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Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern desk calendar frame or picture frame
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Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Nelson X-Leg Table/Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Early
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production table/desk designed by George Nelson, 1955. This design is very versatile and can
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Stickley Brothers Co. Oak Desk
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A handsome Craftsman desk in figural oak by Albert and John George Stickley of Stickley Brothers Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Craftsman Desks and Writing Tables
An American Chippendale Maple Slant Front Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
An American Chippendale
Maple Slant Front Desk
Rhode Island
18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
American Mahogany 18th Century Slant Front Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American Chippendale period mahogany slant front desk, the attractive blocked interior with a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
American Federal Writing Desk with Tambour Doors
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic American Federal writing desk with a tambour door on the top section when open it
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
American Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Pink Velvet Desk Set E. F. Caldwell
Co.
By Edward F. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Queens, NY
A very fine three-piece gilt bronze-mounted pink velvet desk set by Edward F. Caldwell & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Arts
Crafts
Mission
Style Desk
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts desk.
Likely, American, as there is strong similarities to the 'Mission' style
Category
Early 20th Century Central American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
American Oak Arts
Crafts Desk circa 1900 in the Manner of Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in London, GB
A fine solid oak Arts & Crafts desk in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright. Featuring a planked top
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany Fall Front Butler
s Desk. Baltimore, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany fall front butler's desk with oval satinwood string inlay, fitted interior
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
Vintage Boho Hand Turned PostMaster’s Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho PostMaster’s desk. A chic hand turned frame with a large upper cabinet
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian White Wicker Rattan Small Vanity Writing Desk Table 2 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian white wicker rattan small vanity writing desk table 2 drawers. Item features nice
Category
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts One Drawer Work Table Stand Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission oak Arts & Crafts one drawer work table stand writing desk. Item features copper
Category
Early 20th Century North American Mission Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Early American Art Nouveau sculptural bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios. The Crab
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Arts
Crafts Tiger Oak Mission Bookcase Sides Writing Desk with Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts tiger oak mission bookcase sides writing desk with 1 drawer. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Bow Front Ball and Claw Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany Chippendale style bow front ball and claw tall secretary desk bookcase. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Green Turn-of-the-Century Patinated Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
An early 20th century inverted breakfront green/blue-tinted writing desk in the Queen Anne style
Category
Early 20th Century North American Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine American Chippendale Ball and Claw Antique Slant Front Desk, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY SLANT FRONT DESK OVER CLAW FEET
Salem or Boston
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
American Art Deco Desk Set Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze 9 Piece
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Toronto, Ontario
American Art Deco sterling on bronze 9-piece desk set, Heintz Art Metal Shop, Buffalo, N.Y, circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Bronze and Polychrome Wine Maker Figure Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a desk or bookshelf with this interesting bronze and painted table clock. Crafted, circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1920s United States Roll Top Office Desk with Drawers and Wheels
Located in Marbella, ES
1920 United States roll top office desk with drawers and wheels.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios "American Indian" Letter Knife
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York bronze “American Indian” Letter Knife. Circa 1910.
A similar letter
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
20th Century Arts and Crafts or Mission Style Oak Drop Leaf Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century oak arts and crafts Mission style desk with foldable writing surface. The desk
Category
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Handsome
Warm 18th Century Cherry Slant Front Chippendale Style Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome very early antique American slant front cherry desk having wonderful warm patina, original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century North American Chippendale Desks and Writing T...
Materials
Brass
New England Birch Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 19th century Federal Birch New England Slant Lid Desk likely New Hampshire in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Desks
Materials
Birch
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern desk box
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze inkwell in the "American Indian
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze pen tray in the "American Indian" pattern
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Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "American Indian" pattern desk letter
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Stamp Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
the "American Indian" pattern.
By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside)
New York, USA, Early
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze "American Indian" pattern notepad holder
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Doré Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period "American Indian" pattern gilt bronze pen tray
By Tiffany
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Pattern Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze "American Indian" pattern pen tray
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Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Letter Rack
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze letter rack in the "American Indian
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze pen tray in the "American Indian
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Patinated Bronze Blotter Ends
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period patinated bronze blotter ends in the "American
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Bronze Mounted / Porcelain Face Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century bronze mounted porcelain face Louis XVI style North American desk clock. The
Category
Antique 1810s North American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Ends With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period gilt bronze blotter ends in the "American
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York American Indian Bronze Blotter Corners With Leather Pad
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze blotter ends in the "American Indian
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique American Country Industrial Distressed Painted Workbench
Located in Forney, TX
An antique American rustic industrial workbench desk. Stamped: USA, AF(eligible) 1059.9. Possibly
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Art Deco Streamline Style Metal Machine Age Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage Art Deco desk. A great example of The Machine Age. Simple and stream line in
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Metal
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Inkstand by Barbour Silver Company
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular American Art Nouveau peened sterling silver inkstand with overall foliate decoration
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
A 18th century South American Peruvian table fall front marquetry Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A very rare 18th century south American fall front cabinet decorated with marquetry inlay of flora
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Desks
Early American Tiger Maple Slant Front Desk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Charming American tiger maple slant front desk atop a conforming case fitted with four drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Secretaires
Antique Cast Bronze Labrador Retriever Dog Statue Figurine Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, circa early to mid-20th century.
Measurements: 4.5" H x 8" W x 3" D.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early American Mahogany Chamber Dressing Table Vanity Desk Looking Glass
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style mahogany chamber table with looking glass; circa first quarter 20th
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Plantation Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage "plantation desk" or secretary in wood. The piece has a single pull out drawer with wood
Category
20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Antique Spencer Trask Bronze Plaque Paperweight by Victor David Brenner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Spencer Trask bronze plaque paperweight by Victor David Brenner, circa 1907. Measurements: 3.25" H x 3.5" W x .25" D.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Antique Early American Cherry Farmhouse Washstand Writing Desk Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American Sheraton / Regency period farmhouse washstand / writing desk / or console
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Console Tables
Materials
Cherry
Tiffany Favrile Glass and Sterling Silver Decorated Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare American Art Nouveau Tiffany Favrile Glass Decorated Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Early American 19th C Plantation Desk Secretary Bookcase Hutch Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite Early American Plantation, clerk or mail Desk, Circa mid 19th C.. This exceptional 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Early American Primitive Walnut Side End Accent Table Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American19th century side table or work desk. Made of walnut featuring rectangular
Category
Antique 19th Century American Colonial End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Favrile Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An early 20th Century American Art Nouveau blown glass "Favrile" Desk Lamp by, Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Antique American Mahogany Desk/Table
Located in Bellport, NY
American antique desk/work table.Delicate and fine craftsmanship,all hand lathe legs,dove tail
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Tables
American Cherry Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice early 19th century southern Cherry inlay slant front desk probably Tennessee or Kentucky
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Cherry
American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Chippendale walnut slant front antique desk, Pennsylvania. Probably Delaware River Valley
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the early American desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every early American desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the early American desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An early American desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one early American desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany Studios, J.E. Caldwell
Co. and Singer produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Early American Desk?
An early American desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,321, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $58,000.
Questions About Early American Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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