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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

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

H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.5 in
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

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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

H 30 in W 21 in D 15.5 in
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

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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

H 88 in W 42 in D 22 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

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Brass

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk
New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

New York Mahogany Federal Butlers Desk

H 44.75 in W 47 in D 23.25 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

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Mahogany

Federal Butlers Desk
Federal Butlers Desk

Federal Butlers Desk

H 48.75 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
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

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Brass

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

H 58.5 in W 37 in D 21 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

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Birch

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

Federal Birch Slant Front Desk

H 40.5 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
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

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Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar

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

H 36.5 in W 26 in D 20.25 in
Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
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

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Brass

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820
Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820

Federal Partners' Desk in Mahogany, Philadelphia, circa 1820

H 30 in W 55.5 in D 34.5 in
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

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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

H 42 in W 45 in D 19.5 in
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser

H 46 in W 39 in D 22 in
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
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Antique 1810s American Federal Desks

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Brass

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

H 49 in W 47 in D 22.75 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
29.9 x width 59.1 x depth 31.5 Empire style, is an early 19th century design movement in architecture
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Kittinger, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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

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Brass

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

H 34 in W 54 in D 25 in
Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
style, is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s

H 31.11 in W 72.45 in D 34.65 in
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

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Glass, Mahogany

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

H 74.75 in W 22 in D 46 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

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Mahogany, Satin

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk
Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

Early 19th Century Fall-Front Desk

H 39 in W 41 in D 22.5 in
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 Federal Bookcases

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Glass, Mahogany

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

H 77 in W 44.25 in D 21 in
Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
Located in New York, NY
dining table, desk or large side table. American, mid-19th century. Dimensions: 29 1/4” H x 42” D x 60 1
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Mahogany

Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table
Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table

Federal Tobacco Leaf Carved Leg Table

H 29.25 in W 25.5 in D 42 in
American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany one drawer side table with fitted interior desk, walnut diamond
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Antique 1820s American Federal Side Tables

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Brass

American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820
American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820

American Federal Mahogany Side Table with Fitted Interior Desk on Casters, 1820

H 29 in W 20.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very tall elegant 19th century bookcase with desk top that pulls down to reveal interior secretary
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Antique 19th Century English Federal Secretaires

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Bookcase Secretary

H 102 in W 40 in D 16 in
Antique Fine Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality 19th century Victorian antique burr walnut freestanding kidney shaped writing desk
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Antique 19th Century English Tables

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Walnut

Antique Fine Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Table
Antique Fine Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Table

Antique Fine Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Desk Table

H 29.93 in W 47.64 in D 20.87 in
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!
By Kittinger, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table Server Petite Desk
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables

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Mahogany

c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!
c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!

c.1880s Fine One Drawer Inlayed Solid Crotch Mahogany Top Console Table MINT!

H 29 in W 32 in D 18 in

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Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique Scottish or English campaign style butler's desk chest of drawer. Crafted out of teak or sycamore (exterior) and elm (interior) with original brass ...
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers
Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers

Antique Scottish or English Campaign Butler's Desk Chest of Drawers

H 43 in W 43 in D 22 in

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19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Fine English desk, Regency, early 19th century, walnut root. Simple but elegant desk with two
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE
19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE

19th Century Regency Walnut Root English Writing Desk LAST PRICE

H 29.93 in W 48.43 in D 22.45 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

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Brass

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn

H 30.25 in W 24 in D 18 in
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

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

H 45 in W 40.25 in D 19.25 in
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

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Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Sideboard with Desk, Massachusetts
Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Sideboard with Desk, Massachusetts

Inlaid Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Sideboard with Desk, Massachusetts

H 41.25 in W 69 in D 26.25 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

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Mahogany

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

H 29.5 in W 35.125 in D 17 in
Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'
Located in Woodbury, CT
secretary desk is fitted with sharply contrasting tiger and bird's-eye maple veneers and ebony insets; on
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'
Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'

Baltimore Federal Sideboard with 'Butler's Secretary'

H 43 in W 65 in D 23 in
Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
fine New York cabinetwork, the desk interior drawer sides and back are thin and of mahogany. The case
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

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Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830
Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830

Carved Mahogany Federal Secretaire with Eagles, MA, circa 1820-1830

H 84 in Dm 20.5 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

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Mahogany, Maple

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk
Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

Sheraton Period Mahogany Desk

H 53.25 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in
Inlaid Figured Mahogany Federal or Hepplewhite Secretaire, Seymour School
Located in Providence, RI
slant lids desks, plus a bookcase above, all in a case piece of pleasing size. The glass stands out in
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Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires

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Mahogany

Inlaid Figured Mahogany Federal or Hepplewhite Secretaire, Seymour School
Inlaid Figured Mahogany Federal or Hepplewhite Secretaire, Seymour School

Inlaid Figured Mahogany Federal or Hepplewhite Secretaire, Seymour School

H 84 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
Located in Sharon, MA
A handsome Federal mahogany secretary desk, probably Southeastern Massachusetts, circa 1815
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

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Mahogany, Birdseye Maple

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk

H 55 in W 40.5 in D 18.75 in
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble Secretaire
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Wonderful French empire secretaire, early 19th century. Flame mahogany, Belgian black marble
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Secretaires

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble Secretaire
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble Secretaire

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Black Marble Secretaire

H 57.09 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Hepplewhite Mahogany Sideboard with Butler's Desk, circa 1790-1800, RI
Located in Providence, RI
central oval. The butler's desk is as fully developed as we have seen and must have been a very special
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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sideboards

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Mahogany

Hepplewhite Mahogany Sideboard with Butler's Desk, circa 1790-1800, RI
Hepplewhite Mahogany Sideboard with Butler's Desk, circa 1790-1800, RI

Hepplewhite Mahogany Sideboard with Butler's Desk, circa 1790-1800, RI

H 43.5 in W 64 in D 28 in
Monumental Classical Mahogany Bookcase Probably Meeks, NY, circa 1830
Located in Providence, RI
with enormous carved capitals. This commanding piece has a pull-out desk section, highly figured
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Bookcases

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Mahogany

Monumental Classical Mahogany Bookcase Probably Meeks, NY, circa 1830
Monumental Classical Mahogany Bookcase Probably Meeks, NY, circa 1830

Monumental Classical Mahogany Bookcase Probably Meeks, NY, circa 1830

H 102 in W 54.38 in D 28.13 in
Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school
Located in Providence, RI
), Item 73 (illustrating example at Winterthur Museum); Marilynn Johnson et al., 19th century America
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Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school
Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school

Pair of Classical Lyre-Back Mahogany Side Chairs with Paw Feet, Phyfe school

H 38 in W 21 in D 17 in
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

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Steel

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

H 35.75 in W 53.5 in D 22 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

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Wood

19th Century American Federal Library Table
19th Century American Federal Library Table

19th Century American Federal Library Table

H 28.5 in W 60 in D 32 in
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

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Wood, Mahogany

American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors
American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors

American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors

H 47 in W 34.5 in D 18 in
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century slant front desk. Desk has a Chippendale style. The wood is cherry. It has
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Antique 1820s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple
Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple

Federal Antique 1825 Drop Front Secretary Desk, Cherry & Tiger Maple

H 48 in W 41 in D 20 in
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

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Brass

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

H 31.25 in W 59.5 in D 47.25 in
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

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

H 46.25 in W 39.25 in D 21 in
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

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Glass, Mahogany

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

H 77 in W 37 in D 19 in
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

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

H 57.5 in W 36.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, 3 inches x Depth 2 foot, 9 inches - Desk Empire style, is an early-19th-century design
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Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century

H 30.71 in W 63 in D 33.08 in
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
early 19th century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 49.61 in
Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
style, is an early 19th century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and
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Antique 1880s Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century

H 79 in W 180 in D 95 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual
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Antique 1880s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century

H 30.71 in W 63 in D 33.08 in
19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Empire style is an early 19th century design
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk
19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk

19th Century Empire Revival Mahogany and Brass Set Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
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

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

Federal Period Grain Painted One Drawer Table

H 29.5 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
late 1850s, this particular variety became all but extinct. Empire style, is an early 19th century
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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 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

New England Birch Slant Front Desk
New England Birch Slant Front Desk

New England Birch Slant Front Desk

H 40.75 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century Federal work table or desk. Made in the style of Lambert Hitchcock. Featuring an
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk
Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk

Hitchcock Style Painted Work Table or Desk

H 35 in W 32 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
silver, to produce silver-gilt. Empire style, is an early-19th-century design movement in
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk
Early 20th Century Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk

Early 20th Century Ornate Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk

H 31.5 in W 71.66 in D 34.65 in
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique French mahogany fold down desk. The top has the original brass gallery, 2 glazed
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk
Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

Quality Antique French Mahogany Fold Down Desk

H 45.28 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian freestanding rosewood Maple & Co. inlaid writing desk having original
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk
Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk

Antique Victorian Freestanding Rosewood Maple & Co. Inlaid Writing Desk

H 36.62 in W 40.56 in D 19.69 in
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

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

H 58 in W 37.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
Located in London, GB
and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box
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Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair

H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs

H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or
Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs
19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs

19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs

H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to
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Antique 1870s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870
Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

Antique French Empire Revolving Desk Chair, circa 1870

H 37.01 in W 24.41 in D 27.17 in
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

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

H 40.5 in W 72 in L 40.5 in
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

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

H 71.5 in W 43.25 in D 19.13 in
Federal Style Settee by A.H. Davenport Company
By A.H. Davenport
Located in Dallas, TX
A Federal style painted Settee. Original brass label on bottom (See image 5). Seat height with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Settees

Materials

Raw Linen, Wood

Federal Style Settee by A.H. Davenport Company
Federal Style Settee by A.H. Davenport Company

Federal Style Settee by A.H. Davenport Company

H 35 in W 77 in D 26 in
American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
, original oxblood blush finish on interior desk surface and four staggered drawers, all resting on turned
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820
American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

American Federal Fall-Front Secretary in Mahogany, circa 1820

H 36.5 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
: Height 31.5 x width 23.6 x depth 21.7 Height 18.9 - Seat height Empire style, is an early-19th century
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chippendale secretary or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring serpentine form with drop
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Antique Late 19th Century Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk 40"
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk 40"

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Oxbow Secretary Library Writing Desk 40"

H 40 in W 33 in D 17 in
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40
Located in York County, PA
, windsor desk chair. A very rare, late federal form, circa 1830-1840. Unlike the few other rotating desk
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40
RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40

RARE BARRELL-BACK WINDSOR FORM SWIVELING DESK CHAIR, 1830-40

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Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Empire Ormolu Mounted Side Chairs, 19th Century

H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
, a desk and a pair of armchairs with fabulous matching ormolu mounts, circa 1880 in date, 19th
Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs
Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs

Antique French Second Empire Study Suite-Bookcase Desk Pair of Armchairs

H 74.41 in W 74.02 in D 17.72 in
Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Hall Secretary
Located in Hanover, MA
Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Secretary Desk with Hinged Writing Lid Over Three Drawers. Federal
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Hall Secretary
Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Hall Secretary

Heppelwhite Inlaid Tambour Hall Secretary

H 47 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Spectacular Original Antique American Empire Settee/Loveseat
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Chicago, IL
described as "French Antique." Today his work is classified primarily as Federal, Neoclassical, or American
Category

Antique 19th Century American Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Spectacular Original Antique American Empire Settee/Loveseat
Spectacular Original Antique American Empire Settee/Loveseat

Spectacular Original Antique American Empire Settee/Loveseat

H 35.75 in W 52.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Pair of Empire Mahogany Leather Tub Armchairs
Located in London, GB
about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend
Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Vintage Pair of Empire Mahogany Leather Tub Armchairs
Vintage Pair of Empire Mahogany Leather Tub Armchairs

Vintage Pair of Empire Mahogany Leather Tub Armchairs

H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian
Category

Antique 1820s French Armchairs

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820

H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Exquisite French Empire Style Walnut & Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
style, is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and
Category

Vintage 1980s French Empire Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exquisite French Empire Style Walnut & Marble Pedestal
Exquisite French Empire Style Walnut & Marble Pedestal

Exquisite French Empire Style Walnut & Marble Pedestal

H 51.58 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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

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

H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 24 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Diminutive American Federal Mahogany Writing Table Desk
Diminutive American Federal Mahogany Writing Table Desk

Diminutive American Federal Mahogany Writing Table Desk

H 27 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

H 28 in W 38 in D 29.5 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

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

H 43 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Desks

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1800
American Federal Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1800

American Federal Mahogany Slant Front Desk, circa 1800

H 43 in W 43.5 in D 22.25 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

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810
Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

Antique American Federal Secretary, circa 1810

H 65.5 in W 40.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box
Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
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    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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