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Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.

The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.

American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.

Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.

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Style: Arts and Crafts
Modern Walnut Wood Desk Handmade Executive Desk Luxury French Writing Desks
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Late Victorian Oak Writing Table This is a good solid quality piece made about 1900, with low stretchers and standing on turned legs, the table has 5 drawers the centre one having ...
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1890s Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Roll Top Desk
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arts and Crafts roll top in quarter sawn oak, cubbyholes retreat and desktop folds out. This one used in Canadian Pacific train station. Note hidden bookcase storage below. Very well...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarte...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Purification Fire Ancient 200-year Walnut Writing Desk Live Egde Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Measures: 36"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures:...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Imperial Furniture Grand Rapids Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table In the manner of Stickley By Imperial Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1912 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Refinished
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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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
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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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Arts & Crafts Satinwood Writing Table by Marsh and Jones
Located in London, by appointment only
An Arts and Crafts satinwood writing lavishly inlaid with stylized foliate ornament and multilayered crossbanding. The table is supported on turned columns joined by a stretcher supp...
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19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Satinwood

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 34"W x 23.25"D ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

George Walton. Arts & Crafts Walnut Desk with Secret Drawers & Heart Escutcheons
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A rare Arts and Crafts walnut desk almost identical to the desk Walton designed in 1898 for Sidney Leetham for the morning room in Elm Bank, a major interior commission in York, England. This desk is a complex hybrid design. The overhanging top with central arched cupboard...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Stickley Brothers (original label present) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hamme...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Solid quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period writing desk or postcard desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 30"W x 21"D x 38.25"H. Desk height: 30". ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing or Library Table
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 original hammered copper hardware....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered coppe...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Early Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley (signed with early red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 35...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak spindle writing desk or library table By Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 48"W x 29.75"D x 28.88"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

A Copenhagen City Hall Desk by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen, 1905
Located in Balen, BE
A Copenhagen City Hall desk designed by Martin Nyrop and made by Rud Rasmussen in the early years of 1900. The desk show Martin Nyrop’s signature blend of architecture, craftsmanship...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Pine

Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardw...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table By Charles Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper har...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Gustav 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 Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. M...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

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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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Measures: 48"...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Solid Warmed Chestnut Wrought Iron Base One Drawer Writing Table Desk MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Warmed Chestnut Wrought Iron Base One Drawer Writing Table Desk MINT
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Stickley Antique 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 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware. Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk By Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with copper hardware. Measures: 36" W x...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Contemporary Desk French Writing Desk Luxury Wood Handmade Executive Desks
Located in København N, DK
True White People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Indigo
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

B Talbert for Gillows Aesthetic Movement Davenport with Central Carved Rosette
Located in London, GB
Bruce J Talbert for Gillows of Lancaster. An Aesthetic Movement Davenport with a brass gallery to the back and an inkwell and pen compartment below, a...
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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Voysey Style of Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Table with Dove Cut-Outs below the Top
Located in London, GB
C F A Voysey in the style of. An Arts & Crafts oak dining or library table with four stylized floral cut-outs flanked by dove cut-outs to each corner to the angled apron underneath ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

American Arts & Crafts Era Mahogany Side Table or Small Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic American arts and crafts table with a bold simple form which marked the era and this handsome table/desk is exemplary of the movement. It is constructed of fine mahogany wood...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique c1920s Country Cabriole Leg Solid Oak Light Profile Desk Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pegged Construction Antique c1920s Country Cabriole Leg Solid Oak Light Profile Desk Console Table MINT!
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Italian Olive Burl Wood Cabriole Leg Bombay Drop Front Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine craftsmanship Italian made burl wood drop front secretary.
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Olive, Burl

21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Green
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

21st Century American White Oak Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American white oak veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Arts & Crafts mahogany desk writing table Philip Webb for Morris & Co
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Arts & Cafts mahogany writing table or desk the design attributed to Philip Webb for Morris & Co. The top is inset with a dark green rexine. It is an unusual design with its sweeping...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Mission Style Black Solid Oak Desk with Side Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Desk. Original black painted. This beautiful Mission style desk originated in the late 19th century. The grain of the oak ...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Black and Red
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

21st Century Walnut and Brass Work Desk
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror, Red & Gray
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a makeup desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This wo...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Marquetry Writing or Side Table This is a very attractive table, it has a smooth rectangular top with slightly rounded corners and sturdy turned legs, there is a us...
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1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that is hard not to get dirty, the color of renewal, the color that looks the richest. I really enjoy the way the slabs and roots of old walnut look in the snow-white resin. It looks really contrasting. Like a painting forever placed in an expensive frame. I think in this table we've managed to show the really white color that exists. The table is made from old slabs and walnut roots and white epoxy resin...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop
Located in København N, DK
When I was making this table I had thoughts about how a river is formed. How do lots of streams know where to flow to fill the main river? Why is the purpose of the existence of thes...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Pagodic Desk
Located in DE MEERN, UT
The style of this standing desk is a mix between Japanese pagodas and modern skyscrapers. It is an artisanal piece consisting of: A curved top, with inlaid motifs and high-quality ...
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2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Bamboo, Padouk, Purpleheart, Teak

Pagodic Desk
Pagodic Desk
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Arts And Crafts desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Gustav Stickley, Stickley Brothers, L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., and Alexander J. Kropholler. 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 and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $764 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $4,032.

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