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Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

$2,500

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C
Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

$938Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.76 in W 21.66 in D 17.92 in

Student Pine Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Early 20th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.

Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

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

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Poplar

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk

18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

A graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk would make the perfect addition to any office, library, or study.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk
Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Lady Astor Solid Mahogany Slant Front Writing Desk

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Queen Anne or Georgian style Lady Astor slant front writing desk By Henkel Harris USA, 1975 Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Slant Front Secretary Desk with Leather Writing Surface
French Louis XV Style Slant Front Secretary Desk with Leather Writing Surface

French Louis XV Style Slant Front Secretary Desk with Leather Writing Surface

Located in BÉTERA, ES

The fall-front opens to reveal a fitted writing interior with small drawers and compartments, while the leather inset writing surface adds both comfort and sophistication.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk
Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

Hand-Crafted Early American Style Solid Pine Slant Front Writing Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautifully hand-crafted early American Style Solid Pine Writing Desk in good vintage condition. Measures 28" in width, 28" in depth and stands 32.25" tall. Knee clearance is is ...

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk Ca. 1880
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk Ca. 1880

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood & Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk Ca. 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood with Inlay Slant-Front Writing Desk, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Writing Table with Slant Front Desk
Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Writing Table with Slant Front Desk

Italian 19th Century Walnut and Mahogany Writing Table with Slant Front Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite Italian two-toned walnut and mahogany writing desk from the 19th century with slant front, turned three-quarter gallery and carved apron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Felt, Mahogany, Walnut

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C
Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

$843Sale Price|20% Off

H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 18.71 in

Student Oak & Iron Writing Table Slant Top Desk France, Mid 20th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

French slant top desk writing table for student, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk
Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk

$2,400

H 41.25 in W 31 in D 19 in

Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Desk, the writing surface opening to short drawers above graduated long drawers. 41.25" H x 31" W x 19" D.

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk

$1,850

H 43.5 in W 44.75 in D 22.25 in

Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Chippendale style slant front desk with four graduated drawers below a slant door with cross-banding and a solid brass batwing escutcheon plate.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk
American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk

American Victorian Herts Brothers Slant Front Desk

By The Herts Brothers

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian mahogany slant front desk with gallery and turned legs and spindle design stretcher (signed HERTS BROTHERS, in drawer).

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

$28,000

H 44.5 in W 39 in D 27.5 in

American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk

Located in Charleston, SC

American Cuban mahogany slant top desk with turned ball finial gallery, fitted interior drawers, and ending on cabriole legs with slipper feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk
Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

$4,200

H 46.38 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in

Continental 18th Century Bombay Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An 18th century Bombay form slant front desk that opens to reveal an inlaid central door with working key that reveals a compartment with a small drawer.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Vintage English Tortoise Bamboo Slant Front Desk
1950s Vintage English Tortoise Bamboo Slant Front Desk

1950s Vintage English Tortoise Bamboo Slant Front Desk

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a diminutive slant front desk, having a bamboo frame and hand painted details.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Hardwood, Paint

Aesthetic Mouvement  Bamboo Slant Desk, 1880-1910
Aesthetic Mouvement  Bamboo Slant Desk, 1880-1910

Aesthetic Mouvement Bamboo Slant Desk, 1880-1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a charming example of the Aesthetic Period in Colonial England at the end of the 19Th, century. This Bamboo Slant Desk, is C.1880-1910, is simple , sturdy and in very good c...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800
Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

$12,000

H 45.25 in W 43 in D 20.5 in

Connecticut Mahogany Slant Front Desk, c.1800

Located in Savannah, GA

A Connecticut mahogany slant front desk on french feet with original 15 star eagle pulls, circa 1800. Some provenance and notations with dates on lopers. Friction fit interior door....

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Fine Antique American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A beautifully crafted late 18th Century Slant Front Desk with dovetailed top and drawers, fine graining, great color and solid traditional form. The Desk has the original brass batwi...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

$1,450

H 44.75 in W 36 in D 18.25 in

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wear appropriate with age and use. Lid is d...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk
Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

By Guy Chaddock

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Swedish Gustavian or Rustic European style slant front secretary desk By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Me...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk
Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

Guy Chaddock Gustavian Slant-Front Maple Secretary Desk

By Guy Chaddock

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Swedish Gustavian or Rustic European style slant front secretary desk By Guy Chaddock & Co. USA, Late 20th Century Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Me...

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk
Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Antique English Georgian Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique slant front secretary desk with graduated drawers (one over two short, over two long) with retracting supporting brackets and flanked by two columns. The door with cross-b...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment
Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Provincial Green-Painted Slant-Front Desk with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

The writing surface is lined in worn black leather, speaking to long, practical use.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Wood

19th Century School Masters, Clerks , Slant Top Desk../ primitive / industrial
19th Century School Masters, Clerks , Slant Top Desk../ primitive / industrial

19th Century School Masters, Clerks , Slant Top Desk../ primitive / industrial

Located in Buffalo, NY

19th Century School Masters, Clerks ,Desk../ primitive / industrial.. Retains it's original color, surface and patina,Featuring slant top that opens, center drawer and four generous ...

Category

Antique 1880s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk
19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Slant Front Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 19th Century American mahogany serpentine slant front secretary bureau desk. Nice quality mahogany, dovetails drawers and ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Slant Front Secretary Desk

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Henkel Harris USA, 1991 Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.

Category

1990s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

Hekman Furniture Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk

By Baker Far East Collection

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Federal or Hepplewhite style bureau with slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Baker Furniture By Hekman Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century B...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk
18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

$3,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.25 in W 39.25 in D 22.75 in

18th Century Italian Provincial Circassian Walnut Secretary Slant-lid Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Handcrafted in Italy during the 1700s, the desk features a rich Circassian walnut grain, highlighted by warm patina that only centuries of use can create. The slant-lid opens to reve...

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk
Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Early 20th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Chippendale Style Mahogany Oxbow Slant Front Secretary Desk. 4 dovetailed Serpentine drawers. Slant front door opens to reveal addition storage space with 5 sma...

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa
Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa

Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne slant front secretary desk or writing desk In the manner Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful tiger oak, with brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s
Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Antique Walnut Slant Front Secretary Desk, Queen Anne Style, 1880s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 19th century English Queen Anne style slant front desk with three drawers & inner compartments.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern
Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern

Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Slant Front Desk Display Stand Jacobean Carved Tiger Oak Lectern. Direct from England, a striking antique slant front piece with bold Jacobean carved detail and beau...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Carved Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet
Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

$5,756Sale Price|20% Off

H 61 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in

Diminutive George III Walnut Block Front Slant Front Bureau Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid 19th century, fully professionally restored Diminutive George III Walnut And Block Front Slant Front secretary Bureau Bookcase Cabinet in great vintage condition. Restored thro...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Writing or Occasional Table
Antique Writing or Occasional Table

Antique Writing or Occasional Table

$3,218

H 30 in W 27 in D 19.75 in

Antique Writing or Occasional Table

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A good Regency mahogany occasional table or writing table on a four-splay base. The drawer pulls out and the top hinged section slants for writing on; there is also a small ink drawer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Leather Top Slant Front Architect's Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding Georgian style slant front architect's desk. The desk features shallow drawers and shelved cabinets on one side and open bookcases with adjustable shelving on the othe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

$2,952Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.52 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in

Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900

Located in Miami, FL

Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossbar. Flap uncovering six compartments and two hor...

Category

Early 20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk
Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk

Rare 19th Century British India Solid Teak Slant Lid Floor Scholar's Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The flat top can house inkwells and the slant utilized for writing or drawing. The lid opens on hinges to reveal a storage compartment.

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo Raj Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk
19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk

19th C. Chippendale Style Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Secretary Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century Mahogany Slant Front Carved Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Desk. Item features dovetail joined top and bottom, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain and patina, 9...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Slant Front 2 Drawer Desk, ca 1835
French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Slant Front 2 Drawer Desk, ca 1835

French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Slant Front 2 Drawer Desk, ca 1835

Located in Atlanta, GA

Constructed entirely of walnut with ebonized details , the rear of the top is level while the front and majority of the hinged top slopes slightly downward, the tops with a raised g...

Category

Antique 1830s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk
Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk

Free Standing Mahogany English Regency Tambour Roll Top Writing Desk

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant 19th century freestanding mahogany roll top writing desk. Tambour top rolls back to reveal a fitted interior with drawers, pigeon holes and a slant lid leather writing su...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather
Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Vintage Marquetry Inlaid Writing Slope Lap Desk with Geometric Motif and Leather

Located in High Point, NC

The hinged lid opens to reveal a traditional slant-front writing surface upholstered in warm brown leather.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with ori...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with original copper h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

English Regency Revival Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, Early 20th Century
English Regency Revival Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, Early 20th Century

English Regency Revival Burr Walnut Davenport Desk, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Regency style burr walnut Davenport desk, early 20th century. This compact writing desk features a slanted leather inset writing surface that opens to reveal a fitted interior, comp...

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900
Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

Stickley Brothers Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period slant front writing desk or secretary desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

$2,600

H 29 in W 18 in D 144 in

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 is presented with a long glass shelf that was customized for extra storage.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Desk

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk
Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

$2,487

H 31.5 in W 21.46 in D 20.87 in

Fine Antique Walnut & Marquetry Inlaid Davenport Desk

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

This superb example of Victorian cabinetmaking combines functionality with refined decorative artistry.The top features a hinged lid that opens to reveal a fitted interior, ideal for...

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Classroom Desk
Vintage Classroom Desk

Vintage Classroom Desk

$600

H 29 in W 34 in D 24 in

Vintage Classroom Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The chair rests on a swiveling base, and the desktop raises to reveal a large storage compartment with an adjustable setting of a flat or slanted writing surface. Please confirm item...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk
Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk

Sevres Plaques Inset Bronze Mounted Parquetry Walnut French Secretary Desk

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Crafted from fine walnut, the desk features a slant-front writing surface adorned with a beautifully painted oval Sevres plaque depicting classical figures in a pastoral scene.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley
Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

Louis XV Style Tall Standing Desk / Table by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Dallas, TX

a Louis XV style Second Empire (Napoleon III) small writing desk / table (lectern, stand, or podium) of fruitwood and kingwood, with an embossed gilt green leather slant-front writin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk
18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

$3,996Sale Price|50% Off

H 37 in W 30.75 in D 21 in

18th Century Kingwood and Walnut Ladies French Secretary Louis XV Desk

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This 18th century French ladies secretary desk is a fine example of Louis XV craftsmanship, beautifully constructed in kingwood and walnut with elegant proportions and refined detail...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk
Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk

Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk

$3,800

H 34 in W 27 in D 23 in

Regency Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk

Located in Essex, MA

Finely crafted with a hinged leather writing lid enclosing a fitted interior comprising drawers. The sides with pull out slides and a drawer for pens and ink. Raised on circular tape...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Swedish Style Shopkeeper's Slant Front Writing Desk
19th Century Swedish Style Shopkeeper's Slant Front Writing Desk

19th Century Swedish Style Shopkeeper's Slant Front Writing Desk

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Swedish Style Painted Shopkeeper's Slanted Front Writing Desk commonly used by merchants in the 1800s.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780
French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780

French Marquetry Slant Top Ladies Writing Desk, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

French marquetry ladies slant top three-drawer writing desk with floral motif inlay, flanking step back interior drawers, leather writing surface, carved scalloped skirt, original or...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Gold, Ormolu

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19th Century Slanted Top Writing Desk
19th Century Slanted Top Writing Desk

19th Century Slanted Top Writing Desk

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H 32 in W 48 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Slanted Top Writing Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Double width slant top Mahogany writing desk. Each Writing side can lift individually or simultaneously.

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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Country French Fruitwood slanted fall front ladies writing table
Country French Fruitwood slanted fall front ladies writing table

Country French Fruitwood slanted fall front ladies writing table

Located in Tacoma, WA

Charming petite early 20th century French dark fruitwood ladies fall front fitted dressing/writing table with carved cabriole legs

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Ant. Oak Jacobean Style Slant Front Desk Bureau, Writing, Scotland 1910
Ant. Oak Jacobean Style Slant Front Desk Bureau, Writing, Scotland 1910

Ant. Oak Jacobean Style Slant Front Desk Bureau, Writing, Scotland 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Oak Jacobean style slant front desk bureau, writing desk, Scotland 1910, H880 $1250 Scotland 1910 Solid Oak Original finish Rectangular moulded top With carved panelled ...

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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838
Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838

Vintage Burl Walnut Ladies Writing Desk, Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1920, H838

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage burl walnut ladies writing desk, slant front desk, Scotland 1920, H838 Scotland 1920s Solid walnut and Veneers Original Finish Book match veneered rectangular top Sl...

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20th Century Scottish Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk
Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Green Slant Top Scribes Desk

Unavailable

H 37 in W 28.5 in D 23.25 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 drawers and shelves for storage, including a lift-up compartment hidden in the desk.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802
Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802

Antique Georgian Oak Bureau Slant Front Desk, Scotland 1810, H802

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Georgian oak Bureau slant front desk, Scotland 1810, H802 Scotland 1810 Solid oak Original finish Dovetailed rectangular top Fall front with original brass escutcheon ...

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Antique 19th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Swedish Slant Front Writing Desk
Swedish Slant Front Writing Desk

Swedish Slant Front Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 41 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

Swedish Slant Front Writing Desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

Two-drawer writing desk, Sweden, circa 1880. The slant front features a raised, reeded panel and opens to reveal an interior with 14 drawers and a central compartment with another re...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Walnut Slant Top Desk, 19th Century
Walnut Slant Top Desk, 19th Century

Walnut Slant Top Desk, 19th Century

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H 38 in W 27.75 in D 18.25 in

Walnut Slant Top Desk, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Up for your consideration is this gorgeous 19th century walnut slant top writing desk. This deep toned stained walnut desk will please the eye for years to come.

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Walnut

Writing Desk
Writing Desk

Writing Desk

Unavailable

H 42 in W 29.5 in D 16 in

Writing Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

Refinished and painted slant top writing desk. Noveau style front with three drawers.

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Vintage 1940s American Desks

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860
Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860

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H 46.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in

Oak Writing Desk, circa 1860

Located in Evergreen, CO

Unlike many writing desks, the slanted, top face of this desk folds up rather than down.

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Writing Bureau
19th Century English Writing Bureau

19th Century English Writing Bureau

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 22.05 in D 18.51 in

19th Century English Writing Bureau

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century English writing bureau with oriental detailing. Red painted oak body with 3 drawers and slanted writing surface.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Secretaires

Period Writing Desk with Original Hardware
Period Writing Desk with Original Hardware

Period Writing Desk with Original Hardware

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 41 in D 20 in

Period Writing Desk with Original Hardware

Located in Sheffield, MA

Swedish slant-front writing desk, circa 1780, with fitted interior and retaining its original brass hardware.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk

Unavailable

H 7.25 in W 16.75 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Anglo-Indian Solid Ebony Lap Desk

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century Anglo-Indian solid ebony lap desk, with alto relievo carving of scrolling foliate motifs, opening to reveal a slanted leather writing surface and storage compartments.

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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Ebony

Early 19th Century Country Pine Secretary
Early 19th Century Country Pine Secretary

Early 19th Century Country Pine Secretary

Unavailable

H 25 in W 36.5 in D 63 in

Early 19th Century Country Pine Secretary

Located in Woodbury, CT

A charming country pine secretary with molded crest above glazed doors and divided drawers over a slanted writing surface and a long drawer, raised on slender turned legs.

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Antique 1830s American Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire
Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire

Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire

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H 41.5 in W 20.5 in D 11.25 in

Small Louis XVI Ormulu-Mounted Mahogany Traveling Secretaire

Located in New York, NY

With an independent slant-front writing compartment bearing a three-quarter gallery and marble top which hooks to the body consisting of a two-tiered console, the top fitted with a m...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Brass

Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800
Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800

Regency Mahogany Hinger Davenport Desk with Hidden Compartments, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

A rare Regency mahogany davenport desk, having a hinged top opening to reveal a leather-lined slanted writing surface with two hinged hidden compartments.

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Bureau bookcase (cassettone-a-ribalta-con-alzata)
Bureau bookcase (cassettone-a-ribalta-con-alzata)

Bureau bookcase (cassettone-a-ribalta-con-alzata)

Unavailable

H 91 in W 49.5 in D 23 in

Bureau bookcase (cassettone-a-ribalta-con-alzata)

Located in New York, NY

This rococo slant-front secretary is in two parts, with a shaped rectangular top with an arched central cornice flanked by scrolls above two engraved glazed cupboard doors, the arche...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Dutch mahogany and curly maple  clerk’s cabinet

Dutch mahogany and curly maple clerk’s cabinet

Located in Kenilworth, IL

The case is constructed in two parts with ledger shelves over a bank of drawers on a base cabinet centering on a slant top writing desk over flanking shallow pencil drawers over ...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Slant Front
Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Slant Front

Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif, Slant Front

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinoiserie Slant Front Writing Desk / Cabinet, Chinese Motif A Decorative Slat Front Desk in the Chinoiserie Style on Queen Anne Legs which support a lower commode of four drawers l...

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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870
Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870

Antique English Burled Walnut Davenport Desk , circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Burled Walnut Davenport Desk with Leather Writing Slant

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Antique 19th Century British Desks

Materials

Walnut

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk
Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

Primitive Antique Early American Cherry Slant Top Writing School Desk

Located in Dayton, OH

A charming 19th century slant top writing desk. Made from cherry with turned legs leading to peg feet.

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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790
American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790

American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An attractive period slant-front writing desk from the Mid-Atlantic States circa 1790, it is likely a product of Pennsylvania with an overall stoic unembellished form.

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790
English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790

English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Measurements: 41" H x 37 1/2" W x 21 3/4" D; 30 1/2" H to front edge of opened slant-front; writing area is 21 3/4" D x 34 1/4" W Condition Report: Old refinish with beautifully pat...

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Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C

Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C

Located in Labrit, Landes

French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ceramic, Beech

Industrial Factory Slant Desk
Industrial Factory Slant Desk

Industrial Factory Slant Desk

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H 41 in W 36 in D 30 in

Industrial Factory Slant Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Machine age style Foreman's desk redone in a bare metal style finish. This piece is great for a restaurant, to be used with a drafting stool or standing. Desk height is 32". (Ple...

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Vintage 1960s Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Industrial Wooden Slanted Desk
Industrial Wooden Slanted Desk

Industrial Wooden Slanted Desk

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H 32 in W 93 in D 32 in

Industrial Wooden Slanted Desk

Located in Culver City, CA

unusual desk, original black paint, simple turned legs

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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk
Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk

Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk

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H 37.5 in W 30 in D 20.5 in

Handsome Burlwood Slant Front Desk

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning compact designer burlwood slant front desk by Theodore Alexander having handsome bamboo finishes and faux bamboo bronze colored handles. Slant front opens to reveal lots ...

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1990s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Burl

Italian Painted Slant Front Desk
Italian Painted Slant Front Desk

Italian Painted Slant Front Desk

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H 42 in W 44 in D 19 in

Italian Painted Slant Front Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

An Italian painted pine slant front desk with serpentine sides and arbalete front. Beautifully painted with romantic rococo style pastoral vignettes, birds and flowers and accented w...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

slanted executive desk by Jens Risom
slanted executive desk by Jens Risom

slanted executive desk by Jens Risom

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H 30 in W 75 in D 36 in

slanted executive desk by Jens Risom

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A walnut executive desk with a unique slanted work surface (front is 1.5" lower than rear). Two drawers, two pull out "note trays", and a single pull out "meeting extension" on backs...

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Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Steel

18th Century Swedish Slant Front Desk
18th Century Swedish Slant Front Desk

18th Century Swedish Slant Front Desk

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H 40.56 in W 42.33 in D 22.45 in

18th Century Swedish Slant Front Desk

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This 18th century Swedish desk features a slant front which opens to eight storage drawers, beneath this are two further short drawers and two long drawers - useful for storage. The ...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk
18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk

18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk

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H 40 in W 31 in D 19 in

18th Century Walnut Slant-Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dark walnut with light walnut crossbanding. Bottom features two over three drawers. Top features a hinged slant-front door that reveals interior compartments, including a lockable ce...

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Antique 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

George III English Slant Front Bureau
George III English Slant Front Bureau

George III English Slant Front Bureau

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H 42.5 in W 40.13 in D 20 in

George III English Slant Front Bureau

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III slant front bureau, English, c.1760. Mahogany. Rococo influence escutcheons and bail & rosette hardware with diamond floret backplates, apparently original. Well fitted in...

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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk
Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk

Beautiful Diminutive Burlwood Inlaid Slant Front Desk

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A small beautifully crafted burlwood slant front desk having gorgeous ebony & satinwood inlay, chippendale style brass hardware, and little drawers and cubbies inside.

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1990s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Antique French Weathered Oak Slant Top Desk
Antique French Weathered Oak Slant Top Desk

Antique French Weathered Oak Slant Top Desk

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H 33 in W 30.75 in D 22.5 in

Antique French Weathered Oak Slant Top Desk

Located in Mckinney, TX

This lovely petite slant-top writing desk is a true gem that exudes the rustic yet refined charm of the French countryside.

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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole
Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

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H 34.5 in W 26 in D 19 in

Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole

Located in New York, NY

Small Captain's Desk in the Davenport style with a writing slant-lid cubby and 10 exterior drawers. An oak central slant-lid compartment opens to a cubby with additional storage cons...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks

Northern Italian 19c. Inlaid Slant Front Desk
Northern Italian 19c. Inlaid Slant Front Desk

Northern Italian 19c. Inlaid Slant Front Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Slant front desk, beautifully inlaid with scrolling marquetry designs on top, sides, and front; its slant front opens to reveal cubbies and drawers; single drawer in base, raised on ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Country French Slant Top Desk
19th Century Country French Slant Top Desk

19th Century Country French Slant Top Desk

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H 80.5 in W 51 in D 27 in

19th Century Country French Slant Top Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French slant top desk with bookcase. Made of solid cherry with waxed patina. The top part has original glass paned doors opening to a single adjustable shelf a...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Gustavian Ebonized Cherrywood Slant-Front Desk, 18th Century
Gustavian Ebonized Cherrywood Slant-Front Desk, 18th Century

Gustavian Ebonized Cherrywood Slant-Front Desk, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a shallow top surface and a large slanted front opening to reveal a leather covered writing surface with Greek key gilded trim and 5 drawers, raised on round reeded and taperi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

George III Mahogany and Satinwood Slant Front Desk
George III Mahogany and Satinwood Slant Front Desk

George III Mahogany and Satinwood Slant Front Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A tour de force of cabinetmaking. When open, 34 D Writing surface is 22 D

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s
Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

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H 35.44 in W 37.01 in D 22.45 in

Pine Standing Desk with Slant Top, Denmark, 1890s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Danish design, foldable writing surface with extra storage. Good used condition, firm and solid.

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Antique 1890s Danish Country Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk
Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

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H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 17.72 in

Late 18th Century French Primitive Slanted School Desk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A late 18th century French primitive slanted school desk. Featuring its original dry scraped paint, raised on tapering legs. Measures: Height - 78cm Width - 84cm Depth - 45cm.

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Antique Late 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid 18th Century French Provincial  Slant Top Desk
Mid 18th Century French Provincial  Slant Top Desk

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Slant Top Desk

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H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in

Mid 18th Century French Provincial Slant Top Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

The slant top opening to reveal a fitted interior with two drawers and six compartments, with one frieze drawer, the mounts elaborately cast with rocaille and leaves, on cabriole leg...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

1950s Desk with Elegant, Slanted Solid Wood Legs
1950s Desk with Elegant, Slanted Solid Wood Legs

1950s Desk with Elegant, Slanted Solid Wood Legs

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H 30.32 in W 49.02 in D 23.82 in

1950s Desk with Elegant, Slanted Solid Wood Legs

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This desk was designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman (USA) between 1955 and 1960. It is made of oak wood and has five drawers and a filing cabinet. The desk is in good vintage con...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Nutwood

Podium/ Writing Desk
Podium/ Writing Desk

Podium/ Writing Desk

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H 38 in W 25 in D 24 in

Podium/ Writing Desk

Located in Napa, CA

The slanted writing surface lifts up to reveal a floral paper-lined interior with small drawers and cubbies on each side for organization.

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Antique 19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Mahogany Slant Front Desk or Bureau
18th Century English Mahogany Slant Front Desk or Bureau

18th Century English Mahogany Slant Front Desk or Bureau

Located in Astoria, NY

An 18th century English diminutive mahogany slant front desk or bureau with dove tail joints and original brass hardware. Good antique condition with age appropriate wear. The front ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early George III Slant Front Bureau from Kent, England
Early George III Slant Front Bureau from Kent, England

Early George III Slant Front Bureau from Kent, England

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An early George III slant front bureau from Kent, England, c.1750. Raised on bold, low bracket feet.

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Antique Mid-18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Slant Front Architect's Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style slant front standing desk or architect's desk By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Me...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early 19thc  Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk
Early 19thc  Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk

Early 19thc Pennsylvania Original Grey Painted Slant Top Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic early 19thc original blue/grey slant top primitive desk.This desk has the best old worn surface.The interior has two little drawers with original shaker style brass pulls a...

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Antique 19th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Gorgeous Rare 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Slant Front Desk
Gorgeous Rare 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Slant Front Desk

Gorgeous Rare 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Slant Front Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful antique French Louis XV slant front desk with cabriole legs, original leather writing pad and four curved side drawers surrounding center compartment.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front
19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front

19th Century French Slant Front Painted Desk with Drop Front

Located in Houston, US

Lovely painted drop leaf or slant front desk made more charming with painted blue interior.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Desk
18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Desk

18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Slant Front Desk

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Louis XV Cherry slant front desk (bureau en pente), French provincial, 18th century. Slant lid with inlaid star medallion opens to the fitted interior over two short and one long dra...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Secretary Slant Front Desk & Chair

Located in Plainview, NY

An antique English Edwardian slant front writing desk, a true embodiment of the refined craftsmanship of the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk
Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk

Danish Kjærnulf/Baroque style Oak Secretary Bureau, Slant Front Desk

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

The graceful legs and intricate wood carvings whisper of Baroque inspiration, while the compact size makes it a perfect fit for both classic and contemporary interiors. The slant-fro...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk
19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

19th Century Poplar Federal Slant Front Flip Top Schoolmasters Desk

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning piece of history in this circa 1860 American Slant Front Schoolmasters desk constructed with Poplar wood with hand carved geometric legs that feature ball accents at the t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk
Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk

Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk

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H 42.25 in W 18.75 in D 21.25 in

Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780-1800 George III slant front bureau or desk, English. Mahogany. A handsome example - the interior with obelisk inlays on the document drawers, the prospect door with bold s...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

'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

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Walnut

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$10,070 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple
Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple

Mid Century Drafting Table by Anco C1940 Oak & Maple

By Anco Bilt

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Great size and construction using oak for the base and maple for the top. Iron adjustment hardware all in very good condition with age related wear. No abuse. Height reaches 44inches...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Iron

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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