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A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young

Category

Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Emile Loiseau, Horse Clock, 19th Century
Emile Loiseau, Horse Clock, 19th Century

Emile Loiseau, Horse Clock, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Black marble clock, topped with a spelter horse with a brown bronze-style patina, signed Emile

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock The large bronze clock

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top

Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Bridgeport, CT

By Kienzle clock works, Scwennigen-on-Nekar. Patent No. 125605. Made for the European market. A

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Onyx Fireplace Trim, XIXth century
Onyx Fireplace Trim, XIXth century

Onyx Fireplace Trim, XIXth century

Located in Beaune, FR

of a clock topped with a sphinx bearing Egyptian writing and symbols. On either side, there are two

Category

19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Clock Top

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Edwardian Bell Top Chinoiserie Strking Mantel Clock
Edwardian Bell Top Chinoiserie Strking Mantel Clock

Edwardian Bell Top Chinoiserie Strking Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Bell Top Chinoiserie Mantel Clock Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock housed in a bell top

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock Edwardian mantel clock housed in a pagoda

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

By Enfield Clock Company 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Clock Top

Materials

Oak

Chinoiserie Decorated Blue Pagoda Top Mantel Clock, Asprey, London
Chinoiserie Decorated Blue Pagoda Top Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Chinoiserie Decorated Blue Pagoda Top Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian mantel clock housed in chinoiserie decorated case with raised Chinese scenes on a blue

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans
18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans

18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An elegant 18th century 8 day verge bracket clock in ebonised case by James Evans London. The

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set
Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set

$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative mantel top clock set. One of a kind, In great condition. Has all original parts

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Clock Top

Materials

Acrylic

French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock
French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock

French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau bronze dore grandfather clock with marble & onyx pedestal top and base. *Not

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Ormolu

Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Antique Large E. Howard & Co. Oak Cased Double Sided Top Mount Bank Clock
Antique Large E. Howard & Co. Oak Cased Double Sided Top Mount Bank Clock

Antique Large E. Howard & Co. Oak Cased Double Sided Top Mount Bank Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Large E. Howard & Co. Oak Cased Double Sided Top Mount Bank Clock Howard & Co. is a

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

French Grey Marble Mantel Clock
French Grey Marble Mantel Clock

French Grey Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French mantel clock housed in a flat top grey marble case with gilded decoration. Gilded chased

Category

1890s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

Important Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Important Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Important Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mantle Clock The top figure is of Nike of Samothrace; the Greek Goddess of Victory. Two cherubs

Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Victorian Mahogany Mantel Clock
Victorian Mahogany Mantel Clock

Victorian Mahogany Mantel Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

Late Victorian mahogany mantel clock in a dome top case line inlaid with satinwood stringing and

Category

1870s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Arch top French mantel clock in a finely decorated Ormolu case with classical scene to the front

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

period. The top of the clock features a radiating sun burst disc with the face of the North wind. The

Category

Late 19th Century North American Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Enamel

Egyptian Black Marble Sphinx Mantel Clock
Egyptian Black Marble Sphinx Mantel Clock

Egyptian Black Marble Sphinx Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

Egyptian-style (19/20th Century) black marble mantel clock with sphinx top (Not working)

Category

19th Century African Moorish Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture
French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Norwich, GB

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture French mantel clock housed in an arch top porcelain

Category

1890s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Oak Cased Mantel Clock
Edwardian Oak Cased Mantel Clock

Edwardian Oak Cased Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Oak cased mantel clock c.1900 Oak cased mantel clock, the case with stepped top surmounted by

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Oak

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock
Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Located in New York, NY

Italian neoclassical parcel-gilt clock. Roman military Empire period mantel clock of obelisk form

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Nouveau mahogany mantel clock Mahogany cased mantel clock with arch top, brass side carrying

Category

1910s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mantel Clock
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mantel Clock

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mantel Clock

By Thomas Turner

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany mantel clock with pagoda top and

Category

19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

French Restauration Period Eagle Clock
French Restauration Period Eagle Clock

French Restauration Period Eagle Clock

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

wings standing on a wreath on top of the clock. The stepped square patinated bronze base is richly

Category

1820s French Restauration Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans
Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans

Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Arch top mantel clock standing on four brass bun feet with gilded decoration and brass bezel

Category

1920s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

Charles X Clock and Garniture
Charles X Clock and Garniture

Charles X Clock and Garniture

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

to the stepped lower marble base. A bronze bust of homer sits on top of the clock. The dial is

Category

1830s French Charles X Antique Clock Top

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

19th Century Mantel Empire clock bronze
19th Century Mantel Empire clock bronze

19th Century Mantel Empire clock bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a horse pulling a chariot decorated wiyh swans , the top of the clock with two doves of love and joy

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Lomita, CA

from around 1860. There is a zaftig little boy perched at the top of the clock, and from his chubby

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany bracket clock
Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany bracket clock

Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany bracket clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

mahogany bracket clock with a ogee top with beautiful scroll and leaf carving detail, having a large dial

Category

19th Century British Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless

By Peerless

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian bell top mantel clock standing on a raised plinth and resting on block feet with side

Category

1910s German Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock
Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian walnut cased mantle clock with break arch top and ebonised mouldings resting on a stepped

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Walnut

Malachite Clock with Gilded Bronze Angel
Malachite Clock with Gilded Bronze Angel

Malachite Clock with Gilded Bronze Angel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Malachite clock with gilded angel on top.

Category

Early 1900s Antique Clock Top

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
French Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

French Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Art Nouveau mahogany cased mantel clock with arch top above satinwood inlay depicting a

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation
French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation

French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation

Located in Norwich, GB

Charles X Bronze and Ormolu mounted mantel clock with stepped top surmounted by a gilded figure of

Category

1830s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian arch top mantel clock standing on brass ball feet with chinoiserie decoration on a red

Category

1910s French Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

Antique Solid Silver Inscribed Mantel Clock
Antique Solid Silver Inscribed Mantel Clock

Antique Solid Silver Inscribed Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

caduceus. At the top of the clock case there is an inscription reading 'El. S. D. Jaime Llavallol Nacio

Category

19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Clock Top

Materials

Silver

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

, painted in the style of Marie Antoinette. To the top of the clock is a porcelain urn, delicately painted

Category

19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique
Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique

Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique

Located in Lewes, England

patina and a Scallop Top hood. The clock body is distressed as befits its age and has the usual wood

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Pine

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a

Category

1910s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.
19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.

19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

ormolu foliate mount to the top, a gilded clock face with an eight day, hour and half hour striking

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock, having an arched top, mythical gods mounted in bronze with ribbons and swags of fruit. The white

Category

Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Clock Top

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

between. The dial has blued steel spade hands. The top of the clock is decorated with a lidded pink

Category

1870s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, turning the sharpening wheel, within a basin, on top of the clock and pouring water from a pitcher

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Empire Fire Gilded Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Beautiful fire gilded Empire mantel clock with a shepherdess on top with a wreath and ribbon. On

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

Top Three gilded bronze figures adorn the top of the clock, sculpted in a classical style: The central

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration

Located in London, GB

behind a glass lens, which is encircled by a husk trail bezel. The clock is topped by a handle. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Enamel

George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London
George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London

George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London

By Paul Rimbault

Located in Norwich, GB

George III bracket clock by Paul Rimbault, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with

Category

1770s English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs
Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in London, GB

original masterpiece. Entirely crafted from ormolu, this clock features an enamel dial topped with an

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

. The top of the clock is modeled as a young woman seated on a half-shell; she is probably Josephine

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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Antique Clock Top For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique clock top you’re looking for. Each antique clock top for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique clock top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique clock top, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique clock top over the years, but those crafted by Bigelow Kennard & Co., Cade & Robinson and Henry Thomas are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Clock Top?

The average selling price for an antique clock top at 1stDibs is $3,304, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $70,323 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Clock Top
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
  • 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 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.