Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1890s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Late Victorian, Arts & Crafts, or American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J.
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Antique Tiger Oak Writing Desk with Cabriole Legs – John Stengel & Co.
Located in Seattle, WA
Crafted from quarter-sawn oak showcasing prominent tiger grain figuring, this antique writing desk features elegant cabriole legs, a subtly serpentine-contoured desktop, and a single...
Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48.25"W x 28.2...
Oak
Arts & Crafts Period Tiger Oak Library Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece is an exceptional American Mission / Arts & Crafts period oak library desk, dating to circa 1900. Crafted in the distinctive manner of Stickley Brothers, the desk is f...
Oak
Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a truly special piece with rich wood grain in Tiger Maple. Four sturdy columns with a large single drawer. Retains original wood casters for easy movement. This can be floate...
Oak
Antique Victorian Carved Tiger Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian side-by-side drop front secretary desk and bookcase or display cabinet By Larkin Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved tiger oak, with glass front door, and inse...
Mirror, Oak
Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne slant front secretary desk or writing desk In the manner Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful tiger oak, with brass hardware.
Brass
Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern. Direct from England, a striking antique slant front piece with bold Jacobean carved detail and beau...
Oak
Antique Craftsman Oval in Tiger Oak Library Desk, Entry or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An impressive sculptural desk made in America circa 1910s. This desk features solid oak construction and is in restored condition.
Wood, Oak
Jacobean Revival Secretary Desk in Tiger Oak Imperial of Grand Rapids, c. 1920s
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
This Jacobean Revival secretary desk is a fall-front writing bureau in quarter-sawn oak, the cut that gives the rippling "tiger" fleck across its front and drawers.
Brass
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H 39.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Scotland 1810, H975
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian Tiger Oak Bureau, Desk, Writing Table, Secretary, Scotland 1810, H975 Scotland 1810 Solid Oak Original finish Rectangular solid oak top Locking fall front writing s...
Oak
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H 43.5 in W 69.5 in D 10 in
Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700
Located in Vancouver, BC
Tiger Oak Overmantle Oval Beveled Mirror Mission, America 1920, H700 America 1920 Solid Tiger Oak Original finish Large oval beveled glass mirror With platform below Supports on the...
Oak
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H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.75 in
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J.
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H 29.13 in W 46 in D 26.25 in
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian tiger oak writing desk or library table In the manner of R.J.
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H 30 in W 40 in D 24.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Mission Bookcase Sides Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak mission bookcase sides writing desk with 1 drawer.
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H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1890
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Victorian ladies writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
Copper
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H 29.5 in W 45 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers, Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s-1900 With so many people working from home,...
Oak
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H 29.5 in W 45 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Desk Table Renaissance Revival Barley Twist Carved Tiger Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Tiger Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Desk with Double Drawers, Barley Twist Legs and Stretcher ~~c. 1880s-1900 With so many people working from home,...
Oak
Early 20th C Large Tiger Oak Double Person Desk, C.1930-1940
By Northwestern Products Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: A large tiger oak double person desk with one large, deep drawer and one small, deep drawer on each side. The desk can accommodate one person on each side. Original label, br...
Brass
Late Victorian Carved American Tiger Oak Library Table, circa 1890s
Located in Petaluma, CA
Late Victorian Carved American Tiger Oak Partner's Desk. It's hard to imagine a better example of this style desk. The carving is crisp, the oak is the best cut, the brass handles ar...
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts tiger oak trestle library table or writing desk In the manner of Charles P.
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H 30.25 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Georgian Table Small Desk Nightstand Lowboy 3 Drawers Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Tiger Oak Georgian Writing Desk, Table, Lowboy, or Nightstand with Drawers~~c. early 19th Century So versatile~~could be used as an end table or entry ha...
Oak
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H 30.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
20th Century English Tiger Oak Barley Twist Hall Sofa Table Desk Jacobean Style
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a lovely and versatile antique English tiger oak sofa table or desk!~ ~Classic English barley twist legs (front and back) and venerable British style, certain t...
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H 29.75 in W 51 in D 27.75 in
Antique French Desk Writing Table Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Tiger Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Library Office Executive Desk with Full Length Drawer and Barley Twist Legs With so many people working from home now,...
Oak
French Tiger Oak Writing Desk circa 1870
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a very attractive and clean French tiger striped oak writing desk with nine drawers.
Oak
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H 29.5 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Antique Oak Desk, Arts & Crafts Mission, Tiger Oak Desk, American, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak desk, Arts & Crafts Mission, tiger oak writing desk, library table, American 1920, B2064 American 1920 Solid oak contruction Original finish Rectangular top Single...
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H 29.5 in W 42 in D 16 in
Antique Carved Tiger Oak Writing Table, Desk "Green Man", Scotland 1880, B1792
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique carved tiger oak writing table, dolphin desk "Green Man", Scotland 1880, B1792.
Oak
Vintage Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Desk, America 1920, H600
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage tiger oak double pedestal desk, America 1920, H600 America 1920 Solid Oak Original finish Rectangular top with rounded ends Central drawer Slide out writing tablets Seven de...
Oak
Antique Hall Table, Writing Table, Lamp Table, Tiger Oak, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique hall table, writing table, lamp table, tiger oak table, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, B1379 Scotland, 1910 Solid oak Original finish Rectangular moulded top with be...
Oak
Vintage Tiger Oak Desk, Arts & Crafts Mission, American 1920, B2478
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage tiger oak desk, Arts & Crafts mission, American 1920, B2478 American, 1920 Solid oak Rectangular top Single drawer below Bookcase sides All standing on square oak sup...
Oak
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H 30 in W 55 in D 34 in
Antique Pedestal Desk, Tiger Oak Raised Panel Flat Top Desk, America 1920, B2021
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique pedestal desk, tiger oak raised panel flat top double pedestal desk, antique furniture, America 1920, B2021 America, 1920 Solid oak except for the desk top which has a ve...
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H 30 in W 60 in D 34 in
Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936 Scotland 1920 Solid oak Original Finish Rectangular moulded top With tambour front Opening to reveal numer...
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H 30 in W 66 in D 34 in
Victorian Hand Carved Tiger Oak Library Table, Hall Desk, Scotland 1880, H207
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian hand carved tiger oak library table, hall table, desk, Scotland 1880, H207 Scotland 1880 Solid oak Original finish Rectangular tiger oak top with carved edge Heavily carve...
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H 39 in W 26 in D 15 in
Antique Bobbin Leg Tiger Oak Drop Front Desk, Slant Front, Scotland 1920, H352
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Bobbin Leg Tiger oak drop front desk, Slant Front, Scotland 1920, H352 Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original Finish Rectangular top Having a fall front opening With cubby holes ...
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H 29 in W 36 in D 13 in
Antique Oak Table, Carved Tiger Oak Hall Table, Console, Scotland 1910, H962
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Table, Carved Tiger Oak Hall Table, Writing Table, Console, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, H962 + Scotland 1910 + Solid Oak + Original Finish + Rectangular mould...
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak Hall Table, Server, Sofa Table, Scotland 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak hall table, Server, sofa table, Scotland 1910, H803 Scotland 1910 Solid Tiger Oak Original Finish High gallery back Rectangular moulded top Pair of dovetail...
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H 28.5 in W 47 in D 36 in
Antique Tiger Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table Barley Twist, Scotland 1910, H1181
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Table Crust Edge Barley Twist, Scotland 1910, H1181 Scotland 1910 Solid oak Original finish Solid tiger oak top with pie crust edge Pair of drop...
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Antique Tiger Oak Oval Writing Table, Desk, America 1900, B2690
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique tiger oak oval writing table, desk, America 1900, B2690 American 1900 Solid Oak & Veneer Finished in a golden oak Oval shaped tiger oak top Single drawer underneath W...
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H 30 in W 60 in D 38.5 in
Antique Carved Tiger Oak Oval Writing Table Desk, Scotland 1920, B2051A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique carved tiger oak oval writing table or desk, bulbous legs, Scotland, 1920 Scotland, 1920 Solid oak and veneer Original finish Oval shaped top Carved frieze on heavily carved...
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H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Antique Oak Desk, Writing Table, Victorian Desk, Tiger Oak, Scotland, 1900
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak desk, writing table, Victorian desk, tiger oak, Scotland 1900, Antique Furniture, B1422 Scotland, 1900 Solid oak construction Original finish Vinyl top Three dovet...
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Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
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