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Federal Style Writing Desk

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brandt flip top Piano style small wooden writing desk table. Item features rolling casters
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Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in
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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. The previous style
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-paneled writing surfaces
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2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Oval Partners Desk
Oval Partners Desk
H 30 in W 71 in D 40 in
Burled Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
style gold tooling. The brass pulls complement the desk, while paneling forms the sides of the desk
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2010s Federal Desks

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Leather, Wood

Burled Partners Desk
Burled Partners Desk
H 30 in W 71 in D 35 in
Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality Mahogany Partners Desk from Niagara Furniture with raised door panels and a rich
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2010s Federal Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Partners Desk
Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30 in W 71 in D 35 in
Banded Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
features antique style gold tooling. The solid brass pulls complement the Banded Mahogany Partners Desk
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2010s Federal Desks

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Mahogany

Banded Mahogany Partners Desk
Banded Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30 in W 71 in D 40 in
Federal Style Diminutive Two Part Inlaid Mahogany Bookcase Secretary
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful diminutive size Federal style two part inlaid figured mahogany bookcase, its upper case
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

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Mahogany

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Federal Style Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic federal style writing desk available at 1stDibs. A federal style writing desk — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage federal style writing desk now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer federal style writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A federal style writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made federal style writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brandt and Jorge Zalszupin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Federal Style Writing Desk?

A federal style writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,675, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.