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Period: Early 20th Century
American Drafting Table
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable wood top, cast iron base drafting table. This table adjusts in height from tallest position (42") to lowest (30.5") and the to...
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
French Art Nouveau Oak Side Table Writing Table Vegetal Ornementation, c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak side or writing table, circa 1900.
Made in the art Nouveau period : the carving of the drawer and of the table belt is typical of the lines of this artistic moveme...
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French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk with 2 Drawers and tapered Legs, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Indulge in the allure of the 1920s with this Green German Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk, a fusion of elegance and exotic charm.
Crafted around 1920, this piece seamlessly marries the bo...
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German Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique American Renaissance Extension Library Table, Signed
By Seng
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique American Renaissance Revival style carved walnut extension table by Seng, Chicago, Illinois. circa 1920/1930
Born in the United States in the early 20th century, featuring a rare and unusual form and extension mechanism. Slightly lift the rectangular top and the slide the mechanical horizontal draw-leaf style extensions to expand the the width of the top, morphing the library table / sofa console into a kitchen table / dining table.
Having a bookmatched burl wood, oak and walnut banded, parquetry inlay top, molded apron with dovetailed frieze drawer, rising on turned urn baluster-form standards, over shaped stretcher joined trestle base with twist ornamentation, resting on bun feet, signed, stamp to frame under top.
Dimensions: (approx)
31" High, 54" Wide, 23.5" Deep
Extended: 37.5" Deep
Provenance / Acquisition:
John Phifer Marrs collection.
Important auction house J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, May 2021 catalog, presented a special curated collection from John Phifer Marrs, premier Southern interior designer known for an elegant, fresh and inviting design method, often called The New Southern Style...
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American Renaissance Revival Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Unusual Early XX Century Wooden Drafting Machine Table
Located in Milan, IT
Unusual early XX Century Italian wooden drafting machine trestle table. The board can be liftable and reclining. Italy 1900 ca.
Category
European Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Black leather panels.
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Minister's Desk, Regence Style, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Minister's desk, Regence style, late 19th century or early 20th century.
Large Minister's desk with gilt bronze and gold embossed leather decoration, Regency style, late 19th centur...
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French Regency Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Curved Walnut Art Deco Executive Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stop asking "who's the boss?" and place yourself at the helm of this stunning Art Deco executive desk. Featuring an eye-catching rounded writing surface atop a unique, yet sturdy, T-...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware.
Measures...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
French Oak Harvest Trestle Table
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French oak harvest trestle table,
circa 1900.
X-framed pine trestle with a replacement oak top made from 300 year old oak beams.
A good versatile dining table, desk, work table ...
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French Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine
Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the timeless elegance of the Antique Tiger Oak Secretary Desk by Danner, featuring exquisite craftsmanship, functionality, and historic charm for your office or study space....
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique 1900's Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28”
Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences.
• four-way matched rosewood veneer
•...
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American American Empire Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Spanish Colonial Desk honors the traditional craftsmanship of the Iberian peninsula, with a design that dates back centuries! Using solid planks of selected hardwoods, the t...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Burr Walnut Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in London, GB
An absolutely magnificent Art Deco burr walnut leather top partners desk. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has an extremely im...
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British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Workshop Desk, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1900
Pine workshop desk with original period paint. Two doors with interior shelving and single drawer.
69.75”L x 16.25”d x 33.5”h
Category
English Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Satinwood writing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood writing table having a blue inset leather top enclosed by satinwood border. Above and arrangement of drawers with brass knob handles. All are raised up on four square suppo...
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British Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Victorian Style Library Table with Black Writing Surface
Located in Toronto, CA
This Victorian Style Library Table with a Black Writing Surface is surely to be a focal point to your library, office or great room. This truly is a stately and elegant piece crafte...
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Canadian Victorian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Desk in Walnut
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO DESK IN WALNUT
An Excellent quality twin pedestal desk attributed to Paul Follot, in solid and figured walnut having a plate glass top and silver plated escutcheons, ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th century French carved poker work writing table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century french carved poker work writing table circa 1900.
Unusual profusely carved small writing table. Carved tulips into the top surface, around the apron and down the...
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French Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Jacobean Oak Desk / Library Table Early 20th Century
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century oak library table / desk / refectory table with fanned inlay detail. Bold, over-sized turned oak baluster legs. Three drawers. Measures 60.88 inches wide. Presents...
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English Jacobean Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware....
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple and Fruitwood Italian Bureau Desk, 1920s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bureau from the first half of the 20th century. Antique-style furniture carved and inlaid in walnut, maple and fruitwood of beautiful line and pleasant furnishings. Bureau eq...
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Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk
By Gustav Stickley (original label present)
USA, Early 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original copp...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique Charles II Revival Oak and Elm Writing Desk Dressing
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Charles II revival C1920 oak and elm writing desk or dressing table.
Solid heavy, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. The oak l...
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Charles II Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm, Oak
Rare Important French Art Deco Mahagony Ladies Vanity Writing Desk Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a An Exceptional Museum Quality French Country Ladies Vanity Writing Desk with 5 Drawers. Circa 1920's. The Rounded Rectangular Top with an Ormo...
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French Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Double Faced desk has captured the essence of the architecture and embellishment of ancient Greece and Rome! Han...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Wood Gold Bronze and Brass French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant French writing desk from the early 20th century. Louis XV style furniture richly adorned with gilded and chiselled bronze and brass, veneered in walnut wood. Desk finished fr...
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French Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Antique quality large inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk writing dressing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, high-quality large circa 1900 inlaid mahogany kidney-shaped JAS Shoolbred twin pedestal desk, suitable for use as a dressing or writing table. It boasts a delightful age, co...
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Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Oak Roll Top Secretary Desk with Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak secretary / writing desk from circa 1900's. Featuring a roll-up flap with underlying writing board, shelf interior and two drawers. Below the writing desk there are two pull-out ...
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British Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Desk C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Mission Quarter Sawn Oak Arts & Craft Stickley Single Drawer School Desk with Slat Sides, ...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Tiger Oak Double Pedestal Free Standing Desk, Scotland 1900, H936
Scotland 1920
Solid oak
Original Finish
Rectangular moulded top
With tambour front
Opening to reveal numer...
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Scottish Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Trestle Library Table or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts trestle library table or writing desk
By Gustav Stickley (original label present)
USA, circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 2...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Buffet Server or Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak sideboard buffet server or writing desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 34"W x 20"D x 34.25"H. Ta...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century English Walnut Campaign Desk
Located in Burton, TX
This Antique English Campaign Desk was crafted by artisans from walnut in the early 20th Century. The desk features a brass banded black leather top consisting of three drawers that ...
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English Campaign Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers (original label present)
USA, Circa 1910
Solid quarter sawn oak, with or...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, C1900
By Derby Desk Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique roll top desk offers paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full interior over base with flanking drawer towers h...
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American Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Neoclassical dressing table / desk / Louis XVI, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Side table / dressing table / lady's desk with white marble top and stained beech wood structure.
Neoclassical/Louis XVI style, France, circa 1900.
In good general condition, rest...
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French Neoclassical Revival Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Oak English Partners Desk with 14 Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive English Arts and Crafts partners desk with 14 drawers and 4 pull out writing surfaces. Classic detail with urn and scroll accent. Substantial presence.
Curbside to NYC/Phi...
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Unknown Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Writing Desk
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large French burr elm empire style writing desk. 1900.
Kneehole is 23.5" wide x 27" high.
Reference: 8279
Dimensions
64 inches (163 cms) W...
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French Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Cubist-Style Desk and Chair Set
Located in New York, NY
A Czech Cubist-style desk and chair set made of ebonized oak with polychrome details.
Additional dimensions:
Desk top is 28.25" H
Riser shelf is 15.75" d...
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Czech Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mission Oak Desk Arts and Crafts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Mission Oak Desk, attributed to Stickley Brothers, unsigned, American, circa 1910s. This piece is well made with beautiful graining to the oak.
Category
American Mission Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Oak Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table.
Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Stunning Victorian Library Writing Table or Desk Brown Leather Top Gillows Legs
Located in Miami, FL
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian library table writing desk with brown leather gold leaf tooled writing surface and Gillows style reeded legs A very fine pi...
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French Empire Revival Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Library Writing Table Office Desk Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique American Empire style dressing table, circa 1930s. Originally featured a mirror along the back which was eventually removed to use as an office desk. Made from mahogany ...
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American American Empire Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
20th Two sides French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant fruitwood desk was created in France, circa 1920. Made of blond walnut timber, the large writing table sits on four carved legs with two iron stretchers. The front has a...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Desk in Macassar Ebony By Majorelle
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Desk - By Louis Majorelle
Exceptional quality Art Deco desk produced in France c1925, in Macassar Ebony and stamped with his unique inlay signature Majorelle Nancy to the i...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar
Antique Country French Desk, Leather Top with Gilded Embossed Border. Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Country French Desk or Writing Table with a most unusual curved side. The bottom of the Antique French Desk is for the most part all original and we did not refinish the wood...
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French Country Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Burr Elm Kidney Shape Side / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A quite unusual and beautiful antique burr elm kidney shape side / writing table. This was made in England, it dates from the 1920-30’s.
It is of superb quality, the kidney shaped t...
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British Sheraton Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Desk is a splendid example of the style, rendered in sumptuous walnut and intricately cast brass to create a workspace like none other! The...
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French Louis XV Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Signed Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Gustav Stickley (signed the paper label and red joiner's compa...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Georgian Revival Walnut Lowboy Writing Side Table of Antique Quality from circa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Crafted around 1920, this walnut lowboy serves as a versatile piece—suitable for use as a writing, side, or dressing table—a fine example of Georgian revival design.
Robust and stab...
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Georgian Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1920's English Pine Desk
Located in Houston, TX
The 1920s English Pine Desk exudes timeless charm with its elegant craftsmanship and functional design. Constructed from rich, solid pine, it boasts a warm, inviting hue that adds ch...
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English Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware....
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Large Dutch Art Deco Oak wood executive writing desk 1920/30
By Pander
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice large writing table .Oak wood .Amsterdam school style
Dutch Art Deco 1920/30 Pander . also suitable for a dining table
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware....
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Grange French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Leather Top Writing Desk
By Grange
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bureau plat desk or writing desk
By Grange
France, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid cher...
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French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with original leather top, and ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
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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American American Classical Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
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