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Style: American Classical
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, and other writing supplies. Multiple lids/compar...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two pullout leaves with a central tabletop that drops down. There are two drawers, one ha...
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19th Century English Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Primitive Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Primitive early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery. ...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Poplar

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

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Pine

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic English traditional styling. Featuring imported Italian burgundy leather top with a po...
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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Mahogany Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid mahogany and is sturdy. The desk shows fine carving details and offers 5 regular drawers a...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique Roller Blind Writing Desk Jerry, 1930s, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This so-called “American” roller blind desk was made in Bohemia by Jerry company in the 1930s. It is made of stained oak wood. This is one of the most int...
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Mid-20th Century Czech American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (...
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1860s American Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Birdseye Maple

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
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 ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Early American Raise Top School Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American raise top school desk with great aged wear. Make a wonderful stand for an entry hallway, kitchen or mud room stand to hold miscellaneous keys an...
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Early 20th Century North American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Located in Tiverton, RI
The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country farmhouse style legs and 3 cock beaded drawers with antique brass bail pulls. The leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Classical American Philadelphia Desk in Mahogany with Double Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
A very handsome and functional classical American bureau desk in dark Cuban mahogany, likely from Philadelphia. Offers three drawers along the apron, o...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Wood Console with Solid Top and Shaped Cylindrical Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Warren console shown is with solid wood top and shaped base - and can be utilized as a desk during these work at home times. All hand carved and finished in our shop in Brooklyn....
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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Wood Console Table with Solid Top and Round Base with Posts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tilden console shows form and function at it's best. A solid wood top with solid wood side opposite to a cylindrical base with posts - all carefully crafted and finished in New Y...
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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Asa Pingree Physalia Desk in Walnut, White Oak, Ebonized Maple or Fog Gray Ash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The soft curves of the Physalia desk will feel equally smooth under your pen or your stockinged heels. The tabletop’s sturdy planks are joined together with loose tenons that will ma...
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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Ash, Maple, Walnut

Galvanized Metal and Wood Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a rustic American style. The unique surface provides a durable and practical workspac...
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19th Century Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
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Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
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Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
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H 30 in W 45 in D 25 in
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Located in Naperville, IL
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Located in Naperville, IL
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Very Rare English 18th Century Sheraton Cheveret Table and Desk in Satinwood
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Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
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H 29.25 in W 76 in D 37.25 in
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American Classical desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Classical desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Classical desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Asa Pingree, and Larkin & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,050 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $6,200.

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