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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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, 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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

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

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Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

Located in Rockaway, NJ

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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires

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

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Antique 19th Century North American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satin

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

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H 30.25 in W 24 in D 18 in

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Located in Hudson, NY

or English, early 19th c.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

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

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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards

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

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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

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Antique 19th Century American Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk
Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

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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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

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Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Desks

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Glass, 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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Birdseye Maple, 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

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Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Desks

Materials

Birch

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

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

An exquisite 19th century Sheraton drop leaf table. Made from mahogany with a rectangular form top

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Antique 19th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Tables

Federal Mahogany Sideboard or Server with Butler’s Desk, Boston, circa 1810
Federal Mahogany Sideboard or Server with Butler’s Desk, Boston, circa 1810

Federal Mahogany Sideboard or Server with Butler’s Desk, Boston, circa 1810

By Seymour School

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a figured mahogany veneered sideboard or server with fitted hidden butler’s desk

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Desk
19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Desk

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Desk

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H 37 in W 45 in D 26.5 in

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Desk

Located in Plymouth, MA

Stylish 19th century solid mahogany desk. Two-piece, the upper 12-drawer section sits a frame with

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Butler's Desk
Federal Butler's Desk

Federal Butler's Desk

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H 50 in W 34.5 in D 21.5 in

Federal Butler's Desk

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Alexandria, VA

). It has a beautiful fitted interior pull-out desk section over three graduated chest drawers. The desk

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Writing Desk

American Federal Writing Desk

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H 29.5 in W 51 in D 19 in

American Federal Writing Desk

Located in Hudson, NY

Mahagony Writing Desk fron the Early 19th Century. Surface is Old and Close to Original. Original

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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800
Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800

Fall Front Federal Secretary/Desk, Virginia, Circa 1800

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rich book matched veneers covering the drawers and the fall front of this desk combined with

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Antique 19th Century American Desks

Federal Style  Mahogany Writing Table
Federal Style  Mahogany Writing Table

Federal Style Mahogany Writing Table

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H 30 in W 42 in D 20.75 in

Federal Style Mahogany Writing Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular top with rounded corners above a pair of recessed frieze drawers with knob pulls raised on ball turned tapering legs ending on brass casters.

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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Federal Period Grain Painted One Drawer Table
Federal Period Grain Painted One Drawer Table

Federal Period Grain Painted One Drawer Table

Located in Essex, MA

A Federal period grain painted pine one-drawer writing table, of rectangular form, the grain

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique American Standing Desk
Antique American Standing Desk

Antique American Standing Desk

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H 43.5 in W 27.75 in D 20.25 in

Antique American Standing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Important antique American standing desk crafted in mahogany and pine. The mahogany writing surface

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Superlative Inlaid Mahogany Tambor Desk, Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1810
Superlative Inlaid Mahogany Tambor Desk, Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1810

Superlative Inlaid Mahogany Tambor Desk, Probably Massachusetts, Circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This tambor desk is in exceptionally fine condition down to its original brasses and wonderful

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Cookie Corner Tiger Maple and Cherry Butler's Desk, New England, circa 1815
Cookie Corner Tiger Maple and Cherry Butler's Desk, New England, circa 1815

Cookie Corner Tiger Maple and Cherry Butler's Desk, New England, circa 1815

Located in Alexandria, VA

turned corners and legs, leather writing surface and three drawers under desk. Excellent fitted interior.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Early 19th Century American Linen Press Butler's Desk
Early 19th Century American Linen Press Butler's Desk

Early 19th Century American Linen Press Butler's Desk

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H 81.13 in W 48.25 in D 21.25 in

Early 19th Century American Linen Press Butler's Desk

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and unusual early 19th C. American mahogany combination linen press butler's desk; the upper

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Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Writing Desk
19th Century English Writing Desk

19th Century English Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in

19th Century English Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1870s antique English traditional-style writing desk is made from mahogany wood in its

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Antique Late 19th Century English Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
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George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compartments, ...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

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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

Imagine where this gorgeous piece might have been in its past life. Perhaps stately mansions with warm block panel, high ceilings and crown molding for days. The wealthy would have h...

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Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk
Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

$3,000

H 40.75 in W 36.25 in D 21.25 in

Early 1800's English George III Style Drop Front Desk

Located in Louisville, KY

This early 19th century Georgian drop-front desk is reflective of an era when form and function paired beautifully to bring people amazing pieces. Made from gorgeous walnut this desk...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks

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Brass

Cherry Slant Front Desk
Cherry Slant Front Desk

Cherry Slant Front Desk

$1,595

H 45 in W 38 in D 20 in

Cherry Slant Front Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nice early 19th century Cherry slant front desk probably Pennsylvania or Virginia. Nicely dovetailed case resting on tall bracket feet. The interior surface is fitted with severa...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Cherry

American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810
American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810

American Federal Mahogany & Satinwood Butler's Desk with Paw Feet. NY, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany butler's desk with a carved molded edge, three upper drawers with original brass knobs, sliding fall front interior desk with Satinwood drawers and pigeon h...

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Antique 1810s American Federal Desks

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Brass

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

$44,500

H 29.75 in W 59.88 in D 42 in

English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk

$1,595

H 42 in W 39 in D 19.5 in

Cherry Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice New England Cherry Chippendale Slant Front desk with a great color and patina on an older refinish. Nicely fitted interior with a shell carved drawer over a smaller locki...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

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Cherry

American Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Stand with Original Gilt Brasses, C. 1810
American Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Stand with Original Gilt Brasses, C. 1810

American Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Stand with Original Gilt Brasses, C. 1810

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal figured mahogany two-drawer stand with carved molded edge top, original gilt floral ringed brasses, interior locks, and resting on turned bulbous pineapple legs with...

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Antique 1810s American Federal End Tables

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780

$17,640Sale Price|37% Off

H 44 in W 46 in D 25 in

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Chippendale slant front desk on four graduated drawers, resting on ogee bracket feet. The oxbow drawers are blocked at the corners which continues into the ogee bracket feet...

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Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk
Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk

$1,800

H 43.5 in W 43.75 in D 21.75 in

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butlers Desk

Located in Savannah, GA

Circa 1825 English Mahogany Butler's Desk with Brass Hardware. Drop front writing surface with interior drawers and compartments above double doors that hold two pull-out drawers

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Antique 19th Century English Desks

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Brass

Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825

Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful example of an early American Empire chest with full-column front and stand-up butlers desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with ...

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Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Neoclassical commode, with hidden secretary and original hardware, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique commode from France gives the appearance of being...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. flamed Mahogany, ebonized Fruitwood, and ormolu butler's desk/commode. The eight drawer chest is raised by square f...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary

$25,000 / item

H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

A contemporary take on the butler's desk. A butler's desk is a cabinet that converts into a desk, concealing its function. A desk, standing on its own looks out of place without an a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

$7,200Sale Price|67% Off

H 46 in W 48.5 in D 32 in

Biedermeier Butler Desk

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier butler desk made of oak, inlaid ebonized wood, ebonized columns, and brass hardware. Drop front writing surface with interior drawers above three large exterior drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Butler Desk
Biedermeier Butler Desk

Biedermeier Butler Desk

$7,200Sale Price|67% Off

H 42.5 in W 50.5 in D 26 in

Biedermeier Butler Desk

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier butler desk made of flamed birchwood, ebonized handles, brass keys. Drop front writing surface with interior drawers above three large exterior drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Following the Revolutionary War, the American republic referenced the Roman Republic in its designs to celebrate its independence and declare itself a powerful new country. Imbued with neoclassical elements like those being promoted by architect Robert Adam in Great Britain, antique Federal-style furniture was the first distinctly American style in its melding of ancient influences, European aesthetics and national pride.

Dating roughly from 1790 to 1830, the style featured angular furniture with saber legs and smooth surfaces that contrasted with the curvy Rococo style that was previously in fashion. Eagles were common ornamental motifs on Federal-period furniture, as were cornucopia, lyres, garlands and scrolls, adding subtle flair to pieces characterized by clean lines, geometric symmetry, balanced shapes and a sense of grandeur.

Instead of sculptural carvings, authentic Federal-style furniture was adorned with inlays and patterned veneers that showcased the rich character of different grains and types of wood. As social life tended to be informal in the young country, furniture was often lightweight, so it could be easily rearranged in a drawing room or bedroom. Pieces like dining tables with drop leaves and sideboards became popular, replacing larger chests of drawers.

The Federal style varied by region: Artisans in Charleston, South Carolina, decorated chairs with carved backs, for instance, while those in Baltimore, Maryland, preferred painted details. Its major proponents included father-and-son cabinetmakers John and Thomas Seymour in Boston, Duncan Phyfe and Charles-Honoré Lannuier in New York and Samuel McIntire in Salem, Massachusetts.

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Questions About Federal Desk 19th Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.