American Desks and Writing Tables

Gorgeous lacquered oak library table or entry table by Dennis and Leen Los Angeles, CA. The Belgian Louis XVI table features decorative neoclassical swag and floral motifs on the apr...

18th to 19th century American walnut parquetry desk Antique American writing desk with six full length drawers The desk measures 42...

American Chippendale maple slant-front writing desk Massachusetts, circa 1780 Item # 010KIO06M A Fine writing desk that likely originates on t...

A rare and exceptional “Ladies Writing Desk“, this form and use of three inlaid columns in the upper doors relates to the tambour door examples by John and Thomas Seymour held in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston as well as a similar documented example in Winterthur Museum, Delaware. Another quite similar example is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, this resting over spade feet with the same swollen profile as the present example. Our desk was likely completed by a craftsman inspired by the Seymour's desks, though without the use of additional inlays and tambour front found on most of the Seymour attributed desks. Exquisitely inlaid columns divide out the facade of the upper, these nearly pictorial with a sash that wraps around the column diagonally. The doors open to reveal six pigeon-hole letter slots with scalloped valances below four and over three drawers. Note the quality of the craftsmanship with alternating light, medium and dark hues between the drawer facades, valances and what would appear to be rosewood veneered blades and divides. This upper section is built as a solitary unit and can be removed easily from the top, allowing the desk to be safely moved without suffering damage. It is perhaps this attention to detail that has allowed it to remain in such excellent overall original condition. In the lower section, a single smaller drawer is flanked by lopers, withdrawn to allow the writing surface to flip out and rest firmly. A second larger drawer is situated below this, both with replaced stamped brass pulls. The mahogany used in the drawer fronts is a very pleasing grain pattern with horizontal rolling waves, the rectangle framed in light-and-dark double stringer inlays and surrounded by cockbead molding. A warm silky patina throughout allows the aged mahogany to glow through the burnished shellac and years of surface wax. It is an exceptional investment grade piece in very Fine original condition throughout. Similar Examples: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, acc. no. B.65.12: a Federal Tambour...

An attractive period slant-front writing desk from the Mid-Atlantic States circa 1790, it is likely a product of Pennsylvania with an overall stoic ...

Structural balance is exemplified in this single pedestal lacquered desk. It is from the "Ponte" line designed by J. Wade Beam for Brueton circa 1981. Restored, featuring a thick pil...

American Regency walnut graduated nine-drawer kidney shaped knee hole desk with green leather top, original brass pulls, and reverse side interior shelving. Desk is finished on all s...

This is an exceptional work of art, an American Chippendale Mahogany Card Table from Pennsylvania circa the last quarter of the 18th Century, likely crafted between 1775-85. It is re...

Early American Confectionary Table, with two original leaf measuring 18" each.

18th c. New England pine tavern table with drawer. Dove tail construction, old paint on legs. Some restoration.