How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

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.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

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.

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Signed Gervais Durand Cylinder Roll Top French Louis XVI Desk C.1880

$13,495

H 45.13 in W 41.38 in D 24 in

Signed Gervais Durand Cylinder Roll Top French Louis XVI Desk C.1880

By Gervais Durand

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

is the roll-top cylinder, a curved tambour that glides open to reveal a fitted interior of orderly

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$7,025

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Antique Lady's Writing Desk, French, Marble, Roll Top Bureaux, Victorian, C.1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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By Stow Davis

Located in Dayton, OH

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H 43.5 in W 50 in D 32 in

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Located in Dayton, OH

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H 32.25 in W 21 in D 21 in

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By Paris Mfg. Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

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$1,938

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Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890

$1,938

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$24,000

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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Antique C Roll Top Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique c roll top desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, every antique c roll top desk was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique c roll top desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique c roll top desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. François Linke, Toledo Metal Furniture Co. and Harris Lebus each produced at least one beautiful antique c roll top desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique C Roll Top Desk?

An antique c roll top desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,199, while the lowest priced sells for $352 and the highest can go for as much as $135,000.

Questions About Antique C Roll Top Desk

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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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.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
1 Answer
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.

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