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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

Antique Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Swedish Primitive Country Desk
H 30 in W 45 in D 25 in
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a
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19th Century Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Cherry

Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar
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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Primitive Desk

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Poplar

Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique unadorned Welsh rustic oak shop counter with pine top. It has 2 shelves to the back. Wonderful in a cottage kitchen.
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Late 19th Century British Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Oak, Pine

Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
H 32.5 in W 63 in D 26 in
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
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

Early-Mid 19th c. Hand Painted Slant Desk, c.1820-1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Early to mid 19th century hand painted slant front desk with a lift top, large interior
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Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Brass

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

Stunning Jewellers Table and Chair, France, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Wonderful unique ergomonic cut out and primitive design. A small pivoting / hidden silver spoon / receptacle
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Late 19th Century French Antique Primitive Desk

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Metal

Japanese antiques desk 1937s primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese desk. It was made in 1937. The thick top plate gives it a solid feel. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Japanese antiques desk 1937s primitive Japandi
Japanese antiques desk 1937s primitive Japandi
H 29.61 in W 57.49 in D 20.67 in
Art Deco Canadian Kodak Jiffy Vest Pocket Kodak Model B 127 Film Bellow Camera
Located in High Wycombe, GB
, Ontario Canada 1925-34 Model ref 22115 This was a quite different camera; a primitive folding bed camera
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Antique Primitive Desk

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Metal

Japanese antiques dining table desk primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
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

Japanese antiques desk table 1930s-1950s primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
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

Japanese antiques desk table 1912s-1930s primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
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

Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
times to the present.” He suggested eight time periods: primitive, Tyrrhenian, Etruscan, Sicilian
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1880s Italian Renaissance Antique Primitive Desk

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Bronze

Japanese antiques low table literary desk 1920s-1930s primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese low table. It was made from the Taisho era to the early Showa era. The top plate is made of a single piece of chestnut wood. I think the dark chestnut wood th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Japanese antiques low table literary desk 1920s-1930s primitive Japandi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese low table. It was made from the Taisho era to the early Showa era. All made from solid chestnut wood. The top plate is made of a single piece of chestnut wood...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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

Early 19th Century Americana Primitive Painted Farm Table from Maine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful primitive antique painted maple farmhouse table having tongue in groove top with curved
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Maple

Primitive 19th Century American Farm Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
Primitive perfection!! A charming antique American pine country farmhouse work table in original
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine, Paint

Primitive Folk Art Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
; Writing Desk; 19th-century folk art cabinet from France, handcrafted from solid wood. This piece
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Teak Wood Console or Desk
By Andrianna Shamaris
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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Paint, 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 French Jailhouse Door Top Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
desk!
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18th Century French Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Hardwood, Oak

Antique French Jailhouse Door Top Table
Antique French Jailhouse Door Top Table
H 29 in W 56.75 in D 27.25 in
Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Influenced Teak Wood Dining Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
patina. Perfect as a dining table, entrance table or desk. This table was sourced in the spirit of wabi
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Texas Cowboy Hand Wrought Cattle Branding Iron
Located in Stamford, CT
an unusual paper weight for that big Texas sized desk. The shaft with a collar to fit a wooden handle
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century Pine Trestle Table
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome and minimal 18th century American trestle table. Perfect for a work table, desk
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18th Century North American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood, Pine

Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
headrest makes for an intriguing addition to a bookcase, desk, or side table.
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

Ethiopian Carved Headrest
Ethiopian Carved Headrest
H 7 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century American Farmhouse Harvest Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
, handmade by a farmer, most likely skilled but with no formal training, primitive construction, utilitarian
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Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine, Paint

Andrianna Shamaris Wabi Sabi Teak Wood Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
preferred. Perfect as a desk, small dining table or entrance table. This beautiful table was handmade in
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Early 1900s Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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

Diminutive 19th Century American Mercantile Trade Store Display Model
Located in Forney, TX
silver trade, probably displaying two pieces - a store counter and desk. Reminiscent of some notable
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Primitive Desk

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Wrought Iron

19th Century American Barber Shop Back Bar
Located in Forney, TX
the first half of the 19th century, this remarkable rare antique barber station features primitive
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19th Century American Country Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

Antique Italian 18th Century Rustic Baroque Wood Side Table with Turned Legs
Located in Firenze, IT
your sofa or as a night stand but also as a lovely tiny desk in your kids bedroom. The top consists of
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Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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
Primitive Pine Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Alexandria, VA
This small little apothecary cabinet is the right size for your desk or countertop. All the
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

Primitive Table with Live Edge
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Primitive table with live edge, could be used as a desk or console.  
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Desk

Primitive Table with Live Edge
Primitive Table with Live Edge
H 28 in W 93 in D 28 in
Primitive One-drawer Pine Table
Located in Alexandria, VA
Gorgeous primitive three-board, one-drawer table is perfect for a desk or for dining. The turned
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Desk

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Pine

Primitive One-drawer Pine Table
Primitive One-drawer Pine Table
H 31 in W 60 in D 29 in
Guatemala Primitive Desk/Table
Located in Chicago, IL
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

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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 / 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

19th Century Five Drawer Wooden Writing Desk
Located in New Rochelle, NY
American primitive 19th century wooden writing desk with five deep set keyhole drawers that go the
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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

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

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

Desk Top Table
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive work table with distressed paint
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood, Paint

Desk Top Table
Desk Top Table
H 41 in W 30 in D 28 in
Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American gray distress painted one drawer small work table desk. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century North American Primitive Antique Primitive Desk

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Wood

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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 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 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.