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Style: American Empire
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 kneehole before being modified into a truly one of a kind piece. Made of flamed maho...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany acanthus carved gadrooned partners desk with baize writing surface, eight drawers with the original wooden knobs, flanking acanthus carved corners, four lower acant...
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1840s American Antique American Empire Desks

Materials

Brass

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 right side of centre drawer. Beautiful ornately carved acanthus legs with casters with...
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Early 19th Century American Antique American Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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Early 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretary Desk
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Vintage American Art Deco Walnut Desk
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Located in Astoria, NY
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French Mahogany Desk
French Mahogany Desk
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French Empire Style Mahogany Antique Secretary Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Art Deco English Compact Walnut Writing Desk, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
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Antique British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial partners desk hand crafted in mahogany with a brown tooled leather top, two drawers on either side and elegant turned legs on brass casters.
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French Empire Style Mahogany Writing Desk W/ Red Leather Top
Located in Astoria, NY
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Antique Classical Flame Mahogany Second Empire Partners Desk With Ormolu c1880
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Antique Greco America Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Secretary 19th C
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire secretary in the manner of Quervelle offers deeply striated flame mahogany construction with Greco-Roman features having upper bookcase with double glass doors with arch...
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Antique Empire Flame Mahogany Step Back Cabinet Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk c1850
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Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Flat Top Desk, circa 1890
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Antique American Mahogany Baltimore 'Butler's' Desk/Secretary Chest, circa 1820
By John Needles
Located in Portland, OR
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Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Bookcase Secretary, circa 1845
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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American Empire desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire desks made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Unknown 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 $1,560 and tops out at $2,880 while the average work can sell for $2,248.

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