What is an antique Davenport desk?

An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are antique desks called?

What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.

What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?

Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.

How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.

What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?

Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.

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Early 20th Spanisht Walnut Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

$3,375

Early 20th Spanisht Walnut 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 : 59...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

$4,392Sale Price|20% Off

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with six legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

$2,475 / item

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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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

$2,475 / item

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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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

$3,975 / set

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 : ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

$2,375

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

Table works well for dining, but can also be used as a little desk or butcher block

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

$3,384Sale Price|20% Off

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

Table works well for dining, but can also be used as a desk. Height from the floor to the drawers. 24.80in.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

$3,720Sale Price|20% Off

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk with, Side Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Light Walnut Country Farm Desk with Two Drawers

$3,375

Pair of Early 20th Spanish Light Walnut 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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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

Italian Pine Kitchen Table / Writing Desk / Farm Table

$3,216

Italian Pine Kitchen Table / Writing Desk / Farm Table

Located in Viterbo, VT

Pine table hand-crafted in Central Italy in the mid 1800s. The table has simple lines and gorgeous patina and could be used as a kitchen table, a console table, a sofa table or a wri...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

French early 17th Century Rustic Farm Table, Console, Desk, Dining Table

$25,000

French early 17th Century Rustic Farm Table, Console, Desk, Dining Table

Located in Troy, NY

French 17th century Rustic Farm Table, or Console, or Desk, or Dining Table of bold, Medieval appearance.

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Early 17th Century French Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Writing Desk / Center / Side Table Rustic Farm

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Hand Carved Wood Writing Desk / Center / Side Table Rustic Farm

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Or as a small bureau writing desk . End table , farm table , console , game table , serving table , or a sofa table.

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18th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Swedish Farm Table or Desk, Solid Pine, Rustic Folk Art, Early 1800s

$3,389

Antique Swedish Farm Table or Desk, Solid Pine, Rustic Folk Art, Early 1800s

Located in Kramfors, SE

Primitive and simple rustic table from Sweden in folk art. The table is from the early 1800s and has never been painted. The raw pine has lightened with time to the genuine patina it...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Farm Desk

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Pine

19th Century Classic Rustic Country Style Farmhouse Dining Table or Large Desk

$2,800

19th Century Classic Rustic Country Style Farmhouse Dining Table or Large Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This French country style farmhouse table made in the 19th century has a generous large drawer with lovely original handmade pulls on the front. Newly restored top and stunning white...

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA

$10,720Sale Price|20% Off

17th C. Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Provencal Hand Carved Antique Side Table Walnut Desk Drawers Farm LA CA . Beautiful 17th into 18th century Provençal Continental table in walnut and Fruitwood with center drawers.

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17th Century European Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Metal

19Thc Pine Farm Table /Coffee Table W/Drawers

$1,695

19Thc Pine Farm Table /Coffee Table W/Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Pine Farm table / coffee table in a dry surface.Condition is very good with drawers below the top.Great size for a coffee table.

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1860s American Adirondack Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

19thc White Painted Farm Table/ Desk With Drawer

$1,495

19thc White Painted Farm Table/ Desk With Drawer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc White painted Farm table With single Drawer. may be used as a desk.

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1880s American Adirondack Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

$2,495

Antique Primitive Maple Campaign Style Folding Farm / Dining Table Or Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

It as an antique primitive campaign style maple hand hewn farm table that folds into a space saver! Note the turned legs and construction underneath. So versatile! A perfect addition...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Maple

17th Century Hand Carved Antique Side Farm Table Desk Center Drawer Los Angeles

$9,280Sale Price|20% Off

17th Century Hand Carved Antique Side Farm Table Desk Center Drawer Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

17th century Hand Carved Antique Side Farm Table Desk Center Drawer Los Angeles. W&M table in light Oakwood with center drawer.

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Metal

Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina

$2,642

Spanish Double Drawer Rustic Table in Off-White Patina

Located in Barcelona, ES

Measures: 78 cm W x 74 cm H x 44,5 cm D Farm table // rustic table // desk // side table.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood, Pine

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Italian Farm Desk

Unavailable

H 38.75 in W 33.5 in D 22 in

Italian Farm Desk

Located in DeSoto, KS

Small Italian antique desk.

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19th Century Italian Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

19th Century Farm and Country Single Drawer Desk

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 43 in D 26.5 in

19th Century Farm and Country Single Drawer Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A simple desk or table with a single drawer and turned legs. The top has visible nailheads and expected cracks from age.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

Louis XIII Desk/Table

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 57 in D 30 in

Louis XIII Desk/Table

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XIII stlye desk/table with a single drawer and center Stretcher

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

19th century French Walnut Desk with Drawer

Unavailable

H 30 in W 71 in D 31 in

19th century French Walnut Desk with Drawer

Located in New York, NY

19th century walnut table/desk with one drawer. The legs have been ended.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

1870's French Walnut Farm Dining Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 63 in D 35 in

1870's French Walnut Farm Dining Table

Located in Austin, TX

This farm table has a polished look with a warm attractive patina of Walnut. It has a small apron of 4" and the end of the table extends out 7" beyond the apron, allowing for lots o...

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

Gothic Revival Mahogany Dining / Writing / Library Table, England, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 32.68 in

Gothic Revival Mahogany Dining / Writing / Library Table, England, circa 1840

Located in L'Etang, FR

Dining / writing / library / center / farm table or desk. In mahogany. Gothic revival, England, circa 1840 Good condition.

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1840s British Gothic Revival Antique Farm Desk

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Wood, Mahogany

Antique French Pine Louis Philippe Drop Lid Farm Desk

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H 57 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in

Antique French Pine Louis Philippe Drop Lid Farm Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

A primitive, charming antique French Louis Philippe pine and walnut drop-lid farm desk with fitted interior, three hand dovetailed drawers and compartments, the drop lid with lock a...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

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H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 28.35 in

Early 20th Spanish Mobila Country Farm Desk Table or Butcher Block

Located in Miami, FL

A charming early 20th century Spanish pine farm table with four tapered legs and a wonderfully well-worn finish from a century of use.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century French Cherry Desk

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H 28.13 in W 51.25 in D 30.88 in

Early 19th Century French Cherry Desk

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century French farm desk made from cherry. The top has rounded edges on the ends following down to a simple apron and a single drawer in the front.

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Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Cherry

Table or Desk, French Farm with Iron Base

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H 30.5 in W 67 in D 35 in

Table or Desk, French Farm with Iron Base

Located in New Orleans, LA

A classic French Farm table with an ornate iron base. The single slab top is whitewashed with plenty of organic grain showing through. The base is a collection of swirls and arches i...

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Iron

French Late 19th Century Two Drawer Farm Table/Desk

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H 30.5 in W 43.5 in D 24.5 in

French Late 19th Century Two Drawer Farm Table/Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

French late 19th Century two drawer farm table/desk in oak. Keywords: farm table, desk, writing table, side table, foyer table

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Farm Table or Desk

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H 30 in W 78 in D 30 in

19th Century French Bleached Oak Farm Table or Desk

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very good 19th century bleached French oak farm table or desk. Lovely thick two board top, 1860.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

Small french solid cherry farm table/desk, from 1900's

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H 28.35 in W 58.67 in D 28.75 in

Small french solid cherry farm table/desk, from 1900's

Located in LYON, FR

Small farm table that can serve as a large desk in solid cherry wood, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Cherry

Rustic British 19th Century Scrubbed Pine Farm Table or Desk

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H 30 in W 48 in

Rustic British 19th Century Scrubbed Pine Farm Table or Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Simple and Classic British 19th century farmhouse scrubbed pine dining table or desk having natural finish and gorgeous turned legs. Apron height 24.25 #5008.

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19th Century French Country Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

French 1770s Louis XV Period Cherry Farm Table Desk with Three Drawers

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H 29.7 in W 65.7 in D 29.8 in

French 1770s Louis XV Period Cherry Farm Table Desk with Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV period cherry farm table desk from the late 18th century, with three drawers and cabriole legs.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Cherry

18th C. Rustic French Solid Oak Farm Table or Desk with Drawer

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H 29.5 in W 62.25 in D 32.5 in

18th C. Rustic French Solid Oak Farm Table or Desk with Drawer

Located in Highwood, IL

Remarkable French solid white oak farm table with drawer. This table is amazing, great as originally intended as an awesome rustic dining table, as a truly unique desk in the study, ...

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18th Century and Earlier French Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

French Farm Table in Heavy Oak

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H 29 in W 87 in D 33 in

French Farm Table in Heavy Oak

Located in Round Top, TX

French Farm Table in Heavy Oak Keywords: dining table desk kitchen table farm large

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Early 20th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Italian Farm Table In Walnut

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H 30 in W 71.5 in D 35.5 in

Early 19th Century Italian Farm Table In Walnut

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th Century Italian Farm Table In Walnut with Iron Stretcher Keywords: dining table farm table desk kitchen table breakfast table side dining farm centre centrale iron anti...

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19th Century Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Iron

1800's Rustic Solid English Pine Farm Table

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H 30.75 in W 48 in D 25.25 in

1800's Rustic Solid English Pine Farm Table

By Century Furniture

Located in Burbank, CA

It's solid and well made, and can be used as a dining table, farm table, kitchen table, or desk. These farm tables are rare and hard to find.

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

French Country Desk

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H 30 in W 82 in D 31.5 in

French Country Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

Converted from a Louis XV Style farm table, this desk features a miter top with two extensions on the end.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Antique Cherry Two Drawer Desk

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H 30.5 in W 48 in D 30 in

Antique Cherry Two Drawer Desk

Located in Billingshurst, GB

The 19th Century cherry two drawer desk on tapered legs is a remarkable piece of furniture. It features a beautiful patination and colour showcasing the natural aging and wear that a...

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Cherry

19th Century French Provincial Desk in Fruitwood

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H 30 in W 65 in D 34 in

19th Century French Provincial Desk in Fruitwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

Provincial fruitwood farm table / desk with one (1) drawer, 19th century France.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

1860 Pine Dining Table or Desk

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H 31 in W 63 in D 33 in

1860 Pine Dining Table or Desk

Located in Surrey, BC

Very early two-drawer pine table in old refinished condition supporting stretcher base, square nailed construction and all original parts, circa 1860 recently acquired from a priv...

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1860s Canadian Country Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Rustic Pine Farmhouse Work Table or Desk

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H 29 in W 38.5 in D 30 in

Rustic Pine Farmhouse Work Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic American pine farmhouse work table or small desk. Features a shiplap plank top and fronted by one large drawer with brass pulls. Leg opening is only 22 inches high and the cas...

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Brass

Small walnut table or desk, France, circa 1900

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H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 27.17 in

Small walnut table or desk, France, circa 1900

Located in LYON, FR

Very beautiful farm table, which can be used as a desk due to its small size.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Tyrolean table desk with one drawer

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H 41 in W 51 in D 30 in

18th Century Tyrolean table desk with one drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Tyrolean table desk with one drawer from Switzerland - Picea wood, One of a kind. Visit our site at www.jadamsantiques.com.

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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Farm Desk

French Walnut Dining Table or Roomy Desk with Scalloped Apron

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H 29.75 in W 65 in

French Walnut Dining Table or Roomy Desk with Scalloped Apron

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Could also serve as a large long desk. Measure: H skirt 24” #5209.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Green Painted and Elm Country Table/Desk

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H 31 in W 72 in D 34.5 in

19th Century English Green Painted and Elm Country Table/Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

A mid-19th century English green painted and elm country farm table/desk with a nicely figured elm top over a frieze and raised on four square legs.

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19th Century English Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Refectory Dining Table 1920s Desk Retail Display

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H 28 in W 66 in D 35.13 in

Large Antique French Refectory Dining Table 1920s Desk Retail Display

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A wonderful 1920s French Refectory Table, crafted from a mixed hardwood. This table showcases a beautiful deep dark lustre that enhances its rustic charm, making it a perfect additio...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Classic Maine Antique Pine Dining Table or Desk with Original Red Chalk Paint

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H 30.75 in W 60.75 in D 36.25 in

Classic Maine Antique Pine Dining Table or Desk with Original Red Chalk Paint

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This versatile size could also serve as a desk. Found in Maine. #5638.

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Late 19th Century North American Country Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Country Tirolean Dining Table Writing Desk Red Larch Drawer

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H 30.71 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in

Early 20th Century Country Tirolean Dining Table Writing Desk Red Larch Drawer

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Country Tirolean dining table or writing desk in red dolomiten larch with drawer, circa 1920s. Very special turned and shaped legs. Restored and wax polished. Measures cm: H 78, ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Small Original Rustic Green Painted Pine Farmhouse Table or Writing Table Desk

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H 30.25 in W 37.25 in D 25.5 in

Small Original Rustic Green Painted Pine Farmhouse Table or Writing Table Desk

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A completely original painted pine Welsh farmhouse table in a fantastic green colour. This would have originally been a small kitchen table, a primitive simply made table yet highly...

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Early 20th Century Welsh Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Irish 19th Century Pine Breakfast Table or Desk with One Center Drawer

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H 31 in W 53 in D 25 in

Irish 19th Century Pine Breakfast Table or Desk with One Center Drawer

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This is a good example of an 19th century Irish breakfast or small dining table. It is made of pine which was most popular for these types of tables using the method of tongue and gr...

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19th Century Irish Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique French Kitchen Table or Desk with Drawer Tapered Leg Oak All Original

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H 30.5 in W 57.63 in D 33.5 in

Antique French Kitchen Table or Desk with Drawer Tapered Leg Oak All Original

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French Country small kitchen table, or an ideal desk with drawer in the most desirable tapered leg design. From what we can determine, the kitchen table, or writing table app...

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1870s French Country Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique French Farm Table Desk

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H 29 in W 76 in D 30 in

Antique French Farm Table Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Loaded with character and old world charm, French Provincial elm table, could be used for dining or a wonderful long desk with one drawer. (Sofa back table too!) 3 board top over a...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Farm Desk

19th Century Rustic Oak Desk, Farm Table

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H 30 in W 83 in D 30 in

19th Century Rustic Oak Desk, Farm Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century rustic oak desk / farm table features a lovely scalloped apron, a single drawer for desk accouterments, and tapered legs ~ all joined together with pegged mortise & teno...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

Antique Trestle Farm Table Work Table Desk

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H 32 in W 66.5 in D 26 in

Antique Trestle Farm Table Work Table Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

This old work table is quite versatile; a "rim" was added around 3 sides with the front open allowing it to even be used as a desk. The top is made up of 4 planks, now showing some e...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Country French Pine Farm Table - Desk

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H 31.5 in W 93 in D 37 in

Early 19th Century Country French Pine Farm Table - Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century Country French pine farm table represents the essence of simplicity and functionality - handcrafted by rural artisans who had other things to do around the farm!

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1840s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

19th Century Rustic Country French Oak Farm Table, Desk

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H 32 in W 84.5 in D 34 in

19th Century Rustic Country French Oak Farm Table, Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century rustic country French oak farm table, desk was hand-hewn from solid planks of old-growth oak to last for generations, and makes the perfect choice for the casual decor.

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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Country Farm Table or Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 50 in D 30 in

19th Century French Country Farm Table or Writing Desk

Located in Houston, US

Classic French Provincial farm table in walnut with two drawers, waxed and polished finish.

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century New England Three Drawer Farm Table/Desk

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H 31 in W 60 in D 32 in

19th Century New England Three Drawer Farm Table/Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 19th century New England farm table shows an exceptional original surface with outstanding patina.

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19th Century American Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Pine

Antique Farm Table

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H 31.5 in W 90.5 in D 34 in

Antique Farm Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique, early 20th century, handsome dining table with a large drawer from Guatemala. The table is made from conacaste and cedar wood. Top consists of three wide planks. The drawer ...

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

Antique French Farm Table

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H 30.5 in W 69 in D 29.5 in

Antique French Farm Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

Rustic bleached oak French farm work table with two large drawers at either end. Breadboard top. Keywords: Console table, sofa table, serving table.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Oak

18th Century Rustic Farm Table

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H 31 in W 47 in D 26.5 in

18th Century Rustic Farm Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Not a bad choice for a student desk!

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Farm Desk

19th century French Farm Table

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H 29.75 in Dm 58 in

19th century French Farm Table

Located in Westport, CT

Lovely French cherry wood farm table with jacobean style leg, note light and elegant proprotions

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Spanish Farm Table in Fruit Wood

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H 29.5 in W 64 in D 25 in

Spanish Farm Table in Fruit Wood

Located in Round Top, TX

Mid 19th Century Spanish Farm Table in Fruit Wood Keywords: desk, side table, breakfast table, writing table

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19th Century Spanish Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Fruitwood

French Antique Farm Writing Table

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H 30.25 in W 20.25 in D 29.5 in

French Antique Farm Writing Table

Located in Austin, TX

Writing table from France made of solid wood construction, primarily cherry wood and walnut. It has been finished with a bees wax. There is a single dovetailed drawer on the front si...

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1910s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Wood

American Farm House Work Table, Cherry

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H 29 in W 62 in D 32 in

American Farm House Work Table, Cherry

Located in Houston, TX

Well made cherry farm house table, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Directoire Walnut Farm Table

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H 28 in W 39.5 in D 31.75 in

Antique French Directoire Walnut Farm Table

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful antique French Directoire period solid walnut farm table, single dovetailed drawer, wonderful patina, tapered legs, all original.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

Antique Farm Table

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H 30.38 in W 33.13 in D 26.63 in

Antique Farm Table

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This early table is a perfect size for a fully functional desk. It has been painted but the table its self dates to the late 19th century. The construction is solid and the finish ma...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Farm Desk

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Fir

Antique Solid Oak "Versailles" Parquet Top Farm Table

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H 30.5 in W 87.5 in D 38 in

Antique Solid Oak "Versailles" Parquet Top Farm Table

Located in Austin, TX

French farm table with a waxed period hand hewn solid oak parquet top in the 18th century classic pattern, sawhorse style legs. Light wax finish.

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19th Century French Antique Farm Desk

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Oak

French 19th Century Solid Oak Petite Farm Table

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H 28 in W 39.25 in D 24.13 in

French 19th Century Solid Oak Petite Farm Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A petite farmhouse-style oak table from 19th century France that appears to be a substantial console to easily double as a serving table on occasion, center table, or possibly a desk...

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Farm Desk

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Oak

19th Century Finca Desk

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H 33.5 in W 69 in D 33 in

19th Century Finca Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th c. finca (farm) payment desk. Both sides lift up to three compartments inside, hinge in the middle.

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Farm Desk

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Cedar

Spanish Farm Table with Iron Stretchers and Hand Carved Top and Ebonized

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H 29.92 in W 39.37 in D 23.42 in

Spanish Farm Table with Iron Stretchers and Hand Carved Top and Ebonized

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish farm table with iron stretchers Hand carved top Completely restored.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

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Iron

18th-19th Century Barley Twist Tavern or Farm Table Prov. Parc Monceau

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18th-19th Century Barley Twist Tavern or Farm Table Prov. Parc Monceau

Located in Stamford, CT

18th-19th century barley twist tavern table or writing desk. Previously bought at Parc Monceau, Country French and Antiques.

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Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique Farm Desk

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Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut and Ebonized Farm Table with Carved Apron

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H 31 in W 77 in D 36.5 in

Early 19th Century Italian Walnut and Ebonized Farm Table with Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having an attractive hand-carved apron below the molded edge top and raised on four tapering legs ending with splayed feet.

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Early 1800s Italian Country Antique Farm Desk

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Walnut

c.1780 French Figured Walnut Farm Table

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H 29.25 in W 61 in D 29 in

c.1780 French Figured Walnut Farm Table

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique French farm table with a gorgeous two board, figured walnut, breadboard top.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Farm Desk

Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

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Primitive / Country Style Wooden School Desk / Table

Located in Oakville, CT

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Farm Desk

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19Thc Original White Painted Farm Table / Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Farm Desk

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Wood

Spanish Late 19th Century Three Drawer Farm Table/Desk

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H 30 in W 69 in D 27.5 in

Spanish Late 19th Century Three Drawer Farm Table/Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

This Spanish farm table has three drawers and is perfect for use as a desk, writing table, or as a dining table.

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19th Century Spanish Antique Farm Desk

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

$3,295

H 29.25 in W 63 in D 35.5 in

20th Century Spanish Console Fold Out Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

Located in Southampton, NJ

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1960s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Iron

19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Table

$4,800

H 27 in W 79 in D 33.5 in

19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A handsome French Provincial farmhouse dining table, hand-crafted in 19th century France from richly patinated chestnut and oak. The table features a rectangular 1 inch thick plank t...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

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Chestnut

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

$1,892

H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 29.53 in

Antique Victorian Twin Drawer Oak Writing Table Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous early Victorian antique writing table is crafted from beautiful solid oak and dates from Circa 1860. The rectangular top with rounded corners is fitted with the origi...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Farm Desk

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Brass

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

$3,360

H 29.73 in W 48.63 in D 12.6 in

Early 20th Century Spanish Console Table with 2 Drawers and Turned Legs

Located in Miami, FL

Spanish Baroque furniture with a single piece top. It has a rich lustrous patina. The thick single plank walnut top with fine figuring. The front fitted with two short drawers decor...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Farm Desk

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

$5,800

H 28.5 in W 79 in D 30.75 in

19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse work table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a 1 inch thick plank top and a small storage drawer in the frieze...

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19th Century French Country Antique Farm Desk

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

$5,800

H 26 in W 71.25 in D 28.5 in

19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Table

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous late 19th century French farmhouse table crafted from fruitwood. This style of table was a workhorse in the French kitchen serving several jobs. The table features a plank t...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Farm Desk

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Brass

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century

$452Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in

French small antique desk in oak and pine, late 19th century

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this small antique desk in oak and pine, dating from the late 19th century. Its rectangular top rests on an apron delicately carved with floral and foliate mot...

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1820s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Rustic Farmhouse Pine Three-Drawer Writing Table

$5,800

H 30.25 in W 61.38 in D 32.75 in

Late 19th Century French Rustic Farmhouse Pine Three-Drawer Writing Table

Located in Astoria, NY

A late 19th-century French rustic farmhouse writing table crafted from solid pine, sourced in Provence, France. The table features a rectangular plank top above three drawers of vary...

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

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Pine

20th Century Spanish Console Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

$2,400

H 28.55 in W 47.45 in D 15.75 in

20th Century Spanish Console Table with Iron Stretcher and Two Drawers

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant antique console table crafted from solid hand-carved wood, featuring finely detailed ornamental drawer fronts that highlight its artisanal character and timeless classic styl...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Farm Desk

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Iron

19th Century Console Table with Two Drawers, Portugal

$2,850

H 32.25 in W 58.75 in D 28 in

19th Century Console Table with Two Drawers, Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the dark chestnut wood with deep aged patina that draws one to this console table with tapered legs from Portugal. The generations of use are revealed in every old knot, nick (...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Country Antique Farm Desk

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Chestnut

Antique Walnut Three-Drawer Writing Desk with Turned Legs

$2,650

H 30 in W 39 in D 28.25 in

Antique Walnut Three-Drawer Writing Desk with Turned Legs

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An antique walnut writing desk with a richly grained rectangular top and three drawers across the front. A broad center drawer with a keyhole is flanked by two smaller drawers, each ...

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Early 20th Century Country Antique Farm Desk

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Wood, Walnut

French Farmhouse Work Table in Solid Pine with Two Drawers, 1950s

$1,022

H 32.29 in W 63 in D 31.5 in

French Farmhouse Work Table in Solid Pine with Two Drawers, 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this 1950s farmhouse work table in solid pine. A compact size, 160 × 80 cm, with two large drawers and four turned legs. Its strong point is its height. At 82 ...

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1950s French Country Antique Farm Desk

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Pine

19th-century small walnut writing table

$1,378

H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 23.23 in

19th-century small walnut writing table

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

A small 19th-century writing table crafted from walnut, distinguished by its particularly thick tabletop, which emphasises its sturdy construction and rustic character. The table sta...

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1880s Italian Rustic Antique Farm Desk

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Walnut

French Farmhouse Table in Solid Walnut, France, circa 1920

$1,367

H 30.32 in W 83.08 in D 37.8 in

French Farmhouse Table in Solid Walnut, France, circa 1920

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this French farmhouse table in solid walnut, circa 1920. Its strong point is the top. Wide walnut boards, a lovely patina and warm tones that shift with the li...

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1920s French Country Antique Farm Desk

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Walnut

Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table with Two Drawers

$14,000

H 30.75 in W 93.5 in D 36 in

Early 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table with Two Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

An early 19th-century French Provincial farmhouse table, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from solid fruitwood, this generously proportioned table features a beautifully aged pla...

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1820s French French Provincial Antique Farm Desk

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Iron

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

$2,291

H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 22.84 in

Italian Antique Solid Walnut Rustic Table Desk Writing Table

Located in Carimate, Como

Very charming and elegant Italian antique dining table or desk writing table in solid walnut wood with stylish carved legs and central drawer. Ideal in any room as a center table, a ...

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20th Century Italian Rustic Antique Farm Desk

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Wood

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20th Century French Antique Farm Desk

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Antique Farm Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique farm desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every antique farm desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique farm 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 antique farm desk, designed in the Baroque, Folk Art or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Farm Desk?

Prices for an antique farm desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

Finding the Right Tables for You

The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.

Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.

Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.

Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.

The visionary work of French designer Xavier Lavergne, for example, includes tables that draw on the forms of celestial bodies as often as they do aquatic creatures or fossils. Elsewhere, Italian architect Gae Aulenti, who looked to Roman architecture in crafting her stately Jumbo coffee table, created clever glass-topped mobile coffee tables that move on bicycle tires or sculpted wood wheels for Fontana Arte.

Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.

No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .

Questions About Antique Farm Desk

What is an antique Davenport desk?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are antique desks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
What's the difference between an antique desk and a vintage desk?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.
How much is my antique secretary desk worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
What's the difference between a general antique desk and a mid-century modern desk?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.

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