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Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Located in New York, NY
This long schoolhouse table was sourced in New England. It features a gentle slant for writing and
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

$2,600
H 29 in W 18 in D 144 in
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk

$840 Sale Price
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H 32 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Unusual Welsh Pine Hall Occasional Table Desk with Single Drawer Circa 1890
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
to it.  A small table that is unusually high, probably used as a little desk or treasury table, the
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Antique 1890s Welsh Schoolhouse Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Unusual Welsh Pine Hall Occasional Table Desk with Single Drawer Circa 1890
Unusual Welsh Pine Hall Occasional Table Desk with Single Drawer Circa 1890

Unusual Welsh Pine Hall Occasional Table Desk with Single Drawer Circa 1890

$876 Sale Price
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H 34.5 in W 30 in D 20.75 in

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Heirloom Doll Size Colonial Style Solid Wood Schoolhouse Desk
Located in Middletown, MD
Handmade in Lancaster, Pennsylvania circa 1940 of native pine. An adorable replica of what was typically found in school houses throughout colonial times. In good condition with mi...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Heirloom Doll Size Colonial Style Solid Wood Schoolhouse Desk
Heirloom Doll Size Colonial Style Solid Wood Schoolhouse Desk

Heirloom Doll Size Colonial Style Solid Wood Schoolhouse Desk

H 14.5 in W 12 in D 11.25 in
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk
Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk

Unusual Antique School Double Oak Desk

H 30.25 in W 96.25 in D 29.5 in
Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Located in Madison, WI
School lab table of oak with linoleum top and cast iron feet in shades of brown. Clean-lined, solid, sturdy, could host a dancing couple on top. A workhorse for the home office, stud...
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20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design
Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design

Table Desk of Oak Classic Lab School Design

H 29.25 in W 60 in D 24 in
1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s school art easel/Hostess stand.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand
1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand

1930s School Art Easel/Hostess Stand

H 45 in W 24.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique American Drafting Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American drafting table with original top. Height 32.5"- 43". Top 84" by 42.5".
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique American Drafting Table
Antique American Drafting Table

Antique American Drafting Table

H 32.5 in W 84 in D 42.5 in
Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original American Tilt top table with decorative cast iron base. Wooden top 41.75" by 29.75".
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table
Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table

Antique Cast Iron Base Tilt Top Table

H 30 in W 41.75 in D 29.75 in
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp. It works. It holds 75 W bulb
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp
Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp

Antique Library Brass Desk Lamp

H 13.75 in W 14.5 in D 6 in
Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
CHARMING MAPLE AND CAST IRON SCHOOLHOUSE DESK AND CHAIR. VERY SCULPTURAL.
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Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Iron

Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.
Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.

Maple And Cast Iron Schoolhouse Desk And Chair.

H 27 in Dm 26 in
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
We have all seen large roll top desks but I have never come across one as impressive as this Darby
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Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Desks

Materials

Oak

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk
Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

Large And Rare Double Roll Top Desk

H 70 in W 59.5 in D 33 in
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Swedish writer's desk from circa 1900 with later grey paint, single center drawer with
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900
Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900

Swedish Writer's Desk, 1900

H 29.75 in W 43.25 in D 27.5 in
19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A unique shaped oak desk from the late 19th century. Originally built for a Belgian "palais de
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Triple Desk
19th Century Belgian Triple Desk

19th Century Belgian Triple Desk

H 31.5 in W 78 in D 31 in
Outstanding Antique American Quarter-Sawn Oak School Desk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding original antique American quarter-sawn oak slant fronted school desk. In very good
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Antique 19th Century American Schoolhouse Desks

Outstanding Antique American Quarter-Sawn Oak School Desk
Outstanding Antique American Quarter-Sawn Oak School Desk

Outstanding Antique American Quarter-Sawn Oak School Desk

H 37.75 in W 24.75 in D 19 in
Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A set of metal atomics 1950s school models.
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Vintage 1950s Czech Schoolhouse More Desk Accessories

Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s
Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s

Set of Modern Dimensional Atomic Models, 1950s

H 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
"Nivoc" Desk Lamp
By W. & J. George & Becker Ltd. 1
Located in Culver City, CA
Made by W. & J. George & Becker Ltd, purveyors of fine scientific and medical instruments. Made in England circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s English Schoolhouse Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

"Nivoc" Desk Lamp
"Nivoc" Desk Lamp

"Nivoc" Desk Lamp

H 15 in W 11 in D 9 in
Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Schoolhouse desk, Sweden, circa 1900 Unique form with sloped top and storage within. Slope
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Early 20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900
Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900

Schoolhouse Desk, Sweden, circa 1900

H 33.5 in W 49 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cast Iron Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage American drafting table with cast iron articulating tripod base, having Industrial knobs allowing for the adjustment of table top height and tilt. Original pine top measuring...
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table
Vintage Cast Iron Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table

Vintage Cast Iron Articulating Tripod Base Drafting Table

H 30 in W 38 in D 25.5 in
Antique Schoolhouse Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoolhouse desk with lift-top and storage
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Early 20th Century Belgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Schoolhouse Desk

Antique Schoolhouse Desk

H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 22.25 in
Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Sweet little schoolhouse desk complete with iron legs, inkwell, and a front seat that folds down
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Vintage 1910s American Schoolhouse Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs
Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs

Schoolhouse Desk with Iron Legs

H 27.5 in W 22 in L 27.5 in
French Schoolhouse Table
Located in New York, NY
A french schoolhouse table with birch top in orange oil finish over polished steel legs
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Vintage 1940s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

French Schoolhouse Table
French Schoolhouse Table

French Schoolhouse Table

H 29 in W 63 in D 27.5 in
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Schoolhouse Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
this graceful and organic form is a rare example of industrial revolution era manufacturing in the USA.
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Antique 19th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Schoolhouse Chair
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Schoolhouse Chair

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Schoolhouse Chair

H 31 in W 30 in D 24 in
1930s Belgian School Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Belgian school desk with metal base and wood top. Desk has two packets on both sides.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1930s Belgian School Desk
1930s Belgian School Desk

1930s Belgian School Desk

H 43.25 in W 62.5 in D 17 in
Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic American pine table recently refinished to smooth surface but maintain patina. For product inquiries and to arrange shipping give us a call at the shop: 3239549300 We're...
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk
Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk

Two Drawer Pine Table / Desk

H 32 in W 54 in D 28 in
American Country Single Drawer Writing Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Continental craftsman period table with single drawer and stretcher.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

American Country Single Drawer Writing Table / Desk
American Country Single Drawer Writing Table / Desk

American Country Single Drawer Writing Table / Desk

H 30 in W 49 in D 29 in
1940s Industrial Sawhorse Work Table Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique saw horse legs.
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

1940s Industrial Sawhorse Work Table Legs
1940s Industrial Sawhorse Work Table Legs

1940s Industrial Sawhorse Work Table Legs

H 29.75 in W 47 in D 14 in
Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite candle lamp for a desk or accent table. Newly rewired with brown silk cord.
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Vintage 1940s American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp
Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp

Brass Secretary's Desk Lamp

H 18 in W 7 in D 4 in
Antique American Drafting Table with Swing Out Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American drafting table with swing out seat. We have two tables available.
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Vintage 1930s American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique American Drafting Table with Swing Out Seat
Antique American Drafting Table with Swing Out Seat

Antique American Drafting Table with Swing Out Seat

H 40.75 in W 30 in D 25.75 in
Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen with cast iron base.
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen
Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen

Antique American Drafting Table By Dietzgen

H 41 in W 42 in D 31.5 in
Oversized American Tavern Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized American tavern bell.
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Vintage 1920s American Schoolhouse More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Oversized American Tavern Bell

Oversized American Tavern Bell

H 8 in Dm 10 in
Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique library desk brass lamp. Rewired and in working condition. Measures: Height 18"-12.5".
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Early 20th Century American Schoolhouse Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp
Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp

Antique Library Desk Brass Lamp

H 18 in W 15.25 in D 6.75 in

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Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bookmatched golden elm top on solid dark flame birch pedestal tripod base.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Birch, Elm

Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table
Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table

Swedish Art Deco Moderne Round Pedestal End or Side Table

$3,124
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Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs dating from the 1930's with their original leather, the cushion with one side upholstered in a cocoa colored velvet. The w...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

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Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs

Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs

$14,500 / set
H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
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Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This high back model 2254 a...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
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Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark

$4,811
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Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood wall hanging corner cabinet from the late 18th century, with blue paint, single door and weathered appearance. Created in Sweden during the la...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet

$2,950
H 36 in W 37 in D 23 in
French Napoleon III Period Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats

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Fabric, Wood

French Napoleon III Period Settee
French Napoleon III Period Settee

French Napoleon III Period Settee

$3,900
H 29 in W 55 in D 30 in
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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
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19th Century French Pétrin or Kneading Table
19th Century French Pétrin or Kneading Table

19th Century French Pétrin or Kneading Table

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Located in London, GB
A large Arts and Crafts copper insert with a crest of a Lion in a shield within a stylised floral boarder, inset with three colourful enamel jewels below, flanked by six stylised ros...
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A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest
A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest

A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest

$2,756
H 48 in W 50 in D 4 in
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Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron

Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron

$8,700
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Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Antique French Leather Club Chair Distressed
Antique French Leather Club Chair Distressed

Antique French Leather Club Chair Distressed

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Located in Dublin 8, IE
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19th Century Low Back Sofa

19th Century Low Back Sofa

$3,006
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French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century

French Provincial Work Table, 19th Century

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Oak and Walnut Tester Bed

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Moroso MORNING GLORY Side table by Marc Thorpe
Moroso MORNING GLORY Side table by Marc Thorpe

Moroso MORNING GLORY Side table by Marc Thorpe

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Art Deco Style Leather Club or Library Chair, 1940s

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Schoolhouse Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic schoolhouse desk available at 1stDibs. Each schoolhouse desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect schoolhouse desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A schoolhouse desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made schoolhouse desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.J. Nystrom & Co and W. & J. George & Becker Ltd. are consistently popular.

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The average selling price for a schoolhouse desk at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

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