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Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Antique White Wicker Dressing Table / Desk & Chair Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique wicker vanity / desk with matching chair. Chair seat cushion has been
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19th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Wicker and Oak Library Table by Heywood Wakefield With Original Label
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Heywood Wakefield library table. With quarter sawn, oak top and woven wicker pedestal legs, apron
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a great addition to any office desk or writing table. It can also function as a small storage
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1880s French Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Walnut

"Japonisme" Vitrine Attributed to A. Giroux, France, Circa 1880
By Maison Giroux
Located in PARIS, FR
the famous and soon figured among the best in the luxury goods business. After buying a writing desk
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Bronze

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Antique Marble & Bronze Napoleon 3 Inkstand by Marcel Debut Salon Des Beaux-Arts
By Marcel Debut
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important French Napoleonic ink stand with female sculpture. This hand-crafted and sizable ink stand of marble and gilt bronze is signed by the renowned French sculptor Mar...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Marble, Bronze

Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wood

Wicker Desk & Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage wicker reed/rattan table or writing desk with a wicker chair. Bothe pieces are early 19th century and freshly painted light grey. Excellent vintage condition.
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1930s American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Reed, Wicker

Wicker Desk & Chair
Wicker Desk & Chair
H 30 in W 48 in D 23.25 in
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Office inkwell in Siena yellow marble and bronze Napoleon III 19th century 34cm x 20cm Very good condition.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Marble

Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantel or Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large fine quality early 19th century gilt overmantel or wall mirror. A very decorative statement piece, with a great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and char...
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Early 19th Century Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Giltwood

Signed Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts writing desk By Gustav Stickley (original label present) USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with original copp...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Copper

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Edwardian period, Sheraton Revival inlaid desk. Having a fire screen that pulls up, secret compartments that pop out from the sides for ink and pens....
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
19th Century Sheraton Revival Inlaid Desk
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
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1830s French Louis XVI Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Canvas, Paint

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Fir

Japanese Tea and Coffee Table
By Zelonky Studios
Located in Lakeville, CT
Japanese tea and coffee table. The perfect coffee table designed to accomodate reading rooms with magazine storage below, bedrooms with room below for extra pillows or blankets, or s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Oak

Japanese Tea and Coffee Table
Japanese Tea and Coffee Table
H 16 in W 64 in D 16 in
Swedish Karl Johan/ Empire Meridienne/ Recamier in Carved Mahogany w/ Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Karl Johan meridienne or fainting couch with graceful curves and foliate and fleur-de-lis carvings on the mahogany frame, with upholstered back, seat and s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Twenty-Four-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding crystal and doré bronze chandelier crafted by Baccarat is truly a splendid sight to behold. Of monumental size and opulent design, it bears all the hallmarks of that...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Provence Dressing Table, Western Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique dressing table from the beginning of the 20th century. Dimensions: H 146 cm / W 117 cm / D. 58 cm.
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1910s French French Provincial Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Walnut

Quadris Rectangular Minimalist Mirror with a Blue Frame, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Modern rectangular mirror with an elegant blue frame. Part of the charming Quadris collection, designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integrated F...
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2010s British Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Aluminum

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa Collection. Comprised of 2-pieces a top hutch & a bottom buffet in a dark cherrywood,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Metal

"Piero" Leather Basket With Handles Designed by C. Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Piero" is a leather basket with handles, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, and is part of Foglia Couture collection. Genuine Italian leather vegetable ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Leather

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Antique Willow Wicker Desk
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
An antique writing desk woven of willow in a rich natural stain finish. The quarter sawn oak top
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1910s American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Oak, Willow

Antique Willow Wicker Desk
Antique Willow Wicker Desk
H 30 in W 67 in D 37 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Desk/Vanity
Located in Sheffield, MA
White Bar Harbor style wicker vanity/writing desk. Two open wood shelves on either side, wicker
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Desk/Vanity
Bar Harbor Wicker Desk/Vanity
H 30 in W 33 in D 20 in
Wicker Wrting Table/Dressing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual wicker desk/dressing table in natural stained finish. Solid woven panels and decorative
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Oak, Reed

Wicker Wrting Table/Dressing Table
Wicker Wrting Table/Dressing Table
H 36.5 in W 29 in D 18 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor style wicker desk in old white paint. Two-level wicker gallery with latticed reeding on
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Reed

Bar Harbor Wicker Desk
Bar Harbor Wicker Desk
H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
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
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Wood

Wood and Wicker Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming small wicker desk with ebonized,lacquered wood top and divided drawer.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Wood and Wicker Desk
Wood and Wicker Desk
H 24.5 in W 36 in D 29 in
Wicker Desk Early 20th Century Wicker Vanity Table Antique
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique wicker desk, early 20th century wicker vanity table, very cottage chic. Desk height = 30
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Wood

Restored Shabby Chic Wicker and Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Rattan

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Edwardian writing desk, circa 1890 in date and in the manner of the
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Edwardian writing desk, circa 1890 in date and in the manner of the
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Beautiful Architectural Wicker Table with Quartersawn Oak Top
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an exceptional Hayward Brothers wicker table with quartersawn oak top. Circa 1900 and an
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Heywood Bros & Co Oak Two-Tier Wicker and Oak Oval Table
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A superb example of a wicker and oak two-tier oval side table with crescent shaped oak top tier and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Oak, Wicker

Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Writing Table and Chair by Paul Bromberg
By Paul Bromberg, H. Pander
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School writing table and chair by Paul Bromberg for Pander 1920s. Solid
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Macassar, Oak, Wicker

Antique Edwardian Serpentine Kneehole Desk Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
desk features a beautifully serpentine shaped top with an inset gold tooled tan leather writing surface
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Leather, Mahogany

Aesthetic Movement Tiger Rattan Secretary Desk w/ Drawer
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. A single drawer in the center is a feature of this compact-style secretary writing desk. The only
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Early 1900s American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Rattan

Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Desk with Slides
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Edwardian writing desk, circa 1900 in date and in the manner of Edwards
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Serpentine Kneehole Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Edwardian Period mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1900 in date. The desk
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Mahogany

Antique, Small Ladies Walnut Partners Desk by Lovell & COX
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Small walnut partners desk. A fine Victorian free standing walnut partners desk made in the
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Walnut

Ornate Wicker Writing Desk Attributed to Heywood Brothers
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sweet diminutive woven wicker writing desk with gallery backsplash and bowed side storage pockets
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Vintage Natural Wicker Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb example fitted with a "Letter box" top and 3 drawers. Possibly Heywood-Wakefield. Desk
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Wood

Vintage Natural Wicker Desk
Vintage Natural Wicker Desk
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
Restored Stick Rattan and Mahogany Secretary Desk with Side Shelving
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare dark stain finished stick rattan desk with a mahogany top. This late Victorian desk has an
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Rattan, Mahogany

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Bamboo Secretary Desk with Rice Mat Shelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Tiger Bamboo Secretary desk with handwoven rice mat top, center drawer, Bottom shelf, three-tier
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Bamboo, Organic Material

Arts & Crafts Wicker Desk
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish woven wicker desk, with oak writing surface top, top shows cosmetic wear to finish, as
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Arts & Crafts Wicker Desk
Arts & Crafts Wicker Desk
H 35 in W 35 in D 24 in
Ornate Wicker Porch Swing Attributed to Heywood Brothers
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
lounge chairs, settee, writing desk etc. if you want more pieces.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Ornate Wicker Settee Loveseat Sofa Attributed to Heywood Brothers Company
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
include a writing desk, lounge chairs, a rocking chair, and an unusual porch swing.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Ornate Wicker Rocking Chair Attributed to Heywood Brothers Company
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
writing desk, lounge chairs, settee, porch swing etc.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

19th Century Wicker Writing Desk
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Victorian wicker writing desk in newly refreshed white paint. Originally had a piece of glass on
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19th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

19th  Century Wicker Writing Desk
19th  Century Wicker Writing Desk
H 37.5 in W 34.5 in D 25 in
Adirondack Camp Large Red-Painted Antique Wicker Writing Desk
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Quechee, VT
Impressive-sized red-painted wicker writing desk, 1897-1921, from a camp in the Adirondack Park. It
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Wicker Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Wicker desk with oak writing surface over a full length drawer. The wicker and wood surmount has
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Oak

Wicker Desk
Wicker Desk
H 36.5 in W 35.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique Wicker Desk and Chair
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique wicker desk and chair in fresh white paint. Desk measures: 39” by 24” and is 36” tall.
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1920s American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Antique Wicker Desk and Chair
Antique Wicker Desk and Chair
H 36 in W 39 in D 24 in
STICK WICKER DESK
Located in Sheffield, MA
Original natural finished Stick Wicker one drawer writing table. Full paired reed side panels and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Reed

STICK WICKER DESK
STICK WICKER DESK
H 35 in W 29 in D 18 in
Antique Deco Wicker Desk
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Deco Wicker Desk in original finish.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Antique Deco Wicker Desk
Antique Deco Wicker Desk
H 39 in W 42 in D 23 in
Antique Willow Wicker Desk
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Early willow wicker desk in triple cross pattern. Fully skirted on three sides resting on pineapple
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Metal

Antique Willow Wicker Desk
Antique Willow Wicker Desk
H 34 in W 36 in L 34 in
Antique Deco Wicker Desk and Chair
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful matching deco Wicker desk and chair in tightly woven reed. Matches separately listed sofa
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Antique Deco Wicker Desk and Chair
Antique Deco Wicker Desk and Chair
H 38 in W 37 in D 23 in
American Wicker Natural Desk circa 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fantastic piece of Americana. This is a wonderful writing desk or even side table. It
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Reed, Wood

Wicker And Oak Library Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Large library table
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Early 20th Century Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Stick Wicker Library Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rectangular Stick Wicker library/writing table in black painted finish with natural stained wood
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Stick Wicker Library Table
Stick Wicker Library Table
H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Antique Wicker Library Table
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful fiber wicker table with oak shelves and side magazine pockets. Matches three piece set
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Antique Wicker Library Table
Antique Wicker Library Table
H 29.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Bar Harbor Wicker Library Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor wicker library table in original dark natural stain with age appropriate finish wear
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Bar Harbor Wicker Library Table
Bar Harbor Wicker Library Table
H 30 in W 43 in D 27 in
Antique Lloyd Loom Desk and Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Lloyd loom desk and chair in fresh white paint. Desk measures: 30” by 21” and is 35” tall.
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1920s American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker

Antique Lloyd Loom Desk and Chair
Antique Lloyd Loom Desk and Chair
H 35 in W 30 in D 21 in
English Bamboo Writing Table, C. 1880
Located in Norwalk, CT
English bamboo writing table, c. 1880, with a woven wicker top and articulated stretcher base
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19th Century British Antique Wicker Writing Desk

ART DECO WICKER DESK & CHAIR
Located in Sheffield, MA
Art Deco style wicker desk & chair in original blue-green painted finish with nicely faded red
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Reed

ART DECO WICKER DESK & CHAIR
ART DECO WICKER DESK & CHAIR
H 30 in W 31 in D 21 in
Rare Drop Front Wicker Desk And Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
American antique wicker drop-front desk and chair in faux natural finish with natural stained oak
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Reed

Diminutive Wicker Desk and Chair c.1900
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wonderful small Victorian writing desk and matching chair, perfect for a guest room or beach
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19th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

Diminutive Wicker Desk and Chair c.1900
Diminutive Wicker Desk and Chair c.1900
H 36 in W 29 in D 17.75 in
Wicker and Rattan Secretary Writing Desk with Matching Chair
Located in Geneva, IL
Beautiful Victorian wicker desk with curved kidney shaped wooden top. The desk and chair have a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wood, Wicker

Wicker Desk with Oak Top
Located in Culver City, CA
This wonderful example of wicker furniture from the 1920s is made of woven reed with a wood frame
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Wicker, Oak

Wicker Desk with Oak Top
Wicker Desk with Oak Top
H 30 in W 42.25 in D 25.5 in
Painted Wicker Desk, circa 1920s
Located in Culver City, CA
This wonderful example of wicker furniture from the 1920's is made of woven reed with a wood frame
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Metal

Painted Wicker Desk, circa 1920s
Painted Wicker Desk, circa 1920s
H 36.75 in W 46.75 in D 23 in
Antique Art Deco Wicker Desk
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Beautiful Art Deco wicker desk with hard wood top. Diamond pattern in woven gallery. Dimensions
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Early 20th Century American Antique Wicker Writing Desk

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Antique Wicker Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique wicker writing desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique wicker writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wicker and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique wicker writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique wicker writing desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique wicker writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heywood Brothers & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Wicker Writing Desk?

Prices for an antique wicker writing desk start at $275 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,450.

Finding the Right desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

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