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Reception Desk Larch Glass Vinyl Italy Early '900
Located in Milano, IT
Reception desk, larch wood, decorated glass on the front and on one side, vinyl material on the top
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Carved Oak and Rattan Reception Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oak and rattan reception desk The Desk stands on slender barley twist turned legs with
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Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Italian Brass Inlaid Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Desk, Greeter An Original Italian Front of
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19th Century International Style Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Decorative Iron Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made and cast in iron, in
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Iron

Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in Solid Brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Counter Top Courtesy Bell, Reception Desk Bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and
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1880s Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Medium Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a shelved cupboard, at the other side there is an opening fall
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
counter The Reception desk is very attractive and in good sound condition, it is 50” tall, 27” wide and 22
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1870s Adam Style Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Oak Restaurant Reception Greeting Station, with Specials Menu Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a Menu Blackboard which is also the door of a shelved cupboard
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Pitch Pine Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
slide to a shelved compartment The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 47” tall, 41” wide and 23
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter Neat Front of House Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Restaurant Clerks Desk Greeting Station, Greeter A very neat Front of House Reception Greeter, the
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
By Sarraguemines
Located in Vosselaar, BE
in the world would look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or counter in a shop. Dimensions
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19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
Shop Counter Sarreguemines Porcelain
H 35.43 in W 86.22 in D 26 in
Art Nouveau Standing Desk /Reception Table Around 1890, After Carlo Bugatti
Located in Berlin, DE
First class Art Nouveau standing desk /Reception table around 1890, mother-of-pearl and silver
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Correspondence Case, Scottish Leather, W & J Milne, Edinburgh, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with an appealing concertina form. A useful treat for a reception desk or office, as a gift or in the
Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Leather

Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Podium, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Podium, Greeter, Oak Arts and Crafts Greeter, the
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Original White Painted Hostess Stand Standing Desk from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
stand, reception desk or unique display for a special book. ** In light of current affairs and
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk, the matching Waiting Bench is also available
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19th Century Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
19thC French Oak Bank Counter Desk
H 55.12 in W 129.53 in D 17.72 in
Delicate English Chest of Drawers / Desk, Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate English chest of drawers / desk, mahogany, circa 1840 Solid wood with mahogany and root
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1840s English Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Architects Desk by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
wood crossbanded Architects desk by the renowned Victorian retailer and cabinet makers Edwards
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite French Empire Revival pedestal desk, circa 1880 in date. This desk has been
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1880s French Empire Revival Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Semi-circular delicate antique mahogany ladies' desk Louis XVI, Paris 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
reception table or as a small desk.
Category

19th Century French Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique 6ft/184cm Ormolu Mounted French Empire Revival Pedestal Desk 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Empire Revival pedestal desk, Circa 1920 in date. This desk
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1920s French Empire Revival Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Jugend Stil Desk
Located in New York, NY
Suitably sized for reception area or a home office, this solid mahogany and fir desk has the
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Early 1900s Swedish Jugendstil Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Jugend Stil Desk
Swedish Jugend Stil Desk
H 29.75 in W 53.5 in D 28.75 in
Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Louis XVI style notary writing desk made of mahogany frieze marquetry and light wood and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
H 45.28 in W 40.95 in D 26.78 in
Antique Porter's Hall Chair, English, Leather, Rotary Desk Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique porter's hall chair. An English, mahogany and leather rotary desk seat, dating
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Late 19th Century British Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Leather

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
finish suitable for a Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter The desk is 11” high, 36
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique French Louis XVI Style Pair of Console, Brass Details & Leather Top
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
with a wall bracket from below), in an entrance, on each side of a window, in a reception room.
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1910s French Louis XVI Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in Dallas, TX
fashionable London parlors and reception rooms. Closed dimensions: 30.75" H x 32.50" L x 16" W.
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
George II Mahogany Harlequin Table
H 30.75 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
19th century English Sterling silver Desk bell reception service bell
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Rare Solid Silver Counter Reception Bell Turn Mechanism Hallmarked Birmingham Deakin Fracis 1886
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19th Century English Rococo Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Golden Oak Arts and Crafts Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Golden Oak Arts and Crafts restaurant reception greeter Golden Oak Arts and Crafts Greeter
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Console Table, English, Side, Occasional, Writing Desk, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comfortable height for use as an occasional writing desk Arrangement of three draws to front with blind pulls
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Early 19th Century British Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Dome Top Calling Card Box, English, Walnut, Brass, Desk Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
reception hall, desk or kitchen counter top. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
five), as well as a removable writing tray, with embossed camel leather, thus becoming a bureau or desk
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Stand Att François Linke, 19th Century
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
your reception room. A similar stand, with a green onyx top, typical slender legs and shaped stretcher
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1890s French Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
reception room. Provenance: Bishton Hall, Country House sitting in 25 acres of beautiful gardens in the
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1860s English Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
displayed atop even the finest table, writing desk, glass console, or shelf. Classic, elegant, and
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19th Century English Regency Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
Blount. A clock designed by C. R. Ashbee was displayed in the Royal Reception Rooms at the Exhibition
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1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Leather

English Hotel Reception Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Bird's-eye maple commercial counter with drawers and copper panel.
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reception Desks

English Hotel Reception Desk
English Hotel Reception Desk
H 42 in W 60 in D 30 in
“Les Interieurs Francais au Salon des Artistes Decorateurs” by Maurice Dufrene
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
Paul Follot Vestibule Plate 19 Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann Reception Desk D’Un Collectionneur Plate 26
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Paper

Kitchen Island, Entertainment Center, Work Counter, Maine Farm, circa 1850
Located in Madison, WI
remarkable reception desk, guest welcoming center, buffet sideboard for a B&B and boutique hotel.
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Fruitwood

A Fine and Rare George II Period Mahogany Harlequin Table
Located in London, GB
for metamorphic furniture as favoured in the 1730s for fashionable London parlours and reception rooms
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19th Century Antique Reception Desks

Late 18th Century Rose Water Dispenser, Hand Carved Silver Dispenser
Located in Houston, TX
. Used to sprinkle on guests at functions or weddings to welcome them into the reception area.
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18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Silver

Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good condition and
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

1930s, Antique Reception Desk, Table for Drawers, Very Capacious, Vintage
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique reception desk with risers and drawers on all sides, very capacious, solid wood, coming
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Early 20th Century Antique Reception Desks

Oak Hotel Restaurant Podium Reception Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
shelf below. The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 41” tall, 40” wide and 25” deep. TNV139.
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Figured Walnut Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
of House Walnut Reception Greeter, the front of the desk has a small gallery over a panelled face. At
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Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
small cash drawer beneath The Reception desk is in good condition, it has an original shabby French
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1890s French Provincial Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Paint

French Oak Hotel Restaurant Reception Hostess Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
lockable cash drawer (we don’t have the key) The Reception desk is in good condition, it is 41” tall, 32
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century English Mahogany Two Part Lift Top Standing Desk
Located in Milford, NH
reception desk, host or hostess station or lectern!
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19th Century English Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Reception Bell, English, Brass, Country House, Counter Top, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reception bell. An English, brass country house hotel push button bell, dating
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shop Counter, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
calling to be used as a console table or perhaps as a boutique counter /reception desk in your business.
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Pine

Vintage Shop Counter, 1920s
Vintage Shop Counter, 1920s
H 31.5 in W 88.19 in D 20.08 in
French Vintage Grocery Shop Counter / Side Board
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
item, just calling to be used as a console table, or perhaps as a boutique counter /reception desk in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reception Desks

French Vintage Grocery Shop Counter / Side Board
French Vintage Grocery Shop Counter / Side Board
H 35.83 in W 94.49 in D 20.48 in
Oak Arts & Crafts Restaurant Reception Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oak Arts & Crafts restaurant reception greeter Oak Arts & Crafts greeter, the front of the
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Painted Wooden Counter or Bar from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
coin drop! Today, this French shop counter will look great as a reception desk in a restaurant or
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Late 19th Century French Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Empire mahogany pedestal desk circa 1880 in date. This
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1880s French Empire Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk, Circa 1850 in date. The desk has a
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1850s French Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Desk & Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Empire mahogany pedestal desk and armchair set, circa 1880 in
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1880s French Empire Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Empire Revival French Ormolu Mounted Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Napoleon III ormolu mounted Empire Revival flame mahogany pedestal desk, circa 1880 in
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1880s Empire Revival Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Small Antique Correspondence Table, Scottish Oak, Writing Desk, Aesthetic Period
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique correspondence table. A Scottish, oak writing desk with skiver, dating to
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Directoire Ormolu Mounted Pedestal Desk & Armchair, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A superb French Directoire Ormolu mounted pedestal desk & armchair set, Circa 1850 in date. The
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1850s French Directoire Antique Reception Desks

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Reception Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique reception desks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique reception desks — often made from wood, oak and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique reception desks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique reception desks made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Reception Desks?

Prices for antique reception desks start at $177 and top out at $6,708 with the average selling for $1,906.
Questions About Antique Reception Desks
  • 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.