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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...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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...
Category
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
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Materials
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 (...
Category
1860s American Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Asa Pingree Physalia Desk in Walnut, White Oak, Ebonized Maple or Fog Gray Ash
By Asa Pingree
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...
Category
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...
Category
19th Century Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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Agnes Desk or Writing Table Made from Reclaimed Pine (custom)
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom desk or writing table is made from reclaimed pine with one large drawer that can be pulled out from either side. The table shown here is 17.5" x 42" but the price applies...
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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Secretary Desk, Tambour Roll Top
Located in Clermont, FL
Secretary desk by Bombay Furniture Co. Beautiful veneer mahogany finish. Dated 2004. Table maintains it s sturdy structure, with good wood surface ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Elegant English Leather Top Writing Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
English late 18th century/early 19th century mahogany writing table with hand-tooled leather top on three drawers standing on tapered legs ending in brass capped feet, with fine stri...
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Early 19th Century English Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, mahogany stained. Baluster-shaped table legs with roller feet. Profiled 2-drawer frame box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing. Decorative brass fittings. Victoria style.
According to our agreement with Tammy Connor Interior Designs...
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19th Century English Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany, Leather
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In original condition with visible wear, discoloration and...
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1970s Dutch Vintage American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
Desk French Style Writing Desk, Black Lacquer with Grey Leather Writing Surface
By Selva
Located in Toronto, CA
We present a beautifully finished desk made in Italy by Selva in cherry wood, with a leather writing surface. This item has been recently re-stained by our expert team in a black lac...
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20th Century Italian American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 31 in W 55.25 in D 27.75 in
Rustic Country Pine Farmhouse Desk or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country style farmhouse desk or writing table made of pine featuring a natural rustic patina on the finish. The table has a plank top with dark pine kno...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Red Leather Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinoiserie black lacquer red leather bureau plat writing table desk
Additional information:
Materials: LacquerLeatherWood
Color: Black
P...
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19th Century Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lacquer
Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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1880s French Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.25 in W 35.75 in D 16.38 in
Antique Victorian Oak Leather Top Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique Victorian oak leather top writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1870-1890 period.
It is of superb quality, solid oak through...
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1890s British Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Primitive Country Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Primitive Country Desk, Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Category
1870s Swedish Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahogany Adams Style Regency Writing Table Desk, 19 Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century Mahogany Adams Style Regency writing table desk.
Additional information:
Materials: Mahogany
Please note that thi...
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19th Century Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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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
Contemporary Harden Furniture Executive Solid Wood Office Desk
Located in Naperville, IL
New/Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear.
Dimensions
H 35.82 in. x W 86.61 in. x D 39.37 in.
H. 91 cm x W 220 cm x D 100 cm
Date ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Traditional Hand Carved Solid Wood Executive Desk
Located in Naperville, IL
Hand-carved executive desk. New – Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear.
Dimensions
H 31.89 in. x W 87.40 in. x D 37 in.
H. 81 cm x W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Three Tiered Mahogany Leather Embossed Lectern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American mahogany three tiered standing lectern The embossed leather top writing surface opens for storage. There is also plenty of space on the shelv...
Category
1920s American Vintage American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Designer Ralph Lauren One Fifth Paris Bureau Plat Writing Table Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Ralph Lauren RRP £11,000 one fifth Paris Bureau plat Writing table with leather top
I have around 4...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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 large lockable tambour door, six drawers, multiple letter / index / files / and cubbi...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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 desk features a slant drop writing top , opening to reveal multiple open slots and on...
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19th Century American Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-19 Century American Side Table in Ribbon Satinwood and Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite mid 19th century American side table from a Palm Beach estate. One drawer in front, with faux drawer ornamentation on the ot...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage David T Smith Parcel Ebonized American Pine Porringer Tea Table or Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century porringer top table by David T Smith. Features a parcel ebonized base in traditional fasion with fluted legs. Includes two dovetailed d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
H 30 in W 47 in D 30 in
Very Rare English 18th Century Sheraton Cheveret Table and Desk in Satinwood
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant Bonheur du jour, (cheveret table), of the highest quality. The table is veneered in golden satinwood banded with tulipwood and boxwood. The book tray with an incorporated ...
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Late 18th Century British Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
H 40 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
Mahogany Drop Leaf Demilune Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century American mahogany demilune shaped desk or writing table with drop-leaf extensions flanking a fitted drawer in the frieze. The table is raised on tapered legs and spade f...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wooden Draftsman's Desk, Table with Flat File Storage Distressed
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage three drawer draftsman's desk / table measuring 84 1/4" x 38 3/4" x 34" in height. Features two drawers and one flat file drawer. Quick delivery into New York available.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Desks and Writing Tables
H 34 in W 38.75 in D 84.25 in
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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