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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

$8,312
H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather
Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather

Antique Mahogany Compact 20x35 Writing Table Console Desk Side Drawer Leather

$3,420
H 31 in W 35 in D 20 in
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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Wood

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Wooden Writing Desk Table

$795
H 37 in W 28 in D 21 in
Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Baker Far East Collection
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk In
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Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

$2,795 / item
H 42 in W 38.63 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table. Item features rolling
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table

Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table

$595
H 37 in W 28 in D 21 in
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity
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20th Century Italian Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Burl, Walnut

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy

$3,400
H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk

$4,400
H 31 in W 59 in D 37 in
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Located in Savannah, GA
A Connecticut mahogany slant front desk on french feet with original 15 star eagle pulls, circa
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

$12,000
H 45.25 in W 43 in D 20.5 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

Materials

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

$7,500
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 20.25 in
Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT
Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT

Large Double Pedestal Embossed Leather Top Mahogany Partners Desk MINT

$6,500
H 32 in W 72 in D 40 in
Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk MINT
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk
Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk

Neoclassical Directoire Style Beige Leather Top Crotch Mahogany Tepered Leg Desk

$3,800
H 30 in W 47 in D 27 in
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Drexel, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Kittinger
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

$5,800
H 34 in W 54 in D 25 in
Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT 2x 11" leaves with
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT
Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT

Yew Wood Drop Leaves Two Drawers Low Profile Brass Feet Desk Console Table MINT

$4,500
H 28 in W 40 in D 23 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

$2,995
H 30 in W 21 in D 15.5 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

Materials

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

$5,600 Sale Price
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H 74.75 in W 22 in D 46 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 American Federal Secretaires

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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

$4,812 Sale Price
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H 77 in W 44.25 in D 21 in
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from
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Late 20th Century American Federal Secretaires

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Mahogany

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk

Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk

$4,900 Sale Price
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H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in

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A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top inset with later green leather gilt-tooled with greek key, above two frieze drawers with brass bail handles; the round tapering reeded legs are headed by incised...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815
A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

A Federal Mahogany Writing Table, Boston, 1805-1815

H 29.625 in W 41.5 in D 36.75 in
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Located in Hudson, NY
Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American
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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
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
Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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Vintage 1930s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out
Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out

Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out

H 38.25 in W 32 in D 26 in
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal style bow front ladies' writing desk By Baker Furniture USA, circa
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Late 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk
Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk

Baker Furniture Federal Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Ladies Writing Desk

H 37 in W 32 in L 37 in
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, acc. no. B.65.12: a Federal Tambour Door Inlaid Writing Desk over spade feet Christies, New York, June
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

H 43.75 in W 38.88 in D 20.25 in
Kittinger Vintage Leather Top Inlaid Federal Style Desk
By Kittinger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage writing desk crafted in walnut in classic form featuring three tooled leather
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kittinger Vintage Leather Top Inlaid Federal Style Desk
Kittinger Vintage Leather Top Inlaid Federal Style Desk

Kittinger Vintage Leather Top Inlaid Federal Style Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 36 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

Materials

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
English Provincial Fruitwood Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Provincial style ladies writing desk circa 1960s Fruitwood, with tooled
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

English Provincial Fruitwood Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk
English Provincial Fruitwood Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk

English Provincial Fruitwood Leather Top Ladies Writing Desk

H 35.75 in W 31.5 in L 35.75 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

Materials

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
Drexel Heritage Federal Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Slide Top 10-Drawer Desk
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Drexel Heritage Bonheur du Jour Federal Style mahogany tooled leather slide top desk with 10
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Late 20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Drexel Heritage Federal Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Slide Top 10-Drawer Desk
Drexel Heritage Federal Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Slide Top 10-Drawer Desk

Drexel Heritage Federal Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Slide Top 10-Drawer Desk

H 38 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Federal George Washington Sheraton Style Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
on this vintage furniture with removable letter or document shelves at the ends. The desk is
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Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Federal George Washington Sheraton Style Mahogany Executive Desk
Vintage Federal George Washington Sheraton Style Mahogany Executive Desk

Vintage Federal George Washington Sheraton Style Mahogany Executive Desk

H 36 in W 60 in D 34 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

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
Classically Handsome English Partners Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning vintage mahogany partners desk with elaborate inlay, reeded tapered legs, three drawers
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Vintage 1920s English Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Classically Handsome English Partners Desk
Classically Handsome English Partners Desk

Classically Handsome English Partners Desk

H 30.75 in W 49 in D 29.5 in
Custom Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Double pedestal desk with a brown tooled leather top, a center apron drawer and one short over
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Mid-20th Century Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Custom Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk
Custom Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk

Custom Burled Walnut Leather Top Desk

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Petit English Multi Drawer Compartment Mahogany Leather Top Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful English petit mahogany desk console entry lobby table with leather top.
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20th Century English Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Petit English Multi Drawer Compartment Mahogany Leather Top Desk
Petit English Multi Drawer Compartment Mahogany Leather Top Desk

Petit English Multi Drawer Compartment Mahogany Leather Top Desk

H 36 in W 36 in D 19 in
Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style tambour door writing desk or secretary desk By Maddox
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk
Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk

Maddox Hepplewhite Banded Mahogany Tambour Door Desk

H 41.75 in W 36 in L 41.75 in
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite and rare late 18th century American Federal Sheraton library secretary desk. Made of
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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk
18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

18th Century Antique Federal Sheraton Mahogany Fall Front Secretary Writing Desk

H 52 in W 21 in D 41 in
Maitland Smith Signed Mahogany with Leather Top Game Table Writing Desk
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant signed Maitland Smith mahogany game table with green leather top with gold gilt detail. Wonderful curved lines with round cup holders at each corner. Note detail of craftsma...
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1990s Federal Game Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Maitland Smith Signed Mahogany with Leather Top Game Table Writing Desk
Maitland Smith Signed Mahogany with Leather Top Game Table Writing Desk

Maitland Smith Signed Mahogany with Leather Top Game Table Writing Desk

H 30 in W 35 in L 30 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
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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
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

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
Rounded Mahogany Writing Table Desk w/ Brass Gallery
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rounded federal style brass gallery mahogany gallery.
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20th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rounded Mahogany Writing Table Desk w/ Brass Gallery
Rounded Mahogany Writing Table Desk w/ Brass Gallery

Rounded Mahogany Writing Table Desk w/ Brass Gallery

H 40 in W 52 in D 27 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
Category

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
A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb
Located in Pomona, CA
A nice quality Partners Desk made by John Widdicomb company. Burlwood top and drawer
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Vintage 1980s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb
A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb

A Federal Style Partners Desk by John Widdicomb

H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in
Antique 19th C. Mahogany Sheraton Federal Dropleaf Side Table Library Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
. Its unique size allows it to be used as a desk. Includes key for safekeeping. Measure: 38" Leaf
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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
New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Federal period figured mahogany veneered rectangular two-drawer work stand with a lift top
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800
New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800

New York Federal Mahogany Two-Drawer Work Stand, circa 1800

H 31 in W 24.5 in D 15 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

Materials

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
Petite Walnut Federal Style Kidney Shaped Knee Hole Writing Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
Pretty and petite Federal style walnut kidney shaped knee hole writing desk. In wonderful antique
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Desks

Materials

Walnut

Petite Walnut Federal Style Kidney Shaped Knee Hole Writing Desk
Petite Walnut Federal Style Kidney Shaped Knee Hole Writing Desk

Petite Walnut Federal Style Kidney Shaped Knee Hole Writing Desk

H 30.25 in W 45 in D 23 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

American Federal Writing Desk

American Federal Writing Desk

H 29.5 in W 51 in D 19 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.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Federal Style Mahogany Writing Table
Federal Style Mahogany Writing Table

Federal Style Mahogany Writing Table

H 30 in W 42 in D 20.75 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

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

19th Century Federal Style Mahogany Desk

H 37 in W 45 in D 26.5 in
Mahogany Federal Style Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
The plain top with drop leaves over two drawers and opposing dummies all with star-decorated brass pulls standing on down-swept legs unified by a turned stretcher and ending in brass...
Category

Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Federal Style Table
Mahogany Federal Style Table

Mahogany Federal Style Table

H 29 in W 31 in D 25 in
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Writing Desk, end table, American, Boston, Massachusetts,, Mahogany with Tambour Doors, Fold Out
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795

Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tambour Ladies' Writing Desk, Circa 1795

H 44.5 in W 37 in D 19 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

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

19th Century English Writing Desk

H 30 in W 33 in D 18 in
Early 19th Century American Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful Federal (1820-1830) writing desk.
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Antique Early 18th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Writing Desk
Early 19th Century American Writing Desk

Early 19th Century American Writing Desk

H 34.5 in W 48 in D 25.5 in

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French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table
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French 19th Century 2 Drawer console - Work Table

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Late 18th century English painted oak bureau with a good fitted interior. 1780. Height to the underside of the fall front is 73cm. Code: 8514 Dimensions: W: 35" (88.9 cm) H: 40.5"...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Painted Bureau
18th Century English Painted Bureau

18th Century English Painted Bureau

$2,822
H 40.5 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural

$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Italian Adjustable Dining Table 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Italian Adjustable dining table 1950s which can be adjusted in height and width
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Adjustable Dining Table 1950s
Italian Adjustable Dining Table 1950s

Italian Adjustable Dining Table 1950s

$980
H 24.81 in W 27.56 in D 49.22 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut lady's writing desk features a gold tooled black leather top. A single drawer pulls out from the side using a ...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top

$2,195
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Directoire style desk with cylinder top, France 19th century Mahogany veneer with satinwood inlays. This elegant little desk is perfect for a small working space. The writing top fo...
Category

Antique 1860s French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century
Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

Directoire Style Desk with Cylinder Top, France, 19th Century

$4,900
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 19.69 in
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk
Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

Rare Fine Antique Early Victorian Military Campaign Writing Slope Davenport Desk

$4,052
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 14.57 in
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of female figures, incense burners, acanthus decoration and garlands. Rectangular plate w...
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

$5,994
H 31.11 in W 57.49 in D 29.53 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$34,685
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa
By LAGU, LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its monolithic structure and its perfect integration with the floor it is on, the Sosa sofa offers an image that is different from the usual form and appearance that includes yo...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Canapes

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery

Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa
Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa

Sosa Two Seater Brown Teddy Sofa

$5,980
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 33.86 in
Pair Early 20th C Spanish Half Round Oak Side Tables on Iron Bases
Located in Troy, MI
We found these tables in France but believe they are of Spanish origin and date from the 1930s. This pair of small demilune tables tops show honest wear - see detail photos - and fe...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair Early 20th C Spanish Half Round Oak Side Tables on Iron Bases
Pair Early 20th C Spanish Half Round Oak Side Tables on Iron Bases

Pair Early 20th C Spanish Half Round Oak Side Tables on Iron Bases

$1,895 / set
H 18 in W 19.5 in D 9.75 in
Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique metamorphic table to desk, circa 1850-1875. Beautifully constructed in Campaign style in honeyed light brown wood, the table features a hinged flip top that opens to a desk w...
Category

Antique 19th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875
Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

Antique 19th Century Campaign Metamorphic Desk, Ca. 1850-1875

$2,450
H 31 in W 29 in D 17 in
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood - Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th century (dated 1846) Origin: Tyrol (Val di Fassa) Dimensions: Height: 79 cm - Width: 14...
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest

1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest

$3,887
H 27.96 in W 56.3 in D 24.02 in
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean chest, painted in teal. On the front it has th...
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest

1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest

$3,229
H 20.48 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
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Federal Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the federal writing desk you’re looking for. Each federal writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. There are many kinds of the federal writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A federal writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful federal writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Federal Writing Desk?

Prices for a federal writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,323.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Federal Writing Desk
  • What is a writing desk?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • What is a small writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • What is a writing desk with drawers called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • What is an old-fashioned writing desk called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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