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Antique Mini Desk

Late 19th Century Leather Mini Hat Box Traveling Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
desk top. This is from a private collector who traveled the world buying beautiful and unusual items.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mini Desk

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Copper

Late 19th Century English Traveling Inkwell in a Red Leather Mini Binocular Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century traveling inkwell in a red leather mini binocular case. It has a hinged top and a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Mini Desk

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Metal

Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you never heard of the Chelsea Clock Co., you have missed a big one. Maybe the best American clock ever made. Made for ships, mantels, tables, and anywhere you can find a place ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mini Desk

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Brass

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing surface Around this are mini drawers and inkwells, perfect for letter writing and correspondence
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1910s Antique Mini Desk

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Wood

Petite Queen Anne Style 1880s Walnut Slant-Front Desk on Cabriole Legs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A late 19th century Queen Anne style small walnut mini slant front desk on stand resting on
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Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique Mini Desk

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau With Drawers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
comes with a key that opens up to 3 more mini drawers, base of bureau has three extremely large drawers
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18th Century Antique Mini Desk

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Brass

Large English Marine Writing Desk - Solid Mahogany and Brass - Xixth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
desk with a sloping surface covered with black leather. This writing surface is divided into two
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19th Century English Other Antique Mini Desk

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Wood

Anglo Raj Regency Campaign Chest with Desk Trimmed in Brass Banding Accents 1811
Located in Los Angeles, CA
out to reveal a mini or fold open whole desk in tooled gold and green leather. A small drawer above
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Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Antique Mini Desk

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Brass

Salviati Venetian Pink Gold Flecks Dragon Serpent Italian Art Glass Small Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
mini vase. The piece is attributed to the Salviati Dott. Company, mid-1800s. The surface has a quilted
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Mini Desk

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Renaissance Dessert Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
dining room, behind an executive desk, or anywhere a convenient and stylish cabinet with surfaces is
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1860s French Renaissance Revival Antique Mini Desk

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Steel

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Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century We present you this wall clock from the late 19th century (probably 1870) manufactured in Austria-Hungary. The gravity windin...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Mini Desk

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Wood

Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and well working Arts & Crafts clock, stamped 'war materials'. This German 'war time' (or interbellum) clock is another one of our recent unique finds. After WWI there was...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Mini Desk

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Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writ...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Mini Desk

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Metal, Brass

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas
Located in Essex, MA
By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Mini Desk

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Metal, Brass

Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Slant Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk or secretary desk In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered co...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mini Desk

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Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Three Stack Oak Barrister Bookcase; Desk & Paw Feet; c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts barrister bookcase secretary offers quarter sawn oak construction with three stacks; tow having pull-out glass doors and the third with a drop down desk op...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Mini Desk

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Glass, Oak

French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
Located in Soquel, CA
French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.
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1860s Antique Mini Desk

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Walnut

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning green inkwell with dore bronze setting. The inkwell has a amazing bright green color and it is made out of green uranium glass. When you illuminate this inkwell with a bla...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Mini Desk

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Uranium Glass

Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
Antique Green Cut Uranium Glass Inkwell
H 3.35 in W 2.45 in D 2.45 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Purple Velvet Campaign Writing Desk Slope
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian campaign writing desk slope. Made of walnut featuring purple velvet writing surface with multiple compartments and functional lock / key. Few extra accessories incl...
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19th Century Campaign Antique Mini Desk

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Velvet, Walnut

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a little 30-hr. clock that has a face that magnifies the numbers. It has a second revolving unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running...
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Early 1900s Antique Mini Desk

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Brass

Leather Campaign Chest of Drawers, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Campaign Chest of drawers. Nickel hardware and tacks, leather with patina. The chest has four drawers and one pull out writing board.
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1980s American Modern Antique Mini Desk

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Nickel

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Maple Secretary Desk Writing Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite and Rare antique American Chippendale Period secretary writing desk or Escritoire. Made from maple featuring a flip top that opens to a fan carved interior and multiple dra...
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18th Century Chippendale Antique Mini Desk

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Maple

Antique English Iron Clock Dial Face Industrial Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely antique painted iron clock dial dating from circa 1890. As reclaimed by our buyer from a derelict building, it bares the scars of a hard life. Beautifully patinated with won...
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19th Century British Industrial Antique Mini Desk

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Brass, Iron

Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique 19th century Gilbert (William) Manufacturing Company Ogee style weight driven American Empire shelf clock. Made of walnut featuring gold and marbled columns, reverse painted...
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Mini Desk

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic early 19th century English regency oval hat box with a carry handle. The box is crafted from leather and features European and Asian port of call stickers. Beautifully worn pa...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Mini Desk

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Leather

English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman Dressing Desk, Aristocratic Pedigree
By Maple & Co.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Mahogany Beau Brummell Gentleman dressing desk. Aristocratic Pedigree. Outstanding example of a rare mechanical piece of furniture of museum quality. The luxurious polish...
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Mini Desk

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Mahogany

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Rare Miniature Version of Eric Kirkman Cole Desk Lamp, England, circa 1930
By Eric Kirkham Cole
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique and rare mini version of the iconic table lamp by Eric Kirkman Cole. Bakelite base and
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Mini Desk

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Metal

Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
the beautiful oak. Gorgeous patina. At the back, the counter is furnished with a desk, two drawers
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Early 1900s French Antique Mini Desk

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Wood

Antique Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
H 43.71 in W 32.68 in D 23.63 in
Mini Riverstone Trough From Central Mexico, Circa 1920´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved riverstone trough from Central Mexico, circa 1920´s. Slightly larger than an ashtray, the stone used is almost as heavy and dense as granite. Nice rudimentary form.
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1920s Mexican Rustic Antique Mini Desk

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Stone

Campaign Chest Desk Secretary Camphor Wood Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
writing surface Around this are mini drawers and inkwells, perfect for letter writing and correspondence
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1910s Campaign Antique Mini Desk

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Wood

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
comes with a key that opens up to 3 more mini drawers, base of bureau has three extremely large drawers
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18th Century Antique Mini Desk

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Oak

Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau
Antique 18th Century French Oak Large Bureau
H 66.93 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
18th-19th Century Rosewood and Ebony Italian Table Cabinet, Box or Mini Trunk
Located in Stamford, CT
desk SXAX/Exxx.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mini Desk

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Bone, Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Chiffonier Tallboy, Mid-1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers writing desk chiffonier in top grade golden birch veneers
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Mini Desk

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Birch

Vintage Industrial Antique Table Desk Task Wooden Satin Glass Night Lamp Light
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful scratch built mini task lamp with matchbox wooden base, England circa 1930. - Simple
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Early 20th Century British Antique Mini Desk

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Glass, Pine

19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Dresser-Chiffonier
Located in Opole, PL
the central section, instead of a drawer, there is an adjustable desktop which forms a mini-writing
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1880s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Mini Desk

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Softwood, Mahogany

Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Wood Pulpit or Bar Counter Arches and Columns Shape
Located in Firenze, IT
, front desk that can function as a small mini-office. Ecclesiastical chic, charming and versatile
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19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Antique Mini Desk

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Walnut

Stunning Arts & Crafts Era Oak Stationary Box with Glass Inkwells & Letter Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
'mini-desk' are a small drawer, a pen tray, two glass inkwells and a letter rack with a lid. It aged
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Mini Desk

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Brass

Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
writing desk that can function as a small mini-office.
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Early 1900s French Antique Mini Desk

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Wood

Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
Restaurant Desk/Counter, France, 1900
H 44.1 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Antique French 1870 Traveling Mini Liquor Bottle "Dom" Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
France 1870 Mini Traveling Liquor Bottle "Dom" Inkwell Rare... Bottle shaped. This is a very unique
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1870s European Antique Mini Desk

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Art Glass

Customized Vintage Industrial Steel Folding Roll Top Desk with Chair by Toledo
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Mk. 1 Tank, and is why we named this mini tanker the "Mk 1". The desk has been fully restored
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1910s American Industrial Antique Mini Desk

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Metal, Brass, Steel

Secret Wooden Box, Antique Books
Located in Antwerp, BE
Superb secret box, jewelry box, mini safe, decorative box, desk ornament. Theme: Antique books
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Antique Mini Desk

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Leather, Velvet, Mirror, Wood

Secret Wooden Box, Antique Books
Secret Wooden Box, Antique Books
H 6.89 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Antique Italian Hobnail Safe with Four Watch Winders
Located in Carimate, Como
Northern Italian mini-hobnail safe, desk top size, circa 1810-1830. This almost 200 year old safe
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mini Desk

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Kingwood Desk Top Drawer Set with Brass Mounts
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Fantastic quality and very decorative French Louis XV style kingwood and walnut desk top drawer set
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mini Desk

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Kingwood, Mahogany

Fine Late Regency Period Satinwood Writing Desk or Davenport, circa 1825
Located in Wiltshire, GB
recommended, circa 1825. Shown with a mini champleve enamel carriage timepiece, circa 1890 - £3,750
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Early 19th Century English Antique Mini Desk

18th c Italian Walnut Bombe Fall Front Desk
Located in Katonah, NY
Exquisite 18th c Italian faded walnut bombe fall front desk. The lockable dropfront houses 8 mini
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Mini Desk

18th Century Italian Olive Burlwood Drop front Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautiful 18th century Italian desk with bookmatched olive burlwood inlay. The lockable dropfront
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Mini Desk

Pair of Wooden French Drafting Table, circa 1900
Located in TOURCOING, FR
system up and down. Tilting trays. Measures: Max height: 181 cm / Mini 113 cm Good condition.
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Early 1900s French Other Antique Mini Desk

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Beech, Pine

Pair of Wooden French Drafting Table, circa 1900
Pair of Wooden French Drafting Table, circa 1900
H 44.49 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Antique Writing Case
Located in Hudson, NY
Intricate desk top or travelling writing case, comprising, leather writing slope, fitted
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19th Century English Antique Mini Desk

Antique Writing Case
Antique Writing Case
H 13 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
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Antique Mini Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mini desk you’re looking for. An antique mini desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique mini desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique mini desk bearing Arts and Crafts or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique mini desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chelsea Clock produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Mini Desk?

An antique mini desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,188, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Antique Mini Desk
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.