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Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk
By Ethan
Category
Vintage 1970s North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar
H 32 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.5 in
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina.
Born in the Mid
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Desks
Materials
Pine
Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique American Colonial style maple writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
H 34.63 in W 38 in D 21 in
American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cuban mahogany slant top desk with turned ball finial gallery, fitted interior drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables
Early to Mid 19th Century American Walnut Plantation Desk 2-pc
Located in Louisville, KY
necessary pieces found in many homes and businesses across America. Of the many desk styles of the era, one
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Desks
Materials
Walnut
Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table or child desk. Knee clearance is 22".
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Stained Pine Table Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Stained Pine Single drawer Table Desk
Measures 33 " in width, 20.5 " in depth
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Pine
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Brass
American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic American arts and crafts table with a bold simple form which marked the era and this
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table
In the manner of R.J
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.75 in
Early 19th Century Sheraton Style American Bowfront Sideboard with Dropdown Desk
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Savannah, GA
drawers -four of which are curved- and six turned and reeded legs. The desk section has two small drawers
Category
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks
Materials
Brass
H 42.5 in W 66 in D 27 in
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Austin, TX
American narrative.
AMERICAN PATINATED BRONZE DESK SET, TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, EARLY 20TH C., ALL IN
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk recently refinished.
Measure 45.75
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Mahogany
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s
A rare and
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Empire Art Deco Flame Mahogany Pine Library Writing Desk 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century American Empire & Art Deco Desk. The desk began its life as a traditional
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
H 35 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
An American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American Chippendale
Maple Slant Front Desk
Rhode Island
18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends & Leather Desk Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "American
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 0.38 in W 28.63 in D 19.25 in
American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk
Located in South Burlington, VT
desk. This unique work of art is hand-painted on front with a roundel of three vibrant and colorful
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern blotter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 0.38 in W 28.75 in D 19.25 in
American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York Circa late 18th Century to Early 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant top four drawer desk with exposed dove tail, original
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks
Glamorous American Bronze and Glass Banking Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American bronze and glass banking table
Early 19th century
Each Greco-Roman-style, the table
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Painted Landscape Scene
Category
Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th C. American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Landscape
By Eli Terry & Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Painted Landscape Scene
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 4.5 in
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze inkwell in the "American Indian
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze pen tray in the "American Indian" pattern
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
the "American Indian" pattern.
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "American Indian" pattern desk letter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze pen tray in the "American Indian
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern notepad holder
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "American Indian" pattern stamp box
By
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks
Materials
Oak, Paint
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Match Box Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern match box
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 3.75 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "American
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 0.38 in W 24.25 in D 12.25 in
American Empire Writing Table with Carved Acanthus Legs, circa 1840
Located in Southampton, NY
American empire writing table with carved acanthus legs, circa 1840
Casters, Missing ormolu on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
American Art Nouveau Swirl Paperweight by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An American Art Nouveau gilt bronze and mosaic inlaid TIffany Favrile "Swirl Paperweight" by
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Bench-Made Antique Drop Front Desk With Original Hand Blown Glass
Located in Portsmouth, VA
auction in Norfolk, VA, this desk embodies the pinnacle of early American craftsmanship and sophistication
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Desks
Materials
Blown Glass, Wood
English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians
Located in London, GB
English Regency ormolu mantel piece objects of American Indians. The male sits upon a tortoise and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair.
This sturdy and solid iron armchair was
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
By Al Black
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Bronze Clad End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
original blue and red paint, bronze clad finish, very nice vintage item features early to mid 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Native American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desk Sets
Materials
Leather, Glass
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 82 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Early Cedric Hartman American Modern Polished Chrome Desk Lamp
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
American Bankers Desk Lamp
Located in Conwy, GB
A wrought iron and Portoro marble occasional table in the manner of Edgar Brandt (1880-1960).
The wrought iron decoration is in the round and has a superb even patina, excellent unt...
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early American desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every early American desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the early American desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An early American desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one early American desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Singer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Early American Desk?
An early American desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,321, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.
Questions About Early American Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.