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Style: American Colonial
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls Dimensions: 39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28"
Category

1950s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox

$750
Mid Century American Solid Oak S Roll Top Front Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Large early 20th Century to Mid 20th Century American Solid Oak S Roll Top desk in very good vintage condition. Lot of storage. Keys lock three drawers. Nice and rare green marble w...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown American Colonial Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid Century American Solid Oak S Roll Top Front Desk
Mid Century American Solid Oak S Roll Top Front Desk

Mid Century American Solid Oak S Roll Top Front Desk

$3,500
Early 20th Century Stained Pine Table Desk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Stained Pine Single drawer Table Desk Measures 33 " in width, 20.5 " in depth and 30" in height.  
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Stained Pine Table Desk
Early 20th Century Stained Pine Table Desk

Early 20th Century Stained Pine Table Desk

$1,295
Vintage Colonial Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity Desk
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Colonial Style Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity with matching bench and mirror. Maker unknown, American made stamped “42 MAPLE” on back, l...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Vintage Colonial Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity Desk
Vintage Colonial Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity Desk

Vintage Colonial Solid Maple Knee Hole Vanity Desk

$1,900 / set
American Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American writing desk designed to inspire creativity with a chair area measuring at 24 inches in width, 19 inches in depth, and 24 inches in height. The desk offers ample clearanc...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

American Desk
American Desk

American Desk

$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Southern Mahogany plantation desk with a molded edge hinged top, upper case with a fall front revealing a leather writing surface with a f...
Category

1810s American Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Poplar, Pine

American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810
American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810

American Southern Mahogany and Leather Plantation Desk with Reeded Legs, C. 1810

$16,500
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Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional vintage Hepplewhite-style secretary by Maddox, circa 1930s. This beautiful specimen is made from mahogany with an upper bookcase having double mullioned glass doors ov...
Category

1930s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase
Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase

Vintage Maddox Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tambour Secretary Desk & Bookcase

$2,400 Sale Price
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H 71.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful early example of the Action Office Roll Top desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Desk features: Walnut roll top (4) action drawers Ebonized black side panels Deep inner file space Cast aluminum frame Foot rest White laminate writing surface Power outlet...
Category

1960s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson

$2,999 Sale Price
53% Off
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beginning of Mid Century Modern era Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century MINT!
Category

20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century
Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century

Petit Roll Top Mahogany Mechanical Desk Writing Table Tapered Legs Mid Century

$7,200
H 36 in W 36 in D 18 in
Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Northwestern Cabinet Co. Manufacturer: Northwestern Cabinet Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Glass, Patinated Brass Hadles Crafted by Northwestern Cabinet Co. in the 1950s, this Colonial Revival Secretary Desk with Glass...
Category

1950s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase
Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase

Colonial Revival Secretary Desk w/ Glass Bookcase

$850
H 84 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage mirrored vanity table or desk with a scalloped edge along the apron and tapered legs. Three drawers. Fully encased in mirror....
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge
Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge

Vintage Mirrored Vanity Table or Desk With Scalloped Edge

$3,840
H 30.5 in W 49 in D 24.5 in
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
By Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully conceived room divider with integrated desk from the 1970s, designed by Stewart MacDougall. Crafted in a harmonious blend of birch, warm walnut, vibrant Formica, and sl...
Category

1970s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Metal

Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica
Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica

Stewart MacDougall 1970s Room Divider with Desk, Birch, Walnut & Formica

$8,750
H 55 in W 55.75 in D 96.25 in
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish American Colonial Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

$742 Sale Price
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H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S-Roll Top Desk with Full Drawer Interior & Carved Pulls C190...
Category

20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Raised Panel S Roll Top Desk C1900

$3,160 Sale Price
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H 50.5 in W 49.75 in D 32 in
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish solid white oak desk Model 156 with (2) drawers designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer...
Category

1960s Danish Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak
Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak

Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak

$4,800
H 28 in W 60 in D 32 in
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
Category

1970s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase

$2,495
H 80 in W 35 in D 17 in
Vintage American Art Deco Walnut Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage art deco desk from United States is a stunning piece from the 1930s. Its unique design features two shaped columns, each containing four pull-out drawers, as well as an ...
Category

1930s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl

Vintage American Art Deco Walnut Desk
Vintage American Art Deco Walnut Desk

Vintage American Art Deco Walnut Desk

$6,500
H 31 in W 57.5 in D 27.5 in
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk

Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk

$32,000
H 50 in W 65 in D 27 in
Previously Available Items
American Colonial Mahogany Vanity Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Karpen Furniture Manufacturer: Karpen Furniture Materials: Mahogany, Brass Pulls Dimensions: 61.50”H x 47”W x 20”D Table Height 30.50"
Category

1940s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

American Colonial Mahogany Vanity Desk
American Colonial Mahogany Vanity Desk

American Colonial Mahogany Vanity Desk

H 61.5 in W 47 in D 20 in
Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage kneehole library / vanity / writing desk. Made of mahogany featuring traditional styling with upper gallery encasing two cubbies or ink compartments over multiple drawers an...
Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk
Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk

Vintage Mahogany American Colonial Kneehole Library Vanity Writing Desk

H 32.5 in W 46 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers features solid maple construction with original finish, brass accented hardware, three dovetailed drawers and one drop front writing desk with interior ...
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1960s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

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Brass

Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk

Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk

H 39.5 in W 31.75 in D 17 in
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
Located in Louisville, KY
For those with an eye and love for antiques and an interest in possible provenance, this extraordinary Kentucky-made women's writing desk should peak your interest. It is said that t...
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Late 18th Century American Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk
18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk

18th Century Kentucky Butternut Ladies Desk

H 35.88 in W 32.38 in D 18 in
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chair - a Pair. Item features a rare right and left pair, one drawer each...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Desks

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs
Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs

Frederick Duckloe Cherry Windsor Spindle Back Right and Left Writing Desk Chairs

H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
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 accents with scrolled backsplash and six drawer...
Category

1960s Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Oak

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table
Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

Early American Style Oak Kneehole Library Office Writing Desk Dressing Table

H 33 in W 46 in D 19 in
Antique Handmade Early American Cherry Drop Leaf Dressing Table Vanity Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American dressing table vanity and bench. Made of cherry featuring unique form with serpentine drop leaves, adjustable mirror, mu...
Category

1930s Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

Antique Handmade Early American Cherry Drop Leaf Dressing Table Vanity Bench
Antique Handmade Early American Cherry Drop Leaf Dressing Table Vanity Bench

Antique Handmade Early American Cherry Drop Leaf Dressing Table Vanity Bench

H 64 in W 37 in D 19 in
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century early American style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1961 Solid cherry wood, with mullioned gl...
Category

1960s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Brass

Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s
Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

Stickley American Colonial Cherry Drop Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 1960s

H 75 in W 37.75 in D 20 in
Antique Pine Postmaster Desk with Fitted Interior, Circa 1840s
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique solid pine postmaster or general store desk with fitted interior USA, circa 1840s Measures: 32"W x 24"D x 57"H. Tabletop: 30"H. Knee hole: 25...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Postmaster Desk with Fitted Interior, Circa 1840s
Antique Pine Postmaster Desk with Fitted Interior, Circa 1840s

Antique Pine Postmaster Desk with Fitted Interior, Circa 1840s

H 57 in W 32 in D 24 in
18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
Important late 18th century slant top desk box from home of James Walter Folger (1765 - 1849) at 8 Pleasant Street on Nantucket, a rustic pine desk top with shallow backsplash atop narrow shelf, over slanted writing surface, hinged to reveal fitted interior, above dove-tailed case having the front panel cut with triangular thumb hole; in old working green-grey paint. The bottom shows the corner posts cut off flush with rest of bottom: this may be the method of construction, or these may have originally been square legs making this a school house desk. James Walter Folger was Nantucket's ingenious inventor and statesman, relative and correspondent of Benjamin Franklin, the subject of William Gardner...
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Late 18th Century American Antique American Colonial Desks

Materials

Pine

18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket
18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket

18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket

H 12.5 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A Monumental New England style secretary desk from Wright Table Company. Made from solid cherrywood and veneers. Features a broken pediment with t...
Category

1980s American Vintage American Colonial Desks

Materials

Cherry

Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase

Wright Table Co. New England Style Cherry Blind Door Secretary Desk and Bookcase

H 94 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Governor Winthrop secretary by Maddock Colonial offers mahogany construction with upper having broken arch crest with central fin...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Desks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930
Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

Vintage Governor Winthrop Mahogany Secretary by Maddock Colonial, circa 1930

H 85.25 in W 38.75 in D 23.25 in

American Colonial desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Colonial desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Colonial desks made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $765 and tops out at $610,000 while the average work can sell for $3,248.

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