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18th Century Captains Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III period mahogany kneehole captains desk. Rare example of 18th century campaign
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18th Century George III Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with marquetry inlay; lift-up compartment with fitted
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19th Century Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Antique Captains Desk Chair With An Iron Tilt Mechanism With Brass Stud Detailing &
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Late 19th Century British Industrial Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Iron, Brass
$1,560 Sale Price
40% Off
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
rocking captains desk chair, made around 1850. Fabulous form with finely turned spindle back, shaped arm
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1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century English Victorian period captains chair or smokers' bow chair crafted from
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Plastic, Mahogany
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
. Believed to have been used as a maritime sea captains desk.
Born in the Mid-Atlantic region of the
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details
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19th Century Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
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1890s English Chesterfield Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,535 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood Davenport with Spring-Loaded Pen Drawer
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
's Desk is one of the finest we've had in recent years. Davenports or Ship Captain's Desks are so-named
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
$5,738 Sale Price
24% Off
East India Dutch Company Captains Writing Desk
By Southeast Asia
Located in London, GB
A captivating piece of history, the Dutch East Indian Captain's Writing Desk. This extraordinary
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1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Bone, Rosewood, Walnut
Victorian Antique Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English Antique Brown Leather & Beech Captains Chesterfield Button Back Desk Chair
Chair
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Beech
Captain Armchair Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
Located in Opole, PL
Captain Armchair - Early-20th Century Wooden Desk Chair With Soft Seat
A wooden chair with a soft
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Early 20th Century European Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
EDWARDiAN 1910 BROWN LEATHER & CARVED ENGLISH OAK CAPTAINS OFFICE DESK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Antique Edwardian circa 1910 hand dyed brown leather office chair with hand car...
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these chairs, both the same apart
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900
Please note the deliv...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Bentwood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
SCOTTISH ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HARDWOOD & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique Victorian Scottish Mahogany captains chair with green leather back rest and original
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAINs ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Please note the
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1920s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
of the Captain Field's Improved type, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
A treat for
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Please note the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
handmade in England circa 1880 Oxblood leather Chesterfield captains chair with period oak base that
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINs CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Please note the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored hand carved Mahogany framed, early Victorian circa 1840-1850 Ships Captains armchair with
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED ART DECO BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD DIRECTORS CAPTAiNS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Art Deco Chesterfield captain's or directors armchair
Please note
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Mounts
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Captains Military
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Late 18th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE RESTORED OXBLOOD CHESTERFIELD LEATHER CAPTAiNS CHAIR FROM THE HIBERNIAN
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Antique Victorian Irish Chesterfield captains chair with bobbin turned frame purchased from The
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Unique Antique 1880 George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass Captains Chair Brown Leather
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass revolving captains chair which has been fully restored with hand dyed brown
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's
Located in Savannah, GA
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's. Chair made by Milwaukee
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Early 1900s Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED HARDWOOD SHIPs CAPTAINS CAST IRON BASE ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand carved Mahogany, early Victorian circa 1840 Ships Captains armchair with cast iron heavily
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Iron
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored, hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Cornelius V Smith, Walnut & Satinwood captain's or
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1880s English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique circa 1900 Edwardian Directors Office Captains Armchair Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this restored circa Edwardian circa 1900 director’s armchair with heritage brown leather seat.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it has a tiger oak f...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
SURVIVOR OF 1940 GERMAN AIR RAID RESTORED ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Victorian Claw & Ball feet, Chesterfield tufted office chair with a unique ins...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather
Davenport Desk, Germany, 1870
Located in Belmont, MA
corresponds to the renowned typology known as the Davenport desk, named after Captain Davenport, who
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1870s German Louis Philippe Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Bronze Boat Captain Ship's Wheel Shaped Table Clock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century bronze boat captains ship's wheel shaped table clock with several clock faces.
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Late 18th Century European Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Bronze
A Louis XVI Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'presidential' armchair is large and comfortable, making it perfect to complement a bureau plat or desk. The
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Restoration Period Engraved Leather Desk Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine French Restoration period barrel-back desk chair (or captain's chair), with dramatically
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19th Century French Restauration Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair
A very rare
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Early 1900s British Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Wood
$1,247 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of English Edwardian Oak Spindle Back Captains Office Desk Chairs
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of Edwardian desk chairs were made in the early 20th century from very nice quality oak
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Oak
Captain's Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very handsome captains desk with some repairs.
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Captains Desk
$1,350
Oak and Leather Captains Desk Chair
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1835.
This William IV desk chair is in showroom condition, it has been
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1830s English Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880.
These desk chairs have been recently releathered and are offered in showroom
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk
Captain MacPherson's Writing Desk or Slope
By William Dobson
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A brass edged, mahogany Writing Desk made by Dobson of 166 Strand. This slope was made with
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Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Brass
Captain seat
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Amazing Captain's chair with original patina. Wonderful aged wood.
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19th Century French Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Iron
$4,500
Victorian Captains Chair Smoker Bow
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0240 Late Victorian ash and elm smokers bow armchair with shaped top rail supported on turned uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double st...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Ash
19th Century Captains Campaign Writing Chest
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
Fine early 19th century Captains campaign writing chest, the mahogany brass bound box with brass
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Early 19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
Captain Fields Improved Parallel Rule, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An English captain fields improved boxwood parallel rule which would have been used for plotting a
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1920s Great Britain (UK) Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Boxwood
Ancient Writing Desk, India
Located in Vigevano, IT
to the East. Also used as a desk by the captain of the ship, under the top on can see typical Indian
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Teak
Davenport Captain's Desk with Kneehole
Located in New York, NY
Small Captain's Desk in the Davenport style with a writing slant-lid cubby and 10 exterior drawers
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Late 19th Century British Antique Captains Desk
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut Captains Desk
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Late 19th Century Mahogany and Burr Walnut all in one Captains Desk on casters. Original red
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Late 18th Century British Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Victorian Solid Elm Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
An excellent original Victorian period captains desk chair in solid elm. This was made in England
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Elm
English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood davenport or ship captain's desk
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19th Century English Adam Style Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English Carved Mahogany Davenport/ Ship Captain's Desk with Leather Lid
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique 19th century English carved mahogany Davenport or Ship Captain's desk with
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Scottish Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Davenport or Ship Captain's Desk
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and important antique Scottish exceptional burr walnut davenport or ship captain's desk with
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Walnut
Antique Leather Captains Desk Chair / Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique captains desk chair in leather. This was made in England, it
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Captains Desk
Materials
Leather, Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique captains desk you’re looking for. Each antique captains desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without an antique captains desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique captains desk made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique captains desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Ralph Johnson and Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Captains Desk?
An antique captains desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,525, while the lowest priced sells for $613 and the highest can go for as much as $15,653.
Questions About Antique Captains Desk
- What is a captain's desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A captain’s desk is sometimes referred to as Davenport desk. It is a small desk with an inclined desktop that can be lifted to access large storage space. It has smaller spaces in the form of small drawers and pigeonholes on the sides. This desk owes its name to Captain Josiah Davenport (1771–1836) who was the first to commission the design. Find a collection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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