$4,500
H 30.25 in W 42.25 in D 29.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,800
H 30 in W 42 in D 29.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,995
H 30.13 in W 48.13 in D 29.63 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,500
H 29 in W 60 in D 36 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,995
H 30 in W 42 in D 29.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,500
H 29.25 in W 48 in D 30.25 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,500
H 30 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,500
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 27.5 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,500
H 28.75 in W 35.63 in D 22.88 in
Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library
Oak
$4,995
H 29.38 in W 48 in D 29.63 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Oak
$4,995
H 28.88 in W 48 in D 29.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak spindle writing desk or
Oak
$3,995
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 29.63 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Copper
$4,800
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 26 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Copper
$4,995
H 28.25 in W 48.25 in D 29.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Oak
$4,800
H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Oak
$4,500
H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
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Oak
$4,800
H 29 in W 48.5 in D 30 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
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Copper
$4,995
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
$4,500
H 28 in W 42 in D 28 in
Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
$2,995
H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 28.13 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers, Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak library table or writing desk with
Oak
$4,500
H 30.25 in W 42 in D 28 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers
Copper
$3,595
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 27.75 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers
Copper
$4,500
H 29 in W 53.5 in D 31.25 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table In the manner of
Copper
$4,800
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
$4,800
H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
$4,500
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
$28,500Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 55 in
Gustav Stickley Early Library Table with Leather Top
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Northport, MI
An exceptional example of early American Arts and Crafts design, this rare hexagonal library table
Brass
$3,295
H 28.75 in W 48 in D 29.25 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime
Copper
$3,295
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 24 in
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Lifetime, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime
Copper
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H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.63 in
Superb Stickley Style Mission Desk Writing Library Table Marquetry Top
By Gustav Stickley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb early 20th century. Arts & Crafts mission Stickley style mahogany library writing table or
Oak, Walnut, Mahogany
Stickley Mission Collection Fayetteville Oak Spindle Library Office Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickley Mission collection fayetteville oak 66" spindle library office desk. Item features solid
Oak
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H 29.63 in W 44 in D 26 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 60 in D 36 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 60 in D 36 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 42 in D 27.75 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley
Copper
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H 30 in W 42.13 in D 28.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 49.5 in D 31.5 in
Gustav Stickley Attributed Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table Attributed to
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 36 in D 24 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Copper
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H 29 in W 54.13 in D 32 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts spindle writing desk or library table By
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H 30 in W 48 in D 29.63 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Copper
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H 30.13 in W 54 in D 32 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Copper
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H 29 in W 48.5 in D 30 in
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley
Copper
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H 28 in W 48 in D 29.38 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley
Copper
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H 28.25 in W 48 in D 29 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
Oak
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H 29 in W 36 in D 24 in
Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk, library table, or center
Oak
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H 29.75 in W 48.13 in D 29.88 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 41.38 in L 29.75 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Copper
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H 29.25 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 48 in D 29.5 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk By
Oak
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H 29.75 in W 48 in D 28.5 in
Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Desk Library Table, circa 1915
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts mission oak library desk offers single drawer, square and straight legs
Oak
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H 28.75 in W 48.25 in D 29.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Library Table, C1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts library table by Bailey's offers quarter sawn oak construction with case
Oak
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H 29.25 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table. By L. & J.G
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H 29 in W 42 in D 28.13 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
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H 29 in W 60 in D 32.25 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts large writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
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H 29.38 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
Copper
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H 29.25 in W 48 in D 30 in
Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
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H 30 in W 60 in D 36 in
Arts and Crafts Stickley Brother's Mission Oak Library Table, #2502, circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley Brother's Mission Oak Library Table features quarter sawn oak construction with
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H 28.5 in W 44 in D 28 in
Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros. School Mission Oak Library Table, circa 1920
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers school mission oak library table features single drawer
Oak
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H 30.13 in W 62 in D 36.13 in
Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Trestle Dining Table or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts solid cherry wood trestle dining table, library table, or
Cherry
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H 28.75 in W 45 in D 28 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table, circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table
Oak
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H 30 in W 54 in D 30 in
Antique Stickley Brothers School Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Library Table c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Two-Drawer Library Table in the Manner of Stickley Brothers c1910
Oak
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H 30 in W 40 in D 26 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Copper
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H 29.5 in W 40 in D 26 in
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in
Oak
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H 29 in W 48 in D 29.75 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
Oak
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H 29.13 in W 36 in D 23.63 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table. By
Copper
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H 29.75 in W 40 in D 28 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
Oak
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H 30 in W 54.25 in D 32 in
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav
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Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Library Writing Table Desk 1902
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission oak library table or desk L & J.G. Stickley, circa 1902. The table is made
Bronze
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H 29.25 in W 48.25 in D 30 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stickley Mission Oak Mortice & Tenon Library Table, c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts library table and desk by Stickley offers quarter sawn oak construction
Oak
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H 29 in W 48 in D 30 in
L & J.G. Stickley Library Table Desk #531 One Drawer Mission Oak Arts & Crafts
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
L & J.G. Stickley Library table desk #531 one drawer mission oak Arts & Crafts. Item features model
Oak
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H 29.75 in W 36 in D 24 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Library Table or Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk, library table, or center table Recently
Oak
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H 29.25 in W 36 in D 24 in
Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G
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H 30.5 in W 40 in D 26 in
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Writing Library Table Desk Quaint Furniture, 1905
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Portland, OR
A good, antique, Stickley Bros Mission/ Arts & Crafts oak writing/ library table, circa 1905. The
Oak
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Collection Library Table / Desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Collection Library Table / Desk 66"W Mission Oak Collection
Oak
$1,495
H 20 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Table Lamp with Green Slag Glass Panels C1912
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful green Slag Glass panels give off a charming and warm glow when lit. C1912 lamp is in excellent antique condition and has recently been refinished with a dark mission Oak st...
Slag Glass, Oak
Ca. 1910, Limberts Dutch Arts & Crafts Furniture Co. Writing Desk
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Limbert Furniture Co. of Holland, Michigan quarter sawn white oak classic Arts & Crafts style writing desk circa 1910. The desk features a rectangular top overhanging three drawers w...
Oak
$11,000
H 27 in W 52 in D 28.5 in
Exceptional Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Oak Center Table with Grueby Tiles
By Gustav Stickley, Grueby Faience Company 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This design is a great example of the collaboration between Gustav Stickley and the Grueby Faience Company. The top is 2 1/2 in. thick and the little shelf on the bottom is 8 in. fr...
Ceramic, Oak
$1,995
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 29.25 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts rocker By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with newly reupholstered brown leather seat cushion. Measures: 25.5"W x 29...
Leather, Oak
Tiger Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a truly special piece with rich wood grain in Tiger Maple. Four sturdy columns with a large single drawer. Retains original wood casters for easy movement. This can be floate...
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Media Armoire Cabinet
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style media cabinet or armoire By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1990s Solid quarter sawn oak, with butterfly inlay, and hammered copper hardware....
Copper
$4,500
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 26 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Measure...
Copper
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered coppe...
Copper
$4,800
H 29.25 in W 42 in D 28.25 in
Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware....
Copper
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.