table

Located in Culver City, CA

Primitive work / desk with 3/4 surround original worn surface, clean line.

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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary

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H 76.5 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Handmade primitive Spanish desk with extensive inlay. We were told by a European antique expert

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary

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H 93 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Handmade primitive Spanish desk with extensive inlay. We were told by a European antique expert

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

c.1600 Primitive Antique Spanish Secretary w/Marquetry
c.1600 Primitive Antique Spanish Secretary w/Marquetry

c.1600 Primitive Antique Spanish Secretary w/Marquetry

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H 76.5 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in

c.1600 Primitive Antique Spanish Secretary w/Marquetry

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Handmade primitive Spanish desk with extensive inlay. We were told by a European antique expert

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840
Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840

Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840

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H 30.5 in W 86 in D 25.5 in

Drop Leaf Table / Desk, France, circa 1840

Located in Culver City, CA

Drop leaf table / desk, France circa 1840. Weathered wooden surface, with original paint

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1840s French Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Spanish Catalan Oak Console Table or Desk
19th Century Rustic Spanish Catalan Oak Console Table or Desk

19th Century Rustic Spanish Catalan Oak Console Table or Desk

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H 31.25 in W 80.75 in D 22.75 in

19th Century Rustic Spanish Catalan Oak Console Table or Desk

Located in Birmingham, AL

by an "X" shaped stretcher, this primitive antique Spanish trestle table from a Spanish vineyard

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1890s Spanish Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Oak, Pine

Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s
Primitive Hand Crafted Writing Desk in Pine, Made by a Swedish Carpenter, 1800s

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

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Pine

Primitive Painted Desk
Primitive Painted Desk

Primitive Painted Desk

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H 29.5 in W 47 in D 33.5 in

Primitive Painted Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

Two-drawer desk in worn period finish with remnants of the original paint.    

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Early 20th Century French Antique Primitive Desk

Materials

Wood

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Swedish Primitive Country Desk

Swedish Primitive Country Desk

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H 30 in W 45 in D 25 in

Swedish Primitive Country Desk

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Primitive Country Desk, Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

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Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table
Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table

Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table

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H 35 in W 26 in D 23.5 in

Antique Pine Wood American Primitive Flip Storage Work Plantation Desk Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique pine wood American primitive flip storage work plantation desk table. Item features

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19th Century North American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Work Stand Table. Item featured

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19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash
Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash

Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash

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Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique Primitive Colonial Pine Wood 1 Drawer Work Table Desk w/ Backsplash. Circa Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Primitive Desk

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Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk
Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk

Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk

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Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Lift Top Schoolmaster's Storage Standing Desk with Dovetailed

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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Primitive Desk

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Antique American 19th Century Painted Clerks Plantation Desk
Antique American 19th Century Painted Clerks Plantation Desk

Antique American 19th Century Painted Clerks Plantation Desk

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Antique American 19th Century Painted Clerks Plantation Desk

Located in Richmond, Surrey

American primitive 19th century green painted clerks desk, possibly a plantation desk, circa 1880

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Early-Mid 19th c. Primitive Farmhouse Cabinet c.1820-1840

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Early-Mid 19th c. Primitive Farmhouse Cabinet c.1820-1840

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th century hand made primitive farmhouse cabinet with brass lock and large interior

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Primitive American Farm Table Desk
Primitive American Farm Table Desk

Primitive American Farm Table Desk

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Primitive American Farm Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Primitive American farm table desk or work table made of walnut and fronted by one large drawer

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Japanese Antique Old Table Desk Keyaki Wood Primitive
Japanese Antique Old Table Desk Keyaki Wood Primitive

Japanese Antique Old Table Desk Keyaki Wood Primitive

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Japanese Antique Old Table Desk Keyaki Wood Primitive

Located in Chiba, Chiba

This is a small table from the Taisho period. The understated design is simple and cute. It has one drawer. The material is zelkova wood. The wood grain of the top plate is beaut...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Primitive Desk

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Antique Primitive Pine Tennessee Farmhouse Harvest Plank Dining Table Desk
Antique Primitive Pine Tennessee Farmhouse Harvest Plank Dining Table Desk

Antique Primitive Pine Tennessee Farmhouse Harvest Plank Dining Table Desk

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Antique Primitive Pine Tennessee Farmhouse Harvest Plank Dining Table Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique primitive Tennessee farm house breakfast / dining table or desk. Made of pine planks

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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

Antique French Provincial Primitive Farmhouse Country Pine Dining Table or Desk
Antique French Provincial Primitive Farmhouse Country Pine Dining Table or Desk

Antique French Provincial Primitive Farmhouse Country Pine Dining Table or Desk

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Antique French Provincial Primitive Farmhouse Country Pine Dining Table or Desk

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Antique French Provincial / Country / Farmhouse dining table, large side table or buffet or desk

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Primitive Desk

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1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

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1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi low writing desk primitive coffee table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. This antique low writing desk is a product of late Edo era. estimate from

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Primitive Desk

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1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table
1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

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H 11.22 in W 36.81 in D 13.66 in

1860s Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi urushi low writing desk primitive tea table

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

156 to 159 years-old antique low writing desk with 2 drawers. product of Keio period (1865-1868

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Primitive Desk

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Antique Primitive Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique primitive desk for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every antique primitive desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique primitive desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique primitive desk, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique primitive desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Primitive Desk?

Prices for an antique primitive desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $8,875, while the average can fetch as much as $1,558.
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  • What are antique desks called?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
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    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
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