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Style: American Empire
19th Century Well Figured Tiger Maple Desk With Chair - a Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A nice size with a shaped open back splash and a single apron drawer with fine wood knob pulls. Raised on finely turned legs. The drawer is hand planed and the dovetail predates mach...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique American Empire tiger oak writing desk or library table
In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 42"W ...
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable, and strong early 19th century American Empire secretary bookcase of grand architectural scale with an incredible arched pedimen...
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1830s American Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
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 and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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