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Antique Childs Writing Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

$2,199

H 20.08 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of

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Early 18th Century Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Elm

English Mahogany Child's Desk
English Mahogany Child's Desk

English Mahogany Child's Desk

$758

H 28.5 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in

English Mahogany Child's Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th century English mahogany child's desk with leather inserted top. 1880. Opening under

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk
Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

$4,250

H 22 in W 33 in D 18 in

Austrian Bentwood Child Desk

By Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

Austrian Bentwood small child's desk with attached chair with double hoop back design. (THONET

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19th Century Austrian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Bentwood

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
18th Century Country French Child's Desk

18th Century Country French Child's Desk

$1,500

H 31 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in

18th Century Country French Child's Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Cherry

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk

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 storage

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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Iron

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk
Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

$2,290Sale Price|22% Off

H 39.75 in W 21 in D 19 in

Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Child's or Ladies Diminutive Writing Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare antique English inlaid rosewood child's or ladies writing desk with lift-up sloped lid with

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Rosewood

Victorian Revival Oak Childs Cylinder Roll Top Library Writing School Desk Table
Victorian Revival Oak Childs Cylinder Roll Top Library Writing School Desk Table

Victorian Revival Oak Childs Cylinder Roll Top Library Writing School Desk Table

Located in Dayton, OH

Victorian childs roll top writing desk featuring two drawers, a writing slide, a half cylinder roll

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Oak

G F Hardy. An oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage underneath
G F Hardy. An oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage underneath

G F Hardy. An oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage underneath

Located in London, GB

G F Hardy Manchester. An Arts and Crafts oak childs desk with a slanted writing area and storage

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Oak

Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875

Located in Incline Village, NV

Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge

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1870s American Victorian Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Child's Desk
Vintage Child's Desk

Vintage Child's Desk

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H 40 in W 51 in D 31 in

Vintage Child's Desk

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A charming old children's school desk for two. remains of original paint, original finish. desk 17

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Early 20th Century British Antique Childs Writing Desk

Antique American Child's Double School House Desk
Antique American Child's Double School House Desk

Antique American Child's Double School House Desk

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H 29 in W 47 in D 30 in

Antique American Child's Double School House Desk

Located in Norwalk, CT

Oak double school house desk with slat bench, porcelain inkwells and pencil slots.

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19th Century American Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quartered Oak Childs Roll Top Library Writing School Desk
Antique Victorian Quartered Oak Childs Roll Top Library Writing School Desk

Antique Victorian Quartered Oak Childs Roll Top Library Writing School Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian childs roll top writing desk featuring three drawers, a half cylinder roll top

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Oak

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's

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H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 19.3 in

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's

Located in London, GB

This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Oak

20th Century Vintage Design Child Desk and His Four Chairs
20th Century Vintage Design Child Desk and His Four Chairs

20th Century Vintage Design Child Desk and His Four Chairs

Located in Brecht, BE

This is a rare and very charming beechwood child desk with his four chairs, great design, probably

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Beech

Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk
Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk

Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk. Item features a pull out seat

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Oak

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid wood and metal English painted double school desk or child's writing table with depictions of

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Late 19th Century European British Colonial Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Metal

Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760
Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760

Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760

Located in Shippensburg, PA

-top writing chest or also designed as a child's writing desk, it features very early and beautifully

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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Brass, Steel, Iron

New Hall Tea Coffee Service, Black White Bat Printed Muses, Neo-Classical, 1815
New Hall Tea Coffee Service, Black White Bat Printed Muses, Neo-Classical, 1815

New Hall Tea Coffee Service, Black White Bat Printed Muses, Neo-Classical, 1815

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

Muses: Study (a woman and child writing at a desk); Memory (a woman testing a child while keeping a book

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1810s English Neoclassical Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Porcelain

Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920
Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920

Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920

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H 32.75 in W 20.25 in D 15.75 in

Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oak Child’s Roll Top Desk Unsigned C1920 Measures - 32 5/8" x 20 1/8" x 15 3/4" This

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Early 20th Century Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Oak

Child's Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell
Child's Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell

Child's Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell

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H 32 in W 24.75 in D 17.5 in

Child's Japanese Oak Desk by Sir Gordon Russell

Located in Southampton, NY

Oak Hinged-top Desk with chamfered legs and stretchers. Retains nice paper Paster. English

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Early 20th Century English Antique Childs Writing Desk

Child's Mahogany Knee-hole Writing Desk, c. 1790
Child's Mahogany Knee-hole Writing Desk, c. 1790

Child's Mahogany Knee-hole Writing Desk, c. 1790

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H 30 in W 35.5 in D 20.75 in

Child's Mahogany Knee-hole Writing Desk, c. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely-preserved mahogany writing desk, of a petite size perfect as a child's workstation or

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Mahogany

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18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk

$1,660

H 26.78 in W 34.65 in D 22.84 in

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk

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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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Walnut

Vintage French Cast Iron Stove Cast Iron Enameled Stove By Ae. Mon. Godin
Vintage French Cast Iron Stove Cast Iron Enameled Stove By Ae. Mon. Godin

Vintage French Cast Iron Stove Cast Iron Enameled Stove By Ae. Mon. Godin

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A small scale circular cast iron stove by a major French manufacturer. The metal cylinder is in green-gray paint and the iron pierced top, the door and other attachments are in dark ...

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1970s French Rustic Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Iron

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

Antique Blue and White Lidded Vases from Savona, Italy, Circa 1800
Antique Blue and White Lidded Vases from Savona, Italy, Circa 1800

Antique Blue and White Lidded Vases from Savona, Italy, Circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

During the 17th through 19th centuries, highly skilled artisans in Savona, Italy, produced beautiful tin-glazed earthenware known as maiolica (majolica). These blue and white lidded ...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Lacquer cabinet on stand.
18th Century Queen Anne Lacquer cabinet on stand.

18th Century Queen Anne Lacquer cabinet on stand.

$22,064

H 56.7 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in

18th Century Queen Anne Lacquer cabinet on stand.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A beautifully decorated Queen Anne period lacquer cabinet on stand. Having pierced, fretted brass hinges and lock plates. Chinoiserie scenes to the doors, opening to reveal ten fitte...

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18th Century English Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Lacquer

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set
Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set

Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set

$6,993Sale Price|51% Off

H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in

Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set

Located in Wien, AT

Art Nouveau bar and smoking set. Polished and stove enamelled on the upper side is the cigar box. It opens by pushing a button on the right side. Three oval bottles. Ten jiggers...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Brass

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

$8,439

H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

By Empire Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)
Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)

Mid-Century 1959 Vintage Jean Prouvé 'Petite Potence' Wall Lamp (Yellow)

By Jean Prouvé

Located in London, GB

Jean Prouvé has become a leading figure in the history of design and has worked alongside Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Mallet-Stevens. Famous for applying industrial technology and pr...

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1950s Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Metal

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

$48,500 / set

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Silver

Portuguese Library Table
Portuguese Library Table

Portuguese Library Table

$18,500 / item

H 34.5 in W 32.75 in D 95.5 in

Portuguese Library Table

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Martyn Lawrence Bullard's custom Portuguese library table. The design taken from a table found in a quinta in Lisbon, the intricate turning and carved details make this piece highly...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Mid-18th Century Pile French Aubusson Carpet
Mid-18th Century Pile French Aubusson Carpet

Mid-18th Century Pile French Aubusson Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV period. Provenance: Ephrussi de Rothschild collection.

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Childs Writing Desk

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns
Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns

Oversized Antique French Savonnerie Rug with Floral Patterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 19x19 antique Aubusson rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s European rug collection—a masterpiece of the French Neoclassical flatweave style, handwoven in wool and o...

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1790s French Kilim Antique Childs Writing Desk

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Wool

Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds
Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds

Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds

$44,500 / set

H 62 in W 46.75 in D 85.75 in

Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds

By François Linke

Located in New Orleans, LA

Superior craftsmanship and elegant adornment characterize these exceptional, matching pair of mahogany twin beds by François Linke, the most influential and distinguished French ébén...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Bronze

18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique
18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique

18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique . Imposing 18th century Louis XV of the period Lavabo in Hand Carved walnut with original pewter basi...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Childs Writing Desk

Materials

Metal, Pewter

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Antique Childs Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique childs writing desk available at 1stDibs. An antique childs writing desk — often made from wood, oak and beech — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique childs writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique childs writing desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Thonet each produced at least one beautiful antique childs writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Childs Writing Desk?

An antique childs writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,468, while the lowest priced sells for $700 and the highest can go for as much as $9,289.