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Antique Federal Desk

Federal Butlers Desk
Federal Butlers Desk

Federal Butlers Desk

$1,895

H 48.75 in W 47 in D 20.5 in

Federal Butlers Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very attractive Mahogany southern Federal Butlers Desk probably mid Atlantic states around 1820-30

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Charak Furniture Co. Federal Revival Inlaid Tambour Desk
Charak Furniture Co. Federal Revival Inlaid Tambour Desk

Charak Furniture Co. Federal Revival Inlaid Tambour Desk

By Charak Furniture Company

Located in Norwood, NJ

A finely crafted Federal Revival tambour writing desk by Charak Furniture Co., Boston, retaining

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Marble

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

$1,595

H 40.5 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice early 19th century Federal Birch New England Slant Lid Desk likely New Hampshire in

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Birch

1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk
1800s American Federal Mahogany Butler's Secretary Desk

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

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk

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

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq
Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

$4,500Sale Price|52% Off

H 48 in W 39.5 in D 20 in

Federal Mahogany and Birch Inlaid Secretary/Desk sq

Located in Water Mill, NY

Federal Mahogany and Birch inlaid secretary/desk with contrasting veneers and bone pulls.

Category

1790s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful Philadelphia partners desk in mahogany with gadrooned top and apron resting on center

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour
Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Federal Period Massachusetts Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cylinder Tambour

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal mahogany two part secretary desk, with a dentil molded cornice

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk  New York, Circa 1800s
American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk  New York, Circa 1800s

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

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table
19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table

19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk / Work Table

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Lift Top Writing Desk or Work Table. Features two drawers with

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s
Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s

Federal Mahogany and Birdseye Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Era Mahogany and Birdseyes Maple Lap Desk on Stand, Circa 1810s Measures 22.5" in width

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

19th Century Federal Curly Tiger Figured Walnut Butler's Fall Front Desk
19th Century Federal Curly Tiger Figured Walnut Butler's Fall Front Desk

19th Century Federal Curly Tiger Figured Walnut Butler's Fall Front Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century Curly Tiger Figured Walnut Butler two-part Fall Front Desk. Hand-rub refinished

Category

19th Century Unknown Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.75 in W 39.75 in D 19.5 in

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk C1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Mahogany Three Drawer Drop Front Desk Unsigned C1820 Measures - 39.75"w

Category

19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Spade Foot Sideboard
Antique Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Spade Foot Sideboard

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Spade Foot Sideboard

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Federal/Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Inlaid Spade Foot Sideboard This elegant Federal

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

$12,000

H 45.25 in W 43 in D 20.5 in

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Located in Savannah, GA

A Connecticut mahogany slant front desk on french feet with original 15 star eagle pulls, circa

Category

Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk

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

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front  Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front  Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

By Drexel, Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table. The

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk
18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk

18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk

$3,700

H 44.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in

18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Great period Virginia inlaid walnut slant front desk with a family history of being made in

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790
Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Federal Cherrywood Bureau Cabinet / Desk, circa 1790

Located in Houston, TX

This Federal Cherrywood Bureau cabinet dates to 1790. It is a beautifully preserved example of

Category

Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Cherry

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and

Category

Early 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase

Located in Dayton, OH

A fine and impressive Federal Period Mahogany secretary and bookcase, circa 1830s. The bookcase

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

$7,500

H 39 in W 41 in D 22.5 in

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

Located in Buchanan, MI

Handsome and functional Regency mahogany fall front desk, server, entry way piece, great inlay

Category

19th Century North American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Satin

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk
Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

$2,796Sale Price|20% Off

H 98.75 in W 42 in D 22.5 in

Fantastic American Centennial Solid Walnut Philadelphia Carved Secretary Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite piece features a beautifully

Category

1870s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair
Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair Desk Chair Measures 25.5" in

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

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Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk
Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Unavailable

H 44 in W 40 in D 21 in

Philadelphia Federal Walnut Slant Lid Desk

Located in New York, NY

Containing fitted interior cubby holes centering an inlaid prospect door all above the four cock beaded long drawers with contemporary stamped American eagle brasses with bale handle...

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire
Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Federal Hepplewhite Inlaid Secretary/Desk and Bookcase/ New Hampshire

Located in Providence, RI

design can be found on an inlaid Federal chest from Saco, ME. Other interesting notes are the diamond

Category

1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815
A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

Unavailable

H 29.625 in W 41.5 in D 36.75 in

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top inset with later green leather gilt-tooled with greek key, above two frieze drawers with brass bail handles; the round tapering reeded legs are headed by incised...

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 24 in D 18 in

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Located in Hudson, NY

Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American or English, early 19th c.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Tiger Maple Slant Lid Desk, Midwest Ohio Region, circa 1825
Federal Tiger Maple Slant Lid Desk, Midwest Ohio Region, circa 1825

Federal Tiger Maple Slant Lid Desk, Midwest Ohio Region, circa 1825

Located in Providence, RI

century slant top desk form. Secondary woods are white pine and oak.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Sideboard with Desk, Massachusetts
Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Sideboard with Desk, Massachusetts

Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Sideboard with Desk, Massachusetts

Located in Providence, RI

writing desk we have seen in a sideboard. Of note is the complex construction of the edges of the entire

Category

19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

A rare Federal games table fitted as a desk, New York
A rare Federal games table fitted as a desk, New York

A rare Federal games table fitted as a desk, New York

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 35.125 in D 17 in

A rare Federal games table fitted as a desk, New York

Located in Sharon, MA

A very rare Federal mahogany five leg games table fitted with a writing desk and drawer, New York

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk
Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

Unavailable

H 53.25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

Located in Houston, TX

Large American Federal Period mahogany, curly birch and exotic veneer desk. Glass upper cabinets

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk
Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Unavailable

H 84.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in

Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very fine Hepplewhite figured mahogany secretary desk, in two parts, the upper section with arcaded

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

Unavailable

H 55 in W 40.5 in D 18.75 in

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

Located in Sharon, MA

A handsome Federal mahogany secretary desk, probably Southeastern Massachusetts, circa 1815

Category

19th Century American Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk
American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk

American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk

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H 44.5 in W 40.63 in D 20.88 in

American Federal, Walnut Slant Front Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a very fine American Federal Period Slant Front Desk of Mid-Atlantic origin, crafted in

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple

Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk
19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning piece of history in this circa 1860 American Slant Front Schoolmasters desk constructed

Category

Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Steel

American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors
American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors

American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a Classic American Federal writing desk with a tambour door on the top section when open it

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase
Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase

Antique Federal Cherrywood Desk and Glassdoor Bookcase

Located in Sheridan, CO

A Late Federal Cherrywood Desk and Bookcase, Circa 1830. This unique piece includes a folding desk

Category

Early 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk
American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk

American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk

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H 43.25 in W 41 in D 19 in

American Federal Cherry Wood Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

American cherry wood slant top desk, early 19th century. With a rectangular dove tailed top, a

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, acc. no. B.65.12: a Federal Tambour Door Inlaid Writing Desk over spade feet Christies, New York, June

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk with Eagle Inlay, circa 1800
Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk with Eagle Inlay, circa 1800

Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk with Eagle Inlay, circa 1800

Located in Milford, NH

A Federal period walnut slant front desk with interior compartment featuring seven drawers, six

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Antique English Federal Style 3 Part Mahogany Executive Partners Desk
Antique English Federal Style 3 Part Mahogany Executive Partners Desk

Antique English Federal Style 3 Part Mahogany Executive Partners Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique English Federal Style 3 Part Mahogany Executive Partners Desk This Antique English

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Wood

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk
19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

19th-C. American Federal Ebonized & Gilt Painted Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century American federal style drop front secretary desk. This was considering

Category

Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830
Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830

Antique American Federal Mahogany Drop-Front Butler's Desk, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Federal secretary bookcase features mahogany construction with long drawers with

Category

Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Federal Period Slant-Front Desk in Cherry and Mahogany, Circa 1790
Federal Period Slant-Front Desk in Cherry and Mahogany, Circa 1790

Federal Period Slant-Front Desk in Cherry and Mahogany, Circa 1790

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Federal period slant-front desk with fitted interior over a bank of 4 drawers on bracket feet, in

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Southern Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk, Piedmont Region Virginia 1800-1820
Southern Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk, Piedmont Region Virginia 1800-1820

Southern Federal Walnut Slant Front Desk, Piedmont Region Virginia 1800-1820

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This Southern Federal solid walnut desk, dating to circa 1800-1820 and made in the Piedmont Region

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Federal Library Table
19th Century American Federal Library Table

19th Century American Federal Library Table

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H 28.5 in W 60 in D 32 in

19th Century American Federal Library Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Federal style library table having a removable rectangular top and fronted by two large drawers

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840
Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840

Antique Federal Hepplewhite Birdseye Maple & Mahogany Secretary Desk C1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Federal or Hepplewhite secretary offers birdseye maple and mahogany construction with upper case having

Category

Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Pair of English Federal Brass Bell Shaped Doorstops, Circa 1790
Pair of English Federal Brass Bell Shaped Doorstops, Circa 1790

Pair of English Federal Brass Bell Shaped Doorstops, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English federal brass bell shaped doorstops with matching carrying handles, bulbous columns

Category

1790s English Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass, Lead

Classically Handsome English Partners Desk
Classically Handsome English Partners Desk

Classically Handsome English Partners Desk

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H 30.75 in W 49 in D 29.5 in

Classically Handsome English Partners Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning vintage mahogany partners desk with elaborate inlay, reeded tapered legs, three drawers

Category

1920s English Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

New England Birch Slant Front Desk
New England Birch Slant Front Desk

New England Birch Slant Front Desk

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H 40.75 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in

New England Birch Slant Front Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice early 19th century Federal Birch New England Slant Lid Desk likely New Hampshire in

Category

Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Birch

Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830
Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830

Antique Federal Period Maple Plantation Secretary c. 1830

Located in Westfield, MA

This Federal period plantation secretary, crafted in solid maple, dates to circa 1830 and reflects

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1830s American Sheraton Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Maple

Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk
Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk

Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century Federal work table or desk. Made in the style of Lambert Hitchcock. Featuring an

Category

19th Century American Rustic Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

American Early 19th Century Mahogany Partner's Pedestal Desk
American Early 19th Century Mahogany Partner's Pedestal Desk

American Early 19th Century Mahogany Partner's Pedestal Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century American mahogany partner's pedestal desk featuring embossed brown leather

Category

Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830

Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk, circa 1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

double door cabinet over two lower drawers and surmounting cas with drop front desk and three long

Category

Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Metal

New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812
New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812

New England Mahogany and Maple Tambour Door Secretary Desk Signed and Dated 1812

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This fine federal mahogany secretary desk features an upper section with tambour doors opening up

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Boston Chippendale Oxbow Mahogany Desk, circa 1770-1790
Boston Chippendale Oxbow Mahogany Desk, circa 1770-1790

Boston Chippendale Oxbow Mahogany Desk, circa 1770-1790

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Federal Boston Chippendale oxbow mahogany desk with slant front upper case with

Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Original Desk Interior
Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Original Desk Interior

Period American Federal Mahogany Sideboard with Original Desk Interior

Located in Essex, MA

Period early 19th century American Federal mahogany sideboard Tapered Hepplewhite legs with

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800
American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800

American Federal Period Secretary Desk, c 1780 - 1800

Located in San Marino, CA

American Federal period secretary desk, with three adjustable shelves behind two paned “thirteen

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815

Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked by wardrobe wings

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of

Category

Late 18th Century American Sheraton Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

Liverpool Creamware Desk Plaque of George Washington
Liverpool Creamware Desk Plaque of George Washington

Liverpool Creamware Desk Plaque of George Washington

By Herculaneum Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

one is not, suggesting that it might have been intended as a desk piece. Dimensions: 5 inches long

Category

Late 18th Century English Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810
Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

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H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 18.25 in

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American Federal desk, circa 1810, flame mahogany with a carved cavetto cornice over double doors

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

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H 44.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 in

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A New York flame mahogany federal butler's desk with drop down (side snap operation) door revealing

Category

Early 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Brass

Diminutive American Federal Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Diminutive American Federal Mahogany Writing Table Desk

Diminutive American Federal Mahogany Writing Table Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

19th century mahogany writing table or desk made in the federal style in a diminutive scale. The

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

Materials

Mahogany

18th to 19th Century Walnut & Mahogany Federal Style Drop Leaf Desk
18th to 19th Century Walnut & Mahogany Federal Style Drop Leaf Desk

18th to 19th Century Walnut & Mahogany Federal Style Drop Leaf Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th to 19th century walnut & mahogany federal style drop leaf desk Handsome 18th to 19th

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Mahogany, Walnut

Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts
Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts

Circa 1800-1805 Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, Massachusetts

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Tambour Desk, most likely originated in the

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Brass

Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk
Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk

Early 19th Century American Walnut Federal Style Drop-Front Desk

Located in Louisville, KY

Circa 1830's, this walnut Federal Sheraton style plantation desk has a single front drawer on the

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Brass

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Sheraton Federal Dropleaf Side Table Library Desk
Antique 19th C. Mahogany Sheraton Federal Dropleaf Side Table Library Desk

Antique 19th C. Mahogany Sheraton Federal Dropleaf Side Table Library Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

. Its unique size allows it to be used as a desk. Includes key for safekeeping. Measure: 38" Leaf

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19th Century Sheraton Antique Federal Desk

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Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1800
American Federal Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1800

American Federal Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1800

Located in Milford, NH

A fine American federal mahogany slant front desk with compartmentalized interior, including six

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Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Federal Desk

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Mahogany

New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800
New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800

New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Federal period figured mahogany veneered rectangular two-drawer work stand with a lift top

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Brass

Knee Hole Desk
Knee Hole Desk

Knee Hole Desk

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H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 19.5 in

Knee Hole Desk

Located in East Hampton, NY

Federal knee hole desk/ nighstand......small desk ideal for nightstand or bedside table

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Early 18th Century Antique Federal Desk

Beautiful Antique Federal Mahogany Wash Stand Desk
Beautiful Antique Federal Mahogany Wash Stand Desk

Beautiful Antique Federal Mahogany Wash Stand Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful Federal mahogany wash stand with tapered turned legs, probably made in Philadelphia

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk
19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk

19th Century American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century American federal mahogany secretary desk, circa 1815. A fully fitted cabinet sets

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19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Mahogany

Federal Period Hepplewhite Fall-Front Butler's Desk
Federal Period Hepplewhite Fall-Front Butler's Desk

Federal Period Hepplewhite Fall-Front Butler's Desk

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H 44.5 in W 45.75 in D 34.5 in

Federal Period Hepplewhite Fall-Front Butler's Desk

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Soquel, CA

Rare American Federal 1780-1810 Hepplewhite fall front Secretary/Butlers Dresser. North Eastern

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Brass

Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth
Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth

Federal Period American Tiger Maple Secretary Desk Portsmouth

Located in Wiscasset, ME

All original in in excellent condition dating to circa 1815. Three part, top section has shaped crest with three turned urn finials above pair of glazed doors; mid-section has center...

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1810s American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Maple

Antique American Coin Silver Mug Shaped Wax Jack Double Struck 'IC'
Antique American Coin Silver Mug Shaped Wax Jack Double Struck 'IC'

Antique American Coin Silver Mug Shaped Wax Jack Double Struck 'IC'

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique silver wax jack. In coin silver. Double struck with 'I.C.' marks. Attributed to Joseph Clark of the Lynn-Saugus area of Boston, MA, or Joseph Carpenter of Norwich...

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Early 19th Century North American Federal Antique Federal Desk

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Silver

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Cherry Slant Front Desk

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Located in Bradenton, FL

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Cherry

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American Block Front Dropdown Mahogany Secretary Desk

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Mahogany

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique federal desk you’re looking for. An antique federal desk — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique federal desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique federal desk, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

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Questions About Antique Federal Desk
  • 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.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.