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 fabulous parcel gilt detail throughout. The moulded top of rectangular form is fitted wi...
Brass
19th Century Federal Mahogany Small Writing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Federal Mahogany Small Writing Table Measures 32" in width and 19" in depth and 28" in height. Knee clearance is 22.5".
Mahogany
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, flip top, lower shelf stand, original label, very nice vintage item, quality Ameri...
Wood
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
Brass
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 the manner of Baker Furniture By Hekman Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century B...
Brass
Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity MINT Italy
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Carved Legs Low Profile Kidney Shape Burl Wood Compact Desk Writing Table Vanity Made in Italy Italy.
Burl, Walnut
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Embossed Green Leather Top Flame Mahogany Double Pedestal Federal Desk
Brass
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 1800. Some provenance and notations with dates on lopers. Friction fit interior door....
Mahogany
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.
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
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
Brass
Very Fine Burl Banded Brass Gallery Oval Top Petit Desk Vanity MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Burl Banded Brass Gallery Oval Top Petit Desk Vanity MINT!
Brass
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table. The discoloration spot is under the finish, finish all in excellent condition.
Brass
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 an extended table length of 63".
Brass
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.
Brass
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Federal Style Inlaid Mahogany Ladies Tambour Writing Desk & Secretary.
Brass
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
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 bookcase. The bookcase features an eighteen pane Gothic arched cabinet front that opens ...
Glass, Mahogany
$4,812Sale Price|30% Off
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 features an eighteen pane gothic arched cabinet front that opens to two shelves, cubbi...
Glass, Mahogany
John Widdicomb Federal Green Lacquered Console or Entry Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Federal, Regency, or Hepplewhite style writing desk, entry table, sofa table, or console table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1920s Green lacquered mahogany, with...
Brass
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...
Brass
Adjustable Reading Table / Lecturn
Located in Hudson, NY
Adjustable reading / writing table or lecturn. Mahogany with brass foot caps and casters. American or English, early 19th c.
Brass
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 reveals small drawers and document compartments.
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with Fold Out
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Brass
Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Writing Desk with 7 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser by Bassett Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, durable formica top, four dovetailed drawers with chrome accented...
Brass
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 1980s Inlaid mahogany and satinwood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
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H 43.75 in W 38.88 in D 20.25 in
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Similar Examples: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, acc. no. B.65.12: a Federal Tambour Door Inlaid Writing Desk over spade feet Christies, New York, June 17 1997, lot 417, “A Fed...
Brass
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 panels on a case with three drawers in front, the reverse side with false drawers, bra...
Leather, Walnut
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 leather top writing surface. Measures: 31.5" W x 19" D x 35.75" H. Table top heigh...
Leather, Fruitwood
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 with Poplar wood with hand carved geometric legs that feature ball accents at the t...
Steel
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H 38 in W 41.5 in D 21 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 functional drawers. It is superb condition and is beautifully designed. The desk a...
Brass
Vintage Federal George Washington Sheraton Style Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in West Hartford, CT
A rectangular form fashioned after Sheraton styling. Features seven drawers, brass hardware, ornamental medallions. The gleaming restored finish is in excellent condition. Heavy bras...
Brass
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. Features turned legs and box stretchers supported by round feet. Constructed with woo...
Wood
Classically Handsome English Partners Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning vintage mahogany partners desk with elaborate inlay, reeded tapered legs, three drawers with original brass hardware, and a rich chocolatey brown leather top. Finished on th...
Leather, Mahogany
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 three side drawers, all with brass keyholes (lacking the keys) and finely cast ring pul...
Leather, Walnut
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.
Leather, Mahogany
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 USA, Circa 1940s Flame mahogany, with satinwood string inlay and original brass...
Brass
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H 52 in W 21 in D 41 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 mahogany featuring velvet drop front writing surface that leads to multiple cubbies ...
Mahogany
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...
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
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 a green leatherette tooled work surface. The interior with a center door concealin...
Brass
Rounded Mahogany Writing Table Desk w/ Brass Gallery
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Rounded federal style brass gallery mahogany gallery.
Brass
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 century hand crafted mahogany & walnut desk with inlay Two full length drawers - Beaut...
Mahogany, Walnut
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 fronts, crossbanded in straight-grain mahogany. Three drawers on each side (oak lined...
Mahogany
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H 37 in W 28 in D 21 in
Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table
By Brandt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Brandt Flip Top Piano Style Small Cherry Wood Writing Desk Console Table. Ite...
Cherry
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H 28 in W 38 in D 29.5 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 featuring hand dovetailed drawers along each side, inlaid trim and square tapered l...
Mahogany
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 featuring outset ovolu corners, opening to a leather writing surface with a document...
Brass
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H 46 in W 39 in D 22 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.
Walnut
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.