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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar
H 32 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
Rare Early 19th Century American Baltimore Federal Parcel Gilt Writing Desk
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and rare early 19th century American Baltimore Federal painted writing table with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.5 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Stickley Brothers American Colonial Maple Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique American Colonial style maple writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
H 34.63 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique American Industrial Iron and Maple Childs School Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial iron and maple childs school writing desk. Item features a lower cubby
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table
In the manner of R.J
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 25.75 in
Early American Solid Maple and Birch Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style bureau with drop front secretary desk
By Ethan
Category
Vintage 1970s North American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
American Cuban Mahogany Slant Top Desk
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cuban mahogany slant top desk with turned ball finial gallery, fitted interior drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks and Writing Tables
Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Oak Single Drawer Sofa Table or child desk. Knee clearance is 22".
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Unusual Antique American Sheraton Clerk's Desk with Gallery
Located in Morristown, NJ
An unusual 19th c., American Sheraton Clerk's Desk. A shaped gallery with a larger rectangular
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic American arts and crafts table with a bold simple form which marked the era and this
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
American Industrial Roll Top Desk/Table/Bar by Toledo, Japanned Finish
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Industrial Roll Top Desk or Table by Toledo, Japanned Finish, circa 1920s
A rare and
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Glamorous American Bronze and Glass Banking Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American bronze and glass banking table
Early 19th century
Each Greco-Roman-style, the table
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Box with storage for paper, pens, ink
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Antique Wooden Glass and Brass Top Wash Stand
By Al Black
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique authentic wooden wash stand. Top has three sided ledge and glass insert with brass corners. Original wood has a fine patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique American Empire Art Deco Flame Mahogany Pine Library Writing Desk 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century American Empire & Art Deco Desk. The desk began its life as a traditional
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
H 35 in W 49 in D 18.5 in
American Empire Writing Table with Carved Acanthus Legs, circa 1840
Located in Southampton, NY
American empire writing table with carved acanthus legs, circa 1840
Casters, Missing ormolu on
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Federal Flame Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A fine and impressive antique early 19th century Federal Period flame Mahogany secretary and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 74.75 in W 22 in D 46 in
Rare Antique Federal American Mahogany Secretary Writing Desk Gothic Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
flip top writing surface opens to a baize writing surface. Base includes two over two drawers with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 77 in W 44.25 in D 21 in
American rolling desk
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
American rolling desk
A solid oak desk in the early 20th century with a practical blind that
Category
Early 20th Century European American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Rare Antique American Industrial Mechanical Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare antique American Industrial mechanical desk. By pulling central drawer whole desk will open
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique American Pine Flip Top Desk
Located in Livingston, NJ
Antique American pine flip top desk. Beautiful natural patina with many signs of use. Very sturdy
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Oak And Leather Table
Located in santa monica, CA
Beautiful leather topped table with hand-pegged sawhorse legs. The top is original but the leather was added at some later point. It is from the Arts and Crafts period.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Leather
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Writing Desk Secretary Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful plantation or secretary desk featuring primitive styling with upper cabinet or bookcase
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
H 70 in W 45 in D 28.5 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Early American Pine Country Farmhouse Writing Desk 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive 19th century early American library writing desk. Made of pine featuring
Category
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 43.5 in
Primitive Antique Early American Pine Slant Top Writing Desk Country Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
American pine slant top writing desk, circa 19th century. Features an aged distressed patina. Great
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 35 in W 25 in D 38 in
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Serpentine Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An early 19th century mahogany wood drop-front writing desk / freestanding wall piece. Beautifully
Category
Antique Early 1800s North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Foreman's Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century American factory foreman's desk with a slant top, three small drawers on top
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Rustic Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Early American Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
An early American 19th Century solid wood construction secretary desk made of oak. The secretary
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Oak Partners Desk
Located in Petaluma, CA
This highly unusual and graceful writing desk is a joy to the eye. Partners desks don't generally
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Stand-Up Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
American oak stand-up desk with three drawers, turned legs with stretchers and a gallery along the
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Victorian White Wicker Rattan Small Vanity Writing Desk Table 2 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian white wicker rattan small vanity writing desk table 2 drawers. Item features nice
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 17.25 in
American Art Deco Desk
Located in Essex, MA
A striking Art Deco period desk in light mahogany with inset black leather semi circular top and
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts One Drawer Work Table Stand Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts one drawer work table stand writing desk. Item features copper
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mission Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art & Crafts Mission Oak American Desk
Located in New York City, NY
Classic Art & Crafts Mission oak American desk with drawer and side shelves, USA, early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Tiger Oak Mission Bookcase Sides Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak mission bookcase sides writing desk with 1 drawer. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30 in W 40 in D 24.25 in
Antique Quartersawn American Oak Roll Top Tambour Secretary Bankers Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique quartersawn oak C curve roll top desk. Features rectangular form with
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique American Gray Distress Painted 1 Drawer Small Work Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American gray distress painted one drawer small work table desk. Item features solid wood
Category
Early 20th Century North American Primitive Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adjustable Work Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A compelling early 20th century American industrial work table with two sawhorse legs and an
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Antique American Industrial Oakwood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 45.5 in W 42 in L 45.5 in
Antique American Industrial Oak Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table Work Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Industrial oakwood and cast iron drafting table work desk. Item features cast iron
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 45.5 in W 42 in L 45.5 in
Nelson X-Leg Table/Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Early
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production table/desk designed by George Nelson, 1955. This design is very versatile and can
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A handsome Craftsman desk in figural oak by Albert and John George Stickley of Stickley Brothers Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
American Oak Arts & Crafts Desk circa 1900 in the Manner of Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in London, GB
A fine solid oak Arts & Crafts desk in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright. Featuring a planked top
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 28.94 in W 48.43 in D 27.96 in
Arts & Crafts 'Mission' Style Desk
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts desk.
Likely, American, as there is strong similarities to the 'Mission' style
Category
Early 20th Century Central American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Turned PostMaster’s Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
. Perfect as a writing desk, small hotel check in or collectors cabinet. The charm is endless. You can move
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Glass
H 80 in W 32 in L 80 in
Green Turn-of-the-Century Patinated Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An early 20th century inverted breakfront green/blue-tinted writing desk in the Queen Anne style
Category
Early 20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Oak Drop Leaf Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts Mission style desk with foldable writing surface. The desk
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
American, Early 20th Century Writing Desk
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 20th century writing desk. A diminutive piece which opens into a very efficient and useful
Category
Early 20th Century American Desks
Materials
Wood
American Rustic Lap Writing Desk Box
Located in Southampton, NY
American rustic lap writing desk box.
The outside is stained in a beautiful red tone with lots of
Category
Early 20th Century American More Desk Accessories
Materials
Pine
Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style kneehole desk or vanity, circa 1960s. Made of oak featuring turned and ribbed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Colonial Desks
Materials
Oak
American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic American Federal writing desk with a tambour door on the top section when open it
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early American Cherry Farmhouse Washstand Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American Sheraton / Regency period farmhouse washstand / writing desk / or console
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Console Tables
Materials
Cherry
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early American writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each early American writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early American writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right early American writing desk, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Larkin & Co., Herman Miller and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful early American writing desk that is worth considering.
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