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Style: American Empire
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
By R.J. Horner Co.
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

Materials

Oak

Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900
Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

Antique American Empire Tiger Oak Writing Desk or Library Table, Circa 1900

$2,295
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

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet
19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet

19th Century American Empire Secretary Cabinet

$12,500
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

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Brass

American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840
American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840

American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Gadrooned Partners Desk on Paw Feet, C. 1840

$30,000
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Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815
Located in Greven, DE
North Germany / Prussia Birch Biedermeier / Empire around 1815 Dimensions: H x W x D: 174 x 102 x 55 cm Description: Very exclusive secretary from the Prussian North German Biedermeier period around 1815. Piece of furniture standing on pointed legs with two drawers at the bottom, the writing flap above, another drawer above and a hidden head drawer at the very top. The piece of furniture is veneered in exciting grained birch wood. Due to the different color hangings within the wood and the interplay of hues associated with it, we also refer to it as "flamed" birch. The beautiful wood is complemented by blackened moldings and beautiful fire-gilded bronze hardware in beautiful quality. The interior of the writing compartment is veneered in apple tree. We see a stair-like rise to a central door flanked by pilasters. Drawers of different sizes and two large compartments with dividers for letters and papers complete the secretary part. Looking at the piece of furniture from above, we see an old shipping label. According to it, the secretary was loaded onto the train at the station "Odertor" in Wroclaw. The destination was probably Berin. Corresponding mmarkings we find on the back panel. Piece of furniture made in wonderful quality craftsmanship. A true testament to the high quality of Prussian furniture...
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Early 19th Century German Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Fruitwood

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Empire Secretary, Germany, Prussia, C. 1815

$29,945
H 68.51 in W 40.16 in D 21.66 in
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s. T...
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Mid-20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

$2,400
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine Scandinavian Empire/Biedermeier secretary in beautiful birch wood with mahogany interior, Denmark, circa 1820. The highly sculptural form makes this piece an outstanding ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820
19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820

19th Century Scandinavian Birch Empire Bureau Secretary with Bookcase, c. 1820

$14,500
H 84 in W 48 in D 24 in
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table

19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table

$4,950
H 31.5 in W 48.82 in D 38.98 in
Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
By John Hall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, CA. The desk is constructed from beech and features an intentionally weathered, dis...
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20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Beech

Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table

Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table

$4,800
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 30 in
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
Located in Toronto, CA
A wonderful probably, 19th century oak partners desk, with a leather writing surface. Each side has a bank of drawers and a cupboard door for serious storage, or you can put both ban...
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1890s English Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware
19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware

19th Century Oak Partners Desk, Leather Writing Surface, Brass Hardware

$5,500
H 31.5 in W 42 in D 60 in
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Selling is a top quality, unusual mid-Victorian copy of a Chippendale carved desk. The top drawer of the desk, when opened, reveals a rising writing panel and two lift up panels with...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk
19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk

$4,779
H 31 in W 48 in D 26 in
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier secretary comes from Austria and was made in 19th century. It is made of coniferous wood, veneered with maple wood. It has undergone a professional renovation proces...
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19th Century Austrian Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary, Austria, 19th Century

$4,599 Sale Price
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H 58.27 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully, Antique circa 1900, Burr Walnut twin pedestal partner desk with hand dyed brown leather top. It’s been lightly restored to...
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Early 1900s English Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Walnut

Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk
Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk

Lovely Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Cushion Drawer Brown Leather Partner Desk

$3,205
H 30.32 in W 43.71 in D 20.67 in
Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Library Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Regency Period Gonçalo Alves library table, circa 1820 in date. The desk is crafted from  beautiful Gonçalo Alves and features a striking inset gold toole...
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Early 19th Century Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Library Writing Table Desk 19th Century
Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Library Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Antique Regency Gonçalo Alves Library Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$3,277
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 20.87 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary 19th century English ladies secretaire desk or writing table. The two part desk was made in the Chinoiserie revival period of Europe ...
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19th Century English Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table
19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

19th Century English Chinoiserie Ladies Secretaire Writing Table

$8,800
H 53.5 in W 35.5 in D 21.5 in
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base and glass top. It works so well for both display and functional desk. It is unmarke...
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Mid-20th Century American American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet

$3,125
H 88 in W 42 in D 20 in
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Antique 1900 s Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
28” x 15.5” x 38.5”H; desk height 28” Gorgeous Empire-style rosewood secretary desk from the turn of the century with Biedermeier influences. • four-way matched rosewood veneer •...
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Early 1900s American Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Antique 1900 s Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk
Antique 1900 s Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

Antique 1900 s Rosewood Empire Secretary Desk

H 38.5 in W 28 in D 15.5 in
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Flat Top Desk, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire flat top writing desk offers flame mahogany construction with bowed convex drawers flanked by carved rosettes, raised on pineapple carved legs with H-stret...
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Late 19th Century American Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Flat Top Desk, circa 1890
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Flat Top Desk, circa 1890

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Flat Top Desk, circa 1890

H 31.5 in W 56.5 in L 31.5 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique flame mahogany slant front secretary desk with glass front bookcase USA, circa 1850s Book-matched flame mahogan...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s
Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s

Antique Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk with Bookcase, circa 1850s

H 81.25 in W 44 in L 81.25 in
American Empire Kidney Shaped Lion Paw Foot Desk with Four Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely Empire kidney-shaped desk with lion paw foot detailing. Features two drawers on either side.
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1920s American Vintage American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

American Empire Kidney Shaped Lion Paw Foot Desk with Four Drawers
American Empire Kidney Shaped Lion Paw Foot Desk with Four Drawers

American Empire Kidney Shaped Lion Paw Foot Desk with Four Drawers

H 29.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Philadelphia American Empire flame mahogany secretary features upper glass front bookcase with pierced stylized floral corner pieces, ...
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19th Century American Antique American Empire Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary
Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary

Antique Philadelphia Empire Quervelle Carved Flame Mahogany Secretary

H 90 in W 48 in D 36 in

American Empire desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Empire desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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 mahogany, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Empire desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $1,000 and tops out at $6,875 while the average work can sell for $3,938.

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