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Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk

Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk

Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk USA

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

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

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique American Colonial style maple writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

Located in Charleston, SC

American Cuban mahogany slant top desk with turned ball finial gallery, fitted interior drawers

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables

Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s
Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s

Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table or child desk. Knee clearance is 22". Measures

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk
Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Antique American Inlaid Serpentine Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Late 18th-early 19th century mahogany drop-front writing desk with satinwood banding and marquetry

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk

American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic American arts and crafts table with a bold simple form which marked the era and this

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set
Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set

Tiffany Studios Bronze American Indian Desk Set

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Austin, TX

American narrative. AMERICAN PATINATED BRONZE DESK SET, TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, EARLY 20TH C., ALL IN

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Sheraton Style American Bowfront Sideboard with Dropdown Desk
Early 19th Century Sheraton Style American Bowfront Sideboard with Dropdown Desk

Early 19th Century Sheraton Style American Bowfront Sideboard with Dropdown Desk

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Savannah, GA

drawers -four of which are curved- and six turned and reeded legs. The desk section has two small drawers

Category

Antique 1810s American Sheraton Desks

Materials

Brass

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

Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk. Item features a lower cubby storage

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Desk Sets

Materials

Iron

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s A rare and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

American Carved Cream Lacquered Solid Maple Writing Desk, Circa 1970
American Carved Cream Lacquered Solid Maple Writing Desk, Circa 1970

American Carved Cream Lacquered Solid Maple Writing Desk, Circa 1970

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage Early American or Chippendale style writing desk USA, Circa 1970s Solid maple

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk c1840
Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk c1840

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Empire Classical Flame Mahogany Butler’s Desk Unsigned C1840 Measures - 41 3/8" x

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Antique Hand-Painted  Birds and Poppies Desk
American Antique Hand-Painted  Birds and Poppies Desk

American Antique Hand-Painted Birds and Poppies Desk

Located in South Burlington, VT

desk. This unique work of art is hand-painted on front with a roundel of three vibrant and colorful

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter
Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

Tiffany Studios 'American Indian' Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Desk Blotter

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern blotter

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

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

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770
American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

American Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Slant Top Desk. Boston, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American Chippendale mahogany oxbow slant top four drawer desk with exposed dove tail, original

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks

Glamorous American Bronze and Glass Banking Table
Glamorous American Bronze and Glass Banking Table

Glamorous American Bronze and Glass Banking Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An American bronze and glass banking table Early 20th century Each Greco-Roman-style, the table

Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Painted Landscape Scene

Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

American Country Style Oak Gavel

American Country Style Oak Gavel

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style oak judges gavel.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Early 19th C. American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Landscape
Early 19th C. American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Landscape

Early 19th C. American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Landscape

By Eli Terry & Sons

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Painted Landscape Scene

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Portable  "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable  "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Located in Soquel, CA

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell Box with storage for paper, pens, ink

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel

American Country Style Wood and Brass Gavel

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style wood and brass judges gavel.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Letter Rack

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Letter Rack

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern desk

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed

By Seng

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Pen Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze pen tray in the "American Indian" pattern

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage
Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage

Antique Oak School Desk Chair with Writing Table & Under Seat Storage

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique child's school desk features hardwood construction, solid oak with original dark

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Oak

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Doré Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern stamp box

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.
Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.

Victorian Style Mahogany Twin Pedestal Writing Desk.

Located in Malibu, CA

traditional dark brass round drawer pulls. Constructed in the early '40's. These desks were originally

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer
Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer

Antique Drop Front Schoolmasters Desk with Drawer

Located in Freehold, NJ

This antique schoolmasters desk features hardwood construction, newer red painted finish, drop

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks

Materials

Oak, Paint

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920
Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Arts & Crafts Bronze Native American War Chief Bookends C1920 Measures - 6 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

Category

Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

American Empire Writing Table with Carved Acanthus Legs, circa 1840
American Empire Writing Table with Carved Acanthus Legs, circa 1840

American Empire Writing Table with Carved Acanthus Legs, circa 1840

Located in Southampton, NY

American empire writing table with carved acanthus legs, circa 1840 Casters, Missing ormolu on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Three Antique American School Desks
Set of Three Antique American School Desks

Set of Three Antique American School Desks

By American Seating

Located in Omaha, NE

This curated set of three authentic American school desks spans the late 19th to early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Children's Furniture

Materials

Metal

American Art Nouveau Swirl Paperweight by, Tiffany Studios
American Art Nouveau Swirl Paperweight by, Tiffany Studios

American Art Nouveau Swirl Paperweight by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

An American Art Nouveau gilt bronze and mosaic inlaid TIffany Favrile "Swirl Paperweight" by

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians
English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians

English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians

Located in London, GB

English Regency ormolu mantel piece objects of American Indians. The male sits upon a tortoise and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's
Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's

Folding Maui Blue and Red Iron Outdoor Director's Chair, American 1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Original American 1930's Movie Director's Armchair. This sturdy and solid iron armchair was

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Located in New York, NY

This long schoolhouse table was sourced in New England. It features a gentle slant for writing and is presented with a long glass shelf that was customized for extra storage. Made fr...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand

Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand

By Al Black

Located in East Freetown, MA

Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Located in Louisville, KY

desk/chest is made of fine figured mahogany. The extended top drawer is a fall front secretary that

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...

Category

Early 20th Century German American Classical Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Located in Richmond, VA

Early 19th century American mahogany slant front desk. Probably Boston, has the blockfront shape

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early American desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every early American desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the early American desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An early American desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one early American desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Singer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Early American Desk?

An early American desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,321, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.
Questions About Early American Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.