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Antique Retro Desk

Vintage Early 20th Century French Mahogany Desk with Aubergine Leather Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
, making it easy to move around. This vintage desk is an excellent choice to bring retro charm and timeless
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Signed Old or Antique Russian 84 Zolotnik Silver Page Cutter or Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Russian silver page cutter (or letter opener). Possibly by Gerasim Mitrofanov. With a lozenge form handle with cast leaf-work. Marked with a second Kokoshnik mark (1908 to...
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Early 20th Century Russian Retro Antique Retro Desk

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Silver

Early 20th Century Art Deco Otto Schulz Boet Secretary
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Kramfors, SE
making the piece unmistakably retro without being dated. The secretary is in good vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Birch

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Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Mahogany Desk
Located in London, GB
Danish cabinetmaker - 1940s writing desk This exceptional, minimalist desk was produced in Denmark in the 1940s by an anonymous cabinetmaker and we believe it to be unique. The de...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Retro Desk

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Mahogany, Oak

Antique Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Mahogany Desk
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Mahogany Desk
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Brass

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have sets available in any quantity through 1stdibs. We had been looking for a proper ...
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2010s French Louis XVI Antique Retro Desk

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Cartier Gold Cigarette Case, ca. 1940s-1950s, with a beautiful design of ropes all around it, made in 18k gold. A cigarette safety latch is installed inside the compart...
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1940s French Retro Antique Retro Desk

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Rope Cigarette Case
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H 0.4 in W 3.15 in L 4.34 in
Jean Royère Style Oak Four Poster Bed, France 1950's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Oak bed in the manner of Jean Royere with undulation design on the headboards and posts that end in spheres, a classic design of the period.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Oak

Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bench in Spanish walnut and blue Dedar upholstery with hand painted stripes.
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
Bench in Spanish Walnut and Blue Dedar Upholstery
H 38.59 in W 108.27 in D 22.84 in
Rare Antique circa 1860 Library Writing Table Desk with Twin Writing Slopes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original circa 1860 Mahogany library table with built in twin writing slopes This is a very rare piece, I’ve not seen another, i...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Hardwood

Gio Ponti Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti. Rare pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti. A rare variation of model #110, produced by Cassina. Open-grain ash chairs with upholstered seat and back an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Chairs
Gio Ponti Chairs
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Pair of Fortuny Fabric Cushions in the Glicine Pattern
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny fabric cushions with bias edging and gold silk backing. Featuring a gorgeous blue and gold colorway. The pattern is a 17th century Italian design with wisteria moti...
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2010s American Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Down, Feathers

Guillerme and Chambron, Sliding Doors Sideboard in Oak, 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, credenza, in oak, France, 1960s. Two sliding doors on the front with behind two shelves and one door on each sides for more storage space. T...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Brass

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Black Leather Top French Directoire Style Writing Desk Bureau Plat, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1960s American Directoire Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Brass

Wooden Upholstered Bench, in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank, Contemporary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wooden upholstered bench, in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank, contemporary.
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Textile

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China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
China Trade Lap Desk With Pop-up Compartments and Secret Drawers. Retro-fited with Brass English
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19th Century Antique Retro Desk

Antique China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
China Trade Camphorwood Lap Desk
H 11 in W 19 in D 17 in
19th c. Campaign Style Roll Top Desk
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique English oak roll-top desk with gilt embossed leather pull-out writing surface, adjustable
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Metal Imported From USA Underwood Typewriter
Located in LEGNY, FR
. Ideal for a very nice retro decoration. French stamp of the retailer in Paris.
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1910s French Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Twin Pedestal Writing Desk Retro, Early 20th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique early 20th century vintage retro twin pedestal desk, fitted with a central frieze drawer
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Retro Desk

Materials

Oak

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Questions About Antique Retro 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 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.
  • 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.