What is an antique Davenport desk?

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.

What are antique desks called?

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.

How much is my antique secretary desk worth?

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.

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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Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Oak Wood 72" Long School Work Bench Desk

$1,400

H 30 in W 72 in D 25 in

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Oak Wood 72" Long School Work Bench Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Oak Wood 72" Long School Work Bench Desk. Item features an ornate

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Desk And Bench

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Iron

Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk

$2,093

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 31.89 in

Old 19th Century School Bench with Cast Iron Frame and Desk

Located in Udenhout, NL

Beautiful school bench and table with cast iron frame from the 19th Century. Recuperated out of

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1880s French Antique Desk And Bench

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Iron

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

$5,800

H 34 in W 54 in D 25 in

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk

By Drexel, Widdicomb Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger, Heritage-Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Bench Made Carved Mahogany Serpentine Front Dovetail Drawers Vanity Desk Dressing Table. The

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19th Century American Federal Antique Desk And Bench

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Brass

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian

$7,548

H 30.52 in W 70.67 in D 35.63 in

Large Antique Artist's Bench, English, Patina, 6 Seat, Kitchen, Desk, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique artist's bench. An English, mahogany over pitch pine patinated kitchen

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Early 20th Century British Antique Desk And Bench

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Pine

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Desk and Stool

$26,000

H 30 in W 49 in D 29.5 in

Pierre-Paul Montagnac Desk and Stool

By Pierre-Paul Montagnac

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic Art Deco desk and en suite bench in sculpted mahogany, with both original keys. French

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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk And Bench

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Mahogany, Suede

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

$4,850

H 32.29 in W 6.7 in D 39.38 in

Rustic Primitive Working Bench, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic working bench that exudes a raw, handcrafted charm, showcasing the wear and patina from

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Early 19th Century French Rustic Antique Desk And Bench

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Wood

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

$9,884Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 61 in D 31 in

Wood & Hogan English Bench-Made Chippendale Style Mahogany Writing Table

Located in North Salem, NY

Fine Wood & Hogan English bench-made mahogany Chippendale style three drawer writing table with

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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Desk And Bench

Materials

Brass

Antique American Jeweler’s Workbench Bench, Circa 1900

$6,200

H 35.125 in W 43.25 in D 26.75 in

Antique American Jeweler’s Workbench Bench, Circa 1900

Located in Louisville, KY

, the bench features an extensive arrangement of drawers—graduated in scale—intended for the careful

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Desk And Bench

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Brass

The Coffee Room at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, London – 1811

$155

H 9.65 in W 10.83 in D 0.12 in

The Coffee Room at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, London – 1811

Located in Langweer, NL

furnishings, including desks, counters, and benches. Businessmen and traders are depicted actively engaged in

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1810s Antique Desk And Bench

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Paper

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1890s Victorian School Children's Bench, Desk

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H 30.71 in W 72.05 in D 27.56 in

1890s Victorian School Children's Bench, Desk

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1890s vintage Victorian school bench or desk. Wonderful original school hall bench which converts

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1890s British Victorian Antique Desk And Bench

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

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H 29 in W 40.5 in D 32.5 in

English Green Nautical Ship Painted Plymouth College Double School Desk Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid wood and metal English painted double school desk or child's writing table with depictions of

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Late 19th Century European British Colonial Antique Desk And Bench

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Metal

Fine English Bench Made Inlaid Yew Wood Pedestal Partner's Desk, Black Leather

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H 32 in W 61.5 in D 37.5 in

Fine English Bench Made Inlaid Yew Wood Pedestal Partner's Desk, Black Leather

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Finest quality English bench made pedestal Partner's desk. Bench made by our proprietary UK

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Desk And Bench

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Ebony, Yew

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench

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H 34.88 in W 31.75 in D 28.63 in

French 19th Century Oak Jeweler's Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This specialized oak desk was made in 19th century France. Used by jewelers, the desk’s lifted

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19th Century French Other Antique Desk And Bench

Materials

Brass

Fabulous English Reprod. Bench Made Yew Wood Partner's Bureau Plat Writing Desk

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H 31 in W 37 in D 37 in

Fabulous English Reprod. Bench Made Yew Wood Partner's Bureau Plat Writing Desk

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This is a fabulous, bench-made reproduction of a Regency style Yew wood Partner's Bureau Plat or

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Early 19th Century English Antique Desk And Bench

Materials

Brass

banco de scuola school bench

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H 30 in W 42 in D 29 in

banco de scuola school bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

school bench from italy hand made in maner of arte povera italiana in the original condition

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desk And Bench

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Wood

Antique Folklore Children's School Bench and Desk with Inkholder

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H 35.44 in W 26.58 in D 39.38 in

Antique Folklore Children's School Bench and Desk with Inkholder

Located in Budapest, Budapest

Antique children's school bench and desk, with inkholder. In original condition, provoking the

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1910s Antique Desk And Bench

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Wood

Antique Maple Work Bench or Desk

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H 33 in W 86 in D 33 in

Antique Maple Work Bench or Desk

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This is an amazing maple top work bench. Beautiful hand carved elements help to create this

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk And Bench

Antique Chestnut or Ash Work Bench Table or Desk

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H 34 in W 54 in D 37 in

Antique Chestnut or Ash Work Bench Table or Desk

Located in New York, NY

This unique table is from the early 1900s. The wood has a very rich look and the hardware is original.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk And Bench

Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat

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H 25.5 in W 36 in D 25 in

Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Wood & Cast Iron Children's School Desk w/ Folding Bench Seat. Item features cast

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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Desk And Bench

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Iron

Antique Oak Watchmakers Jewelers Work Bench with Roll Top Desk

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H 50 in W 44 in D 26 in

Antique Oak Watchmakers Jewelers Work Bench with Roll Top Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique oak watchmakers jewelers work bench with roll top desk. Item features roll top with drop

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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Desk And Bench

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Oak

Antique Oak Multi-Drawer Jewelers Desk, Watchmakers Work Bench J.H. Rosberg

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H 39 in W 40 in D 20 in

Antique Oak Multi-Drawer Jewelers Desk, Watchmakers Work Bench J.H. Rosberg

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique oak multi-drawer jewelers desk, watchmakers work bench by J.H. Rosberg manufacturing co

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1920s American Industrial Antique Desk And Bench

Materials

Oak

19 Drawer Watch Makers Bench

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H 38 in W 40 in D 20 in

19 Drawer Watch Makers Bench

Located in Bainbridge, NY

19 Drawer Grain painted Watch Makers or Jewelers Bench. Great compact Work Stand, Hostess Station

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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk And Bench

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Wood

19th Century Victorian Oak Tile Top Refectory Library Table

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H 30.25 in W 73.5 in D 33.75 in

19th Century Victorian Oak Tile Top Refectory Library Table

Located in Forney, TX

perfect dining table, kitchen island, writing desk, centre table, work bench, and more. Dimensions

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19th Century Victorian Antique Desk And Bench

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Brass

Louis XVI Chair, South Germany 1800

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H 35.04 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in

Louis XVI Chair, South Germany 1800

Located in Belmont, MA

chair originally belonged to a salon with a cylinder desk, a bench and two other chairs. The cylinder

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Early 1800s German Louis XVI Antique Desk And Bench

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Walnut, Yew

Childs double desk

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H 34 in W 47 in D 32 in

Childs double desk

Located in Sheffield, MA

Side by side two French students studied at this circa 1900 oak double desk and attached bench

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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk And Bench

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Oak

Rare Antique Cast Iron and Oak School Desk with Foldable Bench and Desk Surface

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H 27.5 in W 28 in D 18 in

Rare Antique Cast Iron and Oak School Desk with Foldable Bench and Desk Surface

Located in Bridport, CT

Great antique school desk with elaborate cast iron design and beautiful craftsmanship. Materials

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Desk And Bench

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Iron

Original 19th Century French furniture drawing

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H 18.75 in W 15.75 in

Original 19th Century French furniture drawing

Located in Atlanta, GA

a wonderful selection of drawings of beds, armoires, desks, benches, chairs and more - all drawn in

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19th Century French Antique Desk And Bench

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Paper, Pencil

Original 19th Century furniture drawing

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H 12.75 in W 11 in

Original 19th Century furniture drawing

Located in Atlanta, GA

wonderful selection of drawings of beds, armoires, desks, benches, chairs and more - all drawn in pencil

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19th Century French Antique Desk And Bench

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Paper, Pencil

Original 19th Century French furniture drawing

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H 15.25 in W 18.25 in

Original 19th Century French furniture drawing

Located in Atlanta, GA

at bottom center. From a wonderful selection of drawings of beds, armoires, desks, benches, chairs

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19th Century French Antique Desk And Bench

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Paper, Pencil

Heywood Wakefield Vanity and Bench or Child's Desk, C3574 and C3577

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H 25.5 in W 42 in D 18.5 in

Heywood Wakefield Vanity and Bench or Child's Desk, C3574 and C3577

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Crockett, CA

This streamline modern vanity with a bench would be a great desk for a child or if used as a vanity

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Early 20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Antique Desk And Bench

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Upholstery, Birch

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By Maple & Co.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Desk And Bench

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk

$2,800

H 32 in W 64 in D 31.5 in

French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...

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1940s French Louis XV Antique Desk And Bench

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Leather, Walnut

French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms

$2,975

H 51.19 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in

French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms

Located in Miami, FL

A fine French Louis XVI style dressing table with bronze decorations, having a kidney-shaped top with a gilt bronze frame and a superstructure supporting an oval mirror flanked by gi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk And Bench

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Bronze

1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity

$2,995

H 30 in W 51 in D 20 in

1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity

By Irwin Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1940s Robert Irwin Co. Furniture Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity Measures 52" in width, 20" in depth and 30" in height. knee clearance is 24.5".

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Antique Desk And Bench

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Mirror, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century

$5,000

H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 29.93 in

French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous Louis XV style vanity or "poudreuse" dates back to the mid 19th century and comes from France. The woman's dressing table has a very pretty walnut veneer pattern. The m...

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1850s French Louis XV Antique Desk And Bench

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Walnut

Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories

$5,000

H 33.5 in W 35.75 in D 22.75 in

Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Finnegan’s of London exquisite dressing table in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer. The fold out table supports a three mirror back and folding sides. This opens...

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1910s English Antique Desk And Bench

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC

$4,500

H 30.75 in W 50.5 in D 28 in

Vintage Italian Walnut Burl Louis XV Bombay Style Serpentine Writing Desk VGC

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hand-made in Italy, circa 1950s or 60s, this gorgeous 5-drawer Louis XV or Bombay style desk in Italian walnut burl with antiqued brass hardware. This desk has been in my collections...

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1960s Italian Louis XV Antique Desk And Bench

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890

$1,938

H 39 in W 36 in D 15 in

Sheraton Ladies Desk Bureau Mahogany 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A delightful Sheraton style ladies desk dating to 1890 Rich flame mahogany wood with deep patina Sheraton style tapering legs typical from this period Seven drawers giving ample room...

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1890s Sheraton Antique Desk And Bench

Materials

Mahogany

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

$4,796Sale Price|46% Off

H 36.75 in W 52 in D 24.75 in

Superb English Paint Decorated Adams Satinwood Carlton House Desk Circa 1890s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite English Adams-style Carlton House desk is a superb example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, dating to the 1890s. Constructed from fine satinwood, the desk is beauti...

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1890s English Adam Style Antique Desk And Bench

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Satinwood

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Antique Desk And Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique desk and bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique desk and bench — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage antique desk and bench now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an antique desk and bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique desk and bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Baroque and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique desk and bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ken Petersen, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Dessie Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Desk And Bench?

The average selling price for an antique desk and bench at 1stDibs is $7,800, while they’re typically $1,298 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.