Table Desk Antique
19th Century American Country Table Desk Antique
Pine
19th Century English Chippendale Table Desk Antique
Rosewood
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Table Desk Antique
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Table Desk Antique
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Desk Antique
Cherry
19th Century American Victorian Table Desk Antique
Felt, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Table Desk Antique
Bentwood
Early 1800s British Georgian Table Desk Antique
Felt, Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Desk Antique
Wood, Pearwood, Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Desk Antique
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Desk Antique
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Table Desk Antique
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Black Forest Table Desk Antique
Walnut
18th Century Italian Table Desk Antique
Chestnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Table Desk Antique
Pine
19th Century British Georgian Table Desk Antique
Leather, Mahogany
17th Century European Table Desk Antique
Chestnut, Walnut
18th Century English Chinoiserie Table Desk Antique
Lacquer
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Desk Antique
Ash, Fruitwood
19th Century French Charles X Table Desk Antique
Maple
19th Century French Louis XVI Table Desk Antique
Bronze
19th Century French Charles X Table Desk Antique
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century French Empire Table Desk Antique
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Belgian Table Desk Antique
Walnut
1820s British George III Table Desk Antique
Wood
1860s British High Victorian Table Desk Antique
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Empire Table Desk Antique
Marble, Bronze
Early 1900s British Edwardian Table Desk Antique
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Desk Antique
Oak
1830s British William IV Table Desk Antique
Leather, Wood
1820s British Regency Table Desk Antique
Wood
1920s Italian Table Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century French Table Desk Antique
Ormolu
Early 1800s British George III Table Desk Antique
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Table Desk Antique
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Table Desk Antique
Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century English Louis XVI Table Desk Antique
Bronze
1920s Italian Table Desk Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Table Desk Antique
Fir
1890s British Late Victorian Table Desk Antique
Brass
Early 17th Century English Northern Renaissance Table Desk Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Table Desk Antique
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Table Desk Antique
Mahogany
Early 1900s Asian Ming Table Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Table Desk Antique
Oak
19th Century Regency Table Desk Antique
Mahogany
1830s English William IV Table Desk Antique
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Table Desk Antique
Fruitwood
1860s Table Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century Table Desk Antique
Pine
19th Century French Louis XIII Table Desk Antique
Oak
1890s French Louis XIV Table Desk Antique
Oak
19th Century French Empire Table Desk Antique
Gold Leaf
19th Century Table Desk Antique
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s Table Desk Antique
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Other Table Desk Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century Table Desk Antique
Wood
19th Century Table Desk Antique
Pine
19th Century Table Desk Antique
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Table Desk Antique
Gesso, Wood
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- What are antique desks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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 is an antique Davenport desk?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because of their variety of sizes and range in function, console tables can easily work as a desk. Given their size and ease of mobility, a console table can be used in almost any sort of room.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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, 2021An 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, 2022A 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 identify an antique table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can identify an antique table in a number of ways. The first clue that a table is antique is the joinery. If a piece of furniture is dovetailed by hand, it only has a couple of dovetails, which are uneven. Also, antique tables are not defined by perfect symmetry. Lastly, antique tables were typically made of oak, mahogany, and walnut.Bonnin Ashley Antiques IncFebruary 23, 2021In addition to the joinery you can check the bottoms of the drawers and the backs of the cabinets. If they were made prior to 1850 then the wood will most likely be dimensioned by hand. It will be uneven to the touch. The secondary wood that receives the veneer will have been scraped smooth but drawer bottoms, backs and bottoms are often left less finished.
- What is an antique rent table?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique rent table is a piece of furniture that landlords and tenants used to exchange rent. The rent money would be placed in one drawer, the table would rotate for the landlord to receive. It was considered polite and gentlemanly to pay rent this way. Shop a collection of antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rent table is a small circular or polygonal table with drawers. Rent tables frequently had drawers labeled for the days of the week, and English landlords in the 18th century often used them to collect rent. On 1stDibs, shop antique rent tables from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify your antique dining table, first check to see if there is a maker’s mark on the underside. If there are no identifying marks or stamps, a furniture appraiser can check the style and the hardwood used to identify your piece. Shop a collection of antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To determine whether a side table is an antique, closely examine its details. Older pieces will typically have telltale features like wood pegs, hand-cut dovetails with some slight imperfections and mortise-and-tenon construction. Tables that are a consistent color throughout or have machine-cut moldings or carvings are unlikely to be antiques. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can be a helpful resource when dating tables. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern side tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023While you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, the best way to identify an antique drop leaf table is to work with a certified appraiser. Trusted online venues and search engines can be helpful when conducting research on a specific collectible, piece of jewelry, art work or other item about which you may have questions, but qualified professionals, such as an antiques dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, have the knowledge and experience needed to make more accurate identifications. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern tables on 1stDibs.
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