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Period: Early 20th Century
Original Otto Wagner for Thonet 1905 Writing Desk Postal Saving Bank Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Otto Wagner writing desk from the Postal Saving Bank in Vienna. Made by Thonet, Vienna.
Otto Wagner Writing Desk, Postal Saving Bank, Vienna - Lit.: Asenbaum/Haiko, Otto Wagner, Möbe...
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Austrian Jugendstil Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique French Desk Writing Table Renaissance w Drawer Oak Barley Twist c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS 19th Century Antique French Oak Louis XIII Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table with Full Length Drawer, Barley Twist Legs, Stretcher, Lunette Carved Beveled Edge Top a...
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French Renaissance Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Swedish Grace Mahogany Console / Library Table, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Swedish Grace console table, or desk, made from mahogany. Elaborately sculpted legs and base under a clean cut tabletop.
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Stunning Quality Inlaid Ladies Desk by Edwards & Roberts w. Leather Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional quality ladies desk / writing table by Edwards & Roberts.
With antique desks and bookcases having always been the most sought after antique pieces of furniture, we were ...
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English Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Chinese Black Lacquer Writing Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This five-drawer writing desk from the early 20th century has a timeless simplicity, designed with clean-lines and an even, black lacquer finish. Crafted of northern elm (yumu), the ...
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Chinese Minimalist Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Jan Brunott, 1920s
By Jan Brunott
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table.
Design by Jan Brunott.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Original black lacquered oak base with original oak veneer...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XIV style walnut writing table, circa 1910. With a 3 board top with thumb molded front, side and back edges, a large frieze drawer with brass drawer pull, 4 barley twis...
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European Louis XIV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Gustav 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 Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Measure...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Oak Pedestal Desk, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School pedestal desk.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak and original oak veneered base with re-upholstered black leather writi...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Macassar, Oak
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. Th...
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Spanish Baroque Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk or Library Table, 1910
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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American Arts and Crafts Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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French Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Early 20th century English leather top desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century leather top mahogany desk circa 1910.
Original red leather writing surface with gold tooling, with obvious signs of use. Fitted with 3 drawers above the the knee...
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English Georgian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
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 quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware.
Mea...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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French Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French Desk Writing Table Nightstand PETITE w/ Drawer Barley Twist Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique PETITE French Oak Renaissance Revival Desk or Writing Table or Nightstand with Drawer, Barley Twist Legs, Stretcher and Up Finial
~~c. 1900
With so many people wor...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous original American Art Deco industrial Smartline kitchen work table, designed by Raymond Patten (American, 1897-1948), retailed by Internation...
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American Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Superb Chinoiserie Paint Decorated French Louis XV Mirrored Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous desk or bureau plat features gorgeous hand-painted raise Chinoiserie scenes of Chinese rickshaws and daily life in a small town. The colors of the paint-decorated scene...
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French Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Desk Writing Table Nightstand PETITE Drawer Carved Oak c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival PETITE Desk or Nightstand with Carved Top, Wide Drawer, Turned Post Legs, Stretcher and Up Finial
~~c. 1900
With so many people worki...
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French Renaissance Revival Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Early 20th Century
Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique French Regency Louis XV Ladies Writing Desk and Gold Gilt Desk Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XV style bureau de pente roll top ladies writing desk with petite Italian gold gilt desk chair
In the manner of Vernis Martin
France and Ita...
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French Louis XV Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut Trestle Library Table, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920's walnut library table or writing desk from Italy. The top has lovely graining and has a beveled edge with a hand carved apron beneath. The top follows down to a raised ...
Category
Italian Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Dutch Colonial Writing or hall table early 19 Century
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Dutch Colonial Writing desk or hall table . Manufactured
in the Dutch Indies early 19 century . Beautiful made by local craftsmen ,...
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Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four legs and back side trestle and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use.
Height from to the drawers : 23...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
English Barley Twist Jacobean Style Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Mahogany Jacobean style writing desk with three paneled drawers, original brass drop pulls, classic barley twist legs assembled with a perfectly fitting solid wood antique chai...
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English Jacobean 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
Gustav 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 Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal)
USA, Circa 1900
Quar...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak library table or writing desk with built-in bookcases
In the manner of Stickley Brothers
USA, Circa 1900
Measures:...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Shanghai Deco Chinese Reeded Leg Dining Table, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920-30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeati...
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Chinese Art Deco Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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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American American Empire Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
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European Chippendale Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Small English Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Table / Desk c.1900
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful small English Victorian mahogany writing table. An elegant fitted desk from the earlier part of 1900's. The desk comprises of two drawers, in an asymmetric format with th...
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British Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Architect's Drafting Table Keuffel & Esser Company
Unmarked attributed to German company Keuffel Esser New York
Adjustable. One drawer.
42.5 h x 47.25 w x 35.5 d height adjus...
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American Industrial Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
By Rolex
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique two tone watchmakers/jewelers desk with fifteen drawers, two shelves and canvas surfaced slide out work top. This desk also has a foot rest. The ...
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American Late Victorian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 48"W x 30"D x 29"H.
Professionally res...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
By Gustav Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered copper hardware.
Mea...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Antique Edwardian Satin wood & Floral Painted Carlton House Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique Edwardian Sheraton Revival hand painted and inlaid satin wood Carlton House Desk, circa 1900 in date.
This exquisite desk is made from the finest...
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Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Swedish Grace Desk by Otto Wretling in Pine with Hand Carved Decor
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish Grace desk by Otto Wretling made in northern Sweden around 1915. The desk has a frame in pine with a hand carved decor which makes the surface animated and unique. Tw...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Antique Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date.
This desk has been beautifully crafted from flame mahogany. The top has a decorative ormolu bod...
Category
French Empire Revival Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Library Writing Table Desk & Chair 1902
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission oak library table or desk and matching chair, L & J.G. Stickley, circa 1902.
The table and chair are made of solid quarter sawn oak, the table with an overha...
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American Mission Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Hand Carved Oak Kidney Shaped Console Table or Desk
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant hand carved oak console table, writing desk or dressing table, France, circa 1910-1920. A very good quality piece with molded edges and carved detailing on cariole leg...
Category
French Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Chippendale Style Slant Top Desk in Black Lacquered Wood, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style slant top desk in black lacquered wood. Red brilliant lacquered inferior part opening by three drawers with a crossb...
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European Chinese Chippendale Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Edwardian Writing Table or Desk of Mahogany with Leather Top from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English writing table or desk of mahogany from the Edwardian Era, featuring an inset embossed leather top, with moulded edge around the circumference, over a frieze of two dra...
Category
English Edwardian Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Baroque Style Cabinet on Stand, Bargueno or Varqueno
Located in Miami, FL
This Bargueno is embellished with a carving of Don Quixote de la Mancha bordered with branches of leaves. The desk is supported by a pedestal joined by a bridge of turned columns. The front legs contain a carving of two wind god...
Category
Spanish Baroque Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Early Gustav Stickley Ebonized Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk
By Gustav Stickley (original label present)
USA, Circa 1900
Solid qua...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
Vintage Wood Island With Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning vintage wood island with a naturally weathered finish, featuring six drawers for storage and a lower shelf for open display. Its generous length and rustic charm make it a...
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Unknown Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900
Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
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Louis XVI Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood
Lifetime Furniture Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk With Built-In Bookcases
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts writing desk or library table with built-in bookcases
By Lifetime Furniture
USA, Circa 1900
Beautiful quarter sawn oak, with original ...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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 ...
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
Early 20th Century Spanish Desk or Work Table in Oak Wood with Lateral Wing, 192
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20Th Century Spanish Desk or Work Table in Oak Wood with Lateral Wing
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Desk, Carved Wood, Germany, Circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Features:
Style: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil
Material: Carved wood
Origin: Germany, circa 1910
Sculptures: Elegant floral carvings
Functionality: A large drawer and two niches / booksh...
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German Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
Derby School Paneled Oak Roll Top Desk with Full Interior, Circa 1900. Roll top desk has paneled quarter sawn oak construction with s-top opening to full...
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American Antique Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Paint Decorated English Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Adams style desk with beautiful wood quality and incredibly paint decoration of sprays of flowers and is in good condition with a minor crack on one cubby drawer t...
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English Adam Style Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron. The top of the table are original and made in solid oak, supported by a finely cast iron base with a pair of wheels...
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American Industrial Vintage Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak slant front writing desk or secretary desk
By L. & J.G. Stickley
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 39.5"W x 18"D x 45"H.
Goo...
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American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique French European Scallop Edge Dining Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful handcrafted piece with nice patina. This antique table has all the character a piece of this nature should. Constructed out of solid wood with a plank top, bobbin turned le...
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Rustic Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
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