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Early-Mid 19th c. Hand Painted Slant Desk, c.1820-1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Early to mid 19th century hand painted slant front desk with a lift top, large interior
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Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Desks

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Brass

Early-Mid 19th c. Hand Painted Slant Desk, c.1820-1840
Early-Mid 19th c. Hand Painted Slant Desk, c.1820-1840

Early-Mid 19th c. Hand Painted Slant Desk, c.1820-1840

H 34.25 in W 36.25 in D 24 in
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables

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Alabaster

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese canton black lacquered desk cabinet

H 66.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.75 in
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
have had this re-polished, it is in excellent condition for its age. The top section lifts off the base
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Escritoire Writing Desk

H 53 in W 30 in D 20 in
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English satinwood desk and game table from the 19th century with tilt top writing area
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard
English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard

English 19th Century Satinwood Table with Tilt Top Writing Area and Checkerboard

H 28 in W 53.25 in D 24 in
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
attached to the top is lifted to stand vertical when in use. There are two sliding bolts to each side
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand

Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand

H 55.91 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
Located in Birmingham, AL
painted interior with two display shelves. Three carved drawers are below. The lower section features a
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary
18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary

18th Century French Louis XV Period Walnut Chateau Bonheur Du Jour or Secretary

H 103 in W 54.5 in D 28.5 in
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, beautifully ebonised, with contrasting interior and decorated with ormolu mounts. Caddy top with burr borders
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire
Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

Early 19th century Biedermeier ebonised birch escritoire

H 74.3 in W 32 in D 19.75 in
Antique French Original Painted Occasional Table with Drawer Desk
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous antique French original worn painted table with drawer, standing on shaped legs. Circa
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Side Tables

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Pine

Antique French Original Painted Occasional Table with Drawer Desk
Antique French Original Painted Occasional Table with Drawer Desk

Antique French Original Painted Occasional Table with Drawer Desk

H 31.89 in W 43.51 in D 27.56 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
knob and the center metal at the base are chrome. The finial screws off so you can lift off he top to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp

H 16.5 in Dm 14 in
Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
as a desk. The center section of the top can be lifted and placed in very different positions. The
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Night Stands

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Iron

Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table
Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table

Measure 1920's Overbed Hospital Bed Bedside Table

H 32 in W 46.5 in D 19 in

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese sliding door. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood, bamboo, tin, and various other materials. It is the ultimate in simpli...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates

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Steel

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art
Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art

Japanese Antique Wabisabi Sliding Door 1860s-1900s/Object Mingei Art

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H 69.69 in W 34.85 in D 1.38 in
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It is made of cedar trees. A simple and beautiful drawer. There is no waste. This is black and...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door

Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door

H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
19thC Large English Ebonised Shop Counter Bank of Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC English ebonised shop counter bank of drawer with oiled oak top Ideal Kitchen Island sku 546 Measures: W243 x D70 x H90 cm.  
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables

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Oak, Pine

19thC Large English Ebonised Shop Counter Bank of Drawers
19thC Large English Ebonised Shop Counter Bank of Drawers

19thC Large English Ebonised Shop Counter Bank of Drawers

H 35.44 in W 95.67 in D 27.56 in
19th c. Primitive Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 19th century Mahogany three drawer chest of drawers constructed with dovetail joints. Each drawer has a two large round knobs and brass key holes. Panel back. CREATOR U...
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Antique 19th Century American Primitive Dressers

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Mahogany

19th c. Primitive Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th c. Primitive Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th c. Primitive Mahogany Chest of Drawers

H 29.5 in W 31.25 in D 15.75 in
Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Adam decorated ladies desk offers satinwood construction with roll top opening to interior with storage compartments and pull-out writing surface, over three drawers, rais...
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Early 20th Century Adam Style Desks

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Satinwood

Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900
Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900

Antique Adam Decorated Satinwood Ladies Cylinder Desk, Circa 1900

H 45.5 in W 32.25 in D 22.25 in
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Regency library table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1820-1840 period. It is of extremely fine quality and is a very useful size. The...
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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk
Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk

Antique Regency Period Library Table / Desk

H 31.11 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful antique Victorian leather top pedestal desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1860-1880 period. This is of extremely fine quality, it was made by...
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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk
Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

Antique Victorian Leather Top Pedestal Desk

H 29.93 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall front opens to reveal an interior of leather writing surface, and bank of three drawe...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

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Mahogany

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments

H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
19thC English Prep Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1880 19thC English prep table with bleached scrubbed top and two drawers Original hardware Measures: W 215 x D 70 x H 76 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

19thC English Prep Table
19thC English Prep Table

19thC English Prep Table

H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers, 66X92X43, Louis XV style.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments

19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments

H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Conical Secrétaire, 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary in Birch, Germany
Located in Greven, DE
Conical secretary North-East Germany birch, 19th century, Biedermeier, circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D 150 x 102 (94) x 52 cm Description: Rare conically tapering secret...
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

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Birch

Conical Secrétaire, 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary in Birch, Germany
Conical Secrétaire, 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary in Birch, Germany

Conical Secrétaire, 19th Century Biedermeier Secretary in Birch, Germany

H 59.06 in W 40.16 in D 20.48 in
Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb Victorian burr walnut parquetry and ormolu mounted Bureau De Dame, circa 1870 in date. The fall front features a decorative Jasperware ormolu mounted plaque and opens to...
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C
Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C

Antique French Walnut & Parquetry Bureau De Dame Desk, 19th C

H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 18.51 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Table
Located in Houston, US
Decoratively painted Victorian age parlor table in Louis XVI style. Quality construction and painted in cream with a Neoclassic motif painted on center top. Table can be used as a de...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Writing Table

H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 27 in
Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE OAK CORNER CUPBOARD A country-made piece with charming folk art style carving depicting stylised dolphins, roses and geometric patterns. Raised on bulbous, carve...
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Antique 17th Century English Cupboards

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Wood, Oak

Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century
Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century

Large Antique Freestanding Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Cupboard, 17th Century

H 69.69 in W 48.43 in D 28.35 in
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table. Item featured has a lift top, slanted surface, tall legs, solid wood construction, distressed finish, no...
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table
Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

Antique Primitive Colonial Cherry Walnut Tall Schoolmasters Desk Stand Table

H 37 in W 36 in D 29 in

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Train Station Desk
Located in Summerland, CA
19th century Pine with gray wash. Hand Made. Top part lifts out of base, two piece. Hand
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Train Station Desk
Train Station Desk

Train Station Desk

H 46.5 in W 31.5 in D 23.5 in
Bamboo and Painted Lacquer Slant Top Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
hand painted with flowers, birds and vines. the top lifts up. there are 3 shelves on the left
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Antique Late 19th Century European Desks

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Lacquer

Bamboo and Painted Lacquer Slant Top Desk
Bamboo and Painted Lacquer Slant Top Desk

Bamboo and Painted Lacquer Slant Top Desk

H 40.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Green Slant Top Scribes Desk
Located in Boston, MA
Slant top green painted pine scribes desk. The desk opens to an adjustable height and has multiple
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Paint, Wood

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk
Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

H 37 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 in
Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
very primitive lift top desk from a school in old green paint
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Early 20th Century American Desks

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Wood

Primitive Painted Tall Desk
Primitive Painted Tall Desk

Primitive Painted Tall Desk

H 43 in W 25 in D 18 in
Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-Heur Du Jour Desk
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Antrim, GB
Leather Skiver. c1880 Measures: 43 in x 26 in x 47 in high Desk height 30ins “Top lifts off for ease
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Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-Heur Du Jour Desk
Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-Heur Du Jour Desk

Antique Ebonised Ormolu Mounted Bon-Heur Du Jour Desk

H 47 in W 43 in D 26 in
Desk and chair in wood and metal by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Palermo, Italia
Desk with chair produced in the 1960s by the Reguitti brothers. Black painted metal frame. The seat
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk and chair in wood and metal by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century
Desk and chair in wood and metal by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century

Desk and chair in wood and metal by the Reguitti brothers in Italy Mid-century

H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 19.3 in
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC UNUSUAL LIFT TOP DESK/TABLE FROM NEW ENGLAND IN ORIGINAL LIGHT SAGE GREEN PAINT, THE TOP
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Antique 19th Century American Tables

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Pine

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND
19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND

19THC ORIGINAL SAGE GREEN PAINTED LIFT TOP DESK FROM NEW ENGLAND

H 28 in W 42 in D 27 in
STAND-UP DESK-ON-FRAME WITH FANTASTIC FORM
Located in York County, PA
STAND-UP DESK-ON-FRAME WITH FANTASTIC FORM IN ITS ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE, CA 1800-1830:
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Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture

STAND-UP DESK-ON-FRAME WITH FANTASTIC FORM
STAND-UP DESK-ON-FRAME WITH FANTASTIC FORM

STAND-UP DESK-ON-FRAME WITH FANTASTIC FORM

H 53 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Stand-Up Desk-on-Frame with Fantastic Form
Located in York County, PA
current shade of olive green. Inside the hinged lift-top are pigeon holes and a narrow drawer. The
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Antique Early 19th Century American Painted Furniture

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Wood

Stand-Up Desk-on-Frame with Fantastic Form
Stand-Up Desk-on-Frame with Fantastic Form

Stand-Up Desk-on-Frame with Fantastic Form

H 53 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL DIMENUTIVE LIFT TOP DESK IS IN GREAT CONDITION.THE TAPER LEGS AND BREAD BOARD ENDS
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK
RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK

RARE 19THC ORIGINAL GREY PAINTED NEW ENGLAND SLANT TOP DESK

H 33 in W 30 in D 20 in
English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid wood and metal English painted double school desk or child's writing table with depictions of
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Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

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Metal

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench
English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

H 29 in W 40.5 in D 32.5 in
18th Century Schoolmaster's Desk in Old Red Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a pine one drawer schoolmaster’s desk in its original old red paint with slanted
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Antique 18th Century American Desks

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Pine

18th Century Schoolmaster's Desk in Old Red Paint
18th Century Schoolmaster's Desk in Old Red Paint

18th Century Schoolmaster's Desk in Old Red Paint

H 51 in W 41.5 in D 26 in
American Pine Schoolmaster’s Desk, '1800s'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American slant front schoolmaster’s desk in white pine. The desk has a slanted lift top to an
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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine, Paint

American Pine Schoolmaster’s Desk, '1800s'
American Pine Schoolmaster’s Desk, '1800s'

American Pine Schoolmaster’s Desk, '1800s'

H 46 in W 29 in D 19.5 in
Antique English Bamboo Ladies Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
birds in a flowering landscape, the slope top lifts to reveal an interior fitted compartment with mirror
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Bamboo, Paint

Antique English Bamboo Ladies Desk
Antique English Bamboo Ladies Desk

Antique English Bamboo Ladies Desk

H 45 in W 24 in D 19 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desks and Writing Tables

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet

H 66.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.75 in
A Regency Painted Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a décor of flowers, the top lifting up to reveal a green painted work interior and brass
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

A Regency Painted Writing Table
A Regency Painted Writing Table

A Regency Painted Writing Table

H 29 in W 26.75 in D 16 in
English Edwardian Hand Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Salisbury, GB
A most elegant Edwardian satinwood painted Carlton House desk, a piece that is bound to enhance
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Antique Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Desks

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Satinwood

English Edwardian Hand Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk
English Edwardian Hand Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk

English Edwardian Hand Decorated Satinwood Carlton House Desk

H 35 in W 41.75 in D 24 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors which have been hand painted both sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Desks

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Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Lacquered Desk Cabinet

H 66.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.75 in
German Cold Painted Figural Inkwell of Resting Fox, H. Meinhardt
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the top of a sawn stump covered with foliage and vines, this lifting to reveal the inkwell. The form
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20th Century German Romantic Inkwells

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Metal

German Cold Painted Figural Inkwell of Resting Fox, H. Meinhardt
German Cold Painted Figural Inkwell of Resting Fox, H. Meinhardt

German Cold Painted Figural Inkwell of Resting Fox, H. Meinhardt

H 3.57 in W 9.38 in D 8 in
George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Pedestal Desk, England, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
manner, the top lifts free of the pedestals without any difficulty, allowing for relatively easy
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Antique 19th Century English George III Desks

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Brass

George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Pedestal Desk, England, circa 1880
George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Pedestal Desk, England, circa 1880

George III Style Chinoiserie Decorated Pedestal Desk, England, circa 1880

H 31 in W 61 in D 36 in
Antique French Inlaid King Wood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
use of the kingwood pattern is quite striking. There are painted porcelain plaques on the doors and
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Vintage 1930s French Desks

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Kingwood

Antique French Inlaid King Wood Bonheur Du Jour
Antique French Inlaid King Wood Bonheur Du Jour

Antique French Inlaid King Wood Bonheur Du Jour

H 52 in W 29 in D 19 in
Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France this antique painted slant top secretary/chest has a beautiful worn pale yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires

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Wood, Paint

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest
Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest

Antique Painted Slant Top Secretary/Chest

H 45.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Antique Continental Black Slant-top Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
hiding place under the writing surface, accessible through a lift-lid. This desk is recently painted in a
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Secretaires

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Wood

Antique Continental Black Slant-top Desk
Antique Continental Black Slant-top Desk

Antique Continental Black Slant-top Desk

H 43.5 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's
Located in Austin, TX
Charming lift top desk or lectern with inset leather buckram desk top, fitted interior, storage
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Vintage 1920s French Cupboards

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Leather, Wood

Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's
Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's

Maitre d' Desk or Lectern, France, 1920's

H 53.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document
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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

H 5.75 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning quality Chinese export desk, circa 1830. Main feature is the rare alabaster doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Canton Black Laquered Desk Cabinet

H 66.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.75 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED RED-PAINTED FALL-FRONT SECRETARY DESK France, ca. last
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk
19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk

19th Century Louis XVI Style Antique French Red Chinoiserie Fall-Front Desk

H 56.25 in W 38.25 in D 15.13 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, beautifully ebonised, with contrasting interior and decorated with ormolu mounts. Caddy top with burr
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires

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Brass, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Ebonised Birch Escritoire

H 74.3 in W 42 in D 19.75 in
Antique Walnut Chairs, Queen Anne Chairs, 7 Dining Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1196
Located in Vancouver, BC
, B1196 -Solid Walnut Construction -Original Finish -Carved Tulip Back -Single Slat Below -Lift Out Seats
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chairs, Queen Anne Chairs, 7 Dining Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1196
Antique Walnut Chairs, Queen Anne Chairs, 7 Dining Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1196

Antique Walnut Chairs, Queen Anne Chairs, 7 Dining Chairs, Scotland 1920, B1196

H 42 in W 21 in D 21 in
Regency Painted Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a décor of flowers, the top lifting up to reveal a green painted work interior and brass
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Regency Painted Writing Table
Regency Painted Writing Table

Regency Painted Writing Table

H 29 in W 26.75 in D 16 in
Early 19th C. School Master Slant Desk, C.1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
century school master desk from a Catskill Mountain stone farmhouse with tapered legs, top cabinet and a
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Early 20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19th C. School Master Slant Desk, C.1840
Early 19th C. School Master Slant Desk, C.1840

Early 19th C. School Master Slant Desk, C.1840

H 56 in W 31.5 in D 28.5 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale English Desk
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th c. diminutive size three-piece pedestal painted desk featuring Chinoiserie design
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Antique Early 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Desks

19th Century Chinese Chippendale English Desk
19th Century Chinese Chippendale English Desk

19th Century Chinese Chippendale English Desk

H 32.25 in W 43 in D 20 in
French Louis XVI Style Antique Painted Desk over Chest of Drawers circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
incredibly useful. The top lifts to reveal a tidy desk space, convenient for organizing bills, stamps and for
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20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Antique Painted Desk over Chest of Drawers circa 1940s
French Louis XVI Style Antique Painted Desk over Chest of Drawers circa 1940s

French Louis XVI Style Antique Painted Desk over Chest of Drawers circa 1940s

H 36.13 in W 27.38 in D 18.38 in
Mid-Century American Sanitary Bakery Bread Delivery Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
unusual, likely a one and only to ever exist. Vintage hand-made and painted rustically primitive
Category

Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century American Sanitary Bakery Bread Delivery Trunk
Mid-Century American Sanitary Bakery Bread Delivery Trunk

Mid-Century American Sanitary Bakery Bread Delivery Trunk

H 33.5 in W 28 in D 23 in
Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Bali Hai Vanity Faux Bamboo White by Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Topeka, KS
toned/whitewashed Bali Hai hardware, and a lift top center revealing its original square beveled mirror
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vanities

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Bali Hai Vanity Faux Bamboo White by Henry Link
Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Bali Hai Vanity Faux Bamboo White by Henry Link

Hollywood Regency Campaign Style Bali Hai Vanity Faux Bamboo White by Henry Link

H 30 in W 40 in D 17.5 in
Tall Green Painted Writing Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully Green Painted Surface. Lift Top Writing Surface with much Storage. Patina with
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Early 20th Century American Desks

Materials

Wood

Tall Green Painted Writing Desk
Tall Green Painted Writing Desk

Tall Green Painted Writing Desk

H 47 in W 52 in D 28 in
Manificent Victorian Double School Desk Elm and Metal Painted, circa 1870
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, later painted with a sea fairing ship to each lift top with laurel swags to the seat, initialed VR and
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Manificent Victorian Double School Desk Elm and Metal Painted, circa 1870
Manificent Victorian Double School Desk Elm and Metal Painted, circa 1870

Manificent Victorian Double School Desk Elm and Metal Painted, circa 1870

H 31 in W 40 in D 31 in
Desk and Chair by Reguitti
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Savona, IT
. Chair sitting and desk top lined with green leatherette. Desk with liftable top and two drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Desk and Chair by Reguitti
Desk and Chair by Reguitti

Desk and Chair by Reguitti

H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 28.75 in
Huge Antique Double Sided Partners Desk.
Located in Lancashire, GB
Huge Antique Double Sided Partners Desk. This is a fabulous, 19th century antique work station
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Huge Antique Double Sided Partners Desk.
Huge Antique Double Sided Partners Desk.

Huge Antique Double Sided Partners Desk.

H 30.31 in W 66.54 in D 49.61 in
Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
and Black and Red Painted Locking "Lift" Top (which opens to reveal a newly upholstered shallow
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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century
Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century

Italian Neoclassical Painted Escritoire, 19th Century

H 30.5 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
English Papier Maché Lady’s Writing Desk
Located in Wells, ME
fitted for sewing. The whole rests on scrolled trestle base. The top lifts off to expose
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Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Gold Leaf

English Papier Maché Lady’s Writing Desk
English Papier Maché Lady’s Writing Desk

English Papier Maché Lady’s Writing Desk

H 47 in W 24.75 in D 21 in
Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top
Located in Paris, FR
Very unsual chest with 2 drawers and one lift top writing desk. In painted wood imitating faux
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top
Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top

Gustavian Small Chest of Drawers With Lift Top

H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Charles Oudin Clock and Garniture
By Charles Oudin
Located in London, GB
little opening to show an image of night or day amongst the sky and clouds depicted on the top on the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Charles Oudin Clock and Garniture
Charles Oudin Clock and Garniture

Charles Oudin Clock and Garniture

H 24.02 in Dm 11.03 in
Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! This unusual painted roll top antique German desk circa 1830 is notable for its
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Antique 1830s German Neoclassical Secretaires

Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830
Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830

Neoclassical Roll Top Painted Antique German Secretary, circa 1830

H 53 in W 50 in D 28 in
Rococo Style Painted Chinoiserie Vanity Desk. Late 19th C
Located in New York, NY
" and "S" scroll borders. The central lift top opens to a mirror and fitted interior. The shaped drawers
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vanities

Rococo Style Painted Chinoiserie Vanity Desk. Late 19th C
Rococo Style Painted Chinoiserie Vanity Desk. Late 19th C

Rococo Style Painted Chinoiserie Vanity Desk. Late 19th C

H 31 in W 35 in D 19 in
English Black Lacquered Lap Desk
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Elaborately detailed English Lap Desk with gilt and painted accents. Details include mother of
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

English Black Lacquered Lap Desk
English Black Lacquered Lap Desk

English Black Lacquered Lap Desk

H 5.25 in W 14 in D 11 in
1948 Tucker Automobile Promotional Cigarette Box and Ashtray
By Tucker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Senate building to prove they really do exist. Our desk top box was a premium gift given to those who
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1948 Tucker Automobile Promotional Cigarette Box and Ashtray
1948 Tucker Automobile Promotional Cigarette Box and Ashtray

1948 Tucker Automobile Promotional Cigarette Box and Ashtray

H 3 in W 9 in D 8 in
Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint
Located in Southampton, NY
Primitive desk with a lift top retains it's original paint and aged patina. Late 18th century
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Antique 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint
Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint

Early Primitive Desk with Original Paint

H 34 in W 37 in D 22 in
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