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Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk

$3,500

Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Early 19c Spanish Colonial Walnut 2 Drawer Writing Table Desk.

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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...

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Walnut

Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!

$4,750

Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!

By Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut 1 Drawer Writing Library Table Desk Console MINT!

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20th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer

$3,800

Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A richly detailed Spanish Colonial style writing table, showcasing masterful hand-carved craftsmanship and a timeworn painted patina. The rectangular top features a beveled edge and ...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Bargueño-Style Drop-Front Writing Desk

$1,250

Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Bargueño-Style Drop-Front Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 45.25”H x 35.75”W x 16”D Table Height: 29 This antique Spanish Colonial Revival writing desk from the 1920s is crafted in richly t...

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Vintage 1920s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Spanish Oak Writing Desk with Three Drawers, Mid-20th Century

$3,869

Spanish Oak Writing Desk with Three Drawers, Mid-20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant Spanish writing desk crafted in oak during the 1940s. The desk features a spacious rectangular top above three practical drawers fitted with original brass handles, all suppo...

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí

$5,496Sale Price|20% Off

Spanish Colonial Desk or Console Table with Two Drawers Signed by Valentí

By Valenti

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish colonial desk or console table with two drawers signed by Valentí This piece has a two-pedestal legs with an awesome carved. The top has a red leather.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware

$2,137Sale Price|25% Off

Spanish Colonial Narrow Console Table with Two Drawers with Iron Hardware

By Valenti

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish colonial narrow console table with two carved drawers This piece has a two-pedestal legs with an awesome carved. We have a matching piece you can see in the last picture...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Carved Family Crest, Spain

$4,650

19th Century Walnut Writing Table with Carved Family Crest, Spain

Located in Round Top, TX

Walnut writing table from Spain with decorative turned harp shaped legs and iron scrollwork stretcher. Note the handsome central carved family crest and the words, "De Los Otal." The...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

1970s Spanish Wood Brutalist Style Console Table Desk

$3,495

1970s Spanish Wood Brutalist Style Console Table Desk

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This exuberant console table or desk originates from Spain and shows the highly decorative characteristics of the 17th century Spanish baroque style. As is typical for baroque furnit...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Spanish Style Two-Drawer Writing Table with Hand-Forged Iron Supports

$3,980

Vintage Spanish Style Two-Drawer Writing Table with Hand-Forged Iron Supports

Located in Dallas, TX

Solid and purposeful in its design, this Spanish style writing table reflects the strength and integrity of traditional craftsmanship. Constructed in solid wood with a rich, warm fin...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports

$15,700 / item

Dos Gallos Custom Writing Desk with Spiral Legs, Drawers and Iron Supports

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our Custom Salamanca two-drawer oak writing desk with iron supports. Hand-carved details throughout. Iron pulls. Beautiful patina. Can be made in any size, and finish. Can also be ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...

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Iron

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

$2,500

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Spanish Walnut Burl and Rosewood Claw Foot Drop Front Secretary Desk This beautiful secretary’s desk from Spain is handcrafted from Walnut Burl and Rosewood. It has a dro...

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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

$10,900 / item

Custom Hand-Carved Walnut Writing Desk with Pencil Drawer by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small scale, petite writing desk with barley twist legs, carved edge and apron detail as well as hand forged iron stretchers. As shown, in Walnut with a medium distress. Can be made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...

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Walnut

Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s

$3,360

Vintage Oak Desk with Seven Drawers, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning vintage oak desk, designed in France, circa 1940s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this desk features thoughtful design and wooden handles. Designed with functi...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table

$7,500

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Half Round Horse Shoe Shape Drop Leaf Ends Serving Writing Library Gallery Table. Hand Forged Iron Base.

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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Oak & Wrought Iron Writing Desk

$1,450

Antique Spanish Colonial Revival Oak & Wrought Iron Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Wrought Iron, Brass Hardware Dimensions: 47”H x 32”W x 15”D Table Height: 29.50 This antique Spanish Colonial Revival wr...

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Vintage 1920s American Revival Desks

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Brass, Iron

Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio

$15,015 / item

Custom Primitive Saint Anthony Table by Dos Gallos Studio

By Dos Gallos Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom walnut dining table or desk with X-stretchers. Narrow profile. 1inch thick top. Can be made in walnut, oak or mahogany in a range of finishes. Shown here in a medium walnut wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writin...

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Walnut

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Spanish Writing Table

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H 30.63 in W 51.38 in D 28.75 in

Spanish Writing Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Spanish writing table with rectangular top on pierced double scroll-end-supports, joined by double iron stretchers on scrolled feet. Beautiful restored top.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk

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H 30.5 in W 60 in D 24.5 in

18th Century Spanish Walnut Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved Spanish walnut desk with three drawers, barley twist legs, and a center scrolled metal cross stretcher, circa 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 53.15 in D 30.32 in

18th Century Walnut Wood Spanish Clonial Writing Table, 1730s

Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB

This table is from Spain It was used to written It was made in 1700 it is walnut It is restored.

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Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts

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H 44 in W 46 in D 23 in

Secretary Desk, Spanish Style Mahogany Wood with Stenciled Drawer Fronts

Located in Seattle, WA

Spanish-style desk with upper drawers. Mahogany wood with stenciled drawer fronts and highlights, 19th century. Flat desk top with two lower drawers and nice drawers at the back. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair

Unavailable

H 32 in W 31.25 in D 13 in

Exceptional Small Iron and Copper Side Table with Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

Side table and iron chair, circa 1920s. The iron work is incredibly well executed. Measures: 32" H x 31.25" W x 13" D.

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Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century

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H 19.13 in W 27.88 in D 24.5 in

Spanish Childrens Lift Top Writing Desk, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

This Spanish writing desk for a child has a lift top for storage. It features great metal detailing on the corners with hand carved embellishments on the front. Metal brads add to th...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table Desk Library Table

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H 31 in W 59 in D 32 in

Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table Desk Library Table

By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

Outstanding Spanish Colonial style solid pine desk with three dovetailed drawers & forged iron base; Walter E. Smith collection. A substantial Desk, work, library table in rarel...

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2010s American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century

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H 30 in W 58 in D 24 in L 30 in

Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a superb example of a late 19th century Spanish Colonial, most probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk.

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Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Spanish Colonial Style Desk

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H 30 in W 47 in D 38 in

Vintage Spanish Colonial Style Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Nicely detailed Spanish Colonial Style desk with two drawers. Lockable but no key. Iron supports.

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Antique 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Colonial Style Writing Desk Bamboo, 1970's

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H 30.32 in W 40.56 in D 25.6 in

Colonial Style Writing Desk Bamboo, 1970's

Located in Barcelona, Cataluna

Mid-century seven drawer desk, and woven grasscloth panels on the tops, sides, back and front.

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Bamboo

Spanish or Colonial-Style Baroque Writing or Library Table

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H 29 in W 52 in D 31 in

Spanish or Colonial-Style Baroque Writing or Library Table

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a charming Spanish Baroque-inspired Library or Writing table in oak that most probably dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. The table features solid turned oak legs ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron

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H 32.25 in W 41.75 in D 29.25 in

Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron

Located in Choudrant, LA

Antique Spanish carved oak office desk writing sofa side table catalan iron ~Direct from Europe~ ~Lovely antique writing table/desk with a stunning silhouette. ~Beveled edge ...

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Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table

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H 30.5 in W 39.75 in D 25 in

18th Century Spanish Colonial Baroque Walnut Two Drawer Table

Located in Milford, NH

A good example of a Spanish Colonial Baroque solid walnut two drawer table with original lock hardware, pegged construction, bobbin turned legs, and strong base stretchers. Dates to ...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Colonial Revival Richly Carved Bureau and Chair - 1930-1940

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H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 26.78 in

Spanish Colonial Revival Richly Carved Bureau and Chair - 1930-1940

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This striking Spanish Colonial Revival bureau and chair set, crafted between the 1930s and 1940s, exemplifies the bold, intricate woodworking typical of the period. The robust desk f...

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Vintage 1930s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

18th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk

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H 29 in W 37 in D 23.5 in

18th Century Spanish Walnut Table or Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A period 18th c. Spanish table in walnut, Featuring a solid one-piece figured walnut top, attached via sliding dovetail joints to a wonderfully carved and turned legged base. Iron st...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

19th Century Walnut Three Drawer Desk, Spain

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H 31.25 in W 60.75 in D 31.25 in

19th Century Walnut Three Drawer Desk, Spain

Located in Round Top, TX

5' carved walnut writing desk from Spain with turned legs and iron scrollwork stretcher. Three carved decorative drawers with brass pulls (no lock/keys) and twisted turned legs with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

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H 31 in W 53 in D 29 in

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing...

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Wood

Alfonso Marina Mesa De Respaldo Bordeaux Writing Table Desk

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H 31 in W 57 in D 27 in

Alfonso Marina Mesa De Respaldo Bordeaux Writing Table Desk

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina Mesa De Respaldo Bordeaux Writing Table Desk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing...

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Wood

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk

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H 29.73 in W 35.04 in D 23.04 in

French 19th Century Writing Table on Wheels Carved Walnut Desk

Located in Miami, FL

Writing table or desk made of walnut in the french late 19th century. This table was stripped by our cabinet maker and the wood is raw to enhance its patina. Good antique condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

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H 30 in W 78 in D 36 in

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Italian or Spanish carved walnut library or farm table or desk. Stunning walnut wood grain pattern.

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20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jesus Ballester Marco Spanish Revival Mahogany Sideboard Library Console Desk

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H 28 in W 49 in D 19 in

Jesus Ballester Marco Spanish Revival Mahogany Sideboard Library Console Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Jesus Ballester Marco of Valencia, Spain sideboard, library console or writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with scrolled iron and acanthus accents over...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Spanish Old Pine Desk with Folding Leaf and File Space

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H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 20.16 in

19th Spanish Old Pine Desk with Folding Leaf and File Space

Located in Miami, FL

19th Spanish old pine desk with folding leaf and file space Small desk made of native hardwood Mobila (a type of Spanish Pine). Featuring a pullout / pull-out drawer and a file draw...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Spanish Trestle Table

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H 30.75 in W 97 in D 36 in

Spanish Trestle Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. Mahogany and Walnut table. Two wide Walnut boards with framework in Mahogany. A lot of old repairs. Beautiful top.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Classic Spanish Trestle Table

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H 30.5 in W 86.5 in D 34.75 in

Classic Spanish Trestle Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Spanish trestle table with a naturally distressed finish commensurate with age and use. A Classic lyre leg table with iron stretchers. Natural smooth natural wood patina...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Chestnut

Spanish Revival Refectory Table

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H 30.75 in W 44 in D 27.75 in

Spanish Revival Refectory Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Refectory writing table, of walnut, having a rectangular top, over single frieze drawer, raised on bobbin-turned legs, joined by H-stretcher, on bun feet. Stock ID: D6467.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

18th Century Spanish Table

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H 30.25 in W 44.5 in D 28.75 in

18th Century Spanish Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful all original walnut table with turned legs and one wide board on top. It has old repairs which do not the stability or functionality and beauty of the piece. Size is ideal ...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Spanish Style Natural Wood Table

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H 29 in W 62 in D 29 in

Spanish Style Natural Wood Table

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Natural bleached wood spanish style desk or table, two drawers with original iron pulls, central iron stretcher.

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20th Century French Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Walnut Desk

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H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in

Walnut Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut writing desk with two pencil drawers, barley twist legs (or salamonic) and iron stretchers.Carved detail around edges.

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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

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Spanish Colonial Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish colonial writing desk you’re looking for. Each Spanish colonial writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. If you’re shopping for a Spanish colonial writing desk, we have 29 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Spanish colonial writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Spanish colonial writing desk, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Spanish colonial writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Dos Gallos Studio and Valenti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Spanish Colonial Writing Desk?

Prices for a Spanish colonial writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,584 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,750.

A Close Look at Spanish-colonial Furniture

After the conquest of Mexico in 1521 and the Philippines in 1565, Spain dictated a global culture. The colonization of territories in the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Pacific imposed the values of Spain, including Catholicism, while the extraction of resources reinforced the empire’s wealth and power. Unlike many styles that came out of European colonialism, such as British Colonial, Spanish Colonial furniture and architecture frequently mixed local heritage with the artistic traditions of Spain.

Spanish Colonial furniture was informed by the shifting styles of Europe as well as Indigenous culture. There were Inca tapestries depicting Spanish coats of arms and Baroque chairs adorned with tropical flora. The butaca, a low easy chair popular in the Caribbean, was inspired by Rococo’s curving forms and the shape of precolonial seating. In New Mexico, Pueblo artisans carved chests with patterns reminiscent of Anasazi art.

Even within the homes of the wealthy, furniture was usually restricted to necessities like benches, desks, cupboards and chests. These were often ornately designed and especially important for storing prized goods like textiles. Spanish Colonial houses were built with adobe and clay and tended to be minimally decorated, so the style’s heavily carved wooden furniture pieces stood out against a home’s white stucco walls.

The Spanish Colonial period mostly came to an end after the territories achieved independence from Spain. However, its aesthetics continued to influence Southwestern style and Spanish Colonial Revival style after Spanish Colonial style was used extensively at San Diego’s 1915 Panama-California Exposition.

Find a collection of antique Spanish Colonial chairs, tables, bedroom furniture and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.