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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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Pine

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
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

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Cherry

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

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Bronze

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

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Iron

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Late-Art Nouveau, 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 Art Nouveau Antique Primitive Desk

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Brass, Bronze

Japanese Antique Dining Table Desk Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old desk from Japan. The main body is made of chestnut or ash wood. Since it is deep, I
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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

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Wood

Japanese Antique Desk Table 1930s-1950s Primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
This is an old desk from Japan. It was used in an old Western-style building. This desk is a fusion
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Primitive 18th C. Chestnut & Elm Portuguese Table/Desk Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
. Perfect as a desk.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Primitive Desk

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Chestnut, Elm

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
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

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

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
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 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

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Maple

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

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Wood

Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Primitive Painted Tall Desk
H 43 in W 25 in D 18 in
Guatemala Primitive Desk/Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Primitive Desk/Table with Two Drawers
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Guatemala Primitive Desk/Table
Guatemala Primitive Desk/Table
H 30.5 in W 59 in D 28 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 Chair, Sweden 18th Century
Primitive Desk Chair, Sweden 18th Century
H 32.75 in W 23.5 in D 22.75 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

Materials

Wood

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

Tall White Primitive Desk
Tall White Primitive Desk
H 42 in W 67 in D 29 in
Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
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

Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain
Antique Pine Wood Primitive Desk, Spain
H 29.73 in W 53.75 in D 27.96 in
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

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Metal

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

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Pine

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 Children's School Desk
Primitive Children's School Desk
H 31 in W 118 in D 16 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
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
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

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Pine

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

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Wood

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
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

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Cherry

Primitive Antique Early American Pine Slant Top Writing Desk Country Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
American pine slant top writing desk, circa 19th century. Features an aged distressed patina. Great
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19th Century Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

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
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
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
Located in Chicago, 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

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Walnut

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

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Wood

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

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Pine

Large Antique Partners Desk
Large Antique Partners Desk
H 30 in W 72 in D 47.5 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

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Poplar, Walnut

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

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Wood

Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
Primitive Painted Post Office Desk
H 63.25 in W 43.5 in D 25 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

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Zinc

Industrial Zinc Top Work Table
Industrial Zinc Top Work Table
H 31.5 in W 44.5 in D 30.5 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

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Wood, Oak

French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table
French 18th Century Solid Oak Writing Table
H 28.75 in W 49.13 in D 17 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

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Pine

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

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Wood

Early 20th Century Primitive Spanish Desk
Early 20th Century Primitive Spanish Desk
H 31.11 in W 64.97 in D 29.93 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

Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive
Japanese Antique Old Desk Storage Rack Primitive
H 42.25 in W 38.27 in D 25.99 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

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Wood

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

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Primitive Larch Wood Side Table or Desk with Draw
Located in Birmingham, AL
A wonderful 18th century French provincial primitive larch wood side table or desk, circa 1770s
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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

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Wood

French Primitive Work Table
French Primitive Work Table
H 35 in W 59 in D 28 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

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Wood

Primitive Jewelers Work Table
Primitive Jewelers Work Table
H 28 in W 46 in D 36 in
c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
Located in Chicago, 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

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Fruitwood

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
H 93 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in
c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
Located in Chicago, 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

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Fruitwood

c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
c.1600 Primitive Spanish Secretary
H 76.5 in W 44.25 in D 20.5 in
c.1600 Primitive Antique Spanish Secretary w/Marquetry
Located in Chicago, 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

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Fruitwood

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

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Wood

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

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Oak, Pine

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

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Pine

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

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Wood

Primitive Painted Desk
Primitive Painted Desk
H 29.5 in W 47 in D 33.5 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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1870s Swedish Country Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Swedish Primitive Country Desk
H 30 in W 45 in D 25 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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Pine

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
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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Chestnut, Walnut

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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.
Questions About Antique Primitive 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 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.
  • 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 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.