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Style: American Classical
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Traditional Americana Style Maple Writing Desk
Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Traditional Americana Style Maple Writing Desk

Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Traditional Americana Style Maple Writing Desk

$1,480

Vintage Lambert Hitchcock Traditional Americana Style Maple Writing Desk

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage Traditional Americana Style Writing Desk by Lambert Hitchcock featuring High Quality Maple Construction, Two Tone Design with Stenciled Accents, One Dovetailed Drawers with P...

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1960s American Vintage American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk
1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk

$3,250

1980s Curved Mahogany Century Desk

By Century Furniture

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite curved desk. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibi...

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1980s American Vintage American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell
Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

Portable "Laptop" Desk with Storage Compartments and Inkwell

$1,660

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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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

$14,000

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk

Located in New York, NY

American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (...

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1860s American Antique American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birdseye Maple

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk
1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

$1,450

1800s Hancrafted Tall Slant Top Secretary Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

1800s Hancrafted tall slant top secretary desk. Wood appears to be flame maple. Solid dove tail joints. Turned legs and carved apron. Some wea...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers
Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers

Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers

$6,200 / item

Litchfield Writing Desk in Cherry with Leather Inlay Top and Cock Beaded Drawers

Located in Tiverton, RI

The solid cherry Litchfield writing desk has a gold embossed inlaid leather top with country farmhouse style legs and 3 cock beaded drawers with antique brass bail pulls. The leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk
1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

$1,595

1930s Larkin Soap Secretary Desk

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique oak, slant front secretary made by Larkin. Measures 30.5" in width x 16" in depth x 46.5" in height. Good vintage condition with three functional drawers. Some wear and tear ...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table
Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

$2,600

Long Foldable Schoolhouse Table

Located in New York, NY

This long schoolhouse table was sourced in New England. It features a gentle slant for writing and is presented with a long glass shelf that was customized for extra storage. Made fr...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Wood Console with Solid Top and Shaped Cylindrical Base
Wood Console with Solid Top and Shaped Cylindrical Base

Wood Console with Solid Top and Shaped Cylindrical Base

$7,000 / item

Wood Console with Solid Top and Shaped Cylindrical Base

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Warren console shown is with solid wood top and shaped base - and can be utilized as a desk during these work at home times. All hand carved and finished in our shop in Brooklyn....

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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Wood Console Table with Solid Top and Round Base with Posts
Wood Console Table with Solid Top and Round Base with Posts

Wood Console Table with Solid Top and Round Base with Posts

$7,200 / item

Wood Console Table with Solid Top and Round Base with Posts

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Tilden console shows form and function at it's best. A solid wood top with solid wood side opposite to a cylindrical base with posts - all carefully crafted and finished in New Y...

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2010s American American Classical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

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